2012 Citroen C5 Owner's Manual

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In the event of a fault with the sys-
tem, the "ECO OFF"
switch warning
lamp fl ashes then comes on con-
tinuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall: all the instru-
ment panel warning lamps come on.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition and start the engine again
using the key.


Operating fault


The Stop & Start system
makes use of advanced tech-
nology. For any work on the sys-
tem go to a qualifi ed workshop with
the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.

Before doing anything under
the bonnet, deactivate the
Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury resulting from au-
tomatic operation of START mode.


Maintenance

This system requires a 12 V battery
with a special specifi cation and tech-
nology (reference numbers available
from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of mal-
function of the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V
charger and observe the polarity.

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Mode selection

Displays in the instrument panel



)
automatic mode: gear lever in
position D
,

)
manual mode: gear lever in posi-
tion M
,

)
SPORT
mode: gear lever in po-
sition D
and button A
pressed,

)
SNOW
mode: gear lever in posi-
tion D
and button B
pressed.
The position of the gear lever and
the driving mode are displayed in
the instrument panel dial C
.
A position grille associated with the
gear lever allows you to view the se-
lected position.

For safety:


- position P
can be disen-
gaged only if you press
the brake pedal,

- when a door is opened, an au-
dible signal is heard if the gear
lever is not in position P
,

- always make sure that the gear
lever is in position P
before you
leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P
but the
position of the gear lever is different,
reposition the gear lever on P
so that
you can start the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by
the sport and snow programmes, or
manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are provided:


- automatic
operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,

- the SPORT
programme for a
more dynamic driving style,

- the SNOW
programme to im-
prove driving when the grip is
poor,

- manual
operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.

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Never select positions P
or R

if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N
is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D
or M
.


Moving off



)
To start the engine, the gear le-
ver must be in position P
or N
.

)
Operate the starter.

)
When the engine is running,
place the gear lever on R
, D

or M as required.

)
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

)
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.


)
To avoid a possible difference
between the position of the gear
lever and the actual position of
the gearbox, always exit from
position P
with the ignition on
and brake pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:


)
reposition the gear lever in posi-
tion P
,

)
put your foot on the brake ped-
al and then select the gear you
want.



Park

This position of the gear le-
ver is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.


)
To select position P, move the
gear lever back to the highest
position (towards R
), then push
it forwards and then to the left.

)
To exit position P
, move the gear
lever to the right and then to the
position you want.

)
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the gear lever is correctly
positioned.



Reverse gear

Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.


Neutral

Never select position N
if
the vehicle is moving.

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Automatic operation



)
Move the gear lever to position D
.
The gearbox constantly selects
the gear that is best suited to the
following parameters:


- driving style,

- road profi le

- vehicle load.

The gearbox operates without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for ex-
ample overtaking), you can obtain
maximum acceleration by pressing
the accelerator pedal hard down
past the point of resistance, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear. When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not en-
gage a higher gear.


Manual operation

Position of the gear lever for manual
gear changing.


)
Move the gear lever to position M
.

)
Push the gear lever towards the
" +
" sign to change up a gear.

)
Pull the gear lever towards the " -
"
sign to change down a gear.

- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically
to fi rst gear.

- In sequential mode, it is not nec-
essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.

- A request to change gear is ac-
cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.

- The SPORT
and SNOW
modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.

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SPORT and SNOW
programmes

SPORT programme "S" These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very particular conditions of use.


)
With the gear lever in po-
sition D
and the engine
running, press button A
.
SNOW programme " 7
"


)
With the gear lever in position D

and the engine running, press
button B
.
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme makes moving off
easier and improves traction in con-
ditions of poor grip.

7
appears in the instrument
panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic driving style.

S
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation


)
At any time, press the button se-
lected again to exit from the pro-
gramme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.


A strong snatch may be felt
when selecting R
for reverse
gear.
In the event of a fault, the gearbox is
blocked in one gear; do not exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).
Do not turn off the engine while the
gear selector is in position D
or R
.
Never press the accelerator and
brake pedals simultaneously. Braking
and acceleration should be done
with the right foot only. Pressing both
pedals simultaneously may damage
the gearbox.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL


1


Rotation

-
Scroll the various pages of information on the instrument panel
screen.

- Move through the various menus on the instrument panel screen.

- Increase/decrease values.

Short press


- Open the menu on the instrument panel screen (only when stationary).

- Select and confi rm information.

Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is
displayed).


2


Short press

- Cancel the current operation.

-
Return to the previous screen on the instrument panel screen.


Long press Return to the initial page on the instrument panel screen.


3


Short press

Increase the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / storing the speed.


Maintained press Increase the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).


4


Short press

Decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / storing the speed.


Maintained press Decrease the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).


5


Short press Suspend or resume cruise control/speed limiter (depending
on the mode selected).


6


Short press Select cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle on this
button will always begin with selection of the speed limiter).


7


Short press Deactivate cruise control/speed limiter.


8


Short press

- Pick up an incoming call.

- Hang up the current call.

- Open the telephone short-cut menu.

- Confi rm on the list and the telephone menu.

Long press Refuse an incoming call.


9


Short press / Long press Horn.


10


Short press Activate/deactivate Black Panel mode (night driving).


11


Short press Activate the voice command.

Long press Navigation instruction repeat.

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12


Rotation

- Radio source: Scroll the pre-set stations.

- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Scroll the
CDs or directories.

- On the multifunction screen menus: Movement and
increase/decrease.

Short press

- On the multifunction screen menus: confi rm.

- Open the short-cut menus (depending on the
multifunction screen page).

Long press Open the multifunction screen main menu.


13


Short press Cancel the current operation and return to the previous page
on the multifunction screen.
When an incoming telephone call is received: Refuse the call.

Long press Return to the initial page on the multifunction screen.


14


Short press Access to the multifunction screen general menu.


15




Short press / Maintained press
Volume increase.


16




Short press / Maintained press
Volume decrease.


17


Short press

- First press: mute.

- Second press: restore sound.


18


Short press

- Radio source: Automatic search of higher frequencies.


- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Search for the next track.


Maintained press

- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Fast forward play.


19


Short press

- Radio source: Automatic search of lower frequencies.

- CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Search for
the previous track.

Maintained press CD/MP3 CD/CD changer/jukebox source: Fast backwards.


20


Short press

- Radio source: display the list of radio stations available.

- CD/MP3 CD and CD changer source: display the list of
CD tracks and directories.

- Jukebox source: display the list of albums.

Long press Update the list of radio stations.


21


Short press / Long press Horn.


22


Short press

MODE: selection of the type of information presented on the multifunction screen.

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SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched on man-
ually: a speed of at least 20 mph (ap-
prox. 30 km/h) must be programmed.
The speed limiter can in no way re-
place respect for speed limits or vigi-
lance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.

Steering mounted controls

The speed limiter switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.


Displays in the instrument panel

The speed limiter information is dis-
played in zone A
of the instrument
panel.


Programming



)
Press on button 4
to select speed
limiter mode " LIMIT
".
The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone A
of
the instrument panel.
Activation



)
Press on button 3
when the de-
sired maximum speed is dis-
played.
The information "ON"
then appears
in zone A
.
When the function is selected, the
last memorised speed and the infor-
mation "PAUSE"
are displayed.
With the engine running, you can ad-
just the memorised maximum speed,
displayed in zone A
, by pressing on:


)
Button 1
to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed.

)
Button 2
to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed. Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
and a continuous press in steps of
5 mph.