2012 Citroen C5 RHD brake light

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DRIVING





CRUISE CONTROL

System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
at least 25 mph (40 km/h) and you
must be in at least:


- 4th gear for manual gearboxes,

- 2nd gear for automatic gearboxes.


Displays in the instrument
panel
The programmed information is
grouped together in zone A
of the
instrument panel.


Programming



)
Press button 4
to select cruise
control mode " CRUISE
".

Steering mounted controls

The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone A
of
the instrument panel.
When the function is selected, no
cruising speed has yet been
memorised.
Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button 1
or button 2
. The cruising
speed is then memorised and cruise
control is activated. The cruising
speed is displayed in zone A
of the
instrument panel, and "ON"
is dis-
played.

Adjustment of the memorised
speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the memorised speed,
displayed in zone A
, by pressing:


- Button 1
to increase the speed.

- Button 2
to reduce the speed.
Successive presses will modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph. You can then release the accelera-
tor pedal. The vehicle will automati-
cally keep to the speed chosen.
The vehicle speed may vary slightly
from that memorised.
If during cruise control the system
cannot keep to the cruise speed
(e.g. on a steep descent), then the
speed fl ashes. If necessary, brake to
curb your speed.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION





TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.

Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that the fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's in-
structions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.

Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.




)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg



Petrol engines


1.6 litre VTi 120



1.6 litre THP 155



2 litre 16V



Gearboxes




Electronic gearbox system




Automatic



Manual



Automatic



Model codes:
RD...


5FS-8/P



5FV-5FN
/ A



5FV-5FN/8



RFJF




- Unladen weight
1 425
1 515
1 471
1 583


- Kerb weight
1 500
1 590
1 546
1 658


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 018
2 026
2 065
2 090


- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 318
3 526
3 565
3 590


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300
1 500
1 500
1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 570
1 710
1 730
1 720



- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
64
69
70
69
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (TOURER) in kg



Petrol engines


1.6 litre VTi 120



1.6 litre THP 155



2 litre 16V



Gearboxes




Electronic gearbox system




Automatic



Manual



Automatic



Model codes:
RW...


5FS-8/P



5FV-5FN
/ A



5FV-5FN/8



RFJF




- Unladen weight
1 498
1 534
1 503
1 619


- Kerb weight
1 573
1 609
1 578
1 694


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 133
2 200
2 167
2 224


- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 433
3 700
3 667
3 724


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300
1 500
1 500
1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 600
1 790
1 790
1 800



- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
65
74
73
72
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg



Diesel engines


HDi 110



e-HDi 110



HDi 140



Gearboxes


Manual





Electronic gearbox system




Manual



Model codes:
RD...


9HL/8



9HR/8



RHR-RHF/H-8




- Unladen weight
1 506
1 525
1 608


- Kerb weight
1 581
1 600
1 683


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 041
2 062
2 155


- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 141
3 162
3 755


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100
1 100
1 600


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within
GTW limit)
1 340
1 340
1 820


- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
55
55
73

The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx.) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg



Diesel engines


HDi 160



HDi 200



V6 HDi 240



Gearboxes


Manual



Automatic



Automatic



Automatic



Model codes

:
RD...


RHH-RHE

-
RHD/8



RHH-RHE-
RHD/A



4HL/A



X8Z/A




- Unladen weight
1 563
1 609
1 731
1 766


- Kerb weight
1 638
1 684
1 806
1 841


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 156
2 190
2 231
2 276


- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 656
3 290
3 831
3 676


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 500
1 100
1 600
1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within
GTW limit)
1 740
1 390
1 820
1 650


- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
70
57
73
67
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx.) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (TOURER) in kg



Diesel engines


HDi 110



e-HDi 110



HDi 140



Gearboxes


Manual





Electronic gearbox system




Manual



Model codes:
RW...


9HL
/ 8



9HR
/ 8



RHR-RHF/H-8




- Unladen weight
1 538
1 540
1 655


- Kerb weight
1 613
1 615
1 730


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 153
2 174
2 276


- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 153
3 174
3 776


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 000
1 000
1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW
limit)
1 300
1 300
1 800


- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
53

54
72
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (TOURER) in kg



Diesel
engines


HDi 160



HDI 200



V6 HDi 240



Gearboxes


Manual



Automatic



Automatic



Automatic



Model codes:
RW...


RHH-RHE-
RHD/8



RHH-RHE-
RHD/A



4HL/A



X8Z/A




- Unladed weight
1 595
1 642
1 767
1 763


- Kerb weight
1 670
1 717
1 842
1 838


- Goss vehicle weight (GVW)
2 238
2 286
2 367
2 347


- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 638
3 286
3 967
3 647


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 400
1 000
1 600
1 300


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within
GTW limit)
1 670
1 290
1 890
1 570


- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
67
53
76
63
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.