2012 Citroen C5 RHD ESP

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VISIBILITY









C.
Foglamps selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the side-
lamps and the dipped and main
beam headlamps.


-
1 st turn forwards: rear foglamps on.


- 1 st turn rearwards: rear foglamps off.




- 1st turn forwards: front foglamps on.


- 2nd turn forwards: rear foglamps on.


- 1st turn rearwards: rear foglamps off.


- 2nd turn rearwards: front foglamps
off.



Model with rear foglamps
only
Model with front and rear
foglamps





In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, use of the front foglamps
and the rear foglamps is prohibited.
In these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers.
They should only be used in fog or
falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is
your responsibility to switch on the
foglamps and dipped headlamps
manually as the sunshine sensor
may detect suffi cient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
and rear foglamps when they are
no longer needed.

Lighting left on
When a front door is opened with
the ignition off and in manual ligh-
ting mode, an audible signal warns
the driver if the vehicle's lighting is
still on.
In this case, switching off the ligh-
ting stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, they will
switch off automatically after thirty
minutes to prevent discharging of
the battery.

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VISIBILITY
In lighting on mode, different light-
ing times are available:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

-
with the engine running, unlimited.



Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.



Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the
ignition on:


)
Press the corresponding switch.
The reading lamp concerned comes
on for ten minutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:


- when the key is removed from
the ignition,

- when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on.

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FITTINGS

Installation


)
fold down the backs of the rear
seats,

)
position the high load retaining
net roller above the two rails 1

located behind the rear seats
(2/3 bench seat). The two notch-
es 2
must be placed above the
two rails,

)
slide the two rails 1
into the
notches 2
and push the roller
(lengthways) from right to left to
secure it,

)
reposition the rear seat backs.

Row 1
Row 2
To use it in row 1:


)
fold down the
backs of the
rear seats,

)
open the cov-
ers 3
of the
corresponding
upper fi xings,

)
unroll the high load retaining net
and position one of the ends of
the net's metal bar in the cor-
responding fi xing cover. Check
that the hook is secured in the
rail located inside the cover 3
,

)
pull the high load retaining net's
metal bar to position the other
hook in the second fi xing cover.
To use it in row 2:


)
open the cov-
ers 4
of the
corresponding
upper fi xings,

)
from the rear bench seat, unroll
the high load retaining net, push-
ing it to detach it from the retaining
hooks,

)
position one of the ends of the
net's metal bar in the corre-
sponding fi xing cover. Check
that the hook is secured in the
rail located inside the cover,

)
position the other hook in the
second fi xing cover and pull the
metal bar towards you.

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SAFETY

Punctured tyre


automatic detection


detection on request


Automatic detection:
A message indicates which tyre is
punctured.

Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
punctured tyre(s).
The message is accompanied by
illumination of the STOP
warning
lamp and an audible beep.



Wheel not monitored


automatic detection


detection on request


Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
wheel is not monitored.

Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
wheel(s) which is/are not monitored.


)
The message is accompanied
by illumination of the SERVICE

warning lamp and an audible
beep. have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. The defl ation detection system is a
driving aid, but which does not ab-
solve the driver from the need to be
vigilant and responsible.
This system does not dispense
with the requirement to check
the tyres on a regular basis (see
"Identifi cation markings") to ensure
optimum vehicle behaviour and to
avoid premature tyre wear under
certain conditions (high load, high
speed).
Do not forget to check the tyre
pressure of the spare wheel .
Any repair or replacement of a tyre
on a wheel that is equipped with
a sensor must be carried out by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
The system may suffer from tem-
porary interference caused by
electro-magnetic transmissions on
frequencies close to that use by
the system .




)
If you have fi tted wheels that
are not equipped with tyre defl a-
tion detection (wheels with snow
tyres, etc.), contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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SAFETY














TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.


Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button,
located in the middle of the dash-
board.


If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and
the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this indicates that
the ASR and ESP systems
are deactivated.
Your vehicle has a system to im-
prove traction on snow: intelligent
traction control
.
This system detects situations
of low adhesion that might make
moving off and progress diffi cult
on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow
.
In these situations the intelligent
traction control
system regulates
the amount of wheel slip to optimise
the traction and trajectory control of
your vehicle.
The anti-slip regulation (also known
as Traction Control) optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the
laws of physics.







Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion") For vehicles with Hydractive III +
suspension, manual adjustment of
ground clearance to the intermediate position improves further the ability
to make progress in deep snow (see
the relevant paragraph).
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on surfaces with low
adhesion.

It is recommended that these systems be reactivated as soon as possible.

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SAFETY








SEAT BELTS


Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fi tted with a
pretensioning system and force limiter.
This system improves safety in the front seats in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the seriousness of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belt against
the body of the occupant.
Fastening


)
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.

)
Press the fastening into its buckle.

)
Check that it is properly secured
and that the automatic locking
mechanism operates correctly
by pulling sharply on the belt
strap.

)
The lap strap should be posi-
tioned as low down as possible in
the lap and as tight as possible.

)
The diagonal strap should be
positioned across the chest and
away from the neck.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its
length automatically to the girth of
the seat occupant.
The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-
sure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
his protection.

Reactivation
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), press the
"ESP OFF"
button to reactivate
these systems.
They are reactivated automatically
above 30 mph (50 km/h) or every
time the ignition is switched off.

Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage in the instrument panel
screen, this indicates a fault with
these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct operation of these sys-
tems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and ob-
servation of the assembly and re-
pair procedures used by CITROËN
dealers.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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SAFETY

Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.




Curtain airbags *

System which protects the driver
and passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the
event of a serious side impact in or-
der to limit the risk of head injuries.
Each curtain airbag is fi tted in the
pillars and the upper part of the pas-
senger compartment.
Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as
the corresponding lateral airbag in
the event of a serious side impact
to
all or part of the side impact zone B
,
perpendicular to the longitudinal cen-
treline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between
the front or rear occupant of the ve-
hicle and the windows.

Operating fault In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag
may not be deployed.
The airbag is not deployed in the
event of a rear or front collision.

*
According to country. If this symbol appears in the
instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer
be deployed in the event of a seri-
ous impact.











Lateral airbags *

System which protects the driver
and front passenger in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fi tted in the
front seat back frame, on the outer
side.

Deployment
It is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact ap-
plied to all or part of the side impact
zone B
, perpendicular to the longi-
tudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the outside towards the inside of the
vehicle.
The lateral airbag infl ates between
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the corresponding door trim panel.

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DRIVING

Dynamic emergency braking

In the event of a failure of the ve-
hicle’s main braking system or in
an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) pull
and hold control lever A
to stop the
vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If there is a fault with the dynamic
emergency braking, one of the fol-
lowing messages will be displayed
in the instrument panel screen:


- "Parking brake faulty".

- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting
of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guar-
anteed. In this event, stability must
be assured by the driver by repeat-
ing alternate "pull release" actions on
control lever A
.

The dynamic emergency
braking should only be used
in exceptional circumstances.

Emergency parking brake
release

In the event of the electric parking
brake failing to release, an emergency
device can be used to release the
parking brake manually, provided that
it is possible to immobilise the vehicle
while the procedure is carried out.


)
If you can start the vehicle: with
the engine running, immobilise
the vehicle by applying the foot
brake while the operation is being
carried out.

)
If you are unable to start the
vehicle (fl at battery for example):
do not use this device and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. However, if you are
obliged to proceed, fi rst immobilise
your vehicle securely and then fol-
low the instructions below. If the vehicle cannot be im-
mobilised, do not operate
the emergency release. Your ve-
hicle may run away if on a slope.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.