2012 Citroen C5 RHD gearbox
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Mode selection
Displays in the instrument panel
)
automatic mode: gear lever in
position D
,
)
sequential mode: gear lever in
position 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 dif-
ferent, reposition the gear lever
on P
so that you can start the ve-
hicle.
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 improve
driving when the grip is poor,
- manual
operation for sequential
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 lever
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 pedal
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 requiring
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 accelerator
abruptly, the gearbox will not engage
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 ped-
als simultaneously may damage the
gearbox.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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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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Cruise control must only be
used wh e re the traffi c condi-
tions permit driving at a con-
stant speed .
Do not use it on congested roads
or when the weather or the road
conditions are poor .
The driver must remain attentive
and in complete control of the ve-
hicle .
You are recommended to keep your
feet within range of the pedals .
Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation, it is
always possible to go above the pro-
grammed speed simply by pressing
the accelerator pedal (for example to
overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A
fl ashes.
You only have to release the
accelerator pedal to return to the
programmed speed.
Suspension/Resumption
)
Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.
)
Or by pressing button 3
.
)
Or by the ESP or ASR systems
being active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
cruise control is deactivated if the
gear lever is in neutral.
Reactivation
- By recalling the memorised
speed
After deactivation, press button 3
.
Your vehicle automatically returns
to the memorised cruising speed.
The memorised speed and "ON"
are displayed in zone A
.
If the memorised cruising speed
is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate strongly to reach the current speed.
- By selecting the current speed
Press button 1
or 2
once the de-
sired speed has been reached.
The new speed and "ON"
will
appear in zone A
.
Return to normal driving
)
Either press on button 5
.
)
Or select the cruise control func-
tion.
)
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no
longer memorised.
"PAUSE"
will be displayed in zone A
of the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the
cruising speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Operating fault
If there is a fault,
a message is
displayed accompanied by an au-
dible signal and illumination of the
SERVICE
warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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CHECKS
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances.
It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Brake disc wear
For information on check-
ing brake disc wear, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cations.
Do not use a dry cloth with an abra-
sive product for the maintenance of
aluminium parts; use a sponge and
soapy water.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited
. Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the level checking interval for
this component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Removing a wheel
)
Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground that is not slippery. apply
the parking brake.
)
If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension, with
the engine running at idle, adjust
the ground clearance to its maxi-
mum height.
)
Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on any slope (for a
vehicle with automatic gearbox,
select position P
).
)
If your vehicle is fi tted with
"Hydractive III+" suspension, po-
sition the chock, whichever direc-
tion the gradient may be in, in front
of the front wheel diametrically op-
posite to the one to be replaced.
)
Position the jack at one of the four
jacking-points provided on the un-
derbody close to the wheels, then
use the wheelbrace to unwind the
jack until it reaches the ground.
)
Remove the protector from each
bolt using tool 3
.
)
Slacken the wheel bolts.
Before positioning the
jack:
)
Always adjust the vehicle’s
ground clearance to the "maxi-
mum height" position and re-
tain this adjustment for as long
as the jack is under the vehicle
(do not use the hydraulic ad-
justments),
)
Immobilise your vehicle on hor-
izontal, stable and non-slippery
ground,
)
Ensure that any passengers
have left the vehicle and are in
a safe place .
Never get underneath the vehicle if
it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are
specifi c to your vehicle. Do not use
them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.
)
Continue to extend the jack until
the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground.
)
Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.