2015 Citroen C5 ignition

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Manual operation
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
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arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
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isplay of a message "Parking brake on" in
the instrument panel screen. -

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his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on,
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the
parking brake has not been applied.
Manual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible.
Release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal,
push then release control lever A.
The full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by: -

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arning lamp P in the control
lever A going off,
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isplay of a message "Parking brake
released" in the instrument panel screen. -

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his warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
If you push control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be
released and the message "Foot on brake" will
be displayed in the instrument panel.
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Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Max application of
the parking brake" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
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n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
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hen the effective gradient you are parked
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,
during towing).
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n the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
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fter a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the engine...), the
parking brake can automatically alter its level of
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument
panel going off and the display of a message
"Parking brake off " in the instrument panel
screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking
brake and therefore your safety, the number of
successive application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned
by the message "Parking brake faulty" and a
warning lamp flashes. In the event of a battery failure, it will
not be possible to operate the electric
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti
roll-back fault" and of the following warning lamps:
and/or
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he automatic functions are deactivated.
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he hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
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mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F

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ull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F

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witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
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pplication may take longer than in normal operation.
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f warning lamp (!) flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the
ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F

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witch on the ignition.
F

P
ush the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty –
automatic mode activated " and the following warning
lamps:
and/or
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nly the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
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anual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the
following warning lamp:
flashing -

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pplication of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
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he parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
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ait approximately 3 minutes.
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fter 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
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llumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
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pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a fault with the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
You must press the brake pedal when starting
the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.
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Moving off
F To start the engine, the gear lever must be in position P or N .
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perate the starter.
F

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hen the engine is running, place the gear
lever on R , D or M as required.
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heck, in the instrument panel, the position
engaged.
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elease the brake pedal and accelerate.
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o 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:
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eposition the gear lever in position P ,
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ut your foot on the brake pedal and then
select the gear you want.
Park
This position of the gear lever is used
to prevent the vehicle from moving
when you are stationary.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position when the
vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral
never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
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o select position P
, move the gear lever
back to the highest position (towards R ),
then push it for wards and then to the left.
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o exit position P
, move the gear lever to
the right and then to the position you want.
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nly engage this position when the vehicle
is completely stationary. In this position,
the front wheels are locked. Make sure that
the gear lever is correctly positioned.
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ver select positions P or R if the
vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving,
position


N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before engaging
position D or M .
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Stop & Start
Operation
- with an electronic gearbox, at speeds
below 4 mph (6 km/h), press the brake
pedal or put the gear lever in position N .
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal. STOP mode is not invoked when:
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he driver's door is open,
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he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the key,
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he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
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he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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emisting is active,
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ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The Stop & Start

system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The

engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
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Reactivation
In the event of a fault with the system,
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.
Operating fault Maintenance
This system requires a 12 V battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V charger and
observe the polarity. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
START mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use of
advanced technology. For any work on
the system go to a qualified workshop
with the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and a
message in the screen.
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Lane departure warning system
This system is particularly useful on motor ways
and main roads.
Activation
F Press this button, the indicator lamp comes on.
Deactivation
F Press this button again, the indicator lamp goes off.
The status of the system remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's
seat cushion:
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n the right-hand side, if the marking on
the ground has been crossed on the right,
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n the left-hand side, if the marking on the
ground has been crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the direction
indicator is active and for approximately
20 seconds after the direction indicator is
switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a direction
marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard marking
(e.g. graffiti) is crossed.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
System which detects the involuntary crossing
of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the
ground (solid or broken line).
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger
a warning if the vehicle drifts over a lane
marking (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
The detection may be impeded:- if the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),- if the markings on the ground are worn,
- if there is little contrast between the
markings on the ground and the road
sur face.
The lane departure warning system
cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving
regulations and take a break every two
hours.
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