Citroen C5 Dag (2010 year). Instruction

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STOP & START

The Stop & Start system puts the en-

gine temporarily on standby - STOP

mode - during stops in the trafﬁ c

(red lights, trafﬁ c 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.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop &

Start system reduces fuel consump-

tion and exhaust emissions as well

as the noise level when stationary.

Operation

with  the  6-speed  electronic
gearbox system,  at speeds be-
low  4  mph  (6  km/h),  press  the
brake  pedal  or  put  the  selector
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 ﬁ tted

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.

For your comfort, during parking

maoeuvres, STOP mode is not avail-

able for a few seconds after coming
out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the func-

tionality of the vehicle, such as for ex-

ample, braking, power steering...

Never refuel with the engine

in STOP mode; you must

switch off the ignition with the key.

Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable

In this case, the "ECO"

warning lamp ﬂ ashes for a

few seconds then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

STOP mode is not invoked when:
-

the driver's door is open,

the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded

6 mph (10 km/h) since the last
engine start using the key,

the electric parking brake is ap-
plied or being applied,

the engine is needed to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,

demisting is active,

some  special  conditions  (bat-
tery  charge,  engine  tempera-
ture, braking assistance, ambient
temperature...) where the engine
is  needed  to  assure  control  of  a
system.

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gear selector lever in position A

or M , release the brake pedal,

or gear selector lever in posi-

tion  N   and  the  brake  pedal  re-
leased,  move  the  gear  selector
lever to position  A  or  M ,

or engage reverse gear.

Going into engine START mode

The "ECO" warning lamp
goes off and the engine
starts:

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In this case the "ECO"

warning lamp ﬂ ashes for a

few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

START mode is invoked automati-

cally when:
-

the driver's door is open,

the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds

7 mph (11 km/h) with the 6-speed

electronic gearbox system,

the electric parking brake is be-
ing applied,

some special conditions (battery
charge,

engine

temperature,

braking

assistance,

ambient

temperature...) where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to deactivate the system.
This is conﬁ rmed by the switch warn-

ing lamp coming on accompanied by
a message on the screen.

Deactivation

If the system has been deactivated

in STOP mode, the engine restarts

immediately.

  The  system  is  reactivated  auto-
matically  at  every  new  start  using
the key.

Reactivation

Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is

conﬁ rmed by the switch warning

lamp going off.

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In the event of a malfunction with
the system, the "ECO OFF" switch

warning lamp ﬂ ashes then comes

on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,

the vehicle may stall. It is then nec-
essary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the
key.

Operating fault

The Stop & Start system

makes use of advanced

technology. Specialist knowledge

is needed for any work on the sys-
tem, which can only be assured by
CITROËN dealers.

Before working under the

bonnet, deactivate the Stop &

Start system to avoid any risk

of injury resulting from automatic

operation of START mode.

Maintenance

This system requires a battery with

a special speciﬁ cation and technol-

ogy  (reference  numbers  available
from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting  a  battery  not  listed  by
CITROËN  introduces  the  risk  of
malfunction of the system.

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D R I V I N G

Mode selection

Displays on 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  on
the instrument panel dial  C .
A  position  grille  associated  with  the
gear  lever  allows  you  to  view  the
selected 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 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

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 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 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 "  "
 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.

 appears on the instrument
panel.

The gearbox automatically favours a

dynamic driving style.
S appears on the instrument panel.

Return to automatic operation
 At any time, press the button

selected again to exit from the

programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.

A strong snatch may be felt
when selecting R for reverse
gear.

In the event of a malfunction, 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  simultane-

ously may damage the gearbox.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL

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).

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.

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).

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).

Short press

Suspend or resume cruise control/speed limiter (depending on the

mode selected).

Short press

Select cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle on this button

will always begin with selection of the speed limiter).

Short press

Deactivate cruise control/speed limiter.

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.

Short press/Long press

Horn.

Short press

Activate/deactivate Black Panel mode (night driving).

Short press

Activate the voice command.

Long press

Navigation instruction repeat.

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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.

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.

Short press

Access to the multifunction screen general menu.

Short press/Maintained press Volume increase.

Short press/Maintained press Volume decrease.

Short press

First press: mute.

- Second press: restore sound.

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.

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.

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.

Short press/Long press

Horn.

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 manually: a speed of at least

20 mph (approx. 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 on 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

adjust 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.

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In the event of a steep descent or

under excessive acceleration, the

speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to

prevent the vehicle from exceeding

the programmed speed.
Use of a ﬂ oor mat other than that

recommended  by  CITROËN    may
affect  the  normal  operation  of  the
accelerator  pedal  and  hamper  the
operation of the speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN

are ﬁ tted with a 3rd ﬁ xing located in

the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.

Suspension/Resumption

      Press on button  3 .
This  action  causes  the  information
"PAUSE"  to appear in zone  A  of the
instrument panel.

This action does not cancel the

memorised maximum speed which

remains displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel.

Overriding the programmed
speed

The accelerator pedal has an end-

of-travel switch. In order to exceed

the memorised maximum speed at

any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed

is being exceeded, the speed dis-

played in zone A

will ﬂ ash. You have

only to release the accelerator pedal

to return below the maximum speed,

to restore the function.
The speed will also ﬂ ash if the speed

limiter is not able to prevent the vehi-

cle from exceeding the programmed

speed (e.g. on a steep descent or

under excessive acceleration).
To  reactivate  the  speed  limiter,  re-
lease  the  accelerator  to  slow  to  a
speed  lower  than  the  programmed
speed.

Return to normal driving

      Either press on button  5 .
     Or select the speed limiter function.
     Or stop the engine.

Operating fault

If  there  is  a  malfunction,  a  mes-
sage  is  displayed  accompanied  by
an audible signal and lighting of the
SERVICE  warning lamp.
Have  it  checked  by  a  CITROËN
dealer.

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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 on 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
programmed speed simply by press-

ing the accelerator pedal (for exam-

ple to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A

ﬂ ashes.
You  only  have  to  release  the  ac-
celerator  pedal  to  return  to  the  pro-
grammed 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 strong-
ly 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 function.
     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  malfunction,   a  mes-
sage  is  displayed  accompanied  by
an audible signal and lighting of the
SERVICE  warning lamp.
Have  it  checked  by  a  CITROËN
dealer.

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LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING SYSTEM

System which detects the involun-

tary crossing of longitudinal trafﬁ c

lane markings on the ground (solid
or broken line).
Sensors, ﬁ tted below the front bum-

per, trigger a warning if the vehicle
drifts over a lane marking (speed
higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).

This system is particularly useful on
motorways and main roads.

Activation

 Press button A , the indicator

lamp comes on.

Deactivation

 Press button A again, the indica-

tor lamp switches 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:
-

on the right-hand side, if the
marking on the ground has been
crossed on the right,

on the left-hand side, if the mark-
ing 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 direc-
tion marking (e.g. arrow) or non-stan-

dard marking (e.g. grafﬁ ti) is crossed.

Operating fault

In  the  event  of  a  malfunction,  the
service  warning  lamp  comes  on,
accompanied  by  an  audible  signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

The lane departure warning sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.

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 surface.

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PARKING SPACE SENSOR

System which measures the park-

ing  space  available  between  two
vehicles  or  obstacles.  It  measures
the size of the space and gives you
information on:
   -   the possibility of ﬁ tting into a free

space, depending on the dimen-
sions of your vehicle and the
distances necessary for your
manoeuvring,

- the level of difﬁ culty of the ma-

noeuvre to be performed.

The system does not measure spac-
es which are clearly much smaller or
larger than the size of the vehicle.

Displays on the instrument
panel

The parking space sensor function
warning lamp can have three differ-
ent states:
-

off: the function is not selected,

on ﬁ xed: the function is selected

but the conditions for measuring
are not yet met (direction indi-
cator not operating, speed too
high) or the measurement is ter-
minated,

ﬂ ashing: measurement is in

progress or the message is be-
ing displayed.

You can select the "parking space
sensor" function by pressing button A.

The ﬁ xed lighting of the warning lamp

indicates that the function is selected.
During the measurement, the mes-
sage "Measurement in progress -

Vmax 20 km/h (12 mph)" is displayed

on the instrument panel screen.

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Operation

You have identiﬁ ed a parking space:
 Press button A to select the function.
 Activate the direction indicator

on the side where the space is to
be measured.

 During measurement, go for-

ward the length of the space, at
a speed less than 12 mph (ap-

prox. 20 km/h), to prepare for

your manoeuvre.

The system then measures the size
of the space.

 The system informs you of the

level of difﬁ culty of the manoeu-

vre via a message on the instru-
ment panel screen accompanied
by a gong.

 Depending on the message is-

sued by the system, you may or
may not be able to perform the
manoeuvre.

The function displays the following
types of message:

Parking YES

Parking difﬁ cult

Parking NO

The function deselects itself auto-
matically:
-

when you engage reverse gear,

when you switch off the ignition,

if measurement is not requested,

- within ﬁ ve minutes of selection of

the function,

- if the vehicle speed exceeds the

threshold of 45 mph (approx.

70 km/h) for one minute.

If  the  lateral  distance  between  your
vehicle and the parking space is too
large, the system may not be able to
measure the space.
The function remains available after
each  measurement  and  thus  can
measure more than one space dur-
ing your search.
In  bad  weather  conditions  or  in
winter,  make  sure  that  the  sensors
are not covered by dirt, or by ice or
snow.
The  parking  space  sensor  function
deactivates  the  front  parking  ses-
nors  during  space  measurement
when you are in forward gear.

If  there  is  a  malfunction,  have  the
system  checked  by  a  CITROËN
dealer.

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