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with a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,

with an automatic gearbox:
● gear selector in position D or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M,

● or when you engage reverse gear.

Going into engine START
mode

The "ECO"

warning lamp goes off

and the engine starts automatically:

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In this case the "ECO"

warning

lamp flashes for few seconds, then
goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-  you open the driver's door,
-  you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-  the speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph

(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox or 2 mph
(3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox for
BlueHDi Diesel versions,

- the electric parking brake is being applied,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance, air
conditioning setting...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable

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:
-

the vehicle is on a steep slope
(up or down),

-  the driver's door is open,
-  the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-  the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

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

- the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if a gear is engaged without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning
lamp comes on or an alert message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restart the engine.

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Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.

Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section.

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
Press the "ECO OFF"

switch again.

The system is active again; this is
confirmed by the switch warning lamp
going off and the display of a message.

In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment, it may be useful to
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.

Deactivation / Manual reactivation

If the engine is in STOP mode, it then
restarts.
The Stop & Start system is
automatically reactivated every time the
ignition is switched on.

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Operating fault

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

switch warning lamp flashes

for a few seconds, 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 of
the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.
Depending on version, an alert
message may also be displayed
asking you to put the gear selector into
position N and to put your foot on the
brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition, then restart the engine using
the key.
The Stop & Start requires the use of a
12 V battery of special technology and
characteristics.
All work on this type of battery must
only be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the
12 V battery

, refer to the corresponding

section.

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Tyre under-inflation detection

System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the
vehicle is moving.

The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).

The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after driving for
less then 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speed). Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the
values indicated on the label.
For more information on Identification
markings

, including the tyre pressure

label, refer to the corresponding
section.

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

Pressure sensors are located in the valve of
each tyre (except the spare wheel).

The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.

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The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of
the tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.

The alert is maintained until the tyre or
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a
steel rim) does not have a sensor.

Under-inflation alert

The alert is given by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal, and depending on
equipment, the display of a message.

In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,
the symbol or the message appears, depending
on equipment, to identify it.
F

Reduce speed immediately, avoid sudden

steering movements or harsh brake
applications.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

If you have a compressor (e.g. the one in

the temporary puncture repair kit), check
the four tyre pressures when cold.

If it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.

or
F In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).

Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed illumination
of the under-inflation warning lamp
accompanied by the illumination of the
service warning lamp indicates a fault
with the system.

This alert is also displayed when one or
more wheels is not fitted with a sensor
(e.g. a space-saver or steel spare wheel).

Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked
or, following the repair of a puncture, to
have the original wheel, equipped with a
sensor, refitted.

Any tyre repair or replacement on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not
detected by your vehicle (e.g. fitting
snow tyres), you must have the system
reinitialised by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.

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Fixed centred controls steering wheel

Rotate

● Scroll the various pages of information in the instrument panel screen.

● Move through the various menus in the instrument panel screen.

● Increase / Decrease values.

Short press

● Open the main menu in the instrument panel screen (only when stationary).

● Select and confirm information.

Long press

Reset the trip data for the trip selected (if the corresponding trip computer page is

displayed).

Short press

● Cancel the current operation.

● Return to the previous screen in the instrument panel screen.

Long press

Return to the initial page in the instrument panel screen.

Short press

Increase the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / Store the speed.

Press and hold

Increase the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).

Short press

Decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / Store the speed.

Press and hold

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

● Accept an incoming call.

● End the current call.

● Open the telephone short-cut menu.

● Confirm in the list and in the telephone menu.

Long press

Reject an incoming call.

Short press / Long press

Horn.

Short press

Activate / Deactivate Black Panel mode (comfortable night driving display).

Long press

Activate voice recognition on the telephone via MirrorLink.

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Rotate

●  Radio: Scroll the pre-set stations.
●  CD / MP3 / jukebox: Scroll through tracks or folders.
●  Multifunction screen menus: Move and increase / decrease.

Short press

● Multifunction screen menus: confirm the selection.
● Open the short-cut menus (depending on the page displayed in the

multifunction screen).

Short press

● Cancel the current operation and return to the previous display in the

multifunction screen.

● Reject an incoming call.

Long press

Return to the initial page in the multifunction screen.

Short press

Access to the multifunction screen main menu.

Short press / Press and hold Volume increase.

Short press / Press and hold Volume decrease.

Short press

● First press: mute.
● Second press: restore sound.

Short press

● Radio: Automatic search of higher frequencies.
● CD / MP3 / jukebox: Search for the next track.

Maintained press

CD / MP3 / jukebox: fast play in fast forward.

Short press

● Radio: Automatic search of lower frequencies.
● CD / MP3 / jukebox: Search for the previous track.

Press and hold

CD / MP3 / jukebox: Fast play in rewind.

Short press

●  Radio: display the list of radio stations.
●  CD / MP3: display the list of tracks and folders.
●  Jukebox: display the list of albums.

Long press

Update the list of radio stations.

Short press / Long press

Horn.

Short press

MODE: select the function displayed in the multifunction screen.

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Speed limiter

Steering mounted controls

The speed limiter switches are located on the
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
1.

Increase the programmed speed.

Decrease the programmed speed.

Speed limiter On / Pause.

Select speed limiter mode.

Deactivate the speed limiter.

Displays in the instrument panel

The information related to the speed limiter is
grouped together in zone A of the instrument
panel.

System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed 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 circumstances
replace keeping to speed limits or the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

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F Press button 4 to select "LIMIT

" speed limiter

mode.

The selection is confirmed by the display of the
"LIMIT" function in zone A

of the instrument panel.

Activation

F Press button 3

when the desired maximum

speed is displayed.

The information "ON" then appears in zone A
of the instrument panel.

When the function is selected, the
last memorised speed and the
information "PAUSE" are displayed.
With the engine running, you can adjust the
memorised maximum speed, displayed in
zone A

, by pressing:

F Button

to increase the memorised

maximum speed.

F Button

to decrease the memorised

maximum speed.

Successive presses will modify the limit
speed setting in steps of 1 mph (km/h) and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph (km/h).

Programming

F Press 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.

Pause / Resume

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The accelerator pedal has a stiff point at the
end of its travel. To exceed the maximum speed
setting at any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed is being
exceeded, the speed displayed in zone A will
flash. Simply release the accelerator pedal to
return below the maximum speed and restore
the limiter function.

Return to normal
driving

Operating fault

If there is a fault, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal and
illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Exceeding the programmed
speed

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 floor 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 fitted with a 3rd fixing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.

The speed will also flash if the speed limiter is
not able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed setting (e.g. on a steep
descent or under excessive acceleration).

To reactivate the speed limiter, release the
accelerator to slow to a speed lower than the
programmed speed.

F Press button 5

Or select the speed limiter function.

Or stop the engine.

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Cruise control

Displays in the instrument panel

The information related to the cruise control is
grouped together in zone A of the instrument
panel.

Steering mounted controls

The cruise control switches are located on the
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
1. Activate the cruise control at the current

speed of the vehicle, then increase the
programmed speed.

2. Activate the cruise control at the current

speed of the vehicle, then decrease the
programmed speed.

Pause / Restore the cruise control.

Select cruise control mode.

Deactivate the cruise control.

System which automatically maintains 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 a manual gearbox,
- 2nd gear for an automatic gearbox.

The driver must remain attentive and in
complete control of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet
within range of the pedals.

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Exceeding the programmed
speed

While cruise control is in operation, it is always
possible to go above the programmed speed
simply by pressing the accelerator pedal (for
example to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A

flashes.

You only have to release the accelerator pedal
to return to the programmed speed.

Programming

The selection is confirmed by the display of the "CRUISE"
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 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 displayed.

Adjusting the memorised
speed while the cruise
control is in operation

You can adjust the memorised speed,
displayed in zone A

, by pressing:

- Button

to increase the speed.

- Button

to reduce the speed.

Successive presses will modify the cruise
speed in steps of 1 mph (km/h) and a
continuous press in steps of 5 mph (km/h).

You can then release the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle will automatically 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 flashes. If necessary, brake to
curb your speed.

F Press button 4 to select "CRUISE" cruise

control mode.

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Reactivation

By recalling the memorised speed

After deactivation, press button 3

. Your

vehicle automatically returns to the
memorised cruise speed setting. The
memorised speed and "ON" are displayed
in zone A

If the memorised cruise speed setting 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 desired speed
has been reached.

The new speed and "ON" will appear in
zone A

Return to normal driving

F Press button 5

Or select the cruise control function.

Or stop the engine.

The speed that was chosen is no longer
memorised.

"PAUSE" will then be displayed in zone A of
the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the cruise
speed setting which remains displayed in the
instrument panel.

Operating fault

If there is a fault

, a message is displayed

accompanied by an audible signal and
illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Cruise control must only be used where
the traffic conditions permit driving at a
constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or
when the weather or the road conditions
are poor.

Pause / Resume

Either by pressing the brake or clutch

pedal.

Or by pressing button 3.

Or by the DSC or ASR systems being

active.

For vehicles with a manual gearbox, cruise
control is deactivated if the gear lever is in
neutral.

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Lane departure warning system

This system is particularly useful on motorways
and main roads.

Activation

When switching the ignition on or with

the engine running, press this button; the
indicator lamp comes on.

Deactivation

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:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on

the ground has been crossed on the right,

- on 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

surface.

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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Parking space sensors

System which measures the parking space
available between two vehicles or obstacles. It
measures the size of the space and gives you
information on:
- the possibility of fitting into a free space,

depending on the dimensions of your
vehicle and the distances necessary for
your manoeuvres,

- the level of difficulty of the manoeuvre to

be performed.

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

The parking space sensor system warning
lamp can have three different states:
-

off:

the system is not selected,

on fixed:

the system is selected but the

conditions for measuring are not yet met
(direction indicator not operating, speed too
high) or the measurement is terminated.

flashing:

measurement is in progress or

the message is being displayed.

You can select the "parking space sensor"
system by pressing button A. The fixed
illumination of the warning lamp indicates that
the system is selected.
During the measurement, the message
"Measurement in progress - Vmax 20 km/h
(12 mph)" is displayed in the instrument panel
screen.

Displays in the instrument panel

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Operation

You have identified a parking space:
F Press button A

to select the system.

F Activate the direction indicator on the side

where the space is to be measured.

During measurement, go forward the

length of the space, at a speed less than
12 mph (approx. 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 difficulty of the manoeuvre via a
message in the instrument panel screen
accompanied by an audible signal.

Depending on the message issued by the

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

The system displays the following types of message:

Parking YES

Parking DIFFICULT

Parking NO

The system is deselected automatically:
-  when you engage reverse gear,
-  when you switch off the ignition,
-  if measurement is not requested,
-  within five minutes of selection of the

system,

- 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 system remains available after each
measurement and thus can measure more than
one space during 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 system deactivates
the front parking sensors during space
measurement when you are in forward gear.

If there is a fault, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Citroen C5 (2017 year). Manual - part 8