Getting started

Safe driving

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Electric parking brakeFrein de stationnement électrique Fonctionnement automatique

Electric parking brake Automatic operation

When the vehicle moves off, the parking brake releases automatically and gradually. When the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake applies automatically when the engine is switched off.

ez que le témoin A (!) (rouge) du ,frein de stationnement est allumé fi xe au combinéBefore leaving the vehicle, check that warning light A (!) (red) on the instrument cluster is on steady and that warning light P (red) on control lever B is on.

! Do not leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on; they could release the parking brake. Manual operationFrein de stationnement électrique Fonctionnement manuel

Electric parking brake Manual operation

MANUAL applying/releasing of the parking brake is possible at any time by pulling/pushing control lever B and pressing the brake pedal.

ez que le témoin A (!) (rouge) du frein de stationnement est allumé fi xe au combinéBefore leaving the vehicle, check that warning light A (!) (red) on the parking brake is on steady on the instrument cluster and that warning light P (red) on control lever B is on.

! Engine running, if you leave your vehicle, apply the parking brake manually. Hill start assistAide au démarrage en pente

Hill start assist

To assist hill starts, your vehicle is fitted with a system that holds it stationary for a short time (approximately 2 seconds) while you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

This function is only active when:

  • The vehicle has been brought to a complete stop with the foot on the brake pedal.
  • On certain gradients.
  • The driver's door is closed.
! Do not get out of the vehicle during the temporary hold phase of the hill start assist. Speed limiterLimiteur de vitesse
Speed limiter

This system lets you set a maximum speed that must not be exceeded.

du mode limiteur de vitesse.Selecting "LIMIT"

: Activates
speed limiter mode.

la vitesse maximale."SET +":

Increases
the maximum speed.

vitesse maximale."SET -"

: Decreases the
maximum speed.

Désactivation.Suspends or resumes the mode.


La vitesse choisie reste mémorisée.Switches off.


The selected speed remains stored.

The selected speed must be higher than 30 km/h.

Cruise controlRégulateur de vitesse
Cruise control

This system maintains the vehicle speed set by the driver at a constant level.

du mode régulateur de vitesse.Selecting "CRUISE":

Activates
cruise control mode.

la vitesse (système sur pause)."SET":

Stores
the speed (system on hold).

la vitesse mémorisée (système sur ON)."SET +":

Increases
the stored speed (system ON).

vitesse mémorisée (système sur ON).« SET -»

: Decreases the
stored speed (system ON).

Désactivation.Suspends or resumes the mode.


Affichage dans le combiné de bordSwitches off.


Display in the instrument clusterAffichage dans le combiné de bord

Display in the instrument cluster

The speed limiter or cruise control mode appears in the instrument cluster when it is selected.

Régulateur de vitesseSpeed limiter
Cruise control
Cruise control is active on the top gears of the gearbox. The selected speed must be higher than 40 km/h. Turn signals - Motorway functionIndicateurs de direction - Fonction «autoroute»
Turn signals - Motorway function
  • Give a single push up or down, without passing the resistance point; the corresponding turn signals will flash three times.
SwitchContacteur
Switch
  • S: Steering lock

To release the steering lock, move the steering wheel slightly while turning the key, without forcing it.

  • M: Ignition on
  • D: Starter

Release the key as soon as the engine has started. Never operate it while the engine is running.

6-speed automated manual transmission
Boîte manuelle pilotée 6 vitesses

R

Reverse gear

N

Neutral

A

Automated mode

M

Manual mode

Using paddles 1 «+» and 2 «-»:

  • changing gears in manual mode,
  • temporary manual override in automated mode.
SPORT mode
  • Lever on A and engine running, press button 3.
Automatic transmissionBoîte de vitesses automatique

Automatic transmission
Positions P :

Park.

R :

Reverse.

N :

Neutral.

D :

Operation in automatic mode.

M :

Operation in sequential mode.

The automatic transmission offers a choice of:

  • Operation with automatic adaptation to your driving style and the road profile (Position D).
  • Operation in sequential mode with manual gear changes (Position M).
  • Operation in automatic SPORT mode (Position D) and press control A.
  • Operation in automatic SNOW mode (Position D) and press control B.
! For safety:

The gear selector can only be moved out of position P if the brake pedal is pressed.

When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the gear selector is not in position P.

Always make sure the gear selector is in P before leaving your vehicle. Stop & Start

Switching to engine STOP mode

et le moteur se met en veille :The «ECO» indicator lights up on the instrument cluster
and the engine switches to standby:

  • with a 6-speed automated manual transmission: at a speed below 6 km/h, press the brake pedal or move the gear selector to position N.

In certain special cases, STOP mode may be unavailable; the «ECO» indicator flashes for a few seconds, then goes out.

Engine START mode

redémarre :The «ECO» indicator goes out and the engine
restarts:

  • gear selector in position A or M, release the brake pedal,
  • or gear selector in position N with the brake pedal released, move to position A or M,
  • or engage reverse.

In certain special cases, START mode may activate automatically; the «ECO» indicator flashes for a few seconds, then goes out.

Deactivation / ReactivationNeutralisation
Deactivation

You can deactivate the system at any time by pressing the «ECO OFF» control; the button indicator lights up.

The system reactivates automatically each time the vehicle is started with the key.

Before refuelling or before any work under the bonnet, always switch off the ignition with the key. Parking space measurementMesure de place disponible

Parking space measurement

You can select the “Available space measurement” function by pressing control A, with the indicator on the side of the space to be measured, at a speed below 20 km/h and at a distance of less than approximately 1.5 m from the space.

The steady indicator light shows that the function has been selected.

Graphic and audible parking assistanceAide au stationnement graphique et sonore

Graphic and audible parking assistance

You can activate/deactivate the parking assistance by pressing control B. If the parking assistance is inactive, the indicator light on control B is on.

Unintentional lane departure warningAlerte de franchissement involontaire de ligne

Unintentional lane departure warning

This system is recommended on motorways and expressways, and only operates above a speed of approximately 80 km/h.

Press control C to activate the function; the indicator light on the control comes on.

The system will not warn you while your turn signal is activated, and for approximately 20 seconds after it is switched off.

Test yourself

A quick Citroen C5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.