CITROEN C5 2008 User Manual

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A
The electronic parking brake com-
bines 2 operational modes:
AUTOMATIC:
Automatic application when the
engine is stopped and automatic
release on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default).
MANUAL:
The MANUAL application/release
of the parking brake is possible
permanently by pulling/pushing
control
A
.
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•
To start the vehicle
The parking brake
releases auto-
matically and progressively
when you press the accelerator
:
With a
manual gearbox (fi rst
gear or reverse gear engaged)
,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accelera-
tor pedal and move off.
With an automatic gearbox,
accelerate with the selector in
position
D
,
M
or
R
.
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•
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Full release of the
parking brake is
confi rmed by:
The extinction of the warning
lamp on control
A
and of the
instrument panel warning lamp.
The display of the message
“Parking brake released” on the
instrument panel screen.
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•
The application of
the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
The lighting of the warning lamp
on control
A
and of the warning
lamp on the instrument panel.
The display of the message
“Parking brake applied” on the
instrument panel screen.
Note:
an operation sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release
of your electronic parking brake.
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•
To immobilise the vehicle
Immobilisation, engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the
parking brake
is automatically
applied when the engine is
switched off
.
Before leaving the vehi-
cle, check that the park-
ing brake warning lamp
on the instrument panel
is permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition
on, as they could release the
parking brake.
When stationary, with
the engine running, do
not press the accelera-
tor pedal unnecessarily
(especially when start-
ing the engine, including when
in neutral), as you may release
the parking brake.
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CITROEN C5 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	CITROEN
Model	C5 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English