CITROEN C5 2008 User Manual

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E L E C T R I C PA R K I N G B R A K E
ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION OF
THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
The automatic application when
the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deacti-
vated. Activation / deactivation is
performed using the “Main Menu”
of the instrument panel screen.
To do so, select “Vehicle param-
eters / Comfort / Automatic parking
brake”.
The deactivation of these
functions is confi rmed by
the lighting of this warn-
functions is confi rmed by
functions is confi rmed by
ing lamp on the instrument
panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the application and release
of the parking brake are done man-
ually.
MANUAL OPERATION
Manual application / release of the
parking brake is always possible.
To start the vehicle
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake or accel-
erator pedal,
push then release
control
A
.
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.
When the driver’s door is opened,
a beep is heard and a message
displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied.
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•
Immobilisation, engine running
With the engine running and the
vehicle stationary, in order to
immobilise the vehicle you need to
manually apply the parking brake
by
pulling
on control
A
.
Before leaving the vehi-
cle, check that the park-
ing brake warning lamp
on the instrument panel
is permanently lit.
The deactivation of the automatic
functions is recommended in
particularly cold conditions (ice)
and during towing (breakdown,
caravan, etc).
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.
Remark:
If you push control
A
without pressing the brake pedal,
the parking brake will not be
released and the message “Foot
on brake necessary” will be dis-
played 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.
When the driver’s door is opened
with the engine running, a beep is
heard and a message displayed
if the parking brake has not been
applied.
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•
To immobilise the vehicle
With the vehicle stationary, to
apply the parking brake whether
the engine is running or off,
pull
on
control
A.

CITROEN C5 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	CITROEN
Model	C5 2008
Category	Automobile
Language	English