CITROEN C5 Aircross Owner's manual

HANDBOOK

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1

Welcome

Thank you for choosing a Citroën C5 AIRCROSS.

Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in

this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification

for the country in which it was sold.

The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.

Automobiles CITROËN reserves the right to modify the technical

specifications, equipment and accessories without having to update this

edition of the guide.

If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this

Handbook is passed on to the new owner.

All of the instructions and operating recommendations are presented

here to make the most of the vehicle. It is strongly recommended that

you familiarise yourself with it as well as the Maintenance and Warranty

Guide, informing about warranties, servicing and roadside assistance

associated with the vehicle.

Key

Safety warning

Additional information

Contributes to the protection of the environment

Left-hand drive vehicle

Right-hand drive vehicle

Location of the equipment/button described with a black area

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Contents

Instrument panels 8

Warning and indicator lamps 11

Indicators 26

Manual test 29

Lighting dimmer 30

Trip computer 31

Touch screen 32

Date and time adjustment 34

Electronic key with remote control function and built-

in key 35

Keyless Entry and Starting 37

Central locking 41

Back-up procedures 41

Doors 44

Boot 44

Hands-free tailgate 45

Alarm 49

Electric windows 51

Panoramic opening sunroof 52

Correct driving position 54

Front seats 54

Steering wheel adjustment 58

Mirrors 58

Rear seats 60

Heating and Ventilation 61

Manual air conditioning 63

Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 64

Recirculation of interior air 67

Front demist – defrost 68

Heated windscreen 68

Rear screen demist – defrost 68

Additional Heating/Ventilation 69

Front ttings 71

Courtesy lamps 75

Interior ambient lighting 75

Boot ttings 76

Lighting control 79

Direction indicators 80

Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps 81

Parking lamps 81

Automatic illumination of headlamps 81

Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 82

Automatic headlamp dipping 83

Headlamp adjustment 84

Cornering lighting 85

Wiper control stalk 85

Changing a wiper blade 87

Automatic windscreen wipers 88

General safety recommendations 89

Hazard warning lamps 89

Horn 90

Emergency or assistance call 90

Electronic stability control (ESC) 91

Advanced Grip Control 95

Hill Assist Descent Control 96

Seat belts 97

Airbags 101

Child seats 104

Deactivating the front passenger airbag 106

ISOFIX mountings and child seats 111

i-Size child seats 114

Child lock 115

Overview

Instruments

Access

Ease of use and comfort

Safety

Lighting and visibility

Eco-driving

Instruments and controls 4

3

.

Contents

Driving recommendations 116

Anti-theft protection 118

Starting/Switching o the engine with the key 118

Starting/Switching o the engine with Keyless

Entry and Starting 120

Electric parking brake 121

Manual gearbox 125

Automatic gearbox 125

Driving mode 129

Hill start assist 129

Gear eciency indicator 130

Stop & Start 130

Tyre under-ination detection 132

CITROËN ConnectedCAM

®

134

Driving and manoeuvring aids – General

recommendations 135

Speed Limit recognition and recommendation 137

Programmable speed limiter 142

Cruise control – particular recommendations 144

Programmable cruise control 144

Memorising speeds 146

Highway Driver Assist 147

Adaptive Cruise Control 147

Active Lane Keeping Assist 151

Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and

Intelligent emergency braking assistance 156

Fatigue detection system 159

Active Lane Departure Warning System 161

Active Blind Spot Monitoring System 164

Parking sensors 167

Top Rear Vision – Top 360 Vision 168

Park Assist 173

Fuel tank 180

Compatibility of fuels 181

Towing device 182

Towing device with quickly detachable towball 183

Energy economy mode 186

Snow chains 186

Fitting roof bars 187

Bonnet 188

Engine compartment 189

Checking levels 189

Checks 192

Advice on care and maintenance 194

AdBlue

®

(BlueHDi) 194

Warning triangle 197

Running out of fuel (Diesel) 197

Tool kit 198

Temporary puncture repair kit 199

Spare wheel 203

Changing a bulb 206

Changing a fuse 212

12 V battery 215

Towing the vehicle 219

Dimensions 221

Identication markings 221

Engine technical data and towed loads 222

Engines and towed loads – Petrol 223

Engines and towed loads – Diesel 224

Driving Practical information

In the event of a breakdown

Technical data

Alphabetical index

Access to additional videos

bit.ly/helpPSA

Audio equipment and telematics

CITROËN Connect Radio

CITROËN Connect Nav

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Overview

Instruments and controls

1. Door mirror and electric window control

panel

2. Bonnet release

3. Dashboard fuses

4. Horn

Driver front airbag

5. Instrument panel

Steering mounted controls

6. Courtesy lamp

Warning lamp display for seat belts and

front passenger airbag

Sunroof and blind controls

Interior rear view mirror

Emergency and assistance call buttons

CITROËN ConnectedCAM

®

7. Touch screen with CITROËN Connect

Radio or CITROËN Connect Nav

8. Ignition switch

or

START/STOP button

9. Gearbox controls

10. Electric parking brake control

11. Wireless charger

12 V socket/USB socket

12. Driving mode (ECO, SPORT) selection

buttons

Hill Assist Descent Control

Advanced Grip Control

13. Glove box

Front passenger airbag deactivation

switch

14. Centre switch panel (lower and upper)

15. Side switch panel

1. External lighting/direction indicator

controls

2. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer controls

3. Steering mounted gear control paddles

(with automatic gearbox)

4. Speed limiter/cruise control controls

5. Audio system setting controls

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.Overview

Side switch panel

1. Halogen headlamp beam height manual

adjustment

2. Deactivation of the Active Lane Departure

Warning System

3. Hands-free tailgate opening/closing

4. Activation of the Active Lane Keeping

Assist function

5. Programmable heating operation indicator

lamp

6. Activation of the heated windscreen

7. Deactivation of the interior volumetric and

anti-tilt monitoring alarm

Centre switch panel (lower and

upper)

1. Touch screen controls (CITROËN Connect

Radio or CITROËN Connect Nav)

2. Heated seats controls

3. Windscreen and front windows demisting

4. Manual recirculation of the interior air

5. Rear screen demisting/defrosting

6. Ventilation off

7. Locking/Unlocking from the inside

8. Deactivation of Stop & Start

9. Hazard warning lamps

8. Activation/deactivation of the electric child

lock

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Eco-dr iv ing

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your

multimedia devices (film, music, video game,

etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the

consumption of electrical energy, and so of

fuel.

Disconnect your portable devices before

leaving the vehicle.

Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO

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emissions.

Optimise the use of your gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently and

change up without waiting. While accelerating,

change up early.

With an automatic gearbox, give preference

to automatic mode and avoid pressing the

accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.

The gear efficiency indicator invites you to

engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the

indication is displayed in the instrument panel,

follow it straight away.

For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,

this indicator appears only in manual mode.

Drive smoothly

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,

use engine braking rather than the

brake pedal, and press the accelerator

progressively. These practices contribute

towards a reduction in fuel consumption and

CO

2

emissions and also help reduce the

background traffic noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of

the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)

when the traffic is flowing well.

Control the use of your electrical

equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger

compartment is too warm, ventilate it by

opening the windows and air vents before

using the air conditioning.

Above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the windows

and leave the air vents open.

Consider using equipment that can help

keep the temperature in the passenger

compartment down (sunroof blind and window

blinds, etc.).

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps

when the ambient light level does not require

their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,

particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up

much faster while driving.

Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off

the air conditioning as soon as the desired

temperature has been reached.

Switch off the demisting and defrosting

controls, if these are not automatically

managed.

Switch off the heated seat as soon as

possible.

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Eco-dr iv ing

Limit the causes of excess

consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place

the heaviest items at the back of the boot, as

close as possible to the rear seats.

Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and

reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,

bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use

a roof box.

Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and

refit your summer tyres.

Observe the recommendations on

maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,

referring to the label in the door aperture,

driver's side.

Carry out this check in particular:

- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.

Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on

any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine

oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and

observe the schedule of operations in the

manufacturer's service schedule.

When filling the tank, do not continue after the

3

rd

cut-off of the nozzle to avoid overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only

after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres)

that you will see the fuel consumption settle

down to a consistent average.

With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR

system is faulty, your vehicle becomes

polluting. Visit a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop as soon as possible to

bring your vehicle's nitrogen oxides emissions

back in line with regulations.

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Instruments

Instrument panel with dials

Dials

1. Speedometer (mph or km/h).

2. Fuel level indicator.

3. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge.

4. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm).

5. Display screen.

Control buttons

Colour display

1. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

Speed suggested by the speed limit

recognition system.

2. Gear efficiency and/or selector position

indicator, gear and Sport and Snow

modes with an automatic gearbox.

3. Display area: alert message or state

of functions, trip computer, digital

speedometer (mph or km/h), range

associated with the AdBlue

®

and the SCR

system (miles or km), etc.

4 Service indicator, then total distance

recorder (miles or km).

These functions are displayed

successively on switching on the ignition.

5 Trip distance recorder (miles or km).

A. Resetting the service indicator.

Alert log display.

Reminder of servicing information or the

remaining range associated with AdBlue

®

and the SCR system (miles or km).

Tyre pressure status information display.

B. General lighting dimmer.

C. Resetting the trip distance recorder.

Digital instrument panel

This instrument panel can be customised.

The content and availability of information

depends on the display mode selected and the

vehicle's equipment.

Description

Example with the "PERSONAL" display mode.

1. Fuel level indicator.

2. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm).

3. Gear efficiency indicator.

Status of the automatic gearbox.

Driving mode.

4. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).

5. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.

6. Display of speed limit signs.

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7. Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).

8. Engine oil temperature gauge.

9. Engine coolant temperature indicator

(°Celsius).

10. Total distance recorder (miles or km).

11. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).

Control button

A. Short press: display the alerts log,

reminder of servicing information or the

remaining range associated with the

AdBlue

®

and the SCR system (miles or

km) and tyre pressure status information

display.

Long press: reset the service indicator or

trip distance recorder (depending on the

context).

Displays

Some lamps have a fixed location, the others

can alter location.

For certain functions that have indicator lamps

for both operation and for deactivation, there is

only one dedicated location.

Permanent information

Whatever the display mode selected, the

instrument panel displays:

- in fixed locations:

• the analogue speedometer,

• the fuel level indicator,

• the engine coolant temperature indicator,

• the distance recorders,

- in variable locations:

• gearbox and gear efficiency indicator

information,

• the digital speedometer,

• status or alert messages displayed

temporarily.

Optional information

Depending on the display mode selected and

active features, additional information can be

displayed:

- the rev counter,

- the trip computer,

- driving aids,

- the speed limiter or cruise control,

- the media currently playing,

- navigation instructions,

- the analogue speedometer,

- engine oil level and temperature

Customisation of the

instrument panel

You can modify the appearance of the

instrument panel by choosing:

- a display colour,

- a display mode.

Display language and units

They depend on the configuration of the

touch screen.

When travelling abroad, the speed must

be shown in the official units of the

country you are driving in (mph, miles or

km/h, km).

As a safety measure, these adjustments

must be carried out with the vehicle

stationary.

Choosing a display colour

F Press Settings in the upper bar of

the touch screen.

F Select "Colour schemes".

F Select a display colour.

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Instruments

Choice of display mode

Each mode corresponds to the type of

information displayed in the instrument panel.

- "DIALS": standard display of the analogue

and digital speedometers, the rev counter,

the fuel level indicator, the engine coolant

temperature indicator and the distance

recorder.

- "NAVIGATION": standard display,

additionally showing the current navigation

information (map and navigation

instructions).

- "DRIVING": standard display, additionally

showing the current driving aid systems

information.

- "MINIMAL": minimal display with digital

speedometer and the distance recorders

and, in the event of a warning only, the

fuel level indicator and the engine coolant

temperature indicator.

- "PERSONAL": minimal display and

possibility of selecting optional information

to be displayed in the customisable areas

on the left and right.

To enter settings for the "PERSONAL"

display mode and select the information to

be displayed in the customisable areas of the

instrument panel:

To modify the display mode of the instrument

panel:

F Turn the knob located to the left of the

steering wheel to display and scroll through

the different modes on the left-hand side of

the instrument panel.

F Once the selected display mode appears,

press on the knob to validate.

The new display mode is applied instantly.

If the knob is not moved, the selected display

mode is automatically applied after a few

moments.

With CITROËN Connect Radio

F Press Settings in the upper bar

of the touch screen.

F Select "Configuration".

F Select "Instrument panel

personalisation".

With CITROËN Connect Nav

F Press Settings in the upper bar

of the touch screen.

F Select "OPTIONS".

F Select "Instrument panel

personalisation".

F For each personalised display area, left and

right, select a type of information using the

corresponding scroll arrows in the touch

screen:

• "Driving aids".

• "Fault" (empty).

• "Temperatures" (engine oil).

• "Media".

• "Navigation".

• "Trip computer".

• "Vigilance level".

• "Rev counter".

F Confirm to save and quit.

If the current display mode is "PERSONAL", the

new selection is displayed immediately.

As a safety measure, these adjustments

must be carried out with the vehicle

stationary.

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1

Instruments

Warning and indicator

lamps

Associated warnings

The illumination of a lamp can be accompanied

by an audible signal and/or a message

displayed in a screen.

Relating the type of alert to the operating status

of the vehicle allows you to determine whether

the situation is normal or a fault has occurred:

refer to the description of each lamp for further

information.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain red or orange warning lamps come on

for a few seconds when the ignition is switched

on. These warning lamps should go off as soon

as the engine is started.

For more information on equipment or

a function, refer to the corresponding section.

Persistent warning lamp

When the engine is running or the vehicle is

being driven, the illumination of a red or orange

warning lamp indicates a fault that needs

further investigation, using any associated

message and the description of the warning

lamp in the documentation.

Where a warning lamp remains lit

The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning

and indicator lamp description indicate whether

you should contact a qualified professional

in addition to the immediate recommended

actions.

(1): You must stop as soon as it is safe to do

so and switch off the ignition.

(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

(3): Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Displayed as symbols, visual indicators

which inform the driver of the occurrence

of a malfunction (warning lamps) or of the

operating status of a system (operation or

deactivation indicator lamps). Certain lamps

light up in two ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in

several colours.

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Instruments

List of warning and indicator lamps

Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

Red warning/indicator lamps

STOP Fixed, associated

with another warning

lamp, accompanied

by the display of

a message and an

audible signal.

Indicates a serious fault with the

engine, braking system, power

steering, automatic gearbox or

a major electrical fault.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Engine oil

pressure

Fixed. There is a fault with the engine

lubrication system.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Maximum

coolant

temperature

Fixed. The temperature of the cooling

system is too high.

Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled

down before topping up to the required level if

necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).

Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has

a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack

or cut alternator belt, etc.).

Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning

lamp does not go off when the engine is started, carry

out (2).

Door(s) open Fixed, associated with

a message identifying

the door.

If one of the doors or the boot is not

fully closed (speed below 6 mph

[10 km/h]).

Fixed, associated with

a message identifying

the door, together with

an audible signal.

If one of the doors or the boot is not

fully closed (speed above 6 mph

[10 km/h]).

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Instruments

Seat belt not

fastened/

unfastened

Fixed or flashing

accompanied by an

audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or

has been unfastened.

Electric parking

brake

Fixed. The electric parking brake is applied.

Flashing. The electric parking brake is not

applied automatically.

The application/release is faulty.

Carry out (1): park on level ground (horizontally).

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector

in mode P.

Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).

Braking Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped

significantly.

Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies with

the manufacturer's recommendations. If the problem

persists, carry out (2).

+

Fixed. The electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

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Instruments

Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS)

Fixed. The anti-lock braking system has

a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry out (3).

Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

Service Temporarily on,

accompanied by the

display of a message.

One or more minor anomalies,

for which there is/are no specific

warning lamp, have been detected.

Identify the cause of the anomaly using the message

displayed in the instrument panel.

You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for

example an open door or the start of saturation of the

particle filter.

For other anomalies, such as a fault with the tyre

under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).

Fixed, accompanied

by the display of

a message.

One or more major anomalies,

for which there is/are no specific

warning lamp, have been detected.

Identify the cause of the anomaly using the message

displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).

+

Service warning lamp

fixed and service

spanner flashing then

fixed.

The servicing interval has been

exceeded.

The vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.

(1): You must stop as soon as it is safe to do

so and switch off the ignition.

(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

(3): Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Orange warning/indicator lamps

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Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

AdBlue

®

On for around

30 seconds when

starting the vehicle,

accompanied by

a message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

The remaining driving range is

between 1,500 and 500 miles

(2,400 and 800 km).

Top up the AdBlue

®

.

Fixed, on switching

on the ignition,

accompanied by an

audible signal and

a message indicating the

remaining driving range.

The remaining driving range is

between 500 and 62 miles (800 and

100 km).

Top up the AdBlue

®

as soon as possible, or carry

out (3).

Flashing,

accompanied by an

audible signal and

a message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

The remaining driving range is less

than 62 miles (100 km).

You must top up the AdBlue

®

to avoid starting

being prevented, or carry out (3).

Flashing,

accompanied by an

audible signal and

a message indicating

that starting is

prevented.

The AdBlue

®

tank is empty: the

starting prevention system required

by legislation prevents starting of the

engine.

To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue

®

or carry

out (2).

It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue

®

to its

tank.

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Instruments

Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

+

SCR emissions

control system

Fixed when the ignition is

switched on, accompanied

by an audible signal and

a message.

A fault with the SCR emissions

control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions

return to normal levels.

AdBlue

®

warning lamp

flashing, on switching

on the ignition,

associated with the

fixed Service and

Engine self-diagnostic

warning lamps,

accompanied by an

audible signal and

a message indicating

the remaining driving

range.

Depending on the message

displayed, you can continue driving

for up to 685 miles (1,100 km) before

the engine starting prevention

system is triggered.

Carry out (3) as soon as possible to avoid starting

being prevented.

AdBlue

®

warning

lamp flashing, on

switching on the

ignition, associated

with the fixed Service

and Engine self-

diagnostic warning

lamps, accompanied

by an audible signal

and a message

indicating that starting

is prevented.

An engine immobiliser prevents

the engine from restarting (over

the authorised driving limit after

confirmation of a fault with the

emissions control system).

To start the engine, carry out (2).

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Instruments

Engine self-

diagnostic

system

Flashing. The engine management system has

a fault.

There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.

Carry out (2) without fail.

Fixed. The emission control system has

a fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.

Carry out (3) quickly.

Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

Collision Risk

Alert/Active

Safety Brake

Flashing. The system is operating. The vehicle brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed

of frontal collision with the vehicle ahead.

Fixed, accompanied

by a message and an

audible signal.

The system has a fault. Carry out (3).

Collision Risk

Alert/Active

Safety Brake

Fixed, accompanied

by the display of

a message.

The system has been deactivated, via

the vehicle configuration menu.

Active Lane

Departure

Warning System

Fixed. The system has been automatically

deactivated or placed on standby.

Flashing. You are about to cross a broken

lane marking without operating the

direction indicators.

The system is activated, then corrects the trajectory

on the side of the lane marking detected.

+

Active Lane

Departure

Warning System

Fixed. The system has a fault. Carry out (3).

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+

Active Lane

Keeping Assist

Fixed, accompanied

by the Service

warning lamp.

The system has a fault. Carry out (3).

Dynamic

stability control

(DSC)/Anti-slip

regulation (ASR)

Fixed. The system is deactivated. The DSC/ASR system is reactivated automatically

when the vehicle is started, and from around 31 mph

(50 km/h).

Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it

manually.

Dynamic

stability control

(DSC)/Anti-slip

regulation (ASR)

Flashing. The DSC/ASR adjustment is

activated if there is a loss of grip or

trajectory.

Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Carry out (3).

+

Emergency

brake fault (with

electric parking

brake)

Fixed, accompanied

by the message

"Parking brake fault".

Emergency braking does not have

full power.

If automatic release is not available, use manual

release.

Warning/indicator lamp State Cause Actions/Observations

(1): You must stop as soon as it is safe to do

so and switch off the ignition.

(3): Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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