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Driving -> Cruise control for Your Citroen C5 Suv First Generation (2001-2008)

CRUIs e CONTROL  
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you can then release the accelera-  
tor pedal. The vehicle will automat-  
ically keep to the speed chosen.  
Note: 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.  
To select the function  
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Press button to select cruise con-  
trol mode “CrUisE”.  
The selection is confirmed by the  
display of the function in zone a of  
the instrument panel.  
This driving assistance function  
allows you to drive at the speed of  
your choice without the need to  
action the accelerator. It is active  
over speeds of around 40 km/h  
(ꢀ5 mph).  
remark: For the function to be  
active, the gearbox must be in at  
least:  
adjustment of the  
memorised speed while  
cruise control is in  
operation  
you can adjust the memorised  
speed, displayed in zone a, by  
pressing:  
4th gear for manual gearboxes.  
ꢀnd gear for automatic gear-  
boxes.  
When the function is selected, no  
cruising speed has yet been  
memorised.  
The cruise control controls are  
located on the left-hand side of the  
steering wheel and cruise control  
information is displayed in zone a  
of the instrument panel.  
Once the desired speed has been  
reached using the accelerator,  
press button 1 or button 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.  
Button 1 to increase the speed.  
Button 2 to reduce the speed.  
remark: successive presses will  
modify the cruise speed in steps of  
ꢁ mph and a continuous press in  
steps of 5 mph.  
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CRUIs e CONTROL  
These actions do not cancel the  
cruising speed which remains dis-  
played on the instrument panel.  
Temporary override of the  
cruise speed  
While cruise control is in operation,  
it is always possible to go above the  
cruise 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 accel-  
erator pedal to return to the cruis-  
ing speed.  
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reactivation of cruise  
control  
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By recalling the memorised  
speed:  
After deactivation, press but-  
ton 3. your vehicle automati-  
cally returns to the memorised  
cruising speed. The memorised  
speed and “On” are displayed  
in zone a.  
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To cancel the function  
Press on button 5.  
select the cruise control func-  
suspension or resumption  
of cruise control with a  
memorised speed  
If the memorised cruising speed is  
higher than the current speed, the  
vehicle will accelerate strongly to  
reach the current speed.  
tion.  
Or stop the engine.  
either by pressing the brake  
pedal or the clutch pedal.  
Or by pressing button 3.  
Or by the esP or AsR systems  
being active.  
The speed that was chosen is no  
longer memorised.  
if there is a malfunction, a mes-  
sage is displayed accompanied by  
a sound signal and lighting of the  
sErviCE warning lamp.  
By selecting the current  
speed:  
Press button 1 or  
2
once  
Note: for vehicles with a manual  
gearbox, cruise control is deacti-  
vated if the gear lever is in neutral.  
the desired speed has been  
reached.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer.  
The new speed and “On” will  
appear in zone a.  
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.  
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control  
of his vehicle.  
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the  
pedals.  
PaUsE” will be displayed in  
zone a of the instrument panel.  
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