2001-2008 Citroen C5 Suv Driving -> "Hydractive III+" suspension User Manual
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Driving -> "Hydractive III+" suspension for Your Citroen C5 Suv First Generation (2001-2008)

“HyDRACTIVe III+” sUsPeNsION  
signalling  
signalling of a requested  
position not authorised  
normal mode, for maximum  
comfort  
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A message is displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
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Note: If the speed authorised for a  
particular position is exceeded, the  
vehicle reverts automatically to the  
normal road position.  
The instrument panel screen  
temporarily displays a message  
indicating that this position is not  
authorised.  
“Hydractive III +” suspension auto-  
matically adjusts to road surface  
conditions and driving style.  
sport mode, more suited for  
a sporty style of driving  
It allows you to alternate between  
soft and firm suspension settings,  
maximising comfort at the same  
time as permanently guaranteeing  
the highest level of safety. It also  
automatically corrects road hold-  
ing, according to the vehicle load  
and driving conditions.  
Also, the “Hydractive III +” suspen-  
sion gives you the possibility of  
choosing between two modes of  
suspension.  
The vehicle remains in the author-  
ised position and the instrument  
panel screen indicates this position  
to you.  
A message is displayed on  
the instrument panel and  
the warning lamp on but-  
ton a comes on.  
Note: Automatic variation of  
ground clearance  
If your speed exceeds  
110 km/h (approx. 70 mph),  
on a good road surface,  
ground clearance is lowered.  
The vehicle returns to its  
normal position if the road  
surface deteriorates or if your  
speed is lower than 90 km/h  
(approx. 55 mph)  
Note: sport mode is retained when  
you switch off the engine.  
A change of suspension mode can  
be made either when the vehicle  
is moving or when stationary, by  
pressing on button a.  
Atlowormediumspeed, ifthe  
road surface is poor, ground  
clearance is increased. The  
vehicle returns to its normal  
positionassoonasconditions  
allow.  
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“HyDRACTIVe III+” sUsPeNsION  
viewing of the position of  
the vehicle  
Once the adjustment has been  
made, a message is displayed on  
the instrument panel screen.  
ii  
normal road position  
Note: If the speed authorised for a  
particular position is exceeded, the  
vehicle reverts automatically to the  
normal road position.  
Position changes may only be  
made when the engine is run-  
ning.  
maximum height  
Changing a wheel (Not possible if  
speed > ꢀ0 km/h).  
Adjustable  
ground  
clearance  
responds to all types of situation.  
Apart from a few specific situa-  
tions, driving in the normal road  
position is imperative.  
To change the position  
Press once on one of the adjust-  
ment controls. The change in posi-  
tion is indicated by a message on  
the instrument panel screen:  
minimum height  
To facilitate loading or unloading  
the vehicle.  
For workshop inspections.  
Not to be used in normal driving  
(Not possible if speed > ꢀ0 km/h).  
intermediate position  
For an increased ground clearance  
(Not possible if speed > 40 km/h).  
For use on difficult roads when  
travelling at reduced speed, as  
well as on carpark ramps.  
For your safety if you are  
operating underneath  
the vehicle, it is obliga-  
tory to support the vehi-  
cle with axle stands.  
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