Driving -> "Hydractive III +" electronic suspension for Your Citroen C5 Suv Second Generation (2008-2017)

Driving  
"Hydractive III +" electronic suspension  
Display in the instrument panel  
Vehicle positions  
The suspension mode selected is displayed in  
the instrument panel screen.  
Normal mode  
This mode favours soft damping for  
maximum comfort.  
If the speed authorised for a  
particular position is exceeded, the  
vehicle reverts automatically to the  
The suspension automatically and instantly  
Position changes may only be made when  
the engine is running.  
The adjustable ground clearance meets all  
types of situation. Apart from a few specific  
situations, the vehicle should be in the Normal  
position.  
normal road position.  
adjusts to different driving styles and to  
the profile of the road, providing the best  
compromise between occupant comfort and  
vehicle road holding.  
SPORT mode  
The system alternates between soft and firm  
suspension settings, maximising comfort at the  
This mode favours dynamic driving.  
same time as constantly ensuring the highest  
The warning lamp on button A comes  
level of safety. It also automatically corrects  
on in addition to the message in the  
ride height, according to the vehicle load and  
instrument panel screen.  
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Press once on one of the adjustment  
controls.  
The change in position is indicated by a  
message on the instrument panel screen.  
driving conditions.  
SPORT mode is retained when you  
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" system  
switch off the engine.  
allows you to choose between two modes of  
suspension.  
A change of suspension mode can be made  
either when the vehicle is moving or when  
stationary, by pressing button A.  
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The instrument panel screen temporarily displays a  
message indicating that this position is not authorised.  
The vehicle remains in the authorised position and the  
instrument panel screen indicates this position to you.  
High position  
Changing a wheel (not possible if  
speed > 6 mph (10 km/h)).  
Normal position  
If the speed authorised for a particular position  
is exceeded, the vehicle reverts automatically  
to the normal position.  
Automatic variation of ground clearance  
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If your speed exceeds 70 mph (approx.  
110 km/h), 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  
55 mph (approx. 90 km/h).  
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At low or medium speed, if the road surface  
is poor, ground clearance is increased. The  
vehicle returns to its normal position as  
soon as conditions allow.  
On switching off the ignition, the ground  
clearance is reduced to the parking position.  
Mid-high position  
For increased ground clearance (not possible  
if speed > 25 mph (40 km/h)).  
For use on difficult roads when travelling at  
reduced speed, as well as on car park ramps.  
Low position  
To facilitate loading or unloading the vehicle.  
For workshop inspections.  
Not to be used in normal driving (not possible  
if speed > 6 mph (10 km/h)).  
For your safety if you are operating  
underneath the vehicle, you must  
support the vehicle with axle stands.  
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