CITROEN C5 2008 - Page 79

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H I L L S TA R T A S S I S T
To aid starting on a gradient, your
vehicle is equipped with a system
which keeps it immobilised for a
short time (about 2 seconds), the
approximate time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
The vehicle is completely sta-
tionary, with your foot on the
brake pedal.
In particular conditions on a
slope.
With the driver's door closed.
Note
:
The hill start assist function
cannot be deactivated
.
The display of the message “Hill
start assist fault” indicates a mal-
function of the hill start assist func-
tion.
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On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle
is held for a brief moment when
you release the brake pedal:
If you are in fi rst gear or neutral
with a manual gearbox.
If you are in
D
or
M
gear with an
automatic gearbox.
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On an descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when
you release the brake pedal.
If you need to exit the vehicle with the engine running, manually apply the parking brake and
ensure that the warning lamp P (on the intrument panel) and the warning lamp P (on control A)
are permanently on.
User Precautions:
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the temporary immobilisation hill start assist phase.