ESP CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2020 Handbook (in English)

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Advanced Grip Control
Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered during touring use).
Associated with all-season M+S (Mud and
Snow) tyres, this system offers a compromise
between safety, adhesion and traction.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of
a
message to confirm your choice.
Operating modes
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low
l evel of wheel spin, based on the
different levels of grip normally
encountered on the road.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to
the conditions of grip encountered
for each of the two front wheels on
moving off.
(mode active up to 50
mph
(80


km/h))
All terrain (mud, damp grass,
etc.)
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with
the least grip to optimise clearing of
the mud and to regain grip. At the
same time, the wheel with the most
grip is controlled in such a way
as to transmit as much torque as
possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 31
mph (50 km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the
two driving wheels at the same time
to allow the vehicle to move for ward
and limit the risks of getting stuck in
the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph
(120


km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
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You can deactivate the ASR
and DSC systems by turning
the knob to the "OFF" position.
Recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road
driving such as:
-

c

rossing and driving on terrain which
could damage the underbody or strip
away components (fuel pipe, fuel
cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or stones
in particular,
-

d

riving on terrain with steep gradients
and poor grip,
-

c

rossing a stream.Hill Assist Descent
Control
System that provides assistance when
descending on loose or soft sur faces (gravel,
mud, etc.) or a steep gradient.
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss
of control of the vehicle when descending,
whether going forward or in reverse.
During a
descent, it assists the driver in
maintaining a


constant speed, depending
on the gear engaged, while progressively
releasing the brakes.
For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox
in neutral.
Otherwise engage a


gear corresponding
to the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N , D or R.
When the system is regulating, the Active
Safety Brake system is automatically
deactivated. The system is not available:
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle is above
43 mph (70 km/h),
- i f the speed of the vehicle is being
controlled by the Adaptive Cruise
Control, depending on the type of
gearbox.
Operation
Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver can select the system when
the engine is running, when the vehicle is
stationary or when moving at speeds up to
approximately 31
mph (50 km/h).
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer
act on the engine operation or the brakes
in the event of an involuntary change of
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated
automatically from 31

mph (50

km/h) or
every time the ignition is switched on.
With instrument panels with dialsF

T
o select the system, at a speed
below 31
mph (50 km/h), press
this button until its indicator lamp
comes on; up; this indicator lamp
appears in green in the instrument
panel.
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Installation
Removal and storage
F Pull the strap and insert tongue A into the right-hand buckle (which is on your left
when you are seated in the vehicle).
F

In
sert tongue B into the left-hand buckle
(which is on your right when you are seated
in the vehicle).
F

C
heck that each buckle is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap. F

G
uide the strap as it reels in and take
tongue B , then A to the magnet at the
anchoring point on the roof.
Before per forming any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts, check that the outer seat belts are
properly tensioned and attach the tongues
to their anchorage points. The central seat
belt must be completely reeled in.
Seat belts not fastened/
unfastened alerts
Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp Seat belts not fastened/unfastened
identification warning lamp
Front seat belts not fastened
alerts
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding location warning
lamps light up if the driver and/or the front
passenger have not fastened their seat belts.
At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
audible signal for two minutes. After that
period, these warning lamps remain lit until the
seat belts have been fastened.
F

P

ress the red button on buckle B , then the
black button on buckle A . It comes on in red in both the
instrument panel and the front
passenger airbag and seat belts
warning lamps display, once the
system detects that a

seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.
It comes on in the display: the
illuminated red warning lamps
indicate the location of the not
fastened or unfastened seat
belts.
Seat belts unfastened alert
After the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding location warning
lamps light up if the driver and/or one or more
passengers unfasten their seat belts.
At speeds above 12 miles (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
audible signal for two minutes. After that
period, these warning lamps remain lit until the
seat belts have been refastened.
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Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles,
as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are equipped with an
inertia reel which allows the strap length
to automatically adjust to your shape.
The seat belt returns to its storage
automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a
collision, emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a
seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly. Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-

b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-

b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-

b
e used to restrain only one person,
-

n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
-

n
ot be converted or modified in order
not to affect its per formance.
Recommendations for children
Use a
child seat appropriate to the child's
age, weight and size.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one child.
Never allow a
child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to the corresponding section. Servicing
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle's seat belts, go to a
qualified
workshop with the skills and equipment
needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, particularly if the straps show
signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a
textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device
may trigger before and independently of
airbag deployment. Deployment of the
pretensioners is accompanied by a
slight
discharge of harmless smoke and a
noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and, if necessary,
replaced, by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
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Deployment
* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag , refer to the
corresponding section.
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag
if it is deactivated*, in the event of a
serious
front impact to all or part of the front impact
zone A .
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their
for ward movement.
Lateral airbags
At the front
Deployment
They deploy on one side in the event of
a serious side impact applied to all or part of
the side impact zone B .
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the vehicle's occupant and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
exception of the rear centre passenger) in the
event of a
serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
It deploys simultaneously with the
corresponding lateral airbag in the event of
a
serious side impact applied to all or part of
the side impact zone B .
The curtain airbag inflates between the front
and rear occupants of the vehicle and the
corresponding windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a
serious impact.
In the event of a
minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a
rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags are deployed.
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a

serious side impact to mitigate the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
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Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
You must comply with the following instruction,
repeated by the warning label on both sides of
the passenger sun visor:NEVER install a
rear ward facing child
restraint system on a
seat protected by an
ACTIVATED FRONT AIRBAG. This could
cause the DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY of the CHILD.
Passenger airbag OFF
For more information on the Airbags ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivating/reactivating
the front passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag can be
deactivated.
The control is located in the glove box.
With the ignition off ,
F

T
o deactivate, turn the control to the " OFF"
position.
F

T
o reactivate, turn the control to the " ON"
position.
Warning label – Front passenger airbag
To guarantee the safety of your child,
the front passenger airbag must be
deactivated when you install a "rear ward
facing" child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
When the ignition is switched on:
This indicator lamp comes on and
remains lit to signal the deactivation.
Or This indicator lamp comes on
for about a minute to signal the
activation.
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XSeat not suitable for installing an ISOFIX
seat or carrycot of the weight group
indicated.
(a) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing a
child at this
seat position.
(b) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install
the child seat.
Straighten the backrest until it contacts
the child seat's backrest.
(c) To install a
child seat on a rear seat,
"rearward facing" or "forward facing",
adjust the rear seat to the fully back
position with the backrest tilted.
Locations for i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A .
i-Size child seats also have:
-

e
ither an upper strap that is attached to ring B ,
-

o
r a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position,
the role of which is to prevent the child seat from tipping for ward in the event of a
collision.
For more information on ISOFIX mountings , refer to the corresponding section.
In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing
i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings approved for i-Size.
For securing the upper strap using the ISOFIX
mountings , refer to the corresponding section.
IUF
Seat suitable for installing an I sofix
U niversal seat, " For ward facing", secured
using the upper strap.
IL Seat suitable for installing an I sofix Semi-
U niversal seat which is either:
-

"

rear ward facing" fitted with an upper
strap or a

support leg,
-

"

for ward facing" fitted with a

support
leg,
-

a c

arrycot fitted with an upper strap or
a

support leg. Seat positionFront passenger
airbag i- Size restraint
system
Row 1 (a) Passenger seat
(b) Deactivated "
OFF" i-U
Activated " ON" i-UF
Row 2 (c) Outer rear seats
i-U
Centre rear seat Not i- Size
i-U Suitable for i-Size restraint systems in the
"Universal" category, "forward facing" and
"rearward facing". i-UF
Only suitable for i-Size restraint systems
in the "Universal" category which are
"forward facing".
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Driving recommendations
F Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
F

M
onitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
F

D
rive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a
longer safety
distance, especially in bad weather.
F

S
top the vehicle to carry out operations
that require close attention (such as
adjustments).
F

D
uring long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in
a closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death! In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for
4
minutes before moving off, to ensure
the correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
Never park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable sur face
(dr y grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very
hot, even several minutes after the engine
stops. Risk of fire!
Never leave a
vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P (depending on
the type of gearbox). Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised
.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
If you are obliged to drive on a
flooded road:
F

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
F

d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
F

d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6
mph (10 km/h),
F

d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Respect the maximum towable weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load
by 10% per 1,000
metres of altitude; the
decreased air density at altitude reduces
engine performance.
New vehicle: do not pull a
trailer
before having driven at least 620
miles
(1,000


kilometres). If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
F

D
istribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight (at the point
where it joins your vehicle) approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your
vehicle.
If a
genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the
t emperature of the coolant. The maximum
towable load depends on the gradient and the
exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of
the fan does not increase with engine speed.
F

R
educe speed and lower the engine speed,
so as to limit the heating-up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a
longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a
few seconds
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor and the
engine. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight
away and drive at moderate speed.Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a
complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1
- Stop ), for a
maximum of 30 minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
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