stop start CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG 2020 Handbook (in English)

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With an EAT8 gearbox, following braking of
t he vehicle bringing it to a complete stop,
if the traffic conditions do not allow the
vehicle to be restarted within the 3
seconds
following immobilisation, press button 4
or the
accelerator pedal to start off again.
If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after about 5


minutes.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type.
When the cruise control is paused,
the message "Activation not possible,
conditions unsuitable" is displayed as
long as reactivation is not possible (safety
conditions not met).
Using the Speed Limit recognition
and recommendation function
F Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by
the function, then press again to confirm. To prevent any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle, select a


speed
setting fairly close to the current speed of
your vehicle.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
F Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal", "Close"),
then press again to select an option.
After a
few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
of f.
Temporarily exceeding the speed
setting
F Press the accelerator pedal. Distance monitoring and cruise control are
deactivated as long as you continue to
accelerate. "Cruise control suspended" is
displayed.
Deactivating the system
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Displays in the instrument panel
The following information can be seen in the
instrument panel in "DRIVING" display mode. 7.
Vehicle detected by the system (symbol
full).
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey).
9. Value of the speed setting.
10. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation.
11. Vehicle held stopped (versions with
automatic gearbox).
12 . Inter-vehicle distance setting.
13. Position of vehicle detected by the system.
Messages and alerts
The " Driving " display mode of the digital
instrument panel must have been selected first.
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The display of these messages or alerts is
not sequential."Take back control of the vehicle"
(orange)
"Take back control of the vehicle"
(red) "Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable". The system refuses to
activate the cruise control (speed
outside the operating range, winding
road).
Stop function
"Cruise control paused" (for a few
se conds).
Stop & Go function
"To move off again: accelerate or
press button 4 " During the vehicle immobilisation phase, it
is recommended:
-

N
ot to open the doors.
-
N
ot to drop off or pick up passengers.
-
N
ot to engage reverse gear.
When the vehicle restarts, watch out for
cyclists, pedestrians or animals which may
not be detected properly.
Operating limits
The cruise control operates by day and night, in
fog or moderate rainfall.
Certain situations cannot be managed by the
system and require driver intervention.
"Cruise control paused" or "Cruise
control suspended" following a


brief
acceleration by the driver.
"Cruise control active", no vehicle
detected.
"Cruise control paused", vehicle
detected.
"Cruise control active", vehicle
detected.
F Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.
F Take immediate control of the vehicle :
the system cannot manage the current
driving situation. The system has brought the vehicle to
a
complete stop and is holding it immobilised:
the cruise control pauses.
The driver must accelerate to move off again,
then reactivate cruise control.
The system has brought the vehicle to
a complete stop.
Within 3 seconds, the vehicle starts off again
automatically and gradually.
After 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or
press button 4 to move off again.Cases of non- detection by the system:
-

Pe
destrians, some cyclists, animals.
-
S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) .
- V ehicles crossing your lane.
-

V
ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
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Active Safety Brake
Operation
- The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle
or a
cyclist is detected.
-

T
he vehicle's speed is above 6 mph
(10
km/h) (versions with camera and radar)
or between 6
mph and 53 mph (10 km/h and
85
km/h) (versions with camera alone) when
a
moving vehicle is detected.If the camera and/or radar have
confirmed the presence of a
vehicle,
a pedestrian or a
cyclist, this
warning lamp flashes (for about
10
seconds) when the function is
acting on the vehicle's brakes.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle
comes to a
complete stop, keep the brake
pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle from
starting off again.
With a
manual gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle
comes to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can control the vehicle at any
time by making a
deliberate movement
of the steering wheel and/or pressing the
accelerator pedal. Operation of the function may be felt by
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a
complete stop,
the automatic braking is maintained for
1
to 2 seconds.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault with the
s ystem, you are alerted by the
continuous illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a
message and an audible
signal.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, inter venes following the alert if the
driver does not react quickly enough and does
not operate the vehicle's brakes.
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid
a

frontal collision by your vehicle where the
driver fails to react.
The system operates under the following
conditions:
-

T

he vehicle's speed does not exceed
37

mph (60

km/h) when a

pedestrian is
detected.
Fatigue detection system
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
Take a
break as soon as you feel tired or at
least every two hours.
The function comprises the "Coffee Break
Alert" system combined with the "Driver
Attention Alert" system.
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180° view
The 180° view assists with exiting from
a parking bay in forward gear, making it
possible to see the approach of vehicles,
pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out
a


complete manoeuvre.
It consists of 3
areas: left A, centre B and
right C .
This view is available only from the view
selection menu.
Park Assist
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system provides active assistance with
parking: it detects a


parking space then
operates the steering system to park in this
space.
With manual and automatic gearboxes , the
driver manages the accelerator, brakes and
forward and reverse gear engagement.
During phases of entry into and exit from
a
parking space, the system provides visual
and audible information to the driver in order
to make the manoeuvres safe. Several for ward
and reverse manoeuvres may be required.
At any time, the driver can take back control by
holding the steering wheel.
In some circumstances, the sensors may
not detect small obstacles located in their
blind spots.
The Park Assist system cannot work with
the engine off. A.
Entry into a


parallel parking space.
B. Exit from a


parallel parking space.
C. Entry into a


bay parking space.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel per forms rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel, do not put your hands
between the spokes of the steering wheel.
Watch out for any object that could
inter fere with the manoeuvre (loose
clothing, scar ves, ties, etc.) – risk of injury!
The Park Assist system provides assistance for
the following manoeuvres:
When Park Assist is activated, it prevents
entry into STOP mode of Stop & Start.
In STOP mode, activation of Park Assist
restarts the engine.
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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: Approximately
53
litres.
Low fuel level
When the level in the tank becomes
low, this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by the display of a
message and an
audible signal. When it first comes
on, there remains about 6


litres of
fuel in the tank.
Refuelling
Fuel top-ups must be of at least 5 litres in order
t o be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise
caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is To refuel in complete safety:
F

Y
ou must switch off the engine.
F
W
ith the vehicle unlocked, press the rear-
central part of the filler flap to open it.
F
T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (see a reminder label on the inside
of the filler flap).
F
T
urn the filler cap to the left.
F
R
emove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
F
I
ntroduce the filler nozzle and push it in as
far as possible before starting to refuel (risk
of blowback).
F F ill the tank. Do not continue past the
third cut- off of the nozzle, as this may
cause malfunctions .
F

R
efit the filler cap.
F

T
urn it to the right.
F

P
ush the filler flap to close it.Your vehicle is fitted with a
catalytic converter,
a device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, admitting unleaded
petrol nozzles only.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on country of sale.)
Mechanical device which prevents filling the
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol.
Operation
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp
reappears every time the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by the message and the
audible signal. When driving, this message
and audible signal are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards 0 .
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
For more information on Running out of fuel
(Diesel) , refer to the corresponding section. entirely normal and results from the sealing of
the fuel system.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a
maximum
cumulative period of around 40
minutes, you can
continue to use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, the wipers, the dipped beam
headlamps, the courtesy lamps, etc.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a
telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically
reactivated the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5


minutes,A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12
V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
-
f
or more than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30

minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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Bonnet
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns), using the
protected area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode. F

P
ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
Version without longitudinal
bars
The roof bar fixings include a lug to be fitted
i nto the hole at each fixing point.
Version with longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the engraved markings on
the longitudinal bars.
To install the roof bars, you must secure them
only to the four fixing points on the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the vehicle's
doors when they are closed.
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Check using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between marks A and B .A = MA X
B = MIN
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing
the oil, check that the oil is the correct
grade for your engine and conforms to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
Do not star t the engine if the level is:
-

A
bove mark A
, then contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
B
elow mark B
, then top up the engine oil
immediately.
Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health,
and may be very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers
reser ved for this purpose at a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked either using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched
on, for vehicles equipped with an
electric gauge, or using the dipstick.
The vehicle must be parked on a level sur face,
w ith the engine stopped for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
ser vices (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if
necessary, every 3,000
miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never use additives in the engine oil.
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Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Cabin filter
Depending on the environment and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty
atmosphere, city driving), change it
twice as often if necessar y .A clogged cabin filter may have an
adverse effect on the per formance of
the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Air filter
Depending on the environment and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty
atmosphere, city driving), change it
twice as often if necessar y
.
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Particle filter (Diesel)
or The start of saturation of the particle
filter is signalled by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by a
message warning
of the risk of the filter clogging up.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at
least 37
mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
AdBlue (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered once the reser ve level is
reached.
For more information on the AdBlue range
indicators , refer to the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised as per
regulations, you must top up the AdBlue tank.
For more information on the Supply of
AdBlue , refer to the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals
are correctly tightened (versions without quick
release terminals) and that the connections
are clean.
For more information on the precautions to
take before any work on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Access to the AdBlue® tank
A blue cap under the fuel filler flap indicates
access to the AdBlue® tank.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key.
Or
F

W

ith Keyless Entry and Starting, press the
" START/STOP " button to switch off the
engine.
F

T

urn the AdBlue
® blue filler cap anti-
clockwise.
F

O

btain an AdBlue
® container (check the
use-by date) and pour the contents of the
container into your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Or
F

I

nsert the AdBlue
® pump nozzle and refill
the tank until the nozzle stops automatically. Important:
To avoid over flowing the AdBlue
® tank, it
is recommended:
F

T

o top up between 10

and 13

litres
using AdBlue
® containers.
Or
F

W

hen filling at a ser vice station, to stop
after the third automatic cut-off of the
nozzle.
Important: in the event of a
top-up after
a

breakdown because of a lack of
AdBlue, you must wait around 5
minutes
before switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, introducing the key into
the ignition switch, or introducing
the key of the Keyless Entr y and
Star ting system into the passenger
compartment .
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10


seconds before starting the engine.
Keep AdBlue
® out of the reach of children,
in its original container or bottle.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure
that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level
sur face.
Do not pour AdBlue
® if the temperature of the
vehicle is less than -11°C. Park your vehicle in
a

warmer area for a

few hours to allow the top-
up to be carried out.
In the event of an AdBlue
® breakdown,
confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:
Starting impossible", you must top up with
at least 5

litres.
Never pour AdBlue
® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
If any AdBlue
® is splashed, or if there
are any spillages on the bodywork, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a

damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a

sponge and hot water.
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