window CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2020 Handbook (in English)

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If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting system has been left
inside the vehicle, the central locking does
not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently
and there is then no action on the doors
or boot, the vehicle will automatically lock
itself again after about 30

seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will also
be reactivated automatically.
The automatic folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors can be deactivated via the
vehicle's configuration menu.
As a
safety measure, never leave the
vehicle without taking the electronic key
for the Keyless Entry and Starting system
with you, even for a
short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle
when the electronic key for the

K
eyless
Entry and Starting system is in one of the
defined zones with the vehicle unlocked. In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21
days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or start
the engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
For more information on Starting/
Switching off the engine with Keyless
Entr y and Star ting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
Closing the windows and the sunroof
Maintaining pressure on the door handle or
the tailgate control allows the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof to be closed
to the desired position.
This operation also closes the sunroof blind.
F

W

ith the electronic key in recognition
zone A , press on the door handle of one of
the front doors (at the markings) or on the
locking control located on the tailgate (on
the right of the control). It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
electronic keys is left inside the vehicle.
Make sure that no item or person could
prevent the correct closing of the windows
and sunroof.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Illumination of the direction indicators for a
few
seconds signals:
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t
he locking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm,
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t
he activation of the alarm for other
versions.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
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Unlocking
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
a gainst theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
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E
xterior perimeter :
The system checks whether the vehicle is
opened. The alarm is triggered if anyone
tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet.
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I
nterior volumetric :
The system checks for any variation of the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a


window, enters the passenger
compartment or moves inside the vehicle.
-

A
nti-tilt :
The system checks for any change in
the attitude of the vehicle. The alarm is
triggered if the vehicle is lifted, moved or
knocked.
Self-protection function : the system
checks for the disabling of its own
components. The alarm is triggered
if the battery, button or siren wiring is
disconnected or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
F Switch off the engine and exit the vehicle.
F L ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
When the monitoring system is active, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2


seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5
seconds and the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring after 45
seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, bonnet, etc.)
is incorrectly closed, the vehicle is
not locked, but the exterior perimeter
monitoring will be activated after
45
seconds, at the same time as the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
With the remote control:
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The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a
door or the boot
is not opened within 30
seconds of
unlocking), the monitoring system is
automatically reactivated.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and
flashing of the direction indicators for thirty
seconds.
The volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring functions
remain active until the tenth successive time
the alarm is triggered.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring onlyshort press
long press
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
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l
eaving a pet in the vehicle,
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l

eaving a

window partially open,
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w

ashing your vehicle,
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c

hanging a

wheel,
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h
aving your vehicle towed,
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t

ransport by ship.
Deactivating the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring
F Get out of the vehicle.
F I mmediately lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
Reactivating the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring
F Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
F

R
eactivate the alarm system normally.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the driver's
door lock.
Failure of the remote
control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F u nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
F

O
pen the door; this sets off the alarm.
F

U
pon switching on the ignition the alarm
stops. The button indicator lamp goes off.
F

S

witch off the ignition and within
10

seconds, press this button until the
indicator lamp is on continuously. The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp flashes once per
second.
To take effect, this deactivation must be carried
out after each time the ignition is switched off.
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Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Electric windows
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently, without exceeding the point of
resistance. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation
F To open/close the window, press/pull the switch beyond the resistance point: the
window opens/closes completely when the
switch is released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately 45


seconds
after switching off the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate
them, switch the ignition on again.
Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear
windows
1. Left-hand front.
2. Right-hand front.
3. Right-hand rear.
4. Left-hand rear.
5. Deactivation of the electric window
controls located at the rear seats.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again. The red indicator lamp in the button comes
on, accompanied by a
message confirming
activation of the system. It remains on for as
long as the deactivation is maintained.
Use of the rear electric windows from the
driver's controls remains possible. For your children's safety, press switch
5 to prevent operation of the rear windows
irrespective of their positions.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
Following reconnection of the battery, or if
the windows move abnormally, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations.
For each of the windows:
F

L
ower the window fully, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a
few centimetres each time
the control is pressed. Repeat the operation
until the window is fully closed.
F

C
ontinue to pull the switch for at least one
second after reaching the window closed
position.
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Panoramic opening
sunroof
The panoramic sunroof consists of a movable
g lass panel that slides over the roof and a blind
that can be opened independently. Opening the
sunroof automatically opens the blind.
F

T
o operate the panoramic opening sunroof
or the blind, use the buttons in the roof
console. A.
Sunroof blind control
B. Sunroof control
The sunroof or blind can be operated when the
ignition is turned on (if the battery is charged
enough), with the engine running, in STOP
mode of Stop & Start, and up to 45 seconds
after turning off the ignition or after locking the
vehicle.
Before operating the sunroof or blind
control buttons, ensure that no object or
person might prevent the movement.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the sunroof or blind.
If the sunroof or blind meets an obstacle
during operation, you must reverse the
movement of the sunroof or blind. To do
this, press the switch concerned.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the sunroof and blind correctly.
Anti-pinch system
If the sunroof or blind encounters an obstacle
when closing, the movement is automatically
reversed.
The roof anti-pinch system is designed to be
effective at speeds of up to 75
mph (120 km/h).
Precautions
Do not put your head or arms through
the open sunroof when driving – risk of
serious injury!
Ensure that any luggage or accessories
carried on the roof bars do not inter fere
with the movement of the sunroof.
Do not place heavy loads on the movable
glass panel of the sunroof.
If the sunroof is wet, following a
shower
or washing the vehicle, wait until it is
completely dry before opening.
Do not operate the sunroof if it is covered
by snow or ice – risk of damage!
Use only plastic scrapers to remove snow
or ice from the sunroof.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this,
press the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passengers'
electric window switches, it is important
to ensure that nothing can prevent the
window from closing properly.
It is important to ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other
persons present when closing the
windows using the electronic key or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
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Check the condition of the sunroof seals
regularly (presence of dust or deposits,
dead leaves, etc.).
If using a car wash, check that the sunroof
is correctly closed in advance and keep
the tip of the high-pressure lance at least
30
centimetres from the seals.
Never leave the vehicle with the sunroof
open.
Operation
When opening the sunroof fully, the movable
glass moves to a partially open position, then
slides over the roof. All intermediate positions
are allowed.
Depending on the speed of the vehicle,
the partially open position may vary to
improve the acoustics.
Opening and closing
F To open the sunroof or the blind, use the
part of the button located towards the rear .
F
To close the sunroof or the blind, use the
part of the button located towards the front .
Operation of buttons
F Pressing a button beyond its point of
resistance directly opens or closes the
sunroof fully.
F

P
ressing the button down again stops the
current movement.
F

I
f you hold a button (without going beyond
the point of resistance), the movement of
the sunroof or blind stops when you release
the button.
F

W
hen the sunroof is closed: pressing once
without passing the point of resistance
moves it to a
partially open position.
F

W
hen the sunroof is partially open: pressing
once without passing the point of resistance
opens or closes it fully.
You can close the sunroof and windows,
then the blind, by pressing and holding the
door locking control. The movement stops
when you release the locking control.
Closing of the blind is limited by the
position of the sunroof: the blind cannot go
further than the front of the mobile glass.
During simultaneous movements of the
sunroof and blind, the blind automatically
stops or resumes movement depending on
the position of the sunroof.
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery or in
the event of a fault or jerky movement of the
sunroof or blind, reinitialisation is required.
F

C
heck that nothing is inter fering with the
sunroof or blind and that the seals are
clean.
F

W
ith the ignition on, fully close the sunroof
and blind.
F

P
ress and hold the front part of button B ,
until the sunroof and blind move slightly,
then hold for a
further 1 second before
releasing.
F

W
ait 2 seconds and then press and hold
the front part of button B . The blind and the
sunroof will open and close, one after the
other. When both are completely closed
again, hold for a
further 2 seconds and
release.
If there is an operating fault, restart the
whole procedure.
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Air distribution6.Air outlets to the rear footwells.
7. Adjustable air vents with blower,
depending on version.
Advice
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3. Side adjustable and closable air vents.
4. Central adjustable and closable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells. Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F

T
o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen,
the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets
and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice
a month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on
a
steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases
the available engine power and so
improves the towing ability. Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off and prolonged operation
with recirculation of interior air – risk of
misting and deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
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Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the
passenger compartment using the three
buttons 7.
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a
button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a
uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
Maximum air conditioning
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the centre and outer
vents, the air flow to maximum.
F

P
ress button 9 to activate/deactivate the
function; its indicator lamp comes on/goes
of f.
Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on the button 1
" Automatic Visibility Programme ", refer to
the section " Front demist – defrost ".
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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l
ower the temperature in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F

P
ress button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a
few
moments. Then return to the intake of
exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result
in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
System switch-off
Avoid driving for long periods with
the system off – risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
Pressing any button reactivates the
system with the settings that were in use
before the deactivation.
F

P
ress button 4
; its indicator lamp comes
on and all the other indicator lamps of the
system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
Press the Air conditioning menu
button located under the touch
screen to display the system
controls page.
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"Normal ": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and effective air flow.
Use the " Normal" or "Fast" modes to ensure
the comfort of passengers in the rear seats.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the indicator lamp for the last setting remains
on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if this was deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order
to limit the delivery of cold air into the
passenger compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested, there
is no need to alter the value displayed
to more quickly reach the required level
of comfort. The system automatically
corrects the temperature difference as
quickly as possible.Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on the button 1
"Automatic Visibility Programme ", refer to
the section " Front demist – defrost ".
"Air Quality System " (AQS)
function
Using a pollution sensor, this function
a utomatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once a
certain level of polluting
substances in the exterior air is detected.
When the air quality returns to a
satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when
the front screenwash is used or when reverse
gear is engaged.
The function does not operate if the exterior
temperature is below 5°C, to avoid the risk of
misting of the windscreen and side windows.
To activate or deactivate the function, go
to the secondary page by using button 11
" OPTIONS ", then press button 15 .
Manual control
You can manually adjust one or more of these
functions, while retaining automatic control of
the other functions by the system:
-

a
ir flow, button 5 ,
-

a
ir distribution, button 7 ,
As soon as you change a
setting, the indicator
lamp for the button 10 "AUTO " goes out.
F

P
ress button 10

again to reactivate the
automatic comfort programme.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 5 to increase (+) or
decrease ( -) the fan speed.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation – risk of condensation and
deterioration of air quality!
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Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the passenger
compartment using the three buttons 7.
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a
button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a
uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons 7

are of f.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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l
ower the temperature in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F

P
ress button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for
a few moments. Then return to the intake
of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may
result in some discomfort (humidity,
mi st ing).
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be
linked to the driver's setting (mono-zone
function).
It is available in the secondary page by
pressing button 11 "OPTIONS ".
F

P
ress button 14

to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow 5
and air distribution 7 settings in the
passenger compartment, for a
period which
depends on the battery charge.
System switch-off
F Press button 4 .
Its indicator lamp comes on and all other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
By reducing the air flow 5
to a minimum, you
are stopping ventilation.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle. This function does not allow the operation of
the air conditioning system.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the temperature required
in the passenger compartment to be reached
more rapidly.
F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed
by the illumination/extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
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