instrument panel CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2020 Handbook (in English)

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Malfunction
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a
dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example,
the presence of a
fog of water droplets
in the blind spot angle is interpreted as
a


vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or
snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may hamper
the correct operation of the system.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a
towing device
approved by CITROËN.
If a

fault occurs, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied by the
display of a

message.
Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a

qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
No alert will be given and no correction will be
made in the following situations: -
i
n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
-

w

ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
-

d

riving on a

winding road or a

sharp corner,
-

w

hen overtaking or being overtaken by
a

very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which is
both in the rear blind spot and present in the
driver's front field of vision,
-

w

hen overtaking quickly,
-

i

n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a

lorry or
a


stationary object,
-

i

f the Park Assist function is activated.
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The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) locates the obstacle in relation to the
vehicle, in front or behind.
Deactivation/Activation
The function is deactivated and
activated in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The rear parking sensors system will
be deactivated automatically if a
trailer
or bicycle carrier is connected to
a

towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a
trailer is
displayed at the rear of the image of the
vehicle. The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist system is measuring a
space.
For more information on the Park Assist , refer
to the corresponding section.
Operating limits
The tilting of the vehicle if the boot is very
loaded can affect the distance measurements.
Malfunction
If a malfunction occurs, when
s hifting to reverse, one of these
warning lamps comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message and an
audible signal (short beep).
If the malfunction occurs while the
parking sensors are being used, it
causes the function to deactivate.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Top Rear Vision – Top
360

Vision
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
With the engine running, these systems allow
views of your vehicle's close surroundings to
be displayed on the touch screen using one
camera for Top Rear Vision and two cameras
for Top 360
Vision.
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174
The Park Assist system takes control
of the power steering for a maximum of
4
manoeuvring cycles. The function is
deactivated after these 4
cycles. If you
think that your vehicle is not positioned
correctly, you should then take over the
steering to finish the manoeuvre.
The sequence of manoeuvres and the
driving instructions are displayed on the
touch screen.
You should always check the surroundings
of your vehicle before starting
a


manoeuvre. The parking sensors function is
not available during parking space
measurement. It intervenes later when
manoeuvring to warn you that your vehicle
is approaching an obstacle: the audible
signal becomes continuous when the
obstacle is less than thirty centimetres
away.
If you have deactivated the parking
sensors, they are automatically
reactivated during assisted parking
manoeuvres.
Activation of Park Assist deactivates the
Blind Spot Monitoring system.
During parking and exit from parking
manoeuvres, the Top Rear Vision – Top
360
Vision functions may come into
operation. They allow better monitoring
of the surroundings of the vehicle, by
displaying additional information in the
touch screen.
For more information on the Top Rear
Vision – Top 360


Vision functions, refer
to the corresponding section.Operation
Assistance with parallel parking
manoeuvres
F When you wish to park, select "Park Assist " in the Vehicle/
Driving menu of the touch
screen to activate the function.
With a


digital instrument panel,
this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel to confirm the
activation of the function.
F

L

imit the speed of the vehicle to a maximum
of 12

mph (20 km/h) and select " Enter
parallel parking space " on the screen.
The assistance is activated:
the display of this symbol and
a

speed limit indicate that
the steering manoeuvres are
controlled by the system: do not
touch the steering wheel.
The assistance is deactivated:
the display of this symbol
indicates that the steering
manoeuvres are no longer
controlled by the system: you
must take over the steering.
To enter a
parking space, the system does
not identify spaces that are clearly smaller
or larger than the vehicle.
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F Drive slowly following the instructions until the system finds a free space.
F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive at
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from
the row of parked vehicles. F
M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
F S elect reverse, release the steering wheel
and start moving without exceeding 4 mph
(7


km/h).F

T
he assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), move
for wards and backwards, aided by the
warnings from the "Parking sensors"
system, until the end of the manoeuvre is
indicated.
F
A
t the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator
lamp in the instrument panel goes off,
accompanied by a
message and an audible
signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control again.
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Assistance in exiting from
a parallel parking space
F When you want to leave a parallel parking
space, start the engine.
F

W
ith the vehicle stationary,
select " Park Assist " in the
Vehicle/Driving menu of the
touch screen to activate the
function.
With a


digital instrument panel,
this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel to confirm the
activation of the function.
F

P
ress " Exit parking space " on the screen. F

T
he assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress. Without exceeding 3
mph
(5
km/h), move for wards and backwards,
aided by the warnings from the "Parking
sensors" system, until the end of the
manoeuvre is indicated.
Assistance with bay parking
manoeuvres
F When you wish to park, select "Park Assist " in the Vehicle/
Driving menu of the touch
screen to activate the function.
With a


digital instrument panel,
this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel to confirm the
activation of the function.
F

L

imit the speed of the vehicle to a maximum
of 12

mph (20 km/h) and select " Enter bay
parking space " on the screen.
F

O

perate the direction indicator for the exit
side chosen.
F

E

ngage reverse or forward gear and release
the steering wheel. The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's
front wheels are clear of the parking space.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a

message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control again.
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F Drive slowly following the instructions until the system finds a free space.
F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive at
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from
the row of parked vehicles.
When several successive bays are found,
the vehicle will be directed towards the
last one. F

M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
F
S
elect reverse, release the steering wheel
and start moving without exceeding 4
mph
(7


km/h).F

T
he assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), follow
the instructions displayed in the instrument
panel, aided by the warnings from the
"Parking sensors" system, until the end of
the manoeuvre is indicated.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a
message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control again.
During a
bay parking manoeuvre, the Park
Assist system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within 50
cm
of an obstacle.
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Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
-
o
n switching off the ignition,
-

i
f the engine stalls,
-

I
f the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

i
f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre,
-

a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a


manoeuvre,
-

i
f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered,
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-

w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-

a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o

n opening the driver's door,
-

i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes
off and a
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal.
The driver should then take back the vehicle's
steering.
If the system is deactivated during
a


manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it to repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer, connected electrically,
-

i
f the driver's door is opened,
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a
prolonged period,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Malfunctions
When the function is not activated,
this warning lamp temporarily
flashing (vehicle with digital
instrument panel) and/or an audible
signal indicate a

s
ystem malfunction.
If the fault occurs during the use of the system,
the warning lamp goes off.
In the event of a
fault, have the system checked
by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a
fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a


warning
message. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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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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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