CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2020 Handbook (in English)
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2020, Model line: C5 AIRCROSS, Model: CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2020Pages: 292, PDF Size: 8.59 MB
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the 
rear screen and door mirrors as soon as 
possible to reduce fuel consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can 
only be operated when the engine is 
running.
Additional Heating/
Ventilation
Heating
This is an additional and separate system 
which heats the passenger compartment and 
improves defrosting performance. This indicator lamp is lit while the 
system is programmed or set in 
operation remotely via the remote 
control.
It flashes during the whole duration 
of the heating and goes off at the end 
of the heating cycle or when stopped 
using the remote control.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger 
compartment with exterior air to improve the 
temperature experienced on entering the 
vehicle in summer.
Programming
You can programme the heating or ventilation 
to come on using the second page of the "
Air 
conditioning " menu of the touch screen.
F
 
P
 ress the "Air conditioning " 
menu.
F
 
P
 ress the " OPTIONS " tab.
F
 
P
 ress "Temperature 
programming ". F
 
P
 ress the "
Parameters " tab to select 
" Heating " mode to heat the engine and 
passenger compartment or " Ventilation" 
mode to ventilate the passenger 
compartment.
F  
P
 ress the " Status" tab to activate/deactivate 
the system. F
 
T
 hen programme/preset the activation time 
for each selection.
F  
P
 ress "
OK" to confirm.
Long range remote control
This enables you to switch the heating in 
the passenger compartment on or off from 
a
 
distance.
The range of the remote control is about 
0.6
  miles (1   km) in open country.
Switching on
F Pressing and holding this button starts the heating immediately 
(confirmed by the temporary 
illumination of the green indicator 
lamp).
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Changing the battery
If the indicator lamp in the remote control 
becomes orange, the state of charge of the 
battery is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is 
discharged.
F 
U
 se a   coin to unscrew the cap and replace 
the battery. Do not throw remote control batteries 
away as they contain metals which are 
harmful to the environment. Take them 
to an approved collection point.
The maximum heating period is about 
45   minutes depending on the climatic 
conditions.
The additional heating system is powered 
by the fuel in the vehicle's fuel tank.
Before use, ensure that there is enough 
fuel in the tank.
If the tank level is on reser ve, the system 
cannot be used.
The ventilation is activated provided that 
the battery is sufficiently charged.
The heating is activated provided that:
-
 
t
 he battery is sufficiently charged,
-
 
t
 he fuel level is adequate,
-
 
t
 he engine has been started since the 
previous heating cycle. To avoid the risks of poisoning or 
asphyxia, the programmable heating must 
not be used, even for short periods, in 
a
  closed environment such as a   garage or 
workshop which is not equipped with an 
exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on a
  flammable 
sur face (dry grass, dead leaves, paper, 
etc.) – risk of fire!
Glazed sur faces such as the rear screen 
or windscreen can become very hot in 
places.
Never put objects on these sur faces; 
never touch these sur faces – risk of burns! Always switch off the additional heating 
while refuelling – risk of fire or explosion!
The indicator lamp in the remote control 
flashes for about 2   seconds if the vehicle 
has not received the signal.
You should then move to a   different 
location and repeat the command.
Switching off
F Pressing and holding this button  stops the heating immediately 
(confirmed by the temporary 
illumination of the red indicator 
lamp). 
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Front fittings6.USB socket
Cigarette lighter/12
  V accessory socket 
(120W)
7. Storage compartment
8. Storage compartment or Wireless charger
9. Cup holders
10. Front armrest with storage compartment
11. USB charger socket
Sun visor
F With the ignition on, raise the concealing 
flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
  ticket 
h o l d e r.
Glove box
F To open the glove box, raise the handle.
The glove box is lit when the lid is opened.
1.
Grab handle
2. Sun visor
3. Storage compartment below the steering 
wheel
Card holder
4. Illuminated glove box
5. Door pockets It houses the front passenger airbag 
deactivation switch.
Never drive with the glove box open when 
a   passenger is at the front – it may cause 
injury during sharp deceleration!
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Cigarette lighter/12 V 
a ccessory socket(s)
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in 
and wait a   few seconds until it pops out 
automatically.
F
 
T
 o use a   12   V accessory (max. power: 
120
  W), remove the cigarette lighter and 
connect an appropriate adapter.
You can use this socket to connect a
  telephone 
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into 
place straight away.
The connection of an electrical device 
not approved by CITROËN, such as 
a
  USB charger, may adversely affect the 
operation of vehicle electrical systems, 
causing faults such as poor radio 
reception or inter ference with displays in 
the screens.
USB sockets 
The USB socket located at the front 
also allows a   smartphone to be 
connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android 
Auto® or CarPlay®, so that certain 
smartphone applications can be used 
on the touch screen. When the USB socket is used, the 
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed 
if the power consumption of the portable 
device exceeds the amperage supplied by 
the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this 
equipment, refer to the Audio equipment 
and telematics
 section.
Wireless smartphone 
charger
It allows the wireless charging of a portable 
d evice, such as a   smartphone, using the 
principle of magnetic induction, based on the Qi 
1.1
 
standard.
The portable device to be charged must be 
compatible with the Qi standard, either by 
design or by using a
  compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi 
symbol.
They allow the connection of a
 
portable device, 
such as an iPod
®-type digital audio player, to 
charge the device.
To achieve the best results, it is necessary to 
use a
 
cable made or approved by the device 
manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the 
steering mounted controls or those of the audio 
system. 
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Operation
The charger works with the engine running and 
in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
For versions with Keyless Entry and Starting, 
operation of the charger may be interrupted 
when opening a  door or switching off the 
ignition.
Charging
F With the charging area clear, place a   device 
at its centre.
The system only supports charging one 
portable device at a
 
time.
Once the portable device is detected, the 
charge indicator lamp comes on in green. It 
stays lit for the whole time that the battery is 
being charged. Do not leave any metal objects (coins, 
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in 
the charging area while a
  device is 
being charged – risk of overheating or 
interrupting the charging process!Checking operation
The status of the indicator lamp allows the 
operation of the charger to be monitored.
Status of the 
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible portable 
device detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed, green Compatible portable 
device detected.
Charging.
Flashing, orange Foreign object detected 
in the charging zone.
Portable device not 
correctly centred in the 
charging zone. Fixed, orange
Fault with the portable 
device's battery meter.
Temperature of the 
portable device's battery 
too high.
Charger fault.
Front armrest
It includes a refrigerated storage space 
( depending on version) and is illuminated when 
the cover is opened. If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
-  
r
 emove the portable device, then reposition 
it in the middle of the charging zone.
or
-  
r
 emove the portable device and try again in 
a   quarter of an hour.
If the problem persists, have the system 
checked by a   CITROËN dealer or a   qualified 
workshop.
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Opening
StorageClosing
Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the 
driver's side, use only the fixings provided in 
the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the 
carpet.
Removing/refitting
F To remove on the driver's side, move the 
seat back and unclip the fixings.
F
 
T
 o refit, position the mat and secure it by 
pressing.
F
 
P
ress the lever beneath the cover.
The cover opens in two parts.
The small removable tray can be installed in 
front of or behind the storage space.
A ventilation nozzle circulates fresh air. F
 
F
old the two parts of the cover back. To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
 
o
 nly use mats which are suited to the 
fixings already present in the vehicle; 
these fixings must be used.
-
 
n
 ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by 
CITROËN may inter fere with access to 
the pedals and hinder the operation of the 
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two 
fixings located below the seat. 
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Courtesy lampsInterior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting 
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light 
i s p o o r.
At night, the interior ambient lighting comes on 
automatically when the sidelamps are switched 
on.
Depending on version, the ambient lighting 
includes:
-
 
t
 wo LEDs located in the front courtesy lamp.
-
 
a l
 ight source in the storage compartment at 
the front of the centre console.
-
 
a l
 ight source for each of the front footwells.
-
 
i
 lluminated bezels for the front cup holders.
-
 
a l
 ight source for each of the interior door 
opening controls.
The ambient lighting switches off automatically 
when the sidelamps are switched off.
1.
Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps (depending on 
ve r s i o n)
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy 
lamp comes on gradually: -
 
w
 hen the vehicle is locked,
-  
w
 hen the ignition is switched on,
-  
3
 0   seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies 
according to the circumstances:
- 
w
 hen the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
-
 
i
 n energy economy mode, approximately thirty 
seconds,
-
 w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the 
"permanent lighting" position, the rear 
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it 
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it 
in the "permanently off " position.
Front and rear map reading 
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch. Take care not to put anything in contact 
with the courtesy lamps.
-
 
o
n unlocking the vehicle,
-
 o
n removing the key from the ignition,
-
 o
n opening a
 
door,
-
 
o
n activating the remote control locking 
button, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: The interior ambient lighting can 
be activated or deactivated and its 
brightness adjusted in the Driving/
Vehicle
 menu of the touch screen.
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Boot fittings
1.Load space cover
2. 12
  V accessory socket (120   W)
3. Boot lamp
4. Movable cross-piece of the rear seats (to 
increase the volume of the boot)
5. Stowing rings
6. Adjustable boot floor (2
  positions)
7. Storage wells/tool box under the floor
The stowing rings are designed to secure 
luggage using different types of retaining 
nets.
Such nets are available as an option or as 
an accessory.
For more information, contact a
  CITROËN 
dealer.
For the installation of a
  high load retaining 
net, refer to the corresponding section.
Load space cover
It is in two parts:
-  a f ixed part with an open storage space,
-
 
a m
 ovable part which rises when the boot is 
opened, with an open storage space.
To remove the load space cover:
F
 
u
 nhook the two cords 1 ,
F
 
g
 ently lift the movable part 2 , then unclip it 
on each side 3 ,
F
 
u
 nclip the fixed part on each side 4 , then 
remove the load space cover.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects 
placed on the load space cover can turn 
into projectiles.
12  V accessory socket
F To connect a   12   V accessory (max. power: 
120   W), remove the cap and connect an 
appropriate adapter.
F
 
S
 witch on the ignition.
The connection of an electrical device 
not approved by CITROËN, such as 
a
  USB charger, may adversely affect the 
operation of vehicle electrical systems, 
causing faults such as poor radio 
reception or inter ference with displays in 
the screens. 
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High load retaining net
It offers protection to the occupants when 
very sharp braking occurs.
This removable net allows the entire loading 
volume up to the roof to be used:
-
 
b
 ehind the front seats (1
st row) when the 
rear seats are folded down,
-
 b
ehind the rear seats (2
nd row) when the 
load space cover is removed.
Behind the front seats
F Fold down the rear seats.
F  I nsert the ends of the bar, one after the 
other, into the fixing points in the roof.
F
 
A
 ttach the net's straps to the upper 
anchoring points, located in the housing of 
the Top Tether fixings.
F
 
P
 ull on the straps to stretch the net.
Behind the rear seats
2-position boot floor
This two-position floor allows the boot volume 
to be optimised using the lateral stops located 
on the sides:
-
 Hig
 h position ( 100
  kg max): to obtain a
  flat 
floor up to the front seats, when the rear 
seats are folded down.
-
 
L
 ow position ( 150
  kg max): maximum boot 
volume.
F
 
R
 emove the load space cover.
F  
I
 nsert the ends of the bar, one after the 
other, into the fixing points of the roof.
F  
A
 ttach the straps of the net to the lower 
rings, located on each side trim of the boot.
F  
P
 ull on the straps to stretch the net.
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Ensure that the boot is empty before 
moving the boot floor.
Storage well
To increase the boot volume with the floor in 
the low position:
F 
P
 ull the cross-piece of the rear seats up 
vertically to the level of the markings to 
remove it.
F
 
T
 o put it back in place, push it as far as it will 
go, until it engages. F
 
R
 aise the boot floor as much as possible to 
access the storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
-  
a t
 emporary puncture repair kit with the 
vehicle tools,
-  
a s
 pare wheel with the vehicle tools.
To change the height:
F  
L
 ift and pull the floor towards you using its 
central handle, then use the lateral stops to 
move it.
F  
P
 ush the floor all the way for wards to place 
it in the desired position.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is 
opened and goes off automatically when the 
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the 
circumstances:
-
 
w
 hen the ignition is off, approximately 
ten minutes,
-
 
i
 n energy economy mode, 
approximately thirty seconds,
-
 w
ith the engine running, unlimited. 
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