service CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2020 Handbook (in English)
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Limit the causes of excess 
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place 
the heaviest items at the back of the boot, as 
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and 
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, 
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use 
a  roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and 
refit your summer tyres.
Obser ve the recommendations on 
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, 
referring to the label in the door aperture, 
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
 
b
 efore a   long journey,
-
 
a
 t each change of season,
-
 
a
 fter a   long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on 
any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine 
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and 
obser ve the schedule of operations in the 
manufacturer's service schedule. When filling the tank, do not continue after the 
3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only 
after the first 1,900
  miles (3,000   kilometres) 
that you will see the fuel consumption settle 
down to a
  consistent average.
With a
  BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR 
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes 
polluting. Visit a   CITROËN dealer or 
a
 
qualified workshop as soon as possible to 
bring your vehicle's nitrogen oxides emissions 
back in line with regulations.
. 
Eco-driving  
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Instrument panel with dials
Dials
1.Speedometer (mph or km/h).
2. Fuel level indicator.
3. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge.
4. Rev counter (x 1,000
  rpm).
5. Display screen.
Control buttons Colour display
1.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
Speed suggested by the speed limit 
recognition system.
2. Gear efficiency and/or selector position 
indicator, gear and Sport and Snow 
modes with an automatic gearbox.
3. Display area: alert message or state 
of functions, trip computer, digital 
speedometer (mph or km/h), range 
associated with the AdBlue
® and the SCR 
system (miles or km), etc.
4 Ser vice indicator, then total distance 
recorder (miles or km).
These functions are displayed 
successively on switching on the ignition.
5 Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
A.
Resetting the service indicator.
Alert log display.
Reminder of servicing information or the 
remaining range associated with AdBlue
® 
and the SCR system (miles or km).
Tyre pressure status information display.
B. General lighting dimmer.
C. Resetting the trip distance recorder.
Digital instrument panel
This instrument panel can be customised.
The content and availability of information 
depends on the display mode selected and the 
vehicle's equipment.
Description
Example with the "PERSONAL" display mode.
1.Fuel level indicator.
2. Rev counter (x 1,000
  rpm).
3. Gear efficiency indicator.
Status of the automatic gearbox.
Driving mode.
4. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
5. Cruise control or speed limiter settings.
6. Display of speed limit signs. 
Instruments  
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Anti-lock Braking 
System (ABS)Fixed.The anti-lock braking system has 
a 
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry out (3).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Service Temporarily on, 
accompanied by the 
display of a
  message. One or more minor anomalies, 
for which there is/are no specific 
warning lamp, have been detected. Identify the cause of the anomaly using the message 
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for 
example an open door or the start of saturation of the 
particle filter.
For other anomalies, such as a
  fault with the tyre 
under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied 
by the display of 
a
 
message. One or more major anomalies, 
for which there is/are no specific 
warning lamp, have been detected. Identify the cause of the anomaly using the message 
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).
+ Service warning lamp 
fixed and ser vice 
spanner flashing then 
fixed.
The servicing interval has been 
exceeded.
The vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do 
so  and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a
  CITROËN dealer or a   qualified 
workshop. (3)
: Go to a
  CITROËN dealer or a   qualified 
workshop.
Orange warning/indicator lamps 
Instruments  
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Under-inflationFixed, accompanied 
by an audible signal 
and a
  message.The pressure in one or more wheels 
is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting the 
pressure.
+ Under-inflation 
warning lamp flashing 
then fixed and 
Service warning lamp 
fixed.The system is faulty: tyre pressures 
are no longer monitored.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres 
and carry out (3).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Diesel engine 
pre-heating Fixed.
The period of 
illumination depends 
on the climatic 
conditions. The ignition is on.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and 
then on, wait until the lamp goes off again, then start 
the engine.
Front passenger 
airbag (ON) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is 
activated.
The control is in the "ON" position. In this case, do NOT install a "
rearward facing" 
child seat on the front passenger seat – risk of 
serious injury!
Front passenger 
airbag (OFF) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is 
deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position. You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat, unless 
there is a
  fault with the airbags (Airbags warning lamp 
o n).
Airbags Fixed. One of the airbags or seat belt 
pretensioners is faulty. Carry out (3).
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Instruments  
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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed on the instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle version:
- t he distance recorder display line indicates the distance remaining before the next ser vice is 
due, or the distance travelled since it was due preceded by the sign "-".
-
 
a
 n alert message indicates the distance remaining, as well as the period before the next ser vice 
is due or how long it is overdue.
Warning/indicator 
lamp State
CauseActions/
Observations
Ser vice 
spanner Lights up temporarily 
when the ignition is 
switched on.
Between 620 and 
1 ,860   miles (1,000   and 
3,000
  km) remain before 
the next ser vice is due.
Fixed, when the 
ignition is switched 
on. The ser vice is due in 
less than 620
  miles 
(1,000
 
km).Have your vehicle 
serviced very soon.
+ Ser vice 
spanner 
flashing
Flashing then fixed, when 
the ignition is switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel 
engines, associated 
with the Ser vice warning 
lamp).The servicing interval 
has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle 
ser viced as soon as 
possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The ser vice indicator must be reset after each 
service.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your 
vehicle yourself:
F
 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold this button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a
 
countdown,
F
 
r
 elease the button when =0 is displayed; the 
spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the reset 
to be registered. 
Instruments  
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Retrieving the service 
information
You can access the ser vice information at any 
time in the instrument panel.The distance indicated (in miles or 
kilometres) is calculated according to the 
distance covered and the time elapsed 
since the last ser vice.
The alert may be triggered close to a
  due 
date.
F
 
P
 ress this button to temporarily display the 
service information.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version.) 
On versions fitted with an electric oil level 
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is 
displayed in the instrument panel for a
  few 
seconds after switching the ignition on, after 
the ser vicing information, in the form of 
messages.  The level read will only be correct if the 
vehicle is on level ground and the engine 
has been off for more than 30
  minutes.
Low oil level
This is indicated by the display of a message 
p rompting you to top up, accompanied by the 
Service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a
  check using 
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to 
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels , 
refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the " Oil 
level measurement invalid " message in the 
instrument panel.
Contact a
  CITROËN dealer or a   qualified 
workshop. In the event of a
  fault with the electric 
indicator, the oil level is no longer 
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the 
engine oil level using the manual dipstick 
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels , 
refer to the corresponding section.
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge
With the engine running:
-  i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-
 
i
 n zone B , the temperature is too high; the 
associated warning lamp and the central 
STOP  warning lamp come on in red in the 
instrument panel, accompanied by the 
display of a
 
message and an audible signal.
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Instruments  
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Manual closing of the 
motorised tailgate in case 
of failure
This operation is only necessar y in the case 
of failure of the tailgate motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is 
recommended to recharge it or change it with 
the tailgate closed .
In this situation, a significant force may be 
needed to close the tailgate.
F
 
C
 lose it gently without slamming, as slowly 
as possible, by pushing at the centre of the 
tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at one 
of its sides – risk of damage!
Precautions in use
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate 
when using the towing device:
-
 
d
 eactivate the "Hands-Free Tailgate 
Access" function in advance in your 
vehicle's configuration menu,
-
 
o
 r remove the electronic key from the 
recognition zone, with the tailgate 
closed. In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove 
the snow or wait until the ice melts before 
requesting motorised opening of the 
tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic 
car wash, do not forget to lock your vehicle 
to avoid the risk of unexpected opening.
Recommendations related 
to the "
Hands-Free Tailgate 
Access " function
If several kicking movements to operate the 
tailgate have no effect, wait a
  few seconds 
before trying again.
The function automatically deactivates in heavy 
rain or following a
  build-up of snow.
If it does not work, check that the electronic key 
is not exposed to a
  source of electromagnetic 
pollution (smartphone, etc.).
The function may not work correctly with 
a
 
prosthetic leg. The function may not work correctly if your 
vehicle is fitted with a
  towing device.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open 
or close by itself, particularly if:
-  
y
 ou hitch or unhitch a   trailer,
-  
y
 ou fit or remove a   bicycle carrier,
-  
y
 ou load or unload bicycles from a   bicycle 
c a r r i e r,
-  
y
 ou place or lift something behind the 
vehicle,
-
 an
  animal approaches the rear bumper,
-  
y
 ou are washing your vehicle,
-
 y
 our vehicle is being serviced,
-  
y
 ou are accessing the spare wheel 
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the 
electronic key away from the recognition zone 
or deactivate "Hands-Free Tailgate Access".
After installing a   towing device, it is 
essential to contact a
  CITROËN dealer 
or a
  qualified workshop so that it is taken 
into account by the detection system. 
Other wise, risk of "Hands-Free Tailgate 
Access" function failure.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of 
a   battery or central locking failure. 
Access  
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Automatic operation of 
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on 
the force of deceleration, the hazard warning 
lamps come on automatically. They switch off 
automatically when you next accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing 
the button.
HornEmergency or assistance 
call
Localised Emergency Call
* In accordance with the general conditions of 
service available from dealers and subject 
to technological and technical limitations.
**
 
A
 s per the geographic coverage of 
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised 
Assistance Call" and the official national 
language chosen by the owner of the 
vehicle.
 T
he list of countries covered and of 
telematic services is available from dealers 
or on the website for your country.
In an emergency, press button 1
 
for more than 
2
 
seconds.
The flashing LED and a
 
voice message confirm 
that the call has been made to the "Localised 
Emergency Call" call centre*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels 
the request; the LED goes off.
The LED remains on (without flashing) when 
communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately 
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own 
language**, and – if necessary – requests 
the appropriate public emergency services to 
be sent**. In countries where the ser vice is 
not operational, or where the locating ser vice 
has been expressly refused, the call is sent 
directly to the emergency services (112) without 
location. If an impact is detected by the airbag 
control unit, an emergency call is made 
automatically and independently of the 
deployment of any airbags.
Operation of the system
F Press the central part of the multifunction 
steering wheel. When the ignition is switched on, the indicator 
lamp comes on for 3
  seconds indicating that 
the system is operating correctly.
If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red: 
there is a
  system fault.
If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the 
back-up battery.
In either case, emergency and assistance calls 
may not function.
Contact a
  qualified repairer as soon as 
possible. 
Safety  
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The system's fault does not prevent the 
vehicle from being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** As per the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised 
Assistance Call" and the official national 
language chosen by the owner of the 
vehicle.
 T
he list of countries covered and of 
telematic services is available from dealers 
or on the website for your country.
Press button 2
  for more than 2   seconds to 
request assistance if the vehicle breaks down 
(confirmed by a   voice message** ).
Pressing this button again immediately cancels 
the request (confirmed by a   voice message).
Geolocation
Deactivate/reactivate geolocation by 
simultaneously pressing buttons 1
  and 2   and 
then a
  single press of button 2   to confirm.If you purchased your vehicle outside the 
CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to 
have a
  dealer check the configuration of 
these ser vices and, if desired, modify it to 
suit your wishes. In a   multilingual country, 
configuration is possible in the official 
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons, in particular to 
improve the quality of telematic ser vices 
for customers, the Manufacturer reserves 
the right to carry out updates to the 
vehicle's on-board telematic system at 
any time.
If you benefit from the Citroën Connect 
Box offer with the SOS and assistance 
pack included, there are additional 
ser vices available to you in your personal 
space, via the website for your country.
Electronic stability control 
(ESC)
Electronic stability control programme 
comprising the following systems:
-
 
A
 nti-lock Braking System (ABS) and 
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).
-
 E
mergency braking assistance (EBA).
-
 A
nti-slip regulation (ASR).
-
 D
ynamic stability control (DSC).
-
 
T
 railer stability assist (TSA).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
and electronic brake force 
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and 
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking 
and contribute towards improved control in 
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road 
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of 
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure 
wheel by wheel.
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Safety