bluetooth CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2021 Owners Manual
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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. 
Practical information  
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CITROËN Connect Radio
Multimedia audio system – 
Applications – Bluetooth® 
telephone
Contents
First steps 
 
1
S
teering mounted controls   
2
M
enus   
3
A
pplications   
5
R
adio   
5
D
AB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio  
7
M
edia   
8
T
elephone   
1
 0
Settings 
 
1
 4
Frequently asked questions 
 
1
 6
The various functions and settings 
described differ according to the version 
and configuration of the vehicle. For safety reasons and because they 
require continued attention on the part of 
the driver, the following operations must 
be carried out with the vehicle stationary
 
and the ignition on:
-
 Us
 ing a
 
 smartphone.
-  
P
 airing a   Bluetooth mobile phone to 
the hands-free Bluetooth system of the 
audio system.
-
 Sm
 artphone connection operations for 
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto 
(certain applications interrupt their 
display when the vehicle starts to move 
again).
-
 
T
he configuration of profiles.
The system is protected in such a
  way that 
it will only operate in the vehicle.
The display of the message Energy 
Economy Mode  signals that a
  change to 
standby is imminent.
The link below gives access to the OSS 
(Open Source Software) code for the 
system.
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press 
mutes the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns 
the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using 
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons 
(depending on the equipment).
Use the buttons on either side of or below the 
touch screen for access to the menus, then 
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or 
"Menu" buttons on the left of the touch screen 
for access to the menus, then press the virtual 
buttons in the touch screen.
At all times it is possible to display the rolling 
menus by pressing the screen briefly with three 
fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
For pages with multiple tabs at the bottom of 
the screen, it is possible to switch between 
pages either by tapping the tab for the desired 
page, or by using a
  finger, sliding the pages to 
the left or to the right.
Press in the grey zone to go back up a
  level or 
to confirm.
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The touch screen is of the "capacitive" 
type.
To clean the screen, use a  soft, non-
abrasive cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with 
no additional product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in 
the upper bar of the touch screen:
-
 
R
 eminder of the air conditioning information 
(depending on version), and direct access to 
the corresponding menu.
-
 
R
 eminder of the Radio Media and 
Telephone menu information.
-
 R
eminder of the privacy information.
-
 
A
 ccess to the Settings of the touch screen 
and digital instrument panel.
Selection of the audio source (depending on 
equipment):
-
 
F
 M/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on 
equipment).
-
 
T
 elephone connected via Bluetooth and 
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
-
 
U
 SB memory stick.
-
 
M
 edia player connected via the auxiliary 
socket (depending on equipment).
-
 
C
 D player (depending on equipment). In the "Settings" menu it is possible to 
create a
  profile for just one person or 
a
  group of people with shared interests, 
with the possibility of entering multiple 
settings (radio presets, audio settings, 
ambiences, etc.); these settings are taken 
into account automatically.
In very hot conditions, the volume may 
be limited to protect the system. It may go 
into standby (screen and sound off) for at 
least 5
 
minutes.
The return to normal takes place when 
the temperature in the passenger 
compartment has dropped.
Press the back arrow to go back a
  level or 
confirm.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls – 
Ty p e  1
Radio:
Select the previous/next preset radio 
station.
Select the previous/next item in 
a
  menu or a   list.
Media:
Select the previous/next track.
Select the previous/next item in 
a
  menu or a   list.
Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio 
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of 
folders.
Long press: display the available 
sorting options.
Change audio source (radio; USB; 
AUX if equipment connected; CD; 
streaming).
Confirm a
 
selection. 
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Telephone
Depending on equipment/Depending on version.
Connect a telephone by Bluetooth®.
Operate certain applications on 
a
 
smartphone connected via 
MirrorLink
TM, CarPlay® or Android 
Auto.
Settings
Depending on equipment/Depending on version.
Configure a personal profile and/
o r configure the sound (balance, 
ambience, etc.) and the display 
(language, units, date, time, etc.).
Driving
Depending on equipment/Depending on version.
Activate, deactivate or configure 
certain vehicle functions.
Navigation
Depending on equipment/Depending on version.
Configure the navigation and select 
your destination via MirrorLinkTM, 
CarPlay® or Android Auto.
Air conditioning
Depending on equipment/Depending on version.
Manage various temperature and air 
flow settings. 
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Bluetooth® streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from 
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first 
adjust the volume on the portable device (to 
a  high level).
Then adjust the volume of the system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be 
necessary to start the audio playback from the 
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using 
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the 
smartphone is considered to be a
  media 
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket 
using a 
suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system. The classifications available are those of 
the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to use 
a
  classification structured in the form of 
a
 
 library.
The default classification used is by artist. 
To modify the classification used, return 
to the first level of the menu then select 
the desired classification (playlists for 
example) and confirm to go down through 
the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system 
may not be compatible with the generation of 
the Apple
® p l aye r. To protect the system, do not use a   USB 
hub.
The audio system will only play audio files 
with ".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3" 
file extensions and with a
  bit rate of between 
32
  Kbps and 320   Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma 
9
 
standard.
Sampling frequencies supported are 11, 22, 
44
  and 48   kHz.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage 
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® 
players via the USB sockets. The adapter 
cable is not supplied.
Device management is via the audio 
system controls.
Other devices, not recognised on 
connection, must be connected to the 
auxiliary socket using a
 
Jack cable (not 
supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming, 
depending on compatibility.
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It is recommended that file names are less 
than 20  characters long and do not contain any 
special characters (e.g. " ? . ;  ù) so as to avoid 
any reading or display problems.
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32
  format 
(File Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB 
cable for the portable device be used.
In order to be able to play a
  burned CDR or 
CDRW, select standards ISO
  9660   level 1, 2, or 
Joliet, if possible, when burning the CD.
If the disc is burned in another format, it may 
not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same burning 
standard be always used on an individual disc, 
with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum) 
for the best acoustic quality.
In the particular case of a
  multi-session CD, the 
Joliet standard is recommended.
TelephoneMirrorLinkTM smartphone 
connection
The "MirrorLinkTM" function requires 
a 
compatible smartphone and 
applications.
Telephone not connected by 
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The 
sm artphone charges when 
connected by the USB cable.
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press " MirrorLink
TM" to start the 
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be 
necessary to activate the " MirrorLinkTM" function.
During the procedure, several 
screen pages relating to certain 
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the 
connection. When connecting a  smartphone 
to the system, it is recommended 
that Bluetooth
® be started on the 
smartphone.
Telephone connected by 
Bluetooth®
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information 
on the USB sockets compatible with the 
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto  
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and 
comfort" section. The synchronisation of a
  smartphone 
allows users to display applications 
adapted to the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM 
or Android Auto technology of the 
smartphone on the vehicle screen. For 
the CarPlay
® technology, the CarPlay® 
function must be activated on the 
smartphone beforehand.
For the communication process between 
the smartphone and the system to 
work, it is essential in all cases that the 
smartphone is unlocked.
As the principles and standards are 
constantly changing, it is recommended 
that you keep the smar tphone's 
operating system up-to- date, as well 
as the date and time of the smar tphone 
and of the system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go to 
the Brand's national website.
Connect a
  USB cable. The 
smartphone charges when 
connected by the USB cable. 
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Press the "TEL" button to display the 
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLink
TM" to start the 
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page 
is displayed with the applications already 
downloaded to the smartphone and compatible 
with the MirrorLink
TM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains 
available in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM 
display, using the touch buttons located in the 
u p p e r b a r.
Access to the menus for the system is possible 
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a
 
wait for the availability of 
applications, depending on the quality of 
the network.
CarPlay® smartphone 
connection
Connect a USB cable. The 
sm artphone charges when 
connected by the USB cable.
From the system, press Telephone  
to display the CarPlay
® inter face.
Or If the smartphone is already 
connected by Bluetooth
®.
Connect a
 
USB cable. The 
smartphone charges when 
connected by the USB cable.
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press the " TEL" button to go to the secondary 
page.
Press "CarPlay " to display the 
CarPlay
® inter face.
On connecting the USB cable, the 
CarPlay
® function deactivates the 
system's Bluetooth® mode.
When the USB cable is disconnected and 
the ignition is switched off then back on, 
the system will not automatically switch to 
Radio Media mode, a change of source 
will have to be done manually. It is possible to go to the CarPlay
® 
navigation at any time by pressing 
the system's Navigation  button.
Telephone not connected by 
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The 
sm artphone charges when 
connected by the USB cable.
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press " Android Auto " to start the 
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be 
necessary to activate the " Android Auto" function.
During the procedure, several 
screen pages relating to certain 
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the 
connection.
The "Android Auto" function requires the 
use of a
  compatible smartphone and 
applications.
Android Auto smartphone 
connection
On the smartphone, download the 
Android Auto application.
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When connecting a smartphone 
t o the system, it is recommended 
that Bluetooth
® be started on the 
smartphone.
Telephone connected by 
Bluetooth®
From the system, press 
" Telephone " to display the primary 
page.
Press the " TEL" button to display the 
secondary page.
Press "Android Auto " to start the 
application in the system.
Different audio sources remain accessible in 
the margin of the Android Auto display, using 
touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible 
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a
  wait for the availability of 
applications, depending on the quality of 
the network.
Pairing a  Bluetooth® 
telephone
Activate the Bluetooth function on the 
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to 
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the 
list of devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request 
from the telephone. To complete the pairing, whichever 
procedure used (from the telephone or 
from the system), ensure that the code 
is the same in the system and in the 
telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Telephone  to display the 
primary page.
Press " Bluetooth search ".
The list of telephones detected is 
displayed.
Select the name of the chosen 
telephone in the list.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is recommended 
that you deactivate and then reactivate the 
Bluetooth function on the telephone.
Depending on the type of telephone, the 
option is given to accept or not accept the 
transfer of contacts and messages.
Automatic reconnection
On return to the vehicle, if the last 
telephone connected is present again, it is 
automatically recognised and within about 
30
  seconds of switching on the ignition, 
the pairing is established automatically 
(Bluetooth activated).
To modify the connection profile: Press Telephone  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " TEL" button to go to the secondary 
page.
Press "Bluetooth connection " to 
display the list of paired devices.
Press the "details" button of a
  paired 
device. 
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The system offers to connect the telephone 
with 3 profiles:
-
  "Telephone " (hands-free kit, telephone 
only),
-
  "Audio streaming " (streaming: wireless 
playing of the audio files on the telephone),
-
  "Internet data ".
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm.
The ability of the system to connect to just 
one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default.
The services available depend on 
the network, the SIM card and the 
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices 
used. Check the user guide for the 
telephone and with the service provider 
for the available services.
The profiles compatible with the system 
are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A 2DP, AVRCP, 
MAP and PAN.
Go to the Brand's website for more information 
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).Managing paired telephones
This function allows the connection or 
disconnection of a   device as well as the 
deletion of a
  pairing.
Press Telephone  to display the 
primary page.
Press the " TEL" button to go to the secondary 
page.
Press "Bluetooth connection " to 
display the list of paired devices.
Press on the name of the telephone 
chosen in the list to disconnect it.
Press again to connect it.
Deleting a  telephone
Press the basket at the top right 
of the screen to display a
  basket 
alongside the telephone chosen.
Press the basket alongside the 
telephone chosen to delete it.
Making a  call
Using the telephone is not recommended 
while driving.
Parking the vehicle.
Make the call using the steering mounted 
controls.
Calling a new number
Press Telephone  to display the 
primary page.
Enter the phone number using the 
digital keypad.
Or
Press "End call".
Receiving a  call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and 
a   superimposed display in the screen.
Make a
  short press on the steering 
mounted PHONE  button to accept 
an incoming call.
And Make a
  long press
on the steering mounted PHONE  
button to reject the call.
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Media
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only 
after a
  very long wait (around 2   to 3   minutes).Some files supplied with the memory stick 
may greatly slow down access to reading 
the memory stick (multiplication by 10
  of the 
catalogue time). Delete the files supplied with the memory stick 
and limit the number of sub-folders in the file 
structure on the memory stick.
Some information characters in the currently 
playing media are not displayed correctly. The audio system does not display some types 
of characters.Use standard characters to name tracks and 
folders.
Playback of streaming files does not start. The connected device does not automatically  launch playback.Start playback from the device.
Names of tracks and playing time are not 
displayed on the audio streaming screen. The Bluetooth profile does not allow the 
transfer of this information. 
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