servicing CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2021 Owners Manual

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Citroën C5 AIRCROSS.
Y our vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles CITROËN reser ves the right to modify the technical
specifications, equipment and accessories without having to update this
edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this
Handbook is passed on to the new owner.
All of the instructions and operating recommendations are presented
here to make the most of the vehicle. It is strongly recommended that
you familiarise yourself with it as well as the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide, informing about warranties, servicing and roadside assistance
associated with the vehicle.
Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment
Left-hand drive vehicle
Right-hand drive vehicle
Location of the equipment /button described with a
black area

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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.
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7.Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
8. Engine oil temperature gauge.
9. Engine coolant temperature indicator
(°Celsius).
10. Total distance recorder (miles or km).
11. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
Control button
A.Short press: display the alerts log,
reminder of servicing information or the
remaining range associated with the
AdBlue
® and the SCR system (miles or
km) and tyre pressure status information
display.
Long press: reset the ser vice indicator or
trip distance recorder (depending on the
contex t).
Displays
Some lamps have a fixed location, the others
c an alter location.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both operation and for deactivation, there is
only one dedicated location.
Permanent information
Whatever the display mode selected, the
instrument panel displays:
-

i
n fixed locations:
•
t

he analogue speedometer,
•

t
he fuel level indicator,
•
t

he engine coolant temperature indicator,
•

t
he distance recorders,
-

i
n variable locations:
•

g
earbox and gear efficiency indicator
information,
•
t

he digital speedometer,
•

s
tatus or alert messages displayed
temporarily.
Optional information
Depending on the display mode selected and
active features, additional information can be
displayed:
-

t
he rev counter,
-

t
he trip computer,
-

d
riving aids,
-

t
he speed limiter or cruise control,
-

t
he media currently playing,
-
n

avigation instructions,
-
t

he analogue speedometer,
-

e
ngine oil level and temperature
Customisation of the
instrument panel
You can modify the appearance of the
instrument panel by choosing:
-
a d
isplay colour,
-

a d
isplay mode.
Display language and units
They depend on the configuration of the
touch screen.
When travelling abroad, the speed must
be shown in the official units of the
country you are driving in (mph, miles or
km/h, km).
As a
safety measure, these adjustments
must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choosing a display colour
F Press S ettings in the upper bar of
the touch screen.
F

Sel

ect " Colour schemes ".
F

Sel

ect a

display colour.
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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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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

63
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F
E
nsure that the cabin filter is in good
condition and have the filter elements
replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a
combined
cabin filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, it contributes to the purification of
the air breathed by the occupants and the
cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a
comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.Manual air conditioning
Press the Air conditioning menu
button located under the touch
screen to display the system
controls page. The air conditioning system operates only with
the engine running.
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of the arrows 6
t o decrease (blue)
or increase (red) the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a
level of
comfort and not to a
precise temperature.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI is displayed.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 5 to increase (+) or
decrease ( -) the speed of the ventilation fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
By reducing the air flow to a
minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation – risk of condensation and
deterioration of air quality!
1.
Automatic visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Rear screen demisting – defrosting.
4. System of f.
5. Air flow adjustment.
6. Temperature adjustment.
7. Air distribution adjustment.
8. Air conditioning on/off.
9. Maximum air conditioning.
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Ease of use and comfort

100
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles,
as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are equipped with an
inertia reel which allows the strap length
to automatically adjust to your shape.
The seat belt returns to its storage
automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a
collision, emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a
seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly. Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-

b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-

b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-

b
e used to restrain only one person,
-

n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
-

n
ot be converted or modified in order
not to affect its per formance.
Recommendations for children
Use a
child seat appropriate to the child's
age, weight and size.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one child.
Never allow a
child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to the corresponding section. Servicing
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle's seat belts, go to a
qualified
workshop with the skills and equipment
needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, particularly if the straps show
signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a
textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device
may trigger before and independently of
airbag deployment. Deployment of the
pretensioners is accompanied by a
slight
discharge of harmless smoke and a
noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and, if necessary,
replaced, by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Safety

191
During the 30 minutes after topping up the
o il, the check per formed with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel when the
ignition is switched on is not valid.
Brake fluid
The level of this fluid should be close
to the " MAX" mark. If not, check the
brake pad wear.
To know how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Engine coolant
Check the engine coolant level
regularly.
It is normal to top up this fluid
between two services. The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low level presents a
risk of serious damage
to the engine.
The level of this fluid should be close to the
" MAX " mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the " MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of this
fluid is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid the risk of scalding if you need to top
up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around the
cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up to the required level.
If topping up, clean the cap before
replacing it. Use only DOT4 brake fluid
from a sealed canister.
F

W

ait a
few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A

dd more oil if necessary.
F

A

fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may star t after
the engine has been switched off.
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the
fan!Screenwash fluid
Top up to the required level when
necessary.
Fluid specification
The screenwash fluid must be topped up with
a ready for use mix.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a liquid
containing an anti-freeze agent must be
used which is appropriate for the prevailing
conditions, in order to preser ve the elements of
the system (pump, tank, ducts, etc.).
Filling with pure water is prohibited
under all circumstances (risk of freezing,
limestone deposits, jets, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive (Diesel
with particle filter)
or The minimum level in the particle
filter additive tank is indicated by fixed
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a
message warning that the level
of additive is too low.
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates
a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
New vehicle
The first particle filter regeneration
operations may be accompanied by a
"burning" smell, which is per fectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a
leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in case
of an issue, do not hesitate to have
the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake , refer to the corresponding
section.
Wheels and tyres
The pressure must be checked on
all tyres, including the spare wheel,
when the tyres are "cold", at least
once a
month and before a long
j o u r n ey.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have
driven for more than 10
minutes or more
than 6

miles (10 kilometres) at over 31 mph
(50

km/h), add 0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values
indicated on the label.
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228
RS
T
Radar (warnings) ........................................... 13 6
Radio ........................................ 5 - 6, 8, 20 -21, 23
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting – DAB)
................................7, 2 2
Range, AdBlue


........................................ 28, 192
RDS
................

............................................. 6, 21
Rear screen, demisting


.............................68-69
Recharging the battery


.................................217
Recirculation, air


....................................... 65 - 67
Recovery


....................................................... 219
Reduction of electrical load


..........................18 6
Regeneration of the particle filter
.................192
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system
.................................. 13 3 -13 4
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 43
R

eminder, key in ignition
...............................11

9
Reminder, lighting on
...................................... 80
R

emote control

............................... 35-37, 39-41
Removing a
wheel ................................ 203-206
Removing the mat


........................................... 74
Replacing bulbs
..................... 2

06 -207, 210 -211
Replacing fuses


..................................... 212-213
Replacing the air filter
................................... 19

2
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 19

2
Replacing the passenger compartment filter ...192
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 191
Resetting the service indicator


................. 26-27
Resetting the trip recorder


.............................. 30
Reset trip

......................................................... 31
Rev counter


................................................... 8-9
Reversing camera
.................. 1

3 6 , 16 8 -16 9, 171
Reversing lamps
..............................

............. 210
Roof bars


................................................ 187-188
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

................... 197-198 Safety, children


........
101-102, 104 -107, 110 -114
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel) .........
192
Screen menu map

...........................................
11
Screenwash, front

...........................................
86
Screenwash, rear

............................................
86
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

......
29, 19 4
Seat belts

..................................
13, 98 -10 0, 109
Seats, electric

...........................................
56-57
Seats, front
...............................
.................
54-57
Seats, heated

..................................................
57
Seats, rear

.................................................
60 - 61
Selector, gear

.........................................
125 -12 9
Sensors (warnings)

.......................................
137
Serial number, vehicle

..................................
221
Service indicator

..................................
2 6 - 2 7, 2 9
Service (warning lamp)

...................................
14
Servicing
................................ 1
4, 26, 26 -27, 192
Settings, equipment

........................................
33
Settings, system

........................................
15, 29
Sidelamps
................................. 7
9, 81, 209 -210
Side repeater

................................................
209
Snow chains

..................................................
18 6
Socket, 12 V accessory ............................
72, 76
Socket, auxiliary .......................................... 8, 23
Socket, Jack ....................................................
23
Socket,, USB ......................................... 72, 8, 22
Speed limiter
.................................. 14

0 -143, 14 6
Speed limit recognition
......................... 1

3 7, 1 4 0
Speedometer


........................................ 8 - 9, 137
Spotlamps, side
............................................ 20

9
Stability control (ESC).................... 91-92, 94-96
Starting a


Diesel engine
............................... 18

1
Starting the engine
....................................... 11

8
Starting the vehicle
...18, 21-2 2, 118 -120, 125 -129Starting using another battery ..............121, 216
Station, radio ............................... .......5 - 6, 20 -21
Stay, bonnet


........................................... 188 -189
Steering mounted controls, audio
............ 2-

3, 2
Steering wheel, adjustment
............................ 58
S

topping the vehicle

...........................18, 21-22,
118 -120, 125 -12 9 STOP (warning lamp)


......................................
12
Stop & Start

.................................
23, 32, 63, 68,
130, 132, 180, 188, 192, 218
Storage

...........................................
71, 73 -74, 76
Storage box

.....................................................
78
Storage compartments

...................................
71
Storage wells

............................................
76, 78
Storing driving positions
........................... 5
6-57
Stowing rings

..................................................
76
Sunroof, panoramic
.................................. 5
2-53
Sunshine sensor

.............................................
62
Sun visor
...............................
..........................
71
Switching off the engine

...............................
11 8
Synchronising the remote control ...................
43
Tables of engines

..................................
223-224
Tables of fuses ...............................
212-213, 215
Ta n k , f u e l

.......................................................
18 0
Technical data
....................................... 22
3-224
Telephone
........................... 7
2-73, 12-14, 24-27
Temperature, coolant

................................
12, 27
Third brake lamp

...........................................
2 11
Three flashes (direction indicators)
................ 80
T
icket holder

...................................................
71
Time (setting)

......................................
34, 15, 30
TMC (Traffic info)
............................................
14
T
ool kit

.............................................
78, 198 -19 9
Top 360 Vision ......................................
16 8 , 171
Topping up AdBlue
® ...................................... 19 6
Top Rear Vision..................................... 168 -169
Total distance recorder


................................... 30
Touch screen ................................................. 1, 1
To w b a r
...............................

...................... 9 4, 182
Towbar with quickly detachable towball ...183 -185
Towed loads
.................................................. 222
Towing another vehicle


................................. 219
Traffic information (TMC)


................................ 14
Tr a i l e r
...............

....................................... 9 4, 182
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