wipers CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2021 Owners Manual

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Instrument panels 8
W arning and indicator lamps 1 1
Indicators
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Manual test
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Lighting dimmer

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0
Trip computer

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1
Touch screen

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Date and time adjustment

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4Electronic key with remote control function and built-
in key

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Keyless Entry and Starting
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7
Central locking
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1
Back-up procedures
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Doors 44
Boot

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Hands-free tailgate
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5
Alarm
4
9
Electric windows 5 1
Panoramic opening sunroof 5 2
Correct driving position

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Front seats

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Steering wheel adjustment
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8
Mirrors
58
Rear seats
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Heating and Ventilation
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Manual air conditioning
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Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
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Recirculation of interior air

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Front demist – defrost

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Heated windscreen

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Rear screen demist – defrost

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Additional Heating/Ventilation
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Front fittings

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1
Courtesy lamps

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Interior ambient lighting
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Boot fittings

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6Lighting control
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9
Direction indicators
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Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps
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Parking lamps
8
1
Automatic illumination of headlamps
8
1
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting
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2
Automatic headlamp dipping
8
3
Headlamp adjustment
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4
Cornering lighting
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Wiper control stalk 8 5
Changing a wiper blade 8 7
Automatic windscreen wipers
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General safety recommendations
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Hazard warning lamps
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Horn
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Emergency or assistance call
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Electronic stability control (ESC)

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Advanced Grip Control
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Hill Assist Descent Control

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Seat belts
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Airbags


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Child seats

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04
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
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ISOFIX mountings and child seats
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i-Size child seats

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Child lock

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Over view
Instruments Access
Ease of use and comfort Safety
Lighting and visibility
Eco-driving
Instruments and controls 4
Contents

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Front demist – defrost
Automatic visibility
programme
The automatic visibility programme allows the
windscreen and side windows to be demisted
or defrosted as quickly as possible.F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
The system allows the manual modification of
air flow without causing automatic deactivation
of the automatic visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting –
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available. In wintry conditions, remove all snow or
ice on the camera on the windscreen
before moving off.
Other wise, this can affect the function
of the equipment associated with the
camera.
Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed
by the illumination/extinction of the indicator
lamp).
The function is active as soon as the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically each time the engine is switched
of f.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending
on version, the door mirrors
(confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.
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Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
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D
aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " AUTO" with adequate light
level).
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S
idelamps (lighting control stalk at " AUTO"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating as
daytime running lamps.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When the ring is at the " AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by the
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to
a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of
t he sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on and this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and/or a


message.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located at the
top centre of the windscreen behind the
interior rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
F

D

epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control stalk
upwards; the right-hand sidelamps come
o n).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
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Cornering lighting
If fitted to the vehicle, this system makes use
of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate
the inside of a
bend, when the main or dipped
beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed
is below 25
mph (40 km/h) (urban driving,
winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres,
e t c .) .
Without cornering lighting With cornering lightingActivation/Deactivation
The cornering lighting can be
activated or deactivated in the
Vehicle/Driving
menu of the touch
screen.
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-

f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-

a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a
utomatic windscreen wipers,
-
r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a
dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
front windscreen wipers are operating.
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle settings menu in the screen.
This function is activated by default.In the event of snow or hard frost or
if a
bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing
device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle parameters menu.
Front screenwash
F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.
The screenwash and windscreen wiper operate
for as long as the control stalk is pulled.
Termination of the screenwash is followed by
a


final wiping cycle.
With manual wiping
With AUTO wiping Windscreen wipers
To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position. Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f. Single wipe (press down or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Rear wiper
To select the rear wiper: turn the ring to place
the desired symbol against the marking.
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring fully; the rear screen wash, then
the rear wiper automatically operate for a
set
duration.
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The screenwash jets are integrated in the
tips of each arm.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the
length of the wiper blade. This improves
visibility and reduces the consumption of
screenwash fluid.
In some cases, depending on the contents
or colour of the liquid and on the exterior
brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly
noticeable.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do
not operate the windscreen washer if the
windscreen washer reservoir is empty.
Only operate the windscreen washer if
there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility. Always
use windscreen washer fluid suitable for
low temperatures during the winter period.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used for cleaning
or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a front wiper blade
F Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, any operation of the wiper control
stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.
F

P
roceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
F Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.
F

S
tarting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and
raise it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet
locations.
Do not touch the wiper blade as you may
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them –
risk of damaging the windscreen!
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Switching off
F Give the control stalk a further brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in
another position ( Int, 1
or 2). This indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
a


message.
The automatic windscreen wipers must be
reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards, if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the
w ipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor linked to the
sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre of the windscreen.
Switch off the automatic wipers when using
an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic windscreen wipers.
F Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
F

U
nclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
F

I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F

R
epeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
F

S
tarting with the wiper blade closest to
you, once again hold each arm by the rigid
section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to
the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.
F

C
lean the rear window using screenwash
fluid.
F

U
nclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
F

I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F

O
nce again hold the arm by the rigid section
then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear
window.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
adapting their speed to the intensity of the
rainfall without any action on the part of the
driver.
Detection of rainfall is by means of a
sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen, behind the
rear view mirror.
Switching on
F Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a
longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a
few seconds
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor and the
engine. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight
away and drive at moderate speed.Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a
complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1
- Stop ), for a
maximum of 30 minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
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Driving

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Operating limits
The Active Lane Keeping Assist system
may issue an alert when the vehicle
is travelling in a long straight lane on
a
smooth road sur face even if the driver is
holding the steering wheel properly.
The system may fail to operate or may produce
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the
following situations:
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P
oor visibility (insufficient road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog).
-

D
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle,
low sun, reflections on a
wet road sur face,
leaving a
tunnel, alternating light and
shade).
-

W
indscreen area in front of the camera
being dirty, misted up, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or masked by a
sticker.
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L

ane markings eroded, partially hidden
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks, sur face
j o i nt s).
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T
ravelling in a tight bend.
-
W

inding roads.
-

P
resence of a tarmac joint on the road. The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
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D riving with a "space-saver" type
spare wheel.
-

W
hen towing, especially with an
unconnected or unapproved trailer.
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P

oor weather conditions.
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D
riving on slippery road sur faces (risk
of aquaplaning, snow, ice).
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D
riving on racing circuits.
-

D
riving on a rolling road.
Recommendations on care
- Regularly check that the front bumper and the area of the windscreen located in front
of the camera are clean.
-

R
egularly check that the windscreen wipers
are in good condition.
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I
n bad weather, or during the winter, ensure
that the front bumper and windscreen are
not covered with mud, ice or snow.
Malfunctions
(orange
colour) A system malfunction is indicated
by the Ser vice warning lamp
coming on and this (orange) symbol,
accompanied by an alert message
and an audible signal.
Active Safety Brake with
Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids
.
This system allows:
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t
he driver to be warned that their vehicle is
at risk of collision with the vehicle in front,
a pedestrian or, depending on version, a
cyclist,
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a c
ollision to be prevented, or its severity to
be limited, by reducing the vehicle's speed.
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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