touch screen CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2022 Handbook (in English)

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Access

There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
A.Using the Keyless Entry and Starting system
electronic key.
B. Using the exterior tailgate control.
C. Using the interior tailgate control.
D. Using the control on the dashboard*.
E. Using the “Hands-Free Tailgate Access”
function below the rear bumper.
Opening / Closing
► Press and hold the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
► Briefly press the exterior tailgate control B,
with the electronic key on your person.
* Depending on version.
To unlock the boot

► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
►

Insert a small screwdriver into hole A

of the
lock.
►

Move the latch to the left.
To re-lock the boot
If the problem persists, the boot will remain
locked after opening and closing.
Hands-free tailgate
The motorised tailgate must only be operated with the vehicle stationary.


Check that there is enough space to
allow for the movement of the motorised
tailgate.


Never insert a finger in the locking
system of the motorised tailgate - risk of
serious injury!
Anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle detection
system that automatically interrupts and reverses
its movement by a few degrees, to allow the
obstacle to be cleared.
Please note that this anti-pinch system is not
active at the end of the closing travel (around 1
cm from completely closed).
To avoid the risk of injury through pinching or trapping, before and during
operation of the motorised tailgate:
–

ensure that there is no-one close to the
rear of the vehicle,
–


monitor the activity of the rear passengers,
particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier / Towbar
The motorised tailgate is not designed to support
a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on a towbar
with connection of a cable to the towbar socket,
the motorised operation of the tailgate will be
automatically deactivated.
If using a towbar or bicycle carrier not
recommended by CITROËN, it is essential
to deactivate the motorised operation of the
tailgate.
Motorised operation
Motorised operation of the tailgate is set
via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.

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Access
2

There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
A.Using the Keyless Entry and Starting system
electronic key.
B. Using the exterior tailgate control.
C. Using the interior tailgate control.
D. Using the control on the dashboard*.
E. Using the “Hands-Free Tailgate Access”
function below the rear bumper.
Opening / Closing
► Press and hold the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
►

Briefly press the exterior tailgate control B

,
with the electronic key on your person.
* Depending on version.
or
► Briefly press the interior tailgate control C

(closing only).
or
►

Press the control
D on the dashboard twice in
succession.
or
►

With the electronic key on your person, use
the “Hands-Free

Tailgate Access” function E by
performing a "kicking" movement below the rear
bumper, near the number plate.
For more information on the Hands-free
(“Hands-Free Tailgate Access”) function, refer
to the corresponding section.
The tailgate opens, either completely by default, or to the position memorised
beforehand.
If motorised operation is not activated, these
actions release the tailgate (partially-open
position).
When the vehicle is locked, the request to
open the boot with one of controls A, B or
E unlocks the vehicle, or only the boot if
selective unlocking is activated, prior to the
opening of the boot.
Closing the tailgate with the “Hands-Free
Tailgate Access” function enables you to lock
the vehicle.
It is possible to interrupt the operation of
the tailgate at any point.
Pressing one of these controls again
interrupts the movement that is underway.
Following the interruption of a movement,
pressing one of these controls again reverses
the movement.
Hands-free function (“Hands-Free
Tailgate Access”)
With the electronic key on your person , this
function opens, closes or stops the movement of
the tailgate with a “kicking” movement below the
rear bumper.
The "Hands-Free Tailgate/Access" function is set via the Driving/Vehicle
touch screen menu.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the “kicking”
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The function is not available when the
vehicle is connected.

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Access
► press button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (deletion is confirmed by a
long audible signal).
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating
of its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary 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.

► Position yourself behind the vehicle by the
number plate and perform a “kicking” movement
in the
"OK" detection zone.
The “kicking” movement must be given forwards,
smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical
movement from low to high. Raise the foot
sufficiently and remove it immediately.
The taking into account of the “kicking”
movement is confirmed by the lighting of the
direction indicators.
"Sideward kicking" movements do not
work. If the “kicking” movement has not
been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before
repeating the movement.
Do not perform repetitive “kicking”
movements.
If the tailgate has not started to open, check that:
–

the function is activated.
–


the electronic key is on your person, outside
the vehicle in the rear recognition area.
–


the “kicking” movement was performed in the
detection zone, close enough to the bumper

.
–

the foot was removed from the bumper quickly
enough.
Automatic locking with the hands-free
function
The automatic locking of the vehicle with
the hands-free function can be activated/
deactivated via the Driving/V
ehicle touch
screen menu.
Recommendations on the hands-free
function ("Hands-Free Tailgate Access")
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (e.g. smartphone).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
–

hitching up or removing a trailer;
–


fitting or removing a bicycle carrier;
– loading or unloading bicycles on / from a
bicycle carrier;
–

depositing or lifting something behind the
vehicle;
–


an animal approaches the rear bumper;
–


washing the vehicle;
–


maintenance is performed on the vehicle;
–


accessing the spare wheel.
T

o avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
The installation of a towing device may disturb the detection system.
Memorising an opening
position
To memorise a position, in order to limit the
motorised tailgate opening angle:
►

move the tailgate to the desired position
manually or by pressing the button.
►


press button
C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed
by a brief audible signal).
Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal
to 1 metre between the low position and the
high position of the tailgate.
To delete the memorised position:
►

open the tailgate to any position.

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Ease of use and comfort
3With the ignition on or engine running
► Press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
The recalling of stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running.
►
Press the button corresponding to the seat.
►


Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►


T
o switch off the heating, press the button
until all of the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
The massage settings are adjusted via the touch screen. The function is activated using the button on the
front seat.
► Press this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
The function is activated immediately using the
last settings memorised and the settings page is
displayed on the touch screen.
If the settings suit you and you make no
changes, the display returns to its original state.
T
o modify the settings:
►

Select another type of massage from the five
available.
►


Select a massage intensity from the three
preset levels: "

1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"
(High).
The changes are applied immediately.
Once activated, the system starts a one-hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6
minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes of
rest.
The system automatically stops at the end of the
cycle; the button's indicator lamp goes off.

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Ease of use and comfort
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
– A few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
– Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
– When the engine is switched off.
It is set via theDriving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
► Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed
correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position

Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , pull the control A to
release the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►


Push the control
A to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Demisting/Defrosting
If the vehicle is so equipped, demisting/
defrosting of the heated door mirrors is
performed when the heated rear screen is
switched on.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Adjustment

► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the mirrors can be
folded electrically, when the vehicle is parked.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
Electric unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle.
► From inside: with the ignition on, place
control
A in the central position and then pull it
rearwards.
The remote-controlled automatic door mirror folding/unfolding function is
configured via the Driving
/ Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.

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Ease of use and comfort
3With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
–
A
few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
–

Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10

km/h).
–

When the engine is switched off.
It is set via theDriving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
► Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed
correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position


► Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Automatic "electrochrome" models



The electrochrome system uses a sensor to
detect the level of exterior brightness, as well as
that coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order
to automatically and gradually switch between
day and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rear seats
The 3 seats of the 2nd row are independent and
of
the same width. Their backrests are adjustable
to adapt the boot load space.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– a high position , for when the seat is in use:
►

pull the head restraint fully up.
–

a low position , for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►

press the lugs
A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down.

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Ease of use and comfort
retrieve the seat belt and hold it during the
operation.
► Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and
push firmly to latch it home.
► Check that the release strap 1 has correctly
returned to its position.
► Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - risk of serious injury!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible in the " Air
conditioning " touch screen menu and are also
grouped together in the control panel on the
centre console.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
►

pull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
►


press the lugs
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely,
►

stow the head restraint.
T

o refit a head restraint:
►

insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest,
►


push the head restraint down as far as it will
go,
►


press the lugs
A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in the
high position.
Longitudinal adjustment
Seat operations must only be done with
the vehicle stationary.
Each seat can be adjusted individually.


► Raise the control and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
Once the backrest is folded, it is no
longer possible to slide the seat.
Backrest angle
Several adjustment positions are possible.

► Move the seat forward.
► Pull the strap forward, then tilt the backrest to
the desired position.
Folding the backrests
The backrests must only be operated with the vehicle stationary.
Preliminary operations:
►

lower the head restraints,
►


if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►

check that no person or object could interfere
with the folding of the backrests (clothing,
luggage, etc.),
►


check that the outer seat belts are properly
tensioned along the pillars, that the central belt
is stowed and that the tongues of the three belts
are correctly in the storage position.


► Pull the strap 1 firmly to release the backrest.
► Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal
position.
Repositioning the backrests
Before raising the backrest of the outer
seats to the normal position, please

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Ease of use and comfort
3retrieve the seat belt and hold it during the
operation.
►

Put the backrest
2 in the upright position and
push firmly to latch it home.
►

Check that the release strap 1

has correctly
returned to its position.
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - risk of serious injury!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible in the " Air
conditioning " touch screen menu and are also
grouped together in the control panel on the
centre console.
Air distribution

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
7. Adjustable and closable air vents, with blower
(depending on version)
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

T

o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►

Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in perfect working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.

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Footwells.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
Automatic visibility programme
For more information on the button 1 "Automatic
Visibility Programme", refer to the section
"Front Demisting/Defrosting ".
Air conditioning on/off.
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
– lower the temperature in summer,
– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
► Press button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
air.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, this type of filter helps to purify the
air breathed by the occupants and keep the
passenger compartment clean (by reducing
allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.
Manual air conditioning

Press the Climate menu button located
under the touch screen to display the
system controls page.


1. Automatic Visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Rear screen demisting/de-icing.
4. System switch-off.
5. Air flow adjustment.
6. Temperature adjustment.
7. Air distribution adjustment.
8. Air conditioning on/off.
9. Maximum air conditioning.
The air conditioning system only operates with
the engine running.
Temperature adjustment
► Press one of the arrows 6 to 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
► 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!
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the passenger
compartment using the three buttons 7.
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.

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3Footwells.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
Automatic visibility programme
For more information on the button 1 "Automatic
Visibility Programme", refer to the section
"Front Demisting/Defrosting ".
Air conditioning on/off.
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
–

lower the temperature in summer
,
–

increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter

, above 3°C.
►

Press button
8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of exterior
air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning


Press the Climate menu button located
under the touch screen to display the
system controls page.




1. Automatic Visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Rear screen demisting/de-icing.
4. System switch-off.
5. Air flow adjustment.
6. Temperature adjustment.
7. Air distribution adjustment.
8. Air conditioning on/off.
9. Maximum air conditioning.
10. Activation of the Automatic Comfort
programme.
11 . Access to the secondary page.
12. Passenger compartment pre-conditioning
(depending on version).
13. Selection of setting for the Automatic
Comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).
14. Mono-zone/Dual-zone.
15. "AQS" (Air Quality System) function
(depending on version).
This air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with just the ignition on.