CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that you
obser ve the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly when
you change country, the units for speed in
the instrument panel must be those for the
country you are driving in.
Speed limit for vehicles whose gross vehicle
weight or gross train weight is less than
3.5


tonnes
56 mph (90 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit in snow
Example: If the exterior temperature is below 3°C:
19 mph (30 km/h) (for example)
with a "snowflake" symbol
Speed limit at cer tain times
Example: 19 mph (30 km/h) (for example)
with a "clock" symbol
The automatic reading of road signs is
a driving aid system and does not always
display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority in comparison with the
display by the system.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention on
road signs. Specific speed limits, such as those for
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the
instrument panel is updated as you pass
a
speed limit sign intended for cars (light
vehicles).
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Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Displays in the instrument panel
1. Detected speed limit indication.
or
2. Indication of the end of the speed limit.
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information. On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-

p
oor weather (rain, snow),
-
a

tmospheric pollution,
-
w

hen towing,
-

d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
-
p

uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
-
y

oung drivers, etc. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
-
f
ault with the camera,
-
o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
-
o
bstructed road signs (by other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
-
s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Recommendation
For a suggested maximum speed, the first
t ime that the vehicle's speed exceeds it by
more than 3
mph (5 km/h) (example: 59 mph
(95
km/h)), the speed flashes for 10 seconds.
In addition to Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , the driver can select the
speed displayed as a
speed setting for the
speed limiter or cruise control using the speed
limiter or cruise control storage button.
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For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. Memorise a


speed setting.
Display in the instrument panel
3.Speed limit indication.
4. Offer to memorise the speed.
5. Current speed setting.
Memorising the speed
On detection of a sign offering a new speed
l imit, the system displays the value and " MEM"
flashes for a
few seconds to offer to make it
a
new speed setting.
If there is a
difference of less than 6 mph
(9
km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation, the
" MEM " symbol is not displayed.
Depending on the road conditions, several
speeds may be displayed.
F

P
ress button 2 once to save the suggested
speed value.
A message is displayed to confirm the request. F

P
ress button 2 again
to confirm and save
the new speed setting.
After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display.
Extended Traffic Sign
RecognitionF Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
The speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
This additional system recognises these road
signs and displays them in the instrument panel
if the appropriate display mode is selected.
One-way street: if you start driving the wrong
way down a
one-way street, an alert message,
including the sign's symbol, is displayed in the
instrument panel (request to check the traffic
direction).
Other signs: when approaching one of these
signs, the sign's symbol is displayed in the
instrument panel.
The real road signs always take priority
over the display from the system.
The signs must comply with the Vienna
Convention on road signs.
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Programmable speed
limiter
Steering mounted control
For more information on Memorising speeds
or on the Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Displays in the instrument panel
Switching on/pausing
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the LIMIT position
to select the speed limiter; the function is
paused.
F

I
f the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4
to switch the speed limiter on.
F

P
ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause).
Adjusting the Speed
Limit recognition and
recommendation setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F

i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2
or 3,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2
or 3.
1. ON (LIMIT position)/OFF ( 0

position).
2. Reduce the speed setting.
3. Increase the speed setting. 4.
Pause/resume speed limiter with the
speed setting previously stored.
5. Depending on version:
Display of speed thresholds recorded
using Memorising speeds.
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display).
6. Indication of speed limiter on (amber
colour)/pause (grey colour).
7. Indication of speed limiter mode selection.
8. Programmed speed value.
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
(depending on version).
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids
.
This system prevents the vehicle
from exceeding the speed
programmed by the driver (speed
setting).
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum speed setting is 19

mph
(30


km/h).
The speed setting remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F

p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F

p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
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To modify the speed limiter setting using
the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers
immediately.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes fixed again.
Switching off
F To temporarily exceed the programmed speed threshold, fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
If it is exceeded for a
prolonged period of time,
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to below the programmed speed. F

T
urn the thumbwheel 1 to the "
0" position:
the display of information on the speed
limiter disappears.
Malfunction
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
sp eed limiter.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop. On sharp acceleration, as when
descending a
steep hill, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
The speed limiter is deactivated
temporarily and the displayed
programmed speed flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed when
exceeding the speed is not due to an
action by the driver.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation
of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The selection screen closes after a

few
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
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Cruise control – particular
recommendations
For the safety of everyone, only use the
cruise control where the driving conditions
allow running at a constant speed and
keeping an adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant when the cruise control
is activated. If you hold one of the speed
setting modification buttons, a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle may
o c c u r.
When descending a


steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if
necessary to control the speed of your
vehicle.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set
speed may not be reached or maintained. Exceeding the programmed speed
setting
The speed setting can be exceeded
temporarily
by pressing the accelerator
pedal (the programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release
the accelerator pedal (when this speed is
reached again, the display of the speed
stops flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
-

i
n an urban area with the risk of
pedestrians crossing the road,
-

i
n heavy traffic (except versions with
the Stop & Go function),
-

o
n winding or steep roads,
-

o
n slippery or flooded roads,
-

i
n unfavourable climatic conditions,
-

d
riving on a speed circuit,
-

d
riving on a rolling road,
-

u
se of snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
Programmable cruise
control
Refer to the General recommendations
on the use of driving and manoeuvring
aids and to Cruise control – par ticular
recommendations .
This system automatically keeps
the vehicle's speed at the cruise
value programmed by the driver
(speed setting), without using the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a
minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40


km/h).
With a
manual gearbox, it requires the
engagement of third gear or higher.
With an automatic gearbox, it requires the
engagement of mode D or of second gear or
higher in mode M .
The cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type on engines fitted with Stop & Start.
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Steering mounted control
1.ON (CRUISE position)/OFF ( 0 position).
2. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting.
3. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/increase speed setting.
4. Pausing/resumption of cruise control with
the speed setting previously stored.
5. Depending on version:
Display of speed thresholds recorded
using Memorising speeds.
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display). For more information on Memorising speeds

or on the Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Displays in the instrument panel
Switching on/pausing
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE "
position to select cruise control mode; the
function is paused. F

T
o start the cruise control and set a cruise
speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3
; the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.
You can release the accelerator pedal.
F
P
ressing button 4 temporarily interrupts
operation of the system (pause).
F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON).
6. Indication of speed limiter on (amber
colour)/pause (grey colour).
7. Indication of cruise control mode
selection.
8. Value of the speed setting.
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
(depending on version).
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F

i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2
or 3,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2
or 3.
Take care: pressing and holding button
2
or 3 results in a rapid change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
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To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F

p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
The selection screen closes after a
few
moments.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation:
F

t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake an initial press on button 5 ; a
message is displayed to confirm the
memorisation request.
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:
the cruise control information disappears
from the screen.
Malfunction
As a precaution, it is recommended
t hat the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
Memorising speeds
Linked to the speed limiter and programmable
cruise control, this function allows speed limits
to be registered which will then be suggested
as settings for these two systems.
You can memorise several speed settings for
each for system.
By default, some speed settings are already
memorised. As a
safety measure, the driver must
only modify the speed settings when
stationary.
Memorising speeds
From the Driving/Vehicle menu of
the touch screen, select " Driving
functions ", then "Memorised
speed settings ".
"MEM " button
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
c ontrol system.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
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For more information on the Speed limiter or
Cruise control , refer to the associated section.
With this button, you can select a
memorised
speed setting to use with the speed limiter or
the programmable cruise control.
Highway Driver Assist
This system provides active assistance in
keeping the vehicle in position in its lane.
It associates the Adaptive Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function and Active Lane Keeping
Assist.
These two functions must be activated and in
operation.
These functions are especially suitable for
driving on motor ways and main roads.
For more information on Adaptive Cruise
Control and Active Lane Keeping Assist ,
refer to the corresponding sections. The system assists the driver in managing
the steering, acceleration and braking
within the limits of the laws of physics
and the capabilities of the vehicle. Some
road infrastructure elements or vehicles
present on the road may not be properly
seen or may be poorly interpreted by the
camera and radar, which may lead to an
unexpected change in direction, a lack of
steering correction and/or inappropriate
management of the acceleration or
braking.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Refer to the General recommendations
on the use of driving and manoeuvring
aids
and to Cruise control – par ticular
recommendations .
This system automatically maintains the
speed of your vehicle at a
value which you set
(speed setting), while keeping a
safe distance
from the vehicle in front (target vehicle), and
which has been set beforehand by the driver.
The system automatically manages the
acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. With the Stop function
, the system manages
the braking until the vehicle stops completely.
With the Stop & Go function, the system
manages the braking until the vehicle stops
completely, and also manages its restarting.
To do so, it has a camera located at the top of
the windscreen and, depending on version, a
radar located in the front bumper.
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motor ways, this system only
works with moving vehicles driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.
If the driver operates a
direction indicator
to overtake a
slower vehicle, the cruise
control allows your vehicle to temporarily
approach the vehicle in front to assist
the overtaking manoeuvre, without ever
exceeding the speed setting.
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Some vehicles present on the road may
not be properly seen or may be poorly
interpreted by the camera and/or radar
(e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a poor
assessment of the distances and lead to
the vehicle inappropriately accelerating or
braking.
Steering mounted control UseActivate the system (when paused)
F With the engine running, turn the
thumbwheel 1 downwards to the CRUISE
position. Cruise control is ready to operate
(grey display).
Start cruise control and select
a speed
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be
b etween between 19 and 112 mph (30 and
180


km/h).
With an automatic EAT6
gearbox, your speed
must be between between 1.2
and 112 mph
(2
and 180 km/h).
With an automatic EAT8
gearbox, your speed
must be between between 0
and 112 mph
(0
and 180 km/h).
F

P
ress button 2 or 3: the current speed
becomes the speed setting (minimum
19
mph (30 km/h)) and cruise control is
immediately in operation (green displayed).
F
Press 3
to increase or 2 to decrease the
speed setting (steps of 5
mph (km/h) if held
pressed). Pressing and holding button 2
or 3 results
in a rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
1 ON ( CRUISE position)/OFF ( 0

position).
2 Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting.
3 Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/increase speed setting.
4 Pausing/resumption of cruise control with
the speed setting previously stored.
Confirmation of the restarting of the
vehicle after automatic stop (versions with
Stop & Go function). 5
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display).
6 Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front.
Pause/resume cruise control
F Press 4 or press the brake pedal . To pause
cruise control, you may also:
-

s
hift from mode D to N ,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal for more than
10


seconds,
-

p
ress the electric parking brake control.
F
Press 4
to restart cruise control.
Cruise control may have been paused
automatically:
-

w
hen the speed of the vehicle goes below
19
mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox,
-

w
hen the speed of the engine goes below
1,100
rpm with a manual gearbox,
-

b
y triggering of the ESC system.
With an EAT6
gearbox, following braking of
the vehicle bringing it to a
complete stop, the
system holds the vehicle stationary; the cruise
control is paused. The driver should press
the accelerator pedal to move off, then above
1.2
mph (2 km/h), reactivate the system by
pressing one of the buttons 2 , 3
or 4.
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