gearbox CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG 2020 Handbook (in English)

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F When the vehicle begins its descent, you can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
The system becomes active at a
speed below
19 mph (30 km/h).
With digital instrument panel
F
T
o select the system, at a speed
below 31 mph (50 km/h), press
this button until its green indicator
lamp comes on; this indicator lamp
comes on in grey in the instrument
panel.
F
T
he system becomes active at
a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h);
this indicator lamp comes on in
green in the instrument panel.
-
i
f the gearbox is in first or second
gear, the speed decreases and the
indicator lamp flashes rapidly,
-

i
f the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed, the
speed decreases and the indicator
lamp flashes slowly; in this case,
the maintained descent speed is
l o w e r. On a
descent, with the vehicle stationary, if you
release the accelerator and brake pedals, the
system will release the brakes to set the vehicle
gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when
the system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the indicator
lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel,
but the green indicator lamp in the button
remains on.
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, if the
slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.
Switching off
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the system, a message is
d isplayed in the instrument panel.
F

P

ress this button until its indicator lamp
goes off; the indicator lamp also goes off in
the instrument panel.
Above 43

mph (70

km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
p retensioning and force limiting system.
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Driving recommendations
F Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
F

M
onitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
F

D
rive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a
longer safety
distance, especially in bad weather.
F

S
top the vehicle to carry out operations
that require close attention (such as
adjustments).
F

D
uring long trips, take a break every two
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in
a closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death! In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for
4
minutes before moving off, to ensure
the correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
Never park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable sur face
(dr y grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very
hot, even several minutes after the engine
stops. Risk of fire!
Never leave a
vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P (depending on
the type of gearbox). Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised
.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
If you are obliged to drive on a
flooded road:
F

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
F

d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
F

d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6
mph (10 km/h),
F

d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine
immobiliser system, whose secret code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact the CITROËN dealer.
Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a


malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.
Switching off the engine leads to a
loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
F Insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
It has 3

positions:
-

position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked.
-

position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-

position 3 (Starting) . Parking brake applied:
F

W

ith a

manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the
brake pedal fully. F

W
ith a petrol engine , 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.
With petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).
F

W
ith a Diesel engine , turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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Starting/Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is
displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or stopped.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected – Back-up starting or Back-
up switch-off " section.
Starting the engine
F Press the " START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
For Diesel engines , when the temperature is
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting
will only occur once the preheater warning
lamp is off.
F

Y
ou should keep the pedal fully depressed
and not press the " START/STOP" button
again until the engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, you are alerted by
a
message that it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel while pressing the " S TA R T/
STOP " button, to help unlock the steering
column.
With petrol engines , after a
cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2
minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , ideally put the
gear lever into neutral.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , ideally select
mode P or N .
F

P
ress the " START/STOP " button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with the EAT8
automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock, but
the gearbox locks in mode P .
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a
loss of
braking assistance.
F

W

ith a

manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal
fully.
or
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox , select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal. If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "
START/STOP " button:
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Switching the ignition on
without starting
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
pressing the "START/STOP " button, without
pressing any of the pedals , allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine (turning on the instrument panel and
accessories such as the audio system and the
lighting).
F

P
ress this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering
column to allow the engine to be started if
the system does not detect the key in the
recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is discharged. F

W
ith a manual gearbox
, place the gear
lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox
, select mode
P , then fully depress the brake pedal.
F
P
ress the "
START/STOP " button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off
When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing
a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
F

T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
about five seconds.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about
5


seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
On certain versions with the EAT8
automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock.
F

P

lace and hold the remote control against
the reader. In the event of a
fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
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Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and on the control
lever to confirm the application of
the parking brake, accompanied by
display of the message "Parking
brake applied".
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever
when manual parking brake application or
release is performed. In the event of a
battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure with a manual
gearbox, if the parking brake is not
applied, immobilise the vehicle by
engaging a

gear.
As a safety measure with an automatic
gearbox, if the parking brake is not
applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing
the chocks supplied against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a
message is
displayed on opening the driver's door. Never leave a
child alone inside the
vehicle as they could release the parking
brake.
Any time that the engine is running, the driver
can take over to apply or release the parking
brake by operating the control lever:
F

b

y briefly pulling
the control lever to apply
the brake,
F

b

y briefly pushing
the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default. When towing, parking on a steep slope
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn
the wheels towards the kerb and with
a

manual gearbox, engage a

gear.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and select mode
P with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
F p ress the brake pedal,
F

w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
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If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message
is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
F p ull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off . With a
manual gearbox
F
F
ully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
st
gear or reverse.
F

P

ress the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

Sel

ect mode D , M or R.
F

R

elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check that
the front doors are correctly closed.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off .
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic application does not take place
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP
mode of Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
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Special cases
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions (ice), it is
recommended that the parking brake not
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear
or place the chocks against one of the
wheels.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F

S
witch off the engine.
Illumination of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever
confirm the application of the parking brake.
F

S
witch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
F

R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and the P indicator lamp in
the control lever going off, accompanied by
the display of the message "Parking brake
released".
F

S
witch off the ignition. With an automatic gearbox, mode P is
automatically selected when the ignition is
switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For further information on the Automatic
gearbox
, particularly in relation to leaving
the vehicle in free-wheeling mode, refer to
the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox, when mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound
if the driver's door is opened. It will stop
when you close the driver's door again.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or during towing (caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system. F

P
ush and hold the control lever in the
release direction for at least 10 seconds and
no more than 15 seconds.
F
R
elease the control lever.
F
P
ress and hold the brake pedal.
F
P
ull the control lever in the application
direction for 2

seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel.
F
R
elease the control lever and the brake
pedal.
F
S
tart the engine.
F

A
pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
F

T
ake your foot off the brake pedal. From now on, the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp in
the instrument panel going off).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or
i n an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken
ill, driver under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place while the control lever is
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever
is released.
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The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the trigger under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then for wards. Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a
safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by mistake).
Automatic gearbox (EAT6/
E AT 8)
Automatic 6 or 8 -speed gearbox with a push
s elector. It also offers a manual mode with gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
D. Automatic mode.
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the
steering mounted controls.
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A.Button P .
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button.
To unlock the gearbox and come out of
P or to change to R , with the foot on the
brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing
the selector.
C. Button M .
To change from automatic mode D to
permanent manual mode.
D. Gearbox state indicators (P, R, N, D) .Move the selector by pressing it for ward (
N
or R ) or rear ward ( N or D) once or twice,
if necessary going beyond the point of
resistance.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R , you can
either push for ward twice without going beyond
the point of resistance or push just once going
beyond the point of resistance:
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I
n the first case, the gearbox goes from P to
N , then from N to R .
-
I
n the second case, the gearbox goes
directly from P to R .Steering mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering mounted control
paddles allow the driver to change gear
manually.
They cannot be used to engage neutral or to
select or come out of reverse. F

P
ull the "
+" or " -" paddle towards you and
release to change up or down a gear.
Displays in the instrument panel
With the ignition on, the state of the gearbox is
displayed in the instrument panel:
P
: park.
R : reverse.
N : neutral.
D1...D8 : automatic mode.
S : Sport programme
M1...M8 : manual mode.
- : instruction not accepted in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition
on, a message is displayed asking you to put
the gearbox into mode P .
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the
instrument panel for a
few moments after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button
in order to change mode, an alert message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.
Push selector
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