check engine light CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG 2020 Handbook (in English)

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You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After switching off the ignition, carefully
open the bonnet and check the coolant
level.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® range indicators
(BlueHDi)
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a
system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot
function without AdBlue
® fluid.
The engine starting prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
empty. It is then no longer possible to
start the engine until the minimum level of
AdBlue
® has been topped up.
Manual display of the range
While the range is greater than 1,500 miles
( 2,400 km), it is not displayed automatically.
F

P
ress this button to temporarily display the
driving range.
Actions required related to a lack
of AdBlue®
The following warning lamps light up when the
quantity of AdBlue® is lower than the reser ve
level corresponding to a range of 1,500 miles
(2, 4 0 0


k m).
Together with the warning lamps, messages
regularly remind you of the need to top up to
avoid engine starting being prevented. Refer to
the Warning and indicator lamps section for
details of the messages displayed.
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi engines) , and in particular on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section. Warning/
indicator
lamps lit
Action
Remaining
range
To p u p .
Between 1,500 miles
a nd 500 miles
(2,400
km and 800 km)
Top up as soon
as possible.Between 500 miles
a nd 62 miles
(800
km and 100 km)
A top-up is
vital, there is
the risk that the
engine will be
prevented from
starting. Between
62
miles
and 0
miles
(100
km and
0


k m)
To be able
to restart the
engine, add at
least 5
litres of
AdBlue
® to its
tank. 0
miles (0 km)
Instruments

92
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system optimises traction in order to
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also
improves the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
This system allows control of the vehicle to be
retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid
the risk of snaking.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by the
display of a
message and an audible
signal, signals that there is a
fault
with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD). Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly and maintain this pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion ")
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Depending on version, your vehicle has
a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of poor sur face
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
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94
ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding both the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
and the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control (ESC) must not
have any faults.
If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in
the movement of the trailer at speeds between
37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts
on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if
necessary, reduces the engine power to slow
down the vehicle.
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
To ensure complete safety while driving with
a
To w b a r d e v i c e , refer to the corresponding
section.
Operating fault
Should a fault occur with the system,
t his warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message and an
audible signal.
The trailer stability assist system offers
increased safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on
towing a
trailer are obser ved. It should not
encourage the driver to take risks, such
as towing a
trailer in adverse operating
conditions (overloading, failure to obser ve
the trailer nose weight, worn or under-
inflated tyres, faulty braking system, etc.)
or drive at too high a
speed.
In certain cases, snaking of the trailer
may not be detected by the ESC system,
particularly with a


light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor sur faces,
the system may not be able to prevent
sudden snaking of the trailer.
If you continue to tow a
trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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117
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Respect the maximum towable weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load
by 10% per 1,000
metres of altitude; the
decreased air density at altitude reduces
engine performance.
New vehicle: do not pull a
trailer
before having driven at least 620
miles
(1,000


kilometres). If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
F

D
istribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight (at the point
where it joins your vehicle) approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your
vehicle.
If a
genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the
t emperature of the coolant. The maximum
towable load depends on the gradient and the
exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of
the fan does not increase with engine speed.
F

R
educe speed and lower the engine speed,
so as to limit the heating-up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
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128
Moving off
From mode P:
F F ully depress the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
F

P
ush once or twice rear ward to select the
automatic mode D , or for ward to engage
reverse R .
From neutral N :
F

F
ully depress the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rear ward to select the automatic mode
D , or while pressing the Unlock button push
forward to engage reverse R .
Then, from D or R :
F

R
elease the brake pedal.
F

A
ccelerate progressively to automatically
release the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), it is recommended that the
engine be allowed to run for a
few minutes
before moving off, to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the engine and
gearbox. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N
, mode P will be engaged
after a
duration of 5 seconds (allowing for the
process of putting the vehicle to free-wheeling).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps
in the selector and the electric
parking brake control lever must
be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
Operating faults
Gearbox operating fault
This is signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal, when the ignition is switched on.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w orkshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode
D is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted
control paddles are inoperative, mode M is no
longer available. You may feel a
pronounced
jolt when engaging reverse. This does not
present any risk for the gearbox.
Selector operating fault
Minor malfunction
You are alerted by this warning lamp
lighting up, accompanied by the display
of a
message and an audible signal.
Drive cautiously and go to a CITROËN dealer
o r a qualified workshop.
In certain cases, the selector lamps may not
come on, but the state of the gearbox is still
displayed in the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
You are alerted by the illumination of
this warning lamp.
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130
Malfunction
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
only optional. In fact, the configuration of the
road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
system's advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
arrow and the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse.
Uphill
, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle
is held for a

short time when you release the
brake pedal.
With a

manual gearbox
, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , if you are in
position D or M .
Downhill , with the vehicle stationary and
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for
a

short time when you release the brake pedal. If a
fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
– START mode – as soon as the driver wishes
to move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities
of the vehicle, in particular the braking.
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159
Active Safety Brake
Operation
- The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle
or a
cyclist is detected.
-

T
he vehicle's speed is above 6 mph
(10
km/h) (versions with camera and radar)
or between 6
mph and 53 mph (10 km/h and
85
km/h) (versions with camera alone) when
a
moving vehicle is detected.If the camera and/or radar have
confirmed the presence of a
vehicle,
a pedestrian or a
cyclist, this
warning lamp flashes (for about
10
seconds) when the function is
acting on the vehicle's brakes.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle
comes to a
complete stop, keep the brake
pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle from
starting off again.
With a
manual gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle
comes to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can control the vehicle at any
time by making a
deliberate movement
of the steering wheel and/or pressing the
accelerator pedal. Operation of the function may be felt by
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a
complete stop,
the automatic braking is maintained for
1
to 2 seconds.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault with the
s ystem, you are alerted by the
continuous illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a
message and an audible
signal.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, inter venes following the alert if the
driver does not react quickly enough and does
not operate the vehicle's brakes.
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid
a

frontal collision by your vehicle where the
driver fails to react.
The system operates under the following
conditions:
-

T

he vehicle's speed does not exceed
37

mph (60

km/h) when a

pedestrian is
detected.
Fatigue detection system
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
Take a
break as soon as you feel tired or at
least every two hours.
The function comprises the "Coffee Break
Alert" system combined with the "Driver
Attention Alert" system.
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216
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
the battery.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or using a
battery booster.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F

u
nlock the bonnet by activating the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
F
r
aise the bonnet.
Never start the engine by connecting
a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the backup
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and
a capacity at least equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to the moving parts of the engine
(fan, belt, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running. F
C
onnect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to
the (+) terminal of backup battery B or the
b o o s t e r.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of backup battery
B or the booster (or to an earth point on the
assisting vehicle).
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
F
L
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one. F

S
tart the engine of the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
F
O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
F
W
ait for it to return to idle.
F
D
isconnect the jump leads in reverse
order .
F
R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F A llow the engine to run for at least
30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
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217
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum ser vice life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
-

u
sing the vehicle mainly for short journeys,
-

i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,
use only a


charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries with a
nominal voltage of
12


V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery. F

S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.). Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will verify that the internal
components have not been damaged
and that the case has not cracked, which
would mean a
risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Disconnecting the battery
F Switch off charger B before connecting the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

I
f the vehicle has one, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the cables of charger B as follows:
-

t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of battery A ,
-

t
he negative (-) black cable to earth point
C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the
cables from battery A . In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a
long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c
lose all openings (doors, tailgate, windows,
sunroof),
F

s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
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225
AAccessories .................................................... 89
Access to rear seats ....................................... 55
Active Safety Brake.................. 17, 15 6 -157, 159
AdBlue
® ..................................... 1 6, 28, 19 4 -195
AdBlue® tank ................................................. 19 6
Additive, Diesel ...................................... 191-192
Adjusting headlamps


...................................... 84
Adjusting head restraints


..........................54-55
Adjusting seats


.......................................... 55-56
Adjusting the air distribution


.....................64- 67
Adjusting the air flow
........................... 6

3, 65 - 67
Adjusting the date


............................... 34, 16, 29
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel


.............................................. 58
Adjusting the lumbar support
.......................... 55
A

djusting the seat belt height
......................... 98
A

djusting the temperature

........................63, 65
Adjusting the time


............................... 34, 15, 30
Advanced Grip Control


............................. 95-96
Advice on care and maintenance


.................19 4
Advice on driving


................................... 11 6 -117
Airbags
...............................

.....19, 101, 103, 10 6
Airbags, curtain


...................................... 102-103
Airbags, front .................................. 101-103, 10 6
Airbags, lateral


....................................... 102-103
Air conditioning


................................... 62- 64, 67
Air conditioning, automatic


.......................65, 68
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic


......64, 67
Air conditioning, manual
........................... 63

-64
Air intake


................................................... 65-66
Air vents


.......................................................... 61
Alarm


......................................................... 4 9 - 51
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
................91-92
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)


...................18, 91- 9 6
Anti-theft/Immobiliser


............................. 4 0 , 11 8
Apple CarPlay connection


........................11, 17
Armrest, front
............................................. 7 3 -74
Assistance call
...............................

...........90 -91
Assistance, emergency braking


.......91- 92, 15 8
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)


...................8 -9, 23Cable, audio


....................................................23
Cable, Jack


.....................................................23
Capacity, fuel tank


........................................18 0
Cap, fuel filler

...............................
.................18 0
CD


...............................................................8, 23
CD, MP3


......................................................8, 23
Central locking
..........................................

36, 39
Changing a


bulb
.....................2

06 -207, 210 -211
Changing a


fuse
.............................21

2-213, 215
Changing a


wheel
.........................19

8 -19 9, 203
Changing a


wiper blade
..................................87
C

hanging the remote control battery

..............42
Charger, induction


......................................72-73
Charger, wireless
....................................... 7

2-73
CHECK
................

............................................29
Checking the engine oil level


..........................27
Checking the levels


................................18 9 -191
C
BBattery .................................... 186, 215, 217-218
Battery, 12 V ............................... ....192, 215 -217
Battery, charging


........................................... 217
Battery, remote control


.......................41- 4 3 , 7 0
Blind
..............................

............................52-53
Blind spot monitoring system, active
............165
Blind spot sensors


................................ 16 4 -166
BlueHDi


............................... 14, 28 -29, 192, 197
Bluetooth (hands-free)
........................ 12

, 24 -25
Bluetooth (telephone)
..................... 1

2-13 , 24 -2 6
Bonnet


.................................................... 188 -189
Boot


............................................... 44- 45, 47, 78
Brake discs


.................................................... 193
Brake lamps
...............................

...................210
Brakes


..................................................... 13, 193
Braking assistance system
.......................91-92
Braking, automatic emergency ...17, 15 6 -157, 159
Brightness
....................................................... 14
Bulbs


............................................................. 207
Bulbs (changing)


.................... 206 -207, 210 -211 Checking tyre pressures (using the
kit)

...............................................
199-200, 202
Checks

...........................................
189, 192-193
Checks, routine

......................................
192-193
Child lock

.......................................................
115
Children

..................................................
11 0 -114
Children (safety)

............................................
115
Child seats
.............
10
0, 104 -105, 107, 109 -110
Child seats, conventional

.......................
109 -110
Child seats, i-Size .........................................
114
Child seats, ISOFIX ................................
111 -114
Cigarette lighter

..............................................
72
CITROËN Connect Nav

....................................
1
CITROËN Connect Radio
................................. 1
C
leaning (advice)

..........................................
19 4
Closing the boot ..................................
39, 44- 45
Closing the doors ......................................39, 44
Coffee Break Alert
........................................160
Collision Risk Alert ................................. 15 6 -15 8
Configuration, vehicle
..................................... 33
C

onnection, Bluetooth
..............1

2-13, 19, 24-26
Connection, MirrorLink


........................1 0 -11, 1 8
Connection, Wi-Fi network


.............................19
Control stalk, lighting


................................79, 81
Control stalk, wipers

...........................8

5 - 86, 88
Controls, steering mounted


...................125 -12 9
Control, back-up boot release
..................45, 48
Control, back-up door
................................41- 42
Control, heated seats


......................................57
Courtesy lamp
...............................................2 11
Courtesy lamps
...............................................75
Cover, load space
...........................................76
Cruise control


..........................140 -141, 14 4 -14 6
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
...............................

............140 -141
Cruise control, adaptive
................................147
Cruise control, adaptive with Stop function


................................................140 -141
Cup holder
.......................................................71
.
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