clutch CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG 2020 Handbook (in English)

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+Malfunction
(with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault". The parking brake is faulty: manual
and automatic functions may not be
working. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F

P
ull and hold the control lever for approximately
7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure your vehicle:
F

P
ark on a level sur face.
F

W
ith a

manual gearbox, engage a

gear.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, select P, then put the
supplied chocks against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Rear foglamps Fixed. The lamps are on.
Parking sensors Fixed, accompanied
by the display of
a
message and an
audible signal. The system has a
fault.Carry out (3).
Foot on the
clutch Fixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START
mode is rejected because the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Instruments

43
Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR2032/3 volts.
F

U
nclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover.
F

R
emove the flat battery from its housing.
F

I
nsert the new battery with the correct
polarity and clip the cover onto the housing. Do not throw remote control batteries
away as they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment. Take them
to an approved collection point.Reinitialising the remote
control
F Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a
remote control fault, it may be
necessary to reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Version without Keyless Entry
and Starting
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F

I
mmediately press the closed padlock
button for a
few seconds.
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Version with Keyless Entry and
Starting
F Place the mechanical key (integral with the remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.
F

P
lace the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
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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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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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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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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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Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations , particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
To deactivate/reactivate the function: F

P
ress the button.
A message in the instrument panel confirms
the change of state.
When the function is deactivated, the orange
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in
standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated.
Function deactivated or malfunction.
Operation
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury caused by the
engine restarting automatically.
Main conditions for operation
-

T
he driver's door must be closed.
-

T
he driver's seat belt must be fastened.
-

T
he state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
-

T
he temperature of the engine must be
within its nominal operating range.
-

T
he outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
-

W
ith a manual gearbox : at a
speed below
2
mph (3 km/h), with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
-

W
ith an automatic gearbox :
•

W
ith the gear selector in mode D or M ,
at a
speed below 12 mph (20 km/h) for
BlueHDi 180
S&S versions, or below
2
mph (3 km/h) for PureTech 130/175 S&S
and BlueHDi 130
S&S versions, with the
brake pedal depressed.
•

W
ith the gear selector in mode N , at
a
speed of 0 mph (0 km/h).
•

W
ith the gear selector in mode P and
the brake pedal released, at a
speed of
0
mph (0 km/h).
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in
standby during the journey. It is reset to zero
every time the ignition is switched on.
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Special cases:
The engine does not go into standby in the
following cases.
-
S
teep slope (rising or falling).
-

V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or
the " START/STOP " b u t to n).
-

N
eeded to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger compartment.
-
D

emisting active. In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.
Restarting the engine (START
mode)
F With a manual gearbox : with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox :
•

W
ith the selector in position D or M : with
the brake pedal released.
•

W
ith the selector in position N and the
brake pedal released: with the selector at
D or M .
•

W
ith the selector in position P and the
brake pedal depressed: with the selector
at R , N, D or M .
•
R

everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically in the
following cases.
-
W
ith a manual gearbox: vehicle speed
exceeds 2.5
mph (4 km/h),
-

W
ith an automatic gearbox:
•

W
ith the gear selector in position N and
the brake pedal released, vehicle speed
exceeds 0.6
mph (1 km/h).
•

A
daptive Cruise Control function
deactivated.
In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction,
t his warning lamp flashes for
a
few moments, then remains on,
accompanied by the display of
a


message.
F

H

ave the vehicle checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if this fault occurs.The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
The engine automatically restarts as soon as
the driver indicates the intention of moving off
again.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
This system automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
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