tow CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG 2022 Handbook (in English)

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6The rear parking sensors system will be deactivated automatically if a trailer or
bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist function is measuring a space.
For more information on the Park Assist, refer
to the corresponding section.
When the vehicle is started, the visual
and audible aids will be available after
the touch screen has started up.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when
shifting to reverse, one of these
warning lamps comes on on the instrument
panel, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal (short beep).
If the malfunction occurs while the parking
sensors are being used, it causes the function to
deactivate.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Top Rear Vision - Top 360 Vision
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .


With the engine running, these systems allow
views of your vehicle’s close surroundings to be
displayed on the touch screen using one camera
for the

T
op Rear Vision and two cameras for Top
360 Vision.




The screen is divided into two parts with a
contextual view and a view from above the
vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the information
on the view from above the vehicle.
Various contextual views may be displayed:
–
Standard view
.
–

180° view
.
–

Zoom view
.
AUTO mode is activated by default.
In this mode, the system chooses to display the
best view (standard or zoom).
You can change the type of view at any time
during a manoeuvre.
►

Press the button in the bottom left-hand
corner of the touch screen.
►


Select the type of view:
•

"Standard view".
•
"180° view".

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Zoom view

The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the front of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Obstacles may appear further away than
they actually are.
It is important to check the sides of the
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the
mirrors.
The parking sensors also supplement the
information on the vehicle's surroundings.
– by pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
If a trailer or a bicycle carrier is fitted to
the towball, the area behind the vehicle
on the view from above goes dark.
The surroundings are reconstructed by the
front camera only.
The rear vision views are similar to those for the
Top Rear Vision.
For more information on the Top Rear Vision,
refer to the corresponding section.
Front and rear vision

With the engine running and the speed
below 12 mph (20 km/h), the system is
activated via the Driving
/ Vehicle touch screen
menu:
►

Select "
Panoramic visual aid".
AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front
vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a gear engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is
engaged.
The system is deactivated:
–

Automatically above about 19 mph (30
km/h)
(the image disappears temporarily from 12 mph
(20 km/h)).
–
By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left
corner of the touch screen.
AUTO mode

This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the front bumper, the automatic
view changes from the front view (standard) to
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is
approached during a manoeuvre.
Standard view

The area in front of your vehicle is displayed on
the screen.
The orange lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to the position of the steering
wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm
from the front bumper; the two orange lines 3
and 4 represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.

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► Move forwards slowly until a message
is displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
► Engage reverse gear, release the
steering wheel and move without
exceeding a speed of 4 mph (7 km/h).
The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
7► Without exceeding 5 mph (7 km/h),
move forwards and backwards, aided by
the warnings from the "Parking sensors" system,
until the end of the manoeuvre is indicated.
► At the end of the manoeuvre, the
indicator lamp on the instrument panel
goes off, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
Parking assistance is deactivated: you can take
over the controls again.
Assistance with "bay" parking manoeuvres
► When parking, select “ Park Assist” in
the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu
to activate the function.
With a digital instrument panel, this
indicator lamp comes on in the instrument
panel to confirm the activation of the function.
► Limit the vehicle speed to a maximum
of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select “Enter
bay parking space” on the touch screen.
► Operate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
The Park Assist system takes control of the steering for a maximum of 4
manoeuvring cycles. It is deactivated after
these 4 cycles. If the vehicle is not positioned
correctly, take back control to complete the
manoeuvre.
The sequence of manoeuvres and the driving instructions are displayed on the
touch screen.
The assistance is activated: the display of this symbol and a speed limit
indicate that the steering manoeuvres are
controlled by the system: do not touch the
steering wheel.
The assistance is deactivated: the display of this symbol indicates that the
steering manoeuvres are no longer controlled
by the system: take over the steering.
Activation of Park Assist deactivates the Blind Spot Monitoring.
The Parking sensors function is not available during parking space
measurement. It intervenes later when
manoeuvring to warn that the vehicle is
approaching an obstacle: the audible signal
becomes continuous when the obstacle is
less than 30 centimetres away.
If the Parking sensors function has
been deactivated, it will be automatically
reactivated during the assisted manoeuvring
phases.
During parking and exit from parking
manoeuvres, the Top Rear Vision - Top
360 Vision functions may come into operation.
They allow better monitoring of the
surroundings of the vehicle, by displaying
additional information in the touch screen.
For more information on the Top Rear Vision
- Top 360 Vision


functions, refer to the
corresponding section.
In some circumstances, the sensors may
not detect small obstacles located in their
blind spots.
Any object exceeding the size of the vehicle
(e.g.
roof ladder, towball) is not taken
into account by the Park Assist during a
manoeuvre.
Always check the surroundings of the vehicle before starting a manoeuvre.
If the lateral distance between the vehicle and
the space is too great, the system may not be
able to measure the space.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel or put your hands between
the spokes of the steering wheel.
Beware of any object likely to block the
manoeuvre (e.g.
loose clothing, scarves, ties)
- risk of injury!
Assistance with "parallel" parking manoeuvres
► When parking, select " Park Assist " in
the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu
to activate the function.
With a digital instrument panel, this
indicator lamp lights up on the instrument
panel to confirm the activation of the function.
► Limit the vehicle speed to a maximum
of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select "Enter
parallel parking space" on the touch screen.
To enter a "parallel" parking space, the system does not identify spaces that are
clearly smaller or larger than the vehicle.
► Operate the direction indicator on the
side you have chosen to park in order to
activate the measurement function.
The vehicle
must drive at a distance of between 0.5
m and
1.5

m from the row of parked vehicles.
20► Drive at a speed below 12 mph (20
km/h) following the instructions until the
system finds an available space.

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6► Move forwards slowly until a message
is displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear
.
► Engage reverse gear, release the
steering wheel and move without
exceeding a speed of 4 mph (7 km/h).
The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
7► Without exceeding 5 mph (7 km/h),
move forwards and backwards, aided by
the warnings from the "Parking sensors" system,
until the end of the manoeuvre is indicated.
► At the end of the manoeuvre, the
indicator lamp on the instrument panel
goes off, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
Parking assistance is deactivated: you can take
over the controls again.
Assistance with "bay" parking manoeuvres
► When parking, select “ Park Assist ” in
the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu
to activate the function.
With a digital instrument panel, this
indicator lamp comes on in the instrument
panel to confirm the activation of the function.
► Limit the vehicle speed to a maximum
of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select “Enter
bay parking space” on the touch screen.
► Operate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. The vehicle should drive
at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from
the row of parked vehicles.
20► Drive at a speed below 12 mph (20
km/h) following the instructions until the
system finds an available space.
When several successive spaces are
found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.
► Move forwards slowly until a message
is displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear
.
► Engage reverse gear, release the
steering wheel and move without
exceeding the speed of 5 mph (7 km/h).
The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
7► Without exceeding 5 mph (7 km/h),
follow the instructions and the warnings
from the "Parking sensors" system, until the end
of the manoeuvre is indicated.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes off,
accompanied by a message and an audible
signal.
The system is deactivated: it is possible to retake
control.
During a "bay" parking manoeuvre, the
Park Assist system is automatically
deactivated once the rear of the vehicle is
within 50
cm of an obstacle.
Assistance with "parallel" parking exit manoeuvres
► To leave a "parallel" parking space, switch
the engine on.
► With the vehicle stationary , select
"Park Assist" in the Driving/Vehicle
touch screen menu to activate the function.
With a digital instrument panel, this
indicator lamp comes on in the instrument
panel to confirm the activation of the function.
► Press " Exit parking slot " on the touch
screen.
► Operate the direction indicator for the
exit side chosen.
► Engage reverse or forward gear
and release the steering wheel.
The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
5► Without exceeding 3 mph (5 km/h),
move forwards and backwards, aided by
the warnings from the "Parking sensors" system,
until the end of the manoeuvre is indicated.
The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's
front wheels are clear of the parking space.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes off,
accompanied by a message and an audible
signal.
The system is deactivated: it is possible to retake
control.

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Deactivation
The system is deactivated via the Driving /
V ehicle touch screen menu.
The system is automatically deactivated:
–

when the ignition is switched off.
–


if the engine stalls.
–


if the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
–


on opening the driver's door
.
–

if no manoeuvre is performed within 5 minutes
of selecting the type of manoeuvre.
–


after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a
manoeuvre.
–


if the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered.
–


if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
authorised limit.
–


when the driver interrupts the rotation of the
steering wheel.
–


after 4 manoeuvring cycles.
–


if one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes
off and a message is displayed, accompanied by
an audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it to repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is automatically deactivated:
– when towing a trailer , connected electrically;
–

if the driver's door is opened;
–


if the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70 km/h).
T

o switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Malfunctions
When the function is not activated, this
indicator lamp (on a vehicle with a type 2
instrument panel) will flash briefly and/or an
audible signal will be emitted to indicate a
system malfunction.
If the malfunction occurs while the system is in
use, the warning lamp goes off.
In the event of a malfunction, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a power steering
malfunction, this warning lamp is
displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied
by a warning message.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Compatibility of fuels
Petrol fuels conforming to the EN228 standard
containing up to 5% and 10% ethanol
respectively.

Diesel fuels conforming to the EN590, EN16734
and EN16709 standards and containing up to
7%, 10%, 20% and 30% fatty acid methyl ester
respectively. The use of B20 or B30 fuels, even
occasionally, imposes special maintenance
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".

Paraffinic Diesel fuel conforming to the EN15940
standard.
The use of any other type of (bio) fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel, etc.) is strictly prohibited (risk
of damage to the engine and fuel system).
The only fuel additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715001 (petrol)
or B715000 (Diesel) standards.
Diesel at low temperature
At temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the
formation of paraffins in summer-type Diesel fuels could prevent the engine from operating
correctly
. In these temperature conditions, use
winter-type Diesel fuel and keep the fuel tank
more than 50 % full.
At temperatures below -15 °C (+5 °F) to avoid
problems starting, it is best to park the vehicle
under shelter (heated garage).
Travelling abroad
Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s
engine.
In certain countries, the use of a particular
fuel may be required (specific octane rating,
specific trade name, etc.) to ensure correct
operation of the engine.
For all additional information, consult a dealer.
Refuelling
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 53 litres
(Petrol or Diesel) or 43 litres (Rechargeable
hybrid).
Reserve level: approximately 6 litres.
Low fuel level
/2
1 1When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp lights up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal. When it first
comes on, about 6 litres of fuel remain.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp
appears every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an onscreen message and
an audible signal. When driving, this message
and audible signal are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards 0.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
For more information on Running out of fuel
(Diesel), refer to the corresponding section.
A small arrow by the warning lamp indicates which side of the vehicle the
fuel filler flap is located on.
Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
Refuelling
Any addition of fuel must be in quantities of at
least 10 litres, in order to be registered by the
fuel gauge.
Opening the filler flap may create a noise caused
by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel
system.
The filler cap is built into the filler
flap or must be
unscrewed (depending on version).
To refuel in complete safety:
►

Y
ou must switch off the engine.

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Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and
removed with no need for tools.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references

Disconnection

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the
charging connector:
►

If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.
►


If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then
unlock it .
If selective unlocking of the doors is
activated, press the unlocking button on
the remote control twice to disconnect the
nozzle.
The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to
confirm that the nozzle is unlocked.
►

Within
30 seconds, remove the charging
nozzle.
Domestic charging (mode 2)
The end of charging is confirmed when the
green CHARGE indicator lamp on the control
unit comes on fixed and the green light guides in
the flap come on fixed.
►

After disconnection, replace the protective
cover over the nozzle and close the charging
flap.
►


Disconnect the control unit's charging cable
from the domestic socket.
Accelerated charging (mode 3)
The end of charging is confirmed by the
accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) and when
the green light guides in the flap come on fixed.
►

After disconnection, replace the nozzle on to
the charging unit and close the charging flap.
Towing device
Load distribution
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle, and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine performance.
The maximum towable load
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000
metres of
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and their
wiring harnesses approved by CITROËN.
We recommend having them fitted by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, they must
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important: with a motorised tailgate and its
"Hands-Free Tailgate Access" function, if a
towing device is fitted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, it is essential to visit a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to recalibrate the detection system. Risk
of malfunction of the "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball weight) also includes
the use of accessories (bicycle carriers,
tow boxes, etc.).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function
To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate
while operating the towing device:
–

Deactivate this function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu.
–


Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.

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7Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and
removed with no need for tools.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references


A. Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the wheel is in contact
with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the green mark); the wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5
mm).
Trailers with LED lamps are not compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To ensure complete safety while driving with a Towing device , refer to the
corresponding section.
Before each use
Verify that the towball is correctly fitted,
checking the follow points:
–

The green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball.
– The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A
).
–

The security key lock is closed and the
key removed; the wheel can no longer be
operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with
your hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
become detached - risk of an accident!
During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
Always comply with the maximum authorised
load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,
this device may become detached from the
vehicle - risk of an accident!
Before driving, check the headlamp height
adjustment and check that the lamps on the
trailer operate correctly.
For more information on Headlamp height
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
After use
When travelling without a trailer or
load carrier, remove the towball and fit the
protective plug into the carrier, to provide

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clear visibility of the number plate and/or its
lighting.
Fitting the towball

► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective
plug 2 from the carrier 1.
►

Insert the end of the towball
5 into the carrier
1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position
automatically.


► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!


► Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A
).
►

Close the lock 7

using the key.
►

Remove the key
. The key cannot be removed
while the lock is open.
►

Clip the cap onto the lock.

► Remove the protective cover from the
towball. ►

Attach the trailer to the towball.
►

Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye
4 on the carrier.
►
Lower the connection socket
3
to put it in
position.
►
Insert the trailer plug and rotate it by a
quarter turn to connect it to the connection
socket
3 on the carrier.
Removing the towball
► Grasp the trailer plug, perform a quarter turn
and pull to disconnect it from the connection
socket
3 on the carrier.
►

Raise the connection socket 3

to the right
again to stow it away.
►

Detach the cable on the trailer from the safety
eye

4 on the carrier.
►

Detach the trailer from the towball.
►


Refit the protective cover to the towball.
►


Remove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key

.

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7► Insert the key into the lock 7.
► Open the lock using the key .


► Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in
a clockwise direction; do not release the wheel.
►

Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier

1.
►

Release the wheel; it automatically stops in
the unlocked position (position B

).


► Refit the protective plug 2 to the carrier 1.
► Stow the towball in its bag away from knocks
and dirt.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
jet wash, the towball must be removed and the
protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible location, close to the carrier or in the
boot.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towball system.
Energy economy mode
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine, you can still
use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers and the dipped beam
headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined
duration of approximately 40 minutes.
Selecting the mode
A confirmation message is displayed when
energy economy mode is entered, and the active
functions are placed on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes via the audio system’s hands-free
system.
Exiting the mode
These functions are automatically reactivated the
next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
–

For less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5 minutes.
–


For more than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30 minutes.
Let the engine run for the specified duration to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
T

o recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or
continuously restarting the engine.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12
V battery,
refer to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
This system manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain