2020 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS towing

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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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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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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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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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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away
from the traffic, and call a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When the ignition is switched off, the
gearbox goes into mode P automatically.
Driving mode
1. ECO.
Press this button to activate/deactivate
"ECO " mode (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator
lamp).
2.
S P O R T.
Press this button to activate/deactivate
" SPORT " mode (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated.
Each mode is independent and they cannot
be activated simultaneously. Activation of
one mode deactivates the other.
" SPORT " mode (depending on version)
With the engine running, when SPORT mode is
activated, the gearbox delays changing up for
a
more dynamic driving style.
Activating SPORT mode is not recommended
in the following situations:
-
A

SR/DSC deactivated,
-

l
ow fuel level reached,
-

l
ow AdBlue level reached.
In mode D , pressing this button activates the
SPORT programme.
" S " appears in the instrument panel.
Pressing this button again deactivates the
function.
Pressing this button has no effect when
towing a


connected trailer.
" ECO " mode
This allows fuel consumption to be reduced.
With the EAT8
gearbox, "free-wheeling" mode
may activate to save fuel. Take your foot fully
off the accelerator pedal to anticipate slowing
down.
SPORT or ECO mode is automatically
deactivated when the ignition is switched
of f.Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a
gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
-

t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain slope conditions are met,
-

t
he driver's door is closed.Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then check that the parking
brake warning lamp is on fixed on the
instrument panel.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts
its operation.
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- Certain qualifier plates detected by the camera:Sign detected
Suggested speed (calculated)
Entr y into a junction area
Example: Without CITROËN Connect Nav
10 mph or 20 km/h (depending on the units of the instrument panel)
With CITROËN Connect Nav
Display of the speed in force in the country in which you are driving.
Qualifier plate detected Display of the speed associated with the qualifier plate
Speed limit in rain
Examples: If the wiper control stalk is in the "intermittent wipe" or "automatic wipe" position (in order to
activate the rain sensor):
68
mph (110 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit if towing If an approved towing device is fixed to the vehicle:
56
mph (90 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit applicable over a
cer tain distance
Example: 43
mph (70 km/h) (for example)
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Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Displays in the instrument panel
1. Detected speed limit indication.
or
2. Indication of the end of the speed limit.
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information. On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-

p
oor weather (rain, snow),
-
a

tmospheric pollution,
-
w

hen towing,
-

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

uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
-
y

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

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