2020 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS ECU

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Towing device with
quickly detachable towball
Presentation
1.Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking wheel.
7. Security key lock.
8. Key reference label. Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To know the Technical data
, and in
particular the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding section.
To ensure complete safety while driving
with a
Towing device, refer to the
corresponding section.
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 m m).Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
-

t
he green mark on the wheel is in line
with the green mark on the towball,
-
t
he wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A ),
-
t
he security key lock is closed and the
key removed; the wheel can no longer
be operated,
-
t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – accident risk!
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Practical information

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It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle: Original tyre size Maximum link size
215/65


R17 9
mm
235/55


R18
cannot be fitted with chains
205/55 R19 9 mm
For more information on snow chains, contact
a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
d amaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars.
Sunroof
Check that the load does not pass below
the roof bars so that it does not impede
the movements of the sunroof.
Recommendations
F

D
istribute the load uniformly, taking
care to avoid overloading one of the
sides.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load
as close as possible to the roof.
F

S
ecure the load firmly and fit a warning
flag if the load overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(stability may be affected).
F

R
emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed. Maximum load distributed over the
transverse roof bars, for a
loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle
carrier): 75 kg.
As this value may change, please verify
the maximum load quoted on the guide
supplied with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Sunroof
Do not operate the sunroof when using
roof bars – risk of major damage!
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Bonnet
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns), using the
protected area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode. F

P
ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
Version without longitudinal
bars
The roof bar fixings include a lug to be fitted
i nto the hole at each fixing point.
Version with longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the engraved markings on
the longitudinal bars.
To install the roof bars, you must secure them
only to the four fixing points on the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the vehicle's
doors when they are closed.
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The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
List of tools
1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle
(depending on equipment).
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Towing eye and tool to open the protective
covers of the front and rear screw threads. For more information on Towing the vehicle

and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair
kit
For further information about the Temporary
puncture repair kit , refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel
For more information on the Spare wheel , refer
to the corresponding section.
4.
12

V compressor with a

cartridge of
sealant and a


speed limit sticker.
For temporary repair of a

tyre and to
adjust the tyre pressure. 5.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cover remover (depending on
equipment).
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
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Made up of a compressor and a sealant
c artridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a
tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a
tyre after a puncture
repair.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
nail, screw, etc.) which have penetrated
into the tyre.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant. F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a


clean area.
F

T
urn the bottle of sealant over and secure it
in the notch provided on the compressor.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
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F Check that the compressor switch is in position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
one of the vehicle's 12
V sockets.
F

A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured to
the interior of the vehicle in the area close
to the driver, to remind the driver that
a
wheel is in temporary use. F
S witch on the ignition.
If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
about 7
minutes, this indicates that the
tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop for
assistance. F
R emove the kit.
F R emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on
the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle in
standard waste, take it to a
CITROËN
dealer or an authorised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a
new bottle of
sealant, available from a
CITROËN dealer
or a


qualified workshop.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label. F

S
tart the compressor by turning the switch
to position " I" until the pressure of the tyre
reaches 2
bars. The sealant product is
injected under pressure into the tyre; do not
disconnect the pipe from the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
F

T
urn the switch to position "O".
F

D
isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

R
eplace the cap on the valve.F

D
rive immediately for approximately 3 miles
(5


kilometres), at reduced speed (between
12
and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)), to plug
the puncture.
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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with a manual
gearbox, engage first gear so as to lock
the wheels.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with an
automatic gearbox, select mode P so as to
lock the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel are on fixed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a
chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.
Never go underneath a
vehicle raised
using a
jack; use an axle stand. F

T
o remove the wheel bolt cover on each of
the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).
F

F
it security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to
slacken the security bolt.
F

S
lacken the other bolts using wheelbrace
5
o n l y.F

P
lace the foot of jack 6 on the ground and
ensure that it is directly below the front A
or rear B jacking point on the underbody,
whichever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.
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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or drop – risk of injury!
Position the jack strictly at one of the
jacking points, A or B, under the vehicle,
ensuring that the head of the jack is
centred under the contact area on the
vehicle. Other wise, there is a
risk of
damage to the vehicle and/or the jack
collapsing – risk of injury!
Fitting a wheel
F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

E
xtend jack 6 until its head comes into
contact with jacking point A or B ; contact
area A or B on the vehicle must be properly
inserted into the central part of the head of
the jack.
F
Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily. F
R
emove the wheel.
Fitting a steel or "
space-saver " spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on refitting it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt. F
P
ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F
S
crew in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.
F
P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5 fitted with security socket 2
.
F
P
re-tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace
5 o n l y.
F
L
ower the vehicle again fully.
F F old jack 6 and detach it.
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