2020 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS ignition

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Using buttons M/1/2
F T ake your seat and switch on the ignition.
F

A
djust your seat and the door mirrors.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1
or
2
within 4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a
new position cancels the
previous position.
Recalling a stored position
With the ignition on or engine running
F
P ress button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when the adjustment
is finished.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M , 1
or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats
F Press the button corresponding to your seat.
F

E
ach press changes the level of heating; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps
come on (low/medium/high).
F

P
ress the button again until all the indicator
lamps are off.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, stop the function; reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption. Prolonged use is not recommended for
persons with sensitive skin.
There is a
risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
- i f wearing damp clothing,
- i f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n

ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
Multi-point massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
ad justment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running,
as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
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As a safety measure, the mirrors should
b e adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the
ignition on, pull the control
A from the central position
rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control
A , they will not unfold when the vehicle
is unlocked. It will be necessary to pull
control A again.
Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull
the control A from the central position
rearwards. The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors when locking or unlocking the
vehicle can be deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which automatically tilts the mirrors
downwards to assist with parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
-

a f
ew seconds after coming out of reverse
g e a r,
-

o
nce the speed of the vehicle exceeds
6
mph (10 km/h),
-

o
n switching off the engine. This function is activated/
deactivated via the " Vehicle
settings " tab in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
F

P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
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11.Access to the secondary page.
12 . Passenger compartment pre-conditioning
(depending on version).
13. Selection of adjustment for the automatic
comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).
14 . Mono-zone/Dual-zone.
15. "AQS" (Air Quality System) function
(depending on version).
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution
in the passenger compartment are regulated
automatically.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature independently of one another.
F

P
ress one of the buttons 6 to decrease
(blue) or increase (red) the value.
1.
Automatic visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Rear screen demisting – defrosting.
4. System of f.
5. Air flow adjustment.
6. Temperature adjustment.
7. Air distribution adjustment.
8. Air conditioning on/off.
9. Maximum air conditioning.
10. Activation of automatic comfort
programme. The value indicated corresponds to a
level of
comfort and not to a
precise temperature.
It is recommended that you avoid a
difference
of more than 3
in the settings for left and right. For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI
is displayed.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press button 10 "AUTO " to activate
automatic mode of the air conditioning
system.
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way according to
the comfort level you have selected.
It is possible to adjust the intensity of the
automatic comfort programme by choosing one
of the settings offered in the secondary page,
accessible from button 11 "OPTIONS ".
To change the current setting, shown by
illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp, press button 13


repeatedly until the
desired mode is displayed:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
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Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the passenger
compartment using the three buttons 7.
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a
button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a
uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons 7

are of f.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
-
l
ower the temperature in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F

P
ress button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for
a few moments. Then return to the intake
of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may
result in some discomfort (humidity,
mi st ing).
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be
linked to the driver's setting (mono-zone
function).
It is available in the secondary page by
pressing button 11 "OPTIONS ".
F

P
ress button 14

to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow 5
and air distribution 7 settings in the
passenger compartment, for a
period which
depends on the battery charge.
System switch-off
F Press button 4 .
Its indicator lamp comes on and all other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
By reducing the air flow 5
to a minimum, you
are stopping ventilation.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle. This function does not allow the operation of
the air conditioning system.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the temperature required
in the passenger compartment to be reached
more rapidly.
F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed
by the illumination/extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
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Front fittings6.USB socket
Cigarette lighter/12
V accessory socket
(120W)
7. Storage compartment
8. Storage compartment or Wireless charger
9. Cup holders
10. Front armrest with storage compartment
11. USB charger socket
Sun visor
F With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket
h o l d e r.
Glove box
F To open the glove box, raise the handle.
The glove box is lit when the lid is opened.
1.
Grab handle
2. Sun visor
3. Storage compartment below the steering
wheel
Card holder
4. Illuminated glove box
5. Door pockets It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
Never drive with the glove box open when
a passenger is at the front – it may cause
injury during sharp deceleration!
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Operation
The charger works with the engine running and
in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
For versions with Keyless Entry and Starting,
operation of the charger may be interrupted
when opening a door or switching off the
ignition.
Charging
F With the charging area clear, place a device
at its centre.
The system only supports charging one
portable device at a


time.
Once the portable device is detected, the
charge indicator lamp comes on in green. It
stays lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged. Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in
the charging area while a
device is
being charged – risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process!Checking operation
The status of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
Status of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible portable
device detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed, green Compatible portable
device detected.
Charging.
Flashing, orange Foreign object detected
in the charging zone.
Portable device not
correctly centred in the
charging zone. Fixed, orange
Fault with the portable
device's battery meter.
Temperature of the
portable device's battery
too high.
Charger fault.
Front armrest
It includes a refrigerated storage space
( depending on version) and is illuminated when
the cover is opened. If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
-
r
emove the portable device, then reposition
it in the middle of the charging zone.
or
-
r
emove the portable device and try again in
a quarter of an hour.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Courtesy lampsInterior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
At night, the interior ambient lighting comes on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on.
Depending on version, the ambient lighting
includes:
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t
wo LEDs located in the front courtesy lamp.
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a l
ight source in the storage compartment at
the front of the centre console.
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a l
ight source for each of the front footwells.
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i
lluminated bezels for the front cup holders.
-

a l
ight source for each of the interior door
opening controls.
The ambient lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
1.
Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps (depending on
ve r s i o n)
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: -

w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies
according to the circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
-
w

ith the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it
in the "permanently off " position.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch. Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
-

o

n unlocking the vehicle,
-
o
n removing the key from the ignition,
-
o
n opening a

door,
-

o

n activating the remote control locking
button, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: The interior ambient lighting can
be activated or deactivated and its
brightness adjusted in the Driving/
Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
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Boot fittings
1.Load space cover
2. 12
V accessory socket (120 W)
3. Boot lamp
4. Movable cross-piece of the rear seats (to
increase the volume of the boot)
5. Stowing rings
6. Adjustable boot floor (2
positions)
7. Storage wells/tool box under the floor
The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets.
Such nets are available as an option or as
an accessory.
For more information, contact a
CITROËN
dealer.
For the installation of a
high load retaining
net, refer to the corresponding section.
Load space cover
It is in two parts:
- a f ixed part with an open storage space,
-

a m
ovable part which rises when the boot is
opened, with an open storage space.
To remove the load space cover:
F

u
nhook the two cords 1 ,
F

g
ently lift the movable part 2 , then unclip it
on each side 3 ,
F

u
nclip the fixed part on each side 4 , then
remove the load space cover.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120 W), remove the cap and connect an
appropriate adapter.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as
a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
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