2022 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG Handbook (in English)

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Practical information
7► With an AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
Add between 10 and 13 litres using
AdBlue® containers.
–
Stop after the nozzle’ s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.
The system only registers AdBlue
® top-ups of
5

litres or more.
If the AdBlue® tank is completely empty
– which is confirmed by the message
"Top up

AdBlue: Starting impossible" – it is
essential to add at least 5 litres.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling
road, in an automatic car wash, or being
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.
With manual or EAT6
automatic gearbox and
electric parking brake
/
Release procedure
► With the engine running and while depressing
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the
neutral position.
►

While depressing the brake pedal, switch off
the ignition.
►


Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition again.
►


While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
►


Release the brake pedal, then switch off the
ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, start the
engine.
With an EAT6/EAT8
automatic gearbox and
electric parking brake
/
Release procedure
► With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select mode N and switch off the
ignition.
Within 5
seconds:
►

Switch on the ignition again.
►


While depressing the brake pedal, move the
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm
mode

N.
► While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
►

Release the brake pedal, switch off the
ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the
gearbox engages mode P

; it is then necessary to
restart the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
Keyless Entry and Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on or off. If you do,
the engine will start, requiring you to restart
the procedure.
Advice on care and maintenance
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
Exterior
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment - risk of
damaging the electrical components!
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or
extremely cold conditions.

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When washing the vehicle in an
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure
to lock the doors and, depending on version,
move the electronic key away and deactivate
the "hands-free" function ("Hands-Free
Tailgate Access").
When using a pressure washer, hold the
lance at least 30 cm from the vehicle
(particularly when cleaning areas containing
chipped paint, sensors or seals).
Promptly clean up any stains containing
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's
paintwork (including tree resin, bird
droppings, insect secretions, pollen and tar).
Depending on the environment, clean the
vehicle frequently to remove salty deposits
(in coastal areas), soot (in industrial areas)
and mud/salts (in wet or cold areas). These
substances can be highly corrosive.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for advice on removing stubborn
stains requiring special products (such as tar
or insect removers).
Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.Interior
When washing the vehicle, never use a
water hose or high-pressure jet to clean
the interior.
Liquids carried in cups or other open
containers can spill, presenting a risk of
damage to the instruments and controls and
the controls located on the centre console. Be
vigilant!
Bodywork
High-gloss paint
Do not use abrasive products, solvents,
petrol or oil to clean the bodywork.
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean
stubborn stains - risk of scratching the
paintwork!
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to
plastic or rubber parts.
Use a soft cloth and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean
microfibre cloth.
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.
Comply with the instructions for use stated on
the product.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high-pressure washer to
clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose (temperature
between 25°C and 40°C).
Place the jet of water perpendicular to the
surface to be cleaned.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular
care is essential for its durability.
It must be protected and nourished using a
specific leather product, to keep it supple and
preserve its original appearance.
Do not clean leather using unsuitable
cleaning agents such as solvents,
detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.
When cleaning items partly made from
leather, take care not to damage the other
materials with the specific leather product.
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,
quickly mop up any surplus.
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has

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7been dampened with demineralised water
and thoroughly wrung out.
Clean leather using a soft cloth moistened
with soapy water or a pH-neutral product.
Dry with a soft, dry cloth.

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In the event of a breakdown
Warning triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
Storage compartment

There is a compartment in the interior trim of the
tailgate to store a triangle.
►
Open the tailgate.
►


Release the cover by turning the screw a
quarter turn anti-clockwise.
Assembling and placing the triangle


For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above.
For other versions, refer to the assembly
instructions provided with the triangle.
►

Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,
as required by local legislation.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to
the corresponding section.
BlueHDi 130 engines
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

W
ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
BlueHDi 180 engines
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
►

Repeat the operation 10
times.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
–

T
emporary puncture repair kit.
–

Spare wheel.
Accessing the tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.
To access it:
Versions with 2-position boot floor:
► Open the boot.
► Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
Versions with folding boot carpet
(Rechargeable hybrid):
► Open the boot.
► Unfold the folding boot carpet by pulling its
handle until it is fully opened.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Accessing the tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.
To access it:
Versions with 2-position boot floor:
►
Open the boot.
►


Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
V

ersions with folding boot carpet
(Rechargeable hybrid):
►

Open the boot.
►


Unfold the folding boot carpet by pulling its
handle until it is fully opened.
With temporary puncture repair kit

► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover .
With spare wheel

► Unclip the storage box by pulling it upwards.
► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover .
List of tools

1.Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment)
To adapt the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.
3. Towing eye and tool to open the front and
rear protective covers
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit

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In the event of a breakdown
4.12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant
and speed limit sticker
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust
the tyre pressure.
For more information about the Temporary
puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment)
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
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 the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the one that was intended
by the manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge,
it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located
on the tyre tread.
The vehicle's electric system allows the connection of the compressor to the 2 V
power supply for long enough to repair a tyre
after a puncture.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on this label.
For more information on Identification
markings, particularly this label, refer to the
corresponding section.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding section.
Repair procedure
Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
nail, screw) which have penetrated into
the tyre.
►

Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic
and apply the parking brake.

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In the event of a breakdown
8► Follow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility
jacket, etc.) according to the legislation in force
in the country in which you are driving.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean place.


► Connect the pipe from the bottle of sealant to
the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten
firmly
.
►

Connect the pipe from the compressor to the
bottle of sealant.
►


Check that the compressor switch is in
position

"O".
►

Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under
the compressor

.
►

Connect
the compressor's electric plug to one
of the vehicle's 12
V sockets.
► Affix the speed limit sticker .
The speed limit sticker must be affixed
inside the vehicle in the area close to the
driver, to remind them that a wheel is in
temporary use.
►

Switch the ignition on.

► Switch on the compressor by moving the
switch to position " I
" until the tyre pressure
reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected
under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk
of blowback).
If after approximately 7 minutes, the
pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this
indicates that the tyre is not repairable;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
►

Move the switch to position " O

".
►

Disconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12

V socket.
► Remove the kit.
► Refit the cap on the valve.
►

Remove and store the bottle of sealant.
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 into the
environment; 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.


► Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles
(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between
12 and 37 mph (20 and 60
km/h)) to plug the
puncture.
►

Stop to check the repair
and the tyre
pressure using the kit.

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With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,
do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80

km/h) and do not drive more than
125

miles (200 km).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the tyre changed.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
The compressor can be used, without injecting
sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the
tyre pressures.
►

Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep
it in a clean place.
►


Uncoil
the pipe stowed under the compressor.
►

Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten
firmly

.
►

Check that the compressor switch is in
position " O

".
►

Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under
the compressor

.
►

Connect
the compressor's electric plug to one
of the vehicle's 12
V sockets.
►

Switch the ignition on.
►


Start the compressor by placing the switch at
position " I

" and adjust the pressure to the value
shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label. To
deflate: press the black button located on the
compressor pipe, near the valve connection.
If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is
not reached, the tyre is damaged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
►

Once the correct pressure is reached, put the
switch in position " O

".
►

Remove the kit and stow it.
►


Refit the cap on the valve.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Accessing the spare wheel

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the
floor.
To access the spare wheel, first refer to the
Tool
kit
section.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard size steel or alloy
wheel.
In some countries, it is a ‘space saver’ wheel.
Removing the spare wheel

► Slacken the central nut.
► Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►

Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear

.
►

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.


► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
► Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
► Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
► Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
► Put the tool box back in place in the middle of
the wheel and clip it in place.
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.