2022 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS DAG Handbook (in English)

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Ease of use and comfort
3
3.Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy
lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–


when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.
–


30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
– With the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
– In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–

With the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the
"Permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, unless it is in
the "Permanently off" position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it in
the "Permanently off" position.
Reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Take care not to place anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.
Interior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
At night, the ambient lighting comes on/goes off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on/off.
Switching on/off, as well as adjusting the
brightness and choosing a colour are
carried out using the Driving
/ Vehicle menu of
the touch screen.
Boot fittings
1. Load space cover
2. 12
V accessory socket (120 W)
3. Boot lamp
4. Removable rear seat crossmember (to
increase the volume of the boot).
5. Stowing rings
6. Adjustable boot floor (2-position)
Folding boot carpet (Rechargeable hybrid)
7. Storage wells/Tool box under the floor
The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Load space cover
It is in two parts:
– a fixed part with an open storage space,

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Ease of use and comfort
Behind the front seats

► Fold down the rear seats.
► Insert the ends of the bar, one after the other,
into the fixing points in the roof.
► Attach the net’s straps to the upper anchoring
points, located in the housing of the Top Tether
fixings.
► Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
Behind the rear seats

► Remove the load space cover.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Behind the front seats

► Fold down the rear seats.
► Insert the ends of the bar , one after the other,
into the fixing points in the roof.
►

Attach the net’
s straps to the upper anchoring
points, located in the housing of the Top Tether
fixings.
►

Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
Behind the rear seats

► Remove the load space cover .►
Insert the ends of the bar
, one after the other,
into the fixing points of the roof.
►
Attach the straps of the net to the lower rings,
located on each side trim of the boot.
►

Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
2-position boot floor
Depending on equipment,
this two-position floor
allows the boot volume to be optimised using the
lateral stops located on the sides:
–

High position ( 100 kg max.

): to obtain a flat
floor up to the front seats, when the rear seats
are folded down.
–

Low position ( 150 kg max.

): maximum boot
volume.


To change the height:
► Lift and pull the floor towards you using its
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
►

Push the floor fully forwards to place it in the
desired position.
Ensure that the boot is empty before
moving the boot floor.


To increase the boot volume with the floor in the
low position:
►

Pull the rear seat crossmember up vertically
to the level of the markings.
►


T
o put it back in place, push it as far as it will
go until it engages.

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Ease of use and comfort
Storage well

► Lift the boot floor as far as possible or lift the
folding boot carpet (depending on version) to
access the storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
–

A
temporary puncture repair kit with the tool
kit.
–

A
spare wheel with the tool kit.
–

The traction battery charging cable
(Rechargeable hybrid).
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances: –

when the ignition is off, approximately 10
minutes.
–

in energy economy mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–

with the engine running, unlimited.

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Lighting and visibility
4Exterior lighting control
stalk
Main lighting



Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime running lamps
Sidelamps only
Dipped or main beam headlamps
Headlamp dipping

► Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp on the instrument panel confirms that the
selected lighting is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the permanent illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Foglamps
Rear foglamps
They only work if the dipped or main beam headlamps are on.


► Rotate the ring forwards to switch them on
and backwards to switch them off.
When the lamps are switched off automatically
("
AUTO" position), the foglamps and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
Front foglamps/Rear foglamps
They operate with the sidelamps, dipped or main beam headlamps on.


► Rotate the ring forwards:
• once to switch on the front foglamps,
•

a second time to switch on the rear
foglamps.
►


T
urn in the opposite direction to switch off.
If the lighting is switched off automatically
("AUTO" position) or the dipped beam
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
►

Rotate the ring backwards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited
in clear weather or in rain, both day and
night. In these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
Switching on the lamps after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the
ring to the "AUTO" position, then to the
desired position.

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Lighting and visibility
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
When the ring is at the “AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by the
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver. They may also come on if
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on
and this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible
signal and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located at the
top centre of the windscreen behind the
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period
of time that depends on the level of charge in
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
Switching off of the lamps when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped
beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious
eye injury!


Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with manual
headlamp beam height adjustment:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
dipped beam headlamps must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Direction indicators

► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than 20 seconds, the
volume of the audible signal will increase if
the speed is above 50 mph (80 km/h).
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps


The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
–

Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
at position "

AUTO" with adequate light level).
–

Sidelamps (lighting control stalk " AUT

O"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps only”
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating as daytime running lamps.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
►

Depending on version, within one minute of
switching off the ignition, operate the lighting
control stalk up or down depending on the traffic
side (for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right-hand
sidelamps come on).

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Lighting and visibility
4This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
When the ring is at the “AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by the
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver. They may also come on if
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on
and this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible
signal and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located at the
top centre of the windscreen behind the
interior rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Automatic
With the ring in the "AUTO" position and when
the light is poor, the dipped beam headlamps
come on automatically when the ignition is
switched off.
The activation, deactivation and duration of the guide-me-home lighting are set in
the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.
Manual

Switching on / off ►
With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk to switch the
function on / off.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Automatic exterior welcome lighting
With the "Automatic illumination of lamps"
function activated and when the light is poor, the
sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and door
mirror spotlamps come on automatically when
the vehicle is unlocked.
The activation, deactivation and duration
of the exterior welcome lighting are set in
the Driving/Vehicle
touch screen menu.
Welcome lighting
Availability of this function depends on version.► Make a short press on this remote
control button.
The sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps,
number plate lamps and door mirror spotlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lighting immediately
.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.

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– if the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of the
camera,
– if the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
– road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
– vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for
example: vehicles running behind a safety
barrier on a motorway),
– vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Headlamp adjustment
Manual headlamp
adjustment




When the front courtesy lamp switch is in
this position, the spotlamps come on
automatically:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when a request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
Whatever the position of the front courtesy lamp
switch, they also come on with the welcome
lighting and guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic headlamp dipping
This system automatically changes between
dipped and main beam headlamps according to
the brightness and driving conditions, using a
camera located at the top of the windscreen.
This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for
the vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility and
traffic, and for observation of driving and
vehicle regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as you exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15
km/h), the
system no longer operates.


Activation / Deactivation
► Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the
"AUTO" position.
► In the Vehicle / Driving menu, select
the "Driving functions " tab, then
"Automatic headlamp dip ".
Until deactivated, the lighting system changes to
"automatic illumination of headlamps" mode:
The status of the system remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Operation
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the
traffic conditions do not allow the main beam
headlamps to be lit:
– The dipped beam head lamps
remain lit. These indicator lamps
come on on the instrument panel.
If the ambient light level is very low and traffic
conditions permit:
– The main beam headla mps
come on automatically. These
indicator lamps come on on the instrument
panel.
The function is deactivated if the foglamps are
switched on or the system detects thick fog.
When the foglamps are switched off or the
vehicle leaves the area of thick fog, the function
is automatically reactivated.
This indicator lamp goes out when the function is deactivated.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
►

Flashing the headlamps pauses the
function and the system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode: •


if the "AUT
O" and "Dipped beam" indicator
lamps are on, the system changes to main
beam,
•

if the "AUT
O" and "Main beam" indicator
lamps are on, the system changes to dipped
beam.
To reactivate the function, flash the headlamps
again.
The system may suffer interference or not work correctly:
–

under poor visibility conditions (snow
,
heavy rain, etc.),