2022 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS seats

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Ease of use and comfort
3With the ignition on or engine running
► Press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when adjustment is
complete.
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.
The recalling of stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running.
►
Press the button corresponding to the seat.
►


Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►


T
o switch off the heating, press the button
until all of the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
The massage settings are adjusted via the touch screen. The function is activated using the button on the
front seat.
► Press this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
The function is activated immediately using the
last settings memorised and the settings page is
displayed on the touch screen.
If the settings suit you and you make no
changes, the display returns to its original state.
T
o modify the settings:
►

Select another type of massage from the five
available.
►


Select a massage intensity from the three
preset levels: "

1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"
(High).
The changes are applied immediately.
Once activated, the system starts a one-hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6
minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes of
rest.
The system automatically stops at the end of the
cycle; the button's indicator lamp goes off.

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Ease of use and comfort
3With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
–
A
few seconds after coming out of reverse
gear.
–

Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10

km/h).
–

When the engine is switched off.
It is set via theDriving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
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 of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
► Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed
correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position


► Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Automatic "electrochrome" models



The electrochrome system uses a sensor to
detect the level of exterior brightness, as well as
that coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order
to automatically and gradually switch between
day and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rear seats
The 3 seats of the 2nd row are independent and
of
the same width. Their backrests are adjustable
to adapt the boot load space.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– a high position , for when the seat is in use:
►

pull the head restraint fully up.
–

a low position , for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►

press the lugs
A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down.

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Ease of use and comfort
retrieve the seat belt and hold it during the
operation.
► Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and
push firmly to latch it home.
► Check that the release strap 1 has correctly
returned to its position.
► Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - risk of serious injury!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
The controls are accessible in the " Air
conditioning " touch screen menu and are also
grouped together in the control panel on the
centre console.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
►

pull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
►


press the lugs
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely,
►

stow the head restraint.
T

o refit a head restraint:
►

insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest,
►


push the head restraint down as far as it will
go,
►


press the lugs
A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in the
high position.
Longitudinal adjustment
Seat operations must only be done with
the vehicle stationary.
Each seat can be adjusted individually.


► Raise the control and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
Once the backrest is folded, it is no
longer possible to slide the seat.
Backrest angle
Several adjustment positions are possible.

► Move the seat forward.
► Pull the strap forward, then tilt the backrest to
the desired position.
Folding the backrests
The backrests must only be operated with the vehicle stationary.
Preliminary operations:
►

lower the head restraints,
►


if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►

check that no person or object could interfere
with the folding of the backrests (clothing,
luggage, etc.),
►


check that the outer seat belts are properly
tensioned along the pillars, that the central belt
is stowed and that the tongues of the three belts
are correctly in the storage position.


► Pull the strap 1 firmly to release the backrest.
► Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal
position.
Repositioning the backrests
Before raising the backrest of the outer
seats to the normal position, please

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Ease of use and comfort
– air flow, button 5,
– air distribution, button 7,
As soon as you change a setting, the indicator
lamp for the button 10 "AUTO" goes out.
► Press button 10 again to reactivate the
automatic comfort programme.
Air flow adjustment
► Press one of the buttons 5 to increase (+) or
decrease ( -) the fan speed.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
"OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation - risk of condensation and
deterioration of air quality!
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
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment are automatic.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the
temperature independently of one another.
►
Press one of the buttons
6 to decrease (blue)
or increase (red) the value.
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
► 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.
"Normal": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
Use the "Normal" or "Fast" modes to ensure the
comfort of passengers in the rear seats.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the indicator lamp for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if this was deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no
need to alter the value displayed to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.
Automatic visibility programme
For more information on the button 1 "Automatic
Visibility Programme", refer to the section
"Front Demisting/Defrosting ".
"Air Quality System" (AQS)
function
Using a pollution sensor, this function
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once a certain level of polluting
substances in the exterior air is detected.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when the
windscreen wash is used or when reverse gear
is engaged.
The function does not operate if the exterior
temperature is below 5
°C, to avoid the risk of
misting of the windscreen and side windows.
To activate or deactivate the function, go to the
secondary page by using button 11 "OPTIONS ",
then press button 15.
Manual control
You can manually adjust one or more of these
functions, while retaining automatic control of the
other functions by the system:

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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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Safety
5The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
Force limiter
This system reduces the pressure of the seat
belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving
their protection.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts, the pyrotechnic
device may trigger before and independently
of airbag deployment. Deployment of the
pretensioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and a noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and a force limiting
system.
Height adjustment

► To adjust the height of the anchorage point,
squeeze control A and slide it to the notch
desired.
Rear seat belts

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt
with inertia reel.
The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
Fastening
► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
►

Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unlocking
► Press the red button on the buckle.
► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
►

On the side seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue from
knocking against the side trim.

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Safety
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they
will not fulfil their role properly.
To ensure the proper functioning of the belt
buckles, make sure that there are no foreign
bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
– be tightened as close to the body as
possible.
– be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted.
– only be used to secure one person.
– not show signs of tearing or fraying.
– not be changed or modified, in order to
avoid affecting its performance.
Rear central seat belt
The seat belt for the rear central seat is
integrated into the roof.
Installation

► Pull the strap and insert tongue A into the
right-hand buckle (which is on your left when you
are seated in the vehicle).
►

Insert tongue
B into the left-hand buckle
(which is on your right when you are seated in
the vehicle).
►

Check that each buckle is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Removal and storage
► Press the red button on buckle B , then the
black button on buckle A.
►

Guide the strap as it reels in and take tongue
B

, then A to the magnet at the anchoring point
on the roof.
Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts, check that the outer seat belts are
properly tensioned and attach the tongues to
their anchorage points. The central seat belt
must be completely reeled in.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts




Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp
It comes on in red on both the instrument panel
and the front passenger airbag and seat belts
warning lamps display, once the system detects
that a seat belt is not fastened or has been
unfastened.
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened
identification indicator lamp
The red indicator lamps on the display indicate
the location of the seat belts which are not
fastened or have been unfastened.
Not fastened at the front
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps light up if the driver and / or the front passenger have
not fastened their seat belts.
At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an audible
signal for two minutes. After two minutes, these
warning lamps remain on as long as the front
seatbelts are not fastened.
Not fastened at the rear
When the ignition is switched on, with the engine
running or the vehicle moving at a speed below
12 mph (20
km/h), the warning lamp and the
corresponding indicator lamps light up for around
thirty seconds, if one or more rear seat belts are
not fastened.
Unfastened
After the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps light
up if the driver and / or one or more passengers
unfasten their seat belts.
At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an audible
signal for 2 minutes. After this time, these
warning lamps remain on as long as the front
seatbelts are not fastened.