2022 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS charging

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Control unit (mode 2)

Type 1

Type 2POWER
Green: electrical connection established;
charging can begin.
CHARGE
Flashing green: charging in progress or
temperature pre-conditioning activated.
Fixed green: charging complete.
Cable type CompatibilitySpecifications
Mode 2 charging cable with integrated control
unit


Conventional electrical socket.

Charge limited to a maximum of 8 A.
"Green'Up" type socket.


Charge limited to a maximum of 14 A.
Mode

3 charging cable


Wallbox accelerated charging unit

Charge limited to a maximum of 32 A.
The estimated charging time is indicated on the instrument panel when the vehicle
is connected. It may vary depending on
various factors such as the outside
temperature or the quality of the electrical
grid.
If the outside temperature is below -10°C, it
is recommended to connect the vehicle as
soon as possible as the charging time may
increase significantly. The battery may not
fully charge.Domestic charging cable (mode 2)
It is essential to avoid damaging the
cable and to keep it intact.
In the event of damage, do not use it and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to replace it.
Wallbox accelerated charging unit
(mode 3)
Do not dismantle or modify the accelerated
charging unit - risk of electrocution and/or fire!
To find out how it is used, please refer to the
accelerated charging unit's user instructions

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7Control unit (mode 2)

Type 1

Type 2POWER
Green: electrical connection established;
charging can begin.
CHARGE
Flashing green: charging in progress or
temperature pre-conditioning activated.
Fixed green: charging complete.
FAULT
Red: fault; charging not permitted or must
be stopped immediately. Check that everything
is connected correctly and that the electrical
system is not faulty.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Upon plugging the charging cable into a
domestic socket, all of the indicator lamps come
on briefly.
If no indicator lamps come on, check the
domestic socket's circuit-breaker.
–

If the circuit-breaker has tripped, contact a
professional to check that your electricity supply
is compatible and carry out any necessary
repairs.
–


If the circuit-breaker has not tripped, stop
using the charging cable and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Type 1 control unit label
- Recommendations
1. Refer to the handbook before use. 2.
Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution!
3. Always use a correctly earthed power
socket, protected by a 30 mA residual
current device.
4. Always use an electrical socket protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
5. The weight of the control unit must not be
borne by the electrical socket, plug and
cables.
6. Never use this charging cable if it is
defective or in any way damaged.
7. Never attempt to repair or open this
charging cable. It contains no repairable
parts - replace the charging cable if it is
damaged.
8. Never immerse this charging cable in water.
9. Never use this charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket, a
conversion adaptor or on a damaged
electrical socket.
10. Do not unplug the plug from the wall as a
means of stopping charging.
11 . Do not force the connector if it is locked into
the vehicle.
12. Immediately stop charging, by locking and
then unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control key, if the charging cable or wall
socket feel burning hot to the touch.

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13.This charging cable includes components
liable to cause electrical arcing or sparks.
Do not expose to flammable vapours.
14. Only use this charging cable with CITROËN
vehicles.
15. Never plug the cable into the wall socket (or
unplug it) with wet hands.
Type 2 control unit label
- Recommendations
Refer to the handbook before use.

1.Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution!
2. Always use a correctly earthed power
socket, protected by a 30
mA residual
current device. 3.
Always use an electrical socket protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
4. The weight of the control unit must not be
borne by the electrical socket, plug and
cables.
5. Never use this charging cable if it is
defective or in any way damaged.
6. Never attempt to repair or open this
charging cable. It contains no repairable
parts - replace the charging cable if it is
damaged.
7. Never immerse this charging cable in water.
8. Never use this charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket, a
conversion adaptor or on a damaged
electrical socket.
9. Do not unplug the plug from the wall as a
means of stopping charging.
10. Immediately stop charging, by locking and
then unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control key, if the charging cable or wall
socket feel burning hot to the touch. 11 .
This charging cable includes components
liable to cause electrical arcing or sparks.
Do not expose to flammable vapours.
12. Only use this charging cable with CITROËN
vehicles.
13. Never plug the cable into the wall socket (or
unplug it) with wet hands.
14. Do not force the connector if it is locked into
the vehicle.
Type 2 control unit label - State of
indicator lamps
State of the
indicator lamp
Off


On

Flashing

POWER CHARGE FAULT SymbolDescription

Not connected to the power supply or power is not
available from the infrastructure.


(green)


(green)


(red)


The control unit is currently performing a self-test.

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7POWERCHARGE FAULT SymbolDescription

(green)


Connected only to the infrastructure or to the
infrastructure and to the Electric Vehicle (EV) but
no charging in progress.


(green)


(green)



Connected to the power supply and to the Electric
Vehicle (EV).
The EV is on charge or in a temperature pre-
conditioning sequence.


(green)


(green)



Connected to the power supply and to the Electric
Vehicle (EV).
The EV is waiting for charging or the charging of
the EV is completed.


(red)


Control unit malfunction. No charging allowed.
If an error indicator reappears after a manual reset,
the control unit must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer before the next charge.


(green)


(green)


(red)


The control unit is in diagnostic mode.
Manual reset procedure
The control unit can be reset by simultaneously disconnecting the chargi\
ng connector and the wall socket.
Then, reconnect the wall socket first. For more information, refer to the handbook.

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or electrocution in the event of contact with or
immersion in water!
Charging procedure
Connection
► Before charging, check that the gear selector
is in mode P and the ignition is off, otherwise
charging is impossible.
► Open the charging flap by pressing the top
right push-button, and check that there are
no foreign bodies on the vehicle's charging
connector.
The light guides in the flap come on white.
Domestic charging (mode 2)



► First, connect the charging cable from the
control unit to the domestic socket.
Charging the traction
battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)
For a full charge, follow the charging procedure
without interrupting it, until it stops automatically.
Charging may be performed either immediately
(by default) or deferred.
Deferred charging is set via the touch
screen or the MyCitroën application.
When the vehicle is connected, the following
information is displayed on the instrument panel:
–

Status of the battery (%).
–


Remaining range (miles or km).
–


Estimated charging time (calculation may take
a few seconds).
–


Charging speed (kW/h).
After the instrument panel has been put into
standby mode, this information can be displayed
again by unlocking the vehicle or opening a door

.
It is also possible to monitor the charging
progress using the MyCitroën
application.
For more information on Remote functions,
refer to the corresponding section.
Vehicle immobilised for up to 4 weeks
Park the vehicle in a covered area.
Connect the charging cable to supply power
to the traction battery.
Vehicle immobilised for 1 to 12
months
Discharge the traction battery down to 2 or
3 bars on the charge level indicator on the
instrument panel.
Do not connect the charging cable.
Always park the vehicle in a place with
temperatures between -10°C and 30°C
(parking in a place with extreme temperatures
can damage the traction battery).
Disconnect the black cable from the (-)
terminal of the accessory batteries.
Precautions
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles have
been developed in accordance with the
recommendations for maximum electromagnetic
field limits established by the ICNIRP
(International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection - 1998 Guidelines).
Wearers of pacemakers or equivalent
devices should consult a doctor to enquire
about any applicable precautionary measures, or
contact the manufacturer of their implanted
electronic medical device to check that it is
guaranteed to operate in an environment
compliant with the ICNIRP guidelines.
If in doubt , during charging, do not remain
inside or near the vehicle, near the charging
cable or the charging unit, even for a short time.
Before charging
Depending on the context:
► Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
►

Have a professional electrician install
a dedicated domestic power socket or
accelerated charging unit (W

allbox)
compatible with the vehicle.
Use the charging cable supplied with the
vehicle.
(During charging)
As a safety measure, the engine will
not start if the charging cable is plugged into
the connector on the vehicle. A warning is
displayed on the instrument panel.
While charging is in progress, unlocking the
vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–

Some areas remain very hot, even an hour
after charging ends - risk of burns!
–


The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts
or strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit

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7or electrocution in the event of contact with or
immersion in water!
Charging procedure
Connection
► Before charging, check that the gear selector
is in mode P and the ignition is off, otherwise
charging is impossible.
►

Open the charging flap by pressing the top
right push-button, and check that there are
no foreign bodies on the vehicle's charging
connector

.
The light guides in the flap come on white.
Domestic charging (mode 2)



► First, connect the charging cable from the
control unit to the domestic socket. When the connection is made, all of the indicator
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the
POWER
indicator lamp remains on in green.
►
Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►

Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging
connector
.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
of the green light guides in the flap and the
flashing of the CHARGE indicator lamp in green
on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that all of the
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Accelerated charging (mode 3)

► Follow the accelerated charging unit
(W allbox) user instructions.
►

Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►


Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging
connector

.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
of the green light guides in the flap. If this is not the case, charging has not
started; restart the procedure ensuring that all
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Deferred charging
Settings
With CITROËN Connect Nav► In the
Energy touch screen menu,
select the Charge page.
►

Set the charging start time.
►


Press
OK.
The setting is saved in the system.
With CITROËN Connect Radio or CITROËN
Connect Nav
You can also programme the deferred charging function at any time from a
smartphone via the MyCitroën application.
For more information on Remote functions,
refer to the corresponding section.
Activation
► Connect the vehicle to the desired charging
equipment.
► Press this button in the flap within one
minute to activate deferred charging
(confirmed by the light guides coming on in
blue).

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Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
This genuine towing device can be fitted and
removed with no need for tools.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references

Disconnection

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the
charging connector:
►

If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.
►


If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then
unlock it .
If selective unlocking of the doors is
activated, press the unlocking button on
the remote control twice to disconnect the
nozzle.
The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to
confirm that the nozzle is unlocked.
►

Within
30 seconds, remove the charging
nozzle.
Domestic charging (mode 2)
The end of charging is confirmed when the
green CHARGE indicator lamp on the control
unit comes on fixed and the green light guides in
the flap come on fixed.
►

After disconnection, replace the protective
cover over the nozzle and close the charging
flap.
►


Disconnect the control unit's charging cable
from the domestic socket.
Accelerated charging (mode 3)
The end of charging is confirmed by the
accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) and when
the green light guides in the flap come on fixed.
►

After disconnection, replace the nozzle on to
the charging unit and close the charging flap.
Towing device
Load distribution
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle, and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine performance.
The maximum towable load
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000
metres of
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and their
wiring harnesses approved by CITROËN.
We recommend having them fitted by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, they must
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important: with a motorised tailgate and its
"Hands-Free Tailgate Access" function, if a
towing device is fitted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, it is essential to visit a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to recalibrate the detection system. Risk
of malfunction of the "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball weight) also includes
the use of accessories (bicycle carriers,
tow boxes, etc.).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function
To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate
while operating the towing device:
–

Deactivate this function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu.
–


Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.

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In the event of a breakdown
Fuse No.Rating
(Amps) Functions
F24 40Trailer power supply.
F26 25Front foglamps.
12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful
substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Unlock the bonnet by activating the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
the battery.
Starting using another
battery
If your vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.