2022 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS suspension

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Safety
5General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For all work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations,
certain safety equipment may be
mandatory: high visibility safety vests,
warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories not approved by CITROËN may
cause excessive current consumption and
faults and failures with the electrical system
of your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer
for information on the range of approved
accessories.
–

As a safety measure, access to the
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for
CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic
systems that could cause breakdowns or
serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot
be held responsible if this advice is not
followed.
–

Any modification or adaptation not intended
or authorised by CITROËN or carried out
without meeting the technical requirements
defined by the Manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the commercial warranty

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Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you must
without fail contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial
position, specific installation requirements),
in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Declarations of conformity for radio
equipment
The relevant certificates are available on the
http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/ website.
Hazard warning lamps



► Pressing the red button causes all the
direction indicators to flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
They can be turned off by pressing the button
again.

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Driving
partially recharge the traction battery, without
affecting the charge level indicator.
Progressive Hydraulic
Cushions
This suspension system with progressive hydraulic cushions improves driving comfort by
filtering out the imperfections and demands of
the road surface.
Each shock absorber is equipped with a
hydraulic compression stop (at the base) and a
hydraulic rebound stop (at the top).
Depending on the intensity of the shock to be
absorbed, these stops provide the vehicle with a
greater freedom of movement or gradually slow
down the amount of movement in order to avoid
any sudden jolts at the end of travel.
Unlike conventional suspension which absorbs
the energy but then partially returns some of it,
this active suspension absorbs and dissipates
this energy, without producing any rebound.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using one of the
following controls, depending on version:
D/B. Automatic forward gear ( D) or automatic
forward gear with regenerative braking
(B)
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load. With the
regenerative braking function activated,
the gearbox also controls braking when
the accelerator pedal is released.
Push selector

A. Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or
to change to
R, with the foot on the brake
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Gearbox selector indicator lamps (R, N, D/B)
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY
indicator lamp to come on.
Displays in the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on, the status of
the gearbox is displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.
N: neutral.
D1 to D8: automatic forward gear.
B1 to B8: automatic forward gear with
regenerative braking function activated.
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not
indicated.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed in
the instrument panel for a few seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Regenerative braking (Brake
function)
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows
down more quickly.
The energy recovered when the accelerator
pedal is released is used to partially recharge the
traction battery.
This partial recharging has no effect on the charge level indicator.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come
on.
►

From mode
D/B, move the push selector
backwards to activate/deactivate the function.
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
In certain situations (e.g. full battery,
extreme temperatures), the amount of
regenerative braking can be temporarily
limited resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic
conditions and must always be ready to use
the brake pedal.
Regenerative braking using the brake
pedal
Energy recovery can also be produced
by depressing the brake pedal in order to

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6partially recharge the traction battery, without
affecting the charge level indicator.
Progressive Hydraulic
Cushions
This suspension system with progressive hydraulic cushions improves driving comfort by
filtering out the imperfections and demands of
the road surface.
Each shock absorber is equipped with a
hydraulic compression stop (at the base) and a
hydraulic rebound stop (at the top).
Depending on the intensity of the shock to be
absorbed, these stops provide the vehicle with a
greater freedom of movement or gradually slow
down the amount of movement in order to avoid
any sudden jolts at the end of travel.
Unlike conventional suspension which absorbs
the energy but then partially returns some of it,
this active suspension absorbs and dissipates
this energy, without producing any rebound.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using one of the
following controls, depending on version:




1. Pressing the control activates Eco mode. The
indicator lamp comes on.
2. Pressing the control activates Sport mode.
The indicator lamp comes on.
3. Pressing the control displays the modes on
the instrument panel.
The selected mode is activated immediately.
With petrol / Diesel engines
Each time the ignition is switched on, Normal
mode is selected by default.
Eco
Reduces energy consumption by restricting the
performance of the heating and air conditioning
systems, although it does not deactivate them.
Normal
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.
Sport
Enables more dynamic driving with action on the
power steering, accelerator and gear changes
(with an automatic gearbox).
Depending on version, with an EAT8
gearbox and the selector in position D
(except Sport mode), fully releasing the
accelerator pedal allows free-wheeling which
can save fuel.
A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter
at idle, drop in engine noise).
With rechargeable hybrid
engine
Each time the ignition is switched on, Electric
mode is selected by default.
Electric
Allows driving using 100% electrical energy.
The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph
(135
km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do
not allow the activation or retention of Electric
mode, the message "Electric mode currently
unavailable" is displayed on the instrument
panel. The vehicle automatically changes to
Hybrid mode.
If a blue LED comes on under the interior rear
view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, this
confirms that you are driving in Electric mode.

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6control being paused will also cause the
system to be paused.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough, it
triggers a series of gradual alerts and then
deactivates itself if there is no response from
the driver.
If the function is suspended due to the
prolonged release of the force holding
the steering wheel, you must reactivate it by
pressing the button again.
Automatic pause
– Triggering of the ESC.
– Prolonged failure to detect one of the lane limit
markings. In this case, the
Active lane departure
warning function can take over, and the system
will reactivate itself once the operating conditions
are met again.
In response to action by the driver:
suspension
– Activation of the direction indicators.
– T ravelling outside the lane limits.
–

T
oo tight a grip on the steering wheel or
dynamic action on the steering wheel.
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Action on the brake pedal (resulting in a pause
until cruise control is reactivated) or accelerator
pedal (suspension for as long as the pedal is
depressed).
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Pausing of the cruise control.
–


Deactivation of the DSC/ASR systems.
Driving situations and related alerts
The tables below describe the displays associated with the main driving \
situations. The display of these alerts is not sequential.
Button indicator lamp Cruise control thumbwheelSymbols
Display Comments
Off CRUISE


(grey)


(grey)Cruise control paused; lane positioning
assist not active.
Off CRUISE

(green)


(grey)Cruise control active; lane
positioning
assist not active.
Green CRUISE

(green)


(green)Highway Driver Assist active, operates
normally (correction is made at the steering
wheel).

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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 146
A
ABS 78
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
155
Accessories

75
Access to rear seats

45
Active Safety Brake

133–135
Active suspension

111
AdBlue®

18, 173
AdBlue® tank

174
Additive, Diesel

171–172
Adjusting headlamps

71
Adjusting head restraints

44–45
Adjusting seat

45–46
Adjusting the air distribution

52, 54–55
Adjusting the air flow

52, 54–55
Adjusting the date

25, 218, 240
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

48
Adjusting the lumbar support

45
Adjusting the seat belt height

83
Adjusting the temperature

52, 54
Adjusting the time

25, 217, 241
Advanced Grip Control

80
Advice on care and maintenance

154, 175
Advice on driving

7, 97
Airbags

85–89
Airbags, curtain

87–88
Airbags, front

86–87, 89
Airbags, lateral

86–87
Air conditioning 51–53, 55–56
Air conditioning, automatic
54, 56
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic

53
Air conditioning, manual

52, 54
Air intake

54–55
Air vents

51
Alarm

39–40
Android Auto connection

214, 232
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

78
Antitheft / Immobiliser

31, 98
Apple CarPlay connection

214, 231
Applications

232
Armrest, front

61–62
Assistance call

76
Assistance, emergency braking

78, 135
Audible warning

76
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

213, 236
B
Battery 165
Battery, 12 V
171, 194–198
Battery, ancillaries

197
Battery, charging

195, 197–198
Battery, remote control

33–34, 58
Blanking screen (snow shield)

166
Blind

42–43
Blind spot monitoring system, active

141
Blind spot sensors

140–141
BlueHDi

18, 21, 171, 178
Bluetooth (hands-free)

215, 237
Bluetooth (telephone)

215–216, 237–238
Bodywork 176
Bonnet
168–169
Boot

35–36, 38, 66
Brake discs

172
Brake lamps

187
Brakes

172
Braking

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Braking assistance system

78
Braking, automatic emergency

133–135
Braking, dynamic emergency

103–104
Brightness

217
Bulbs

185
Bulbs (changing)

185–188
C
Cable, audio 235
Cable, Jack
235
Capacity, fuel tank

152
Care of the bodywork

176
Central locking

28, 30, 32
Changing a bulb

185–189
Changing a fuse

189–190, 193
Changing a wheel

179, 182
Changing a wiper blade

73
Changing the remote control battery

33
Charge level indicator (Rechargeable
hybrid)

20
Charger, induction

61
Charger, wireless

61
Charging cable

157

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Alphabetical index
S
Safety, children 86, 88–92
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
172
Screen menu map

214
Screens, very cold conditions

166
Screenwash

72
Screenwash, front

72
Screenwash, rear

73
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

19, 173
Seat belts

82–85, 90
Seat belts, rear

83
Seats, electric

46
Seats, front

44–46
Seats, heated

47
Seats, rear

49–50
Selector, gear

107–110
Sensors (warnings)

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Serial number, vehicle

206
Service indicator

17, 21
Servicing

17, 171, 173
Settings, equipment

23, 25
Settings, system

217, 240
Sidelamps

68, 187
Smartphone

26
Snow chains

166
Snow screen

166
Socket, 12 V accessory

60, 64
Socket, auxiliary

213, 235
Socket, Jack

235
Speed limiter

121–123, 125
Speed limit recognition

119–120
Speedometer

9–10, 118
Sport mode

111 – 11 2
Spotlamps, side 69
Stability control (ESC)
78, 80
Starting a Diesel engine

152
Starting the engine

98, 100
Starting the vehicle

98–100, 107–109
Starting using another battery

101, 194
State of charge, battery

24
Station, radio

210–211, 234
Stay, bonnet

168–169
Steering mounted controls, audio

208, 221
Steering wheel, adjustment

48
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

176
Stopping the vehicle

98–101, 107–109
Stop & Start

23, 52, 56, 113–114, 152, 168, 171, 197
Storage

60–64
Storage box

66
Storage compartments

60
Storage wells

63, 66
Storing driving positions

46
Stowing rings

63
Sunroof, panoramic

42–43
Sunshine sensor

51
Sun visor

60
Suspension

173
Suspension with progressive hydraulic
stops

111
Switching off the engine

98
Synchronising the remote control

34T
Tables of engines 204–205
Tables of fuses
189, 193
Tank, fuel

152–153
Technical data

203–205
Telephone

61, 215–216, 237–239
Temperature, coolant

18
Ticket holder

60
Time (setting)

25, 217, 241
TMC (Traffic info)

228
Tool box

66
Tools

178–180
Top 360 Vision

143, 145
Topping-up AdBlue®

174
Top Rear Vision

143–144
Top Tether (fixing)

90
Total distance recorder

20–21
Touch screen

24, 59
Touch screen tablet

23
Towball, quickly detachable

163–165
Towbar

80, 162
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

163–165
Towed loads

202–203, 205
Towing another vehicle

199, 201
Traction battery charge

157
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)

20, 154, 160
Traction control (ASR)

78–80
Traffic information (TMC)

228
Trailer

80, 162
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

80
Trajectory control systems

78