2022 CITROEN C5 X charging

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Practical information
► 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.
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.
Deferred charging
Settings
► In the Energy touch screen
application, select the Charging tab.
►

Set the charging start time.
►


Press
OK.
The setting is saved in the system.
You can also programme the deferred charging function using a smartphone, via
the MyCitroën App 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).
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

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7risk of injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any work is carried out under the
bonnet, it is essential to switch off the ignition
and disconnect the nozzle from the charging
connector if it is plugged in, check that the
READY indicator lamp is off on the instrument
panel and wait 4 minutes - risk of serious
injury!
The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents the bonnet being
opened when the left-hand front door is
closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off.
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
Opening



► From the inside: pull the control lever,
located on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.


► From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
►

Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the
support slot.
►

Clip the stay in its housing.
►


Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►


Pull on the bonnet and check that it is locked
correctly

.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.

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81. Reversing lamps
2. Foglamps
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
CITROËN accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied or
not recommended by CITROËN and not
installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
12 V battery / Accessory
batteries
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 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.
Electronic control units
Never connect the negative jump lead to
the metal part of the electronic control units.
Risk of destroying the electronic control units!
Connect to the remote earth point provided
for this purpose.
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which would mean a risk of
toxic and corrosive acid leaking.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Symbols
No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness and injury.
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach
of children.
The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric acid which can make you go blind or
cause severe burns.
For more information, refer to the
handbook.
Explosive gases can be present close to
the battery.
With petrol engine
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery.

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

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

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Starting using another battery
If the 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.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
► Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C .
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
►


Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►


Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functionalities.
Charging the battery using a battery
charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–

When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–


If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.

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8Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12

V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A,
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
►

At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B

before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components
connected to the Stop & Start system.
24V
12V
Disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►

Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof). ►


Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►

Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.
After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal


► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.

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Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►

Push clamp
B fully down.
►

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever, as it will not lock
in place if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
With rechargeable hybrid
engine
The rechargeable hybrid system has two accessory batteries: one at the front and one at
the centre of the vehicle.
Replacing the accessory batteries
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not start or jump start another vehicle
from the vehicle’s accessory batteries.
Accessing the accessory batteries
Front
The front battery is located under the bonnet.

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

Raise the bonnet. (+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located near
the battery.
Central
The central battery is located in the front armrest
storage compartment.
To reach the battery:




► Open the front armrest.
► Unclip the compartment's floor .
(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic
cover (not accessible).
(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release
connector.
Charging the front battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the front battery, it
is essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.

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8In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the front battery:
–
When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–


If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's front battery yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage
of 12
V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►


Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A,
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
►

At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B

before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
Disconnecting/reconnecting the
accessory batteries
Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the
accessory batteries in the event of long-term
immobilisation of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the accessory batteries:
►

Open the driver's door
.
►

Close all other doors.
► Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►

Switch
off the ignition and wait for the READY
indicator lamp to go out.
►

Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Never reverse the order of the accessory
battery disconnection and reconnection
steps - risk of irreversible damage!
Disconnection
Central battery:
► Disconnect the (-)
terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Front battery:

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MYCITROËN DRIVE PLUS - MYCITROËN PLAY PLUS
vehicle" to allow the establishment of the
radio network connection.
Irrespective of a valid connected service
subscription, remote product security or
product safety related device management
and software and firmware updates will
be performed when the processing is
necessary for the compliance with a legal
obligation to which the Manufacturer is
subject (e.g. applicable product liability law,
e-call regulation) or when the processing
is necessary in order to protect the vital
interests of the respective vehicle users and
passengers.
The establishment of a secure radio network
connection and the related remote updates
are not affected by privacy settings and will
be performed in principal after an initiation
by the vehicle user following a respective
notification.
The system is able to notify receipt of an update
as soon as it is connected to an exterior
Wi-Fi
network or a cellular network.
Large updates are downloaded only via the Wi-Fi
network.
The availability of an update is notified on the
screen at the end of the journey with an option
of immediate installation or postponement of
installation.
The installation time is variable and can take
several minutes with a maximum of about 30 minutes. A notification will give an estimate of the
duration and a description of the update.
Update information is available through the
“Settings” application.
Press the "Settings" application.
In the list, select the "Updates” tab.
This button allows you to change the authorisation for automatic downloading
of updates via an external Wi-Fi network.
For safety reasons and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
the installation must be carried out with the
ignition on without starting the engine.
The installation cannot be carried out in the
following cases:
–

engine running.
–


emergency call in progress.
–


insufficient battery level.
–


when charging for electric vehicles.
If an update has failed or has expired, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of this service is not charged by the Contractor.
On the other hand, the use of the WI-FI and/
or cellular networks of your smartphone can
generate additional fees if your data plan is
exceeded.
These possible costs are reflected in the bill
of your telephone operator.
Personalisation
Press and hold the screen from one of the
system's home pages.
Or
Press the “Settings” application.
In the list, select the "Customisation" tab.
Press the "Displays" field.
A page divided into 2 parts is displayed.
Press the "HOME" button at any time to leave
this page.
Personalising the screen
Press the pencil in the "Customise
Touchscreen" part.
A representation of the organisation of the
different home page ( HOME) Widgets is
displayed.
A Widget is a reduced window of an application or a service.
Adding a Widget
To add a Widget, press "Add Widget" on the left of the screen.
Or
Press one of these buttons on the screen.
Select the desired Widget.
Press the back arrow to return to the
previous page.