2023 CITROEN C5 X assist

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1InstrumentsInformation to the driver 10
Digital instrument panel 10
E-HUD 11
Warning and indicator lamps 12
Indicators 17
Manual test 20
Total distance recorder 20
Trip computer 20
Touch screen 21
Remote functions (Rechargeable hybrid) 23
2AccessElectronic key with remote control function and
built-in key 25
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start 27
Central locking 29
Back-up procedures 29
Doors 31
Boot 32
Motorised tailgate 32
Alarm 35
Electric windows 38
Sunroof 39
3Ease of use and comfortDriving position 41
Front seats 42
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Mirrors 46
Rear bench seat 47
Heating and Ventilation 49
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning 50
Front demisting - defrosting 52
Rear screen demisting/defrosting 52
Heated windscreen 53
Temperature pre-conditioning
(Rechargeable hybrid)
53
Front fittings 54
Courtesy lamps 57
Interior ambient lighting 57
Rear fittings 58
Boot fittings 59
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 61
Direction indicators 62
Headlamp beam height adjustment 63
Automatic illumination of headlamps 63
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 63
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
64
Automatic headlamp dipping 64
Cornering lighting 65
Wiper control stalk 65
Automatic wipers 66
Changing a wiper blade 68
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 69
Hazard warning lamps 69
Horn 69
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid) 70
Emergency or assistance 70
Electronic stability control (ESC) 72
Seat belts 75
Airbags 77
Active bonnet 79
Child seats 79
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 81
ISOFIX child seats 82
i-Size child seats 84
Installing child seats 85
Child lock 87
6DrivingDriving recommendations 88
Starting/Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
89
Starting rechargeable hybrid vehicles 90
Electric parking brake 91
Automatic gearbox 93
Citroën Advanced Comfort active suspension 96
Driving modes 96
Hill start assist 98
Gear shift indicator 98
Stop & Start 99
Tyre under-inflation detection 100
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
101
Steering wheel with hands-on detection 103
Shortcuts for driving aids 103
Road signs recognition 104
Speed limiter 107
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 109
Cruise control 109
Highway Driver Assist 111

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Highway Driver Assist 2.0 111
Adaptive cruise control 11 2
Lane positioning assist 11 6
Speed adjustment during cornering 11 9
Semi-automatic lane changing 120
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
124
Distraction detection 128
Active lane departure warning system 129
Long-distance blind spot monitoring 131
Parking sensors 132
Top Rear Vision 134
Top 360 Vision 135
Rear traffic alert 137
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 140
Refuelling 140
Rechargeable hybrid system 141
Charging the traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid engine)
148
Towing device 150
Towing device with quickly detachable towball 151
Roof bars 154
Very cold climate screen 155
Snow chains 155
Energy economy mode 156
Bonnet 156
Engine compartment 158
Checking levels 158
Checks 159
Free-wheeling 161
Advice on care and maintenance 162
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 165
Tool kit 165
Temporary puncture repair kit 166
Spare wheel 169
Changing a bulb 171
Fuses 173
12

V battery

/ Accessory batteries 173
Towing the vehicle 178
9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 181
Petrol engines 182
Rechargeable hybrid engine 183
Dimensions 184
Identification markings 184
10 MYCITROËN DRIVE PLUS - MYCITROËN PLAY PLUS
First steps 185
Customisation 188
Steering mounted controls 189
Applications 190
Voice commands 190
Navigation 191
Connectivity 192
Mirror Screen 194
Media 195
Phone 197
Settings 198
Help 199
11Event data recorders
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Alphabetical index
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Appendix

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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are provided
for information. The presence and location of
some elements vary depending on the version
or trim level.
Instruments and controls



1. Emergency call/Assistance call
Sunroof
Alarm
Courtesy lamp/Front reading lamps
Warning lamp display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
2. Interior mirror/Driving in Electric mode
indicator LED
3. Digital instrument panel
4. Side control bar
5. Fusebox
6. Bonnet release
7. Electric windows
Door mirrors
E-HUD
8. Front armrest
9. Front passenger airbag
10. Glove box
Deactivation of the front passenger airbagCentre console

1.Touch screen
2. Hazard warning lamps
Central locking
3. Switching the engine on/off
4. Automatic air conditioning
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V socket/USB socket
5. Storage compartment/Wireless smartphone
charger
6. Gearbox control
7. Driving mode selector
8. Parking brake

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Overview
Steering-mounted controls

1.External lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Select the instrument panel display mode
2. Wiper controls/Screenwash/Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive cruise control/Highway Driver Assist
or Highway Driver Assist 2.0
A. Up/Down: increase/decrease the speed
setting
Press: display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front (Adaptive cruise
control) B.
Select/Deselect the cruise control function
Select/Deselect the Adaptive cruise control/
Highway Driver Assist
C. Start/Pause of the Speed limiter or Cruise
control with the speed setting saved
Confirmation of vehicle restart after automatic
stop (Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go
function)
D. Select/Deselect the speed limiter function
E. Activation of the Speed limiter or Cruise
control with the speed setting saved
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition system
5. Horn/Driver front airbag
6. Audio system setting controls
F. Press: display favourite radio stations/media
Up/Down: previous/next radio/media/
smartphone selection
Press: validation of a selection
G. Decrease/Increase volume
H. Pick up/Hang up
Access to the Phone application's call log
I. Short press: system voice commands
Long press: smartphone voice commands
Side control bar



1. Headlamp beam height adjustment
2. Motorised tailgate
3. Heated windscreen
4. Heated steering wheel
5. Temperature conditioning (Rechargeable
hybrid)
6. Opening the fuel filler flap (Rechargeable
hybrid)
Rechargeable hybrid
system

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Overview
1.Petrol engine
2. Electric motor
3. Traction battery
4. 12 V accessories batteries
5. 8-speed electric automatic gearbox (e-EAT8)
6. Charging flap
7. Fuel filler flap
8. Driving mode selector
9. Domestic charging cable
The rechargeable hybrid technology combines
two sources of energy: that of the petrol engine
and that of the electric motor, which drive the
front wheels (traction).
The engine and the motor can operate
alternately or simultaneously, according to the
driving mode selected and the driving conditions.
The electric power alone provides the mobility
of the vehicle in Electric mode, and in Hybrid
mode in case of moderate demand. It assists the
petrol engine during starting and acceleration
phases.
The electric power is supplied by a rechargeable
traction battery.
Labels
“Ease of use and comfort - Rear bench seat -
Rear head restraints” section:


“Ease of use and comfort - Front fittings -
W ireless smartphone charger” section:


“Lighting and visibility - Exterior lighting
control stalk” and “In the event of a
breakdown
- Changing a bulb” sections:


“Safety - Child seats - Deactivating the front
passenger airbag” section :


“Safety - ISOFIX mountings” section:
i-SizeTOP TETHER
“Driving - Electric parking brake” section:

“Driving - Stop & Start - Bonnet” section:
“Practical information - Compatibility of
fuels” section:


“Practical information - Rechargeable hybrid
system” section:






“Practical information - Charging the traction
battery (Rechargeable hybrid)” section:


“Practical information - Bonnet” section:


“In the event of a breakdown - Temporary
puncture repair kit” section:




“In the event of a breakdown - Spare wheel”
section:

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Instruments
1Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR regulation is activated in the
event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the
message "Anti roll-back system
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Post Collision Safety BrakeFixed, associated with the
Service warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Under-inflationFixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too
low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Parking sensorsFixed, accompanied by an onscreen
message and an audible signal.
The system is deactivated.
Fixed, associated with the Service
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Active bonnetFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The active bonnet has been triggered.
Do not touch the bonnet.
Call a roadside assistance provider or carry
out (3) while driving no faster than 19 mph (30
km/h).
AirbagsFixed, accompanied by the display
of a message.
One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic
pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the “ON” position.
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat
- risk of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the "OFF "
position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Low fuel levelFixed, with the reserve level shown in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message.
When it first comes on, you have approximately
6 litres of fuel remaining in the tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will
be repeated every time the ignition is switched
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.

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Access
Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal
to 1 metre between the low position and the
high position of the tailgate.
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
With resumption of the motorised function
It is possible to trigger the tailgate motorisation
manually.
►

When the tailgate is open: manoeuvre the
tailgate slightly but firmly to trigger the motorised
closing.
►


When the tailgate is partially open:
manoeuvre the tailgate slightly but firmly to
trigger the motorised opening.
W

ithout resumption of the motorised function
►

Manoeuvre the tailgate gently without
slamming, as slowly as possible.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually

, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
If the electric motor overheats
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating of
its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary in the case of
failure of the tailgate motor .
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with the
tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
►

Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as
possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at
one of its sides - risk of damage!
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, do not forget to lock and
move away from the vehicle to prevent any
risk of unwanted opening.
Hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate
Access)
With the electronic key on your person, this
function allows the motorised tailgate to be
opened, closed or stopped via a “kicking”
movement under the rear bumper.
The “Hands-free tailgate/opening” function is configured in the Settings
>
Vehicle touch screen application.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the “kicking”
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The function is not available when the
vehicle is connected.

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Ease of use and comfort




► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is automatically deactivated when
the engine is switched off.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you can see in the mirrors
are in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account to correctly judge the distance of
vehicles approaching from behind.
Adjustment



► Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►
Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►


Return the control to the central position.
Folding
Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control
A downwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Unfolding
Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control A
upwards.
The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door mirrors is configured in the Settings
>
Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
–

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 configured in the Settings > Vehicle
touch screen application.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.