Ease of use and comfort -> Manual air conditioning for your Citroen C5 Aircross 2017-2025
Ease of use and comfort
The air conditioning system operates only with
the engine running.
Manual air conditioning
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F Ensure that the cabin filter is in good
condition and have the filter elements
replaced regularly.
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of the arrows 6 to decrease (blue)
We recommend the use of a combined
cabin filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, it contributes to the purification of
the air breathed by the occupants and the
cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad
odours and greasy deposits).
F To ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
or increase (red) the value.
Press the Air conditioning menu
button located under the touch
screen to display the system
controls page.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
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For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI is displayed.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 5 to increase (+) or
decrease (-) the speed of the ventilation fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
1. Automatic visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Rear screen demisting – defrosting.
4. System off.
By reducing the air flow to a minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
5. Air flow adjustment.
For more information on Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.
6. Temperature adjustment.
7.
Air distribution adjustment.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation – risk of condensation and
deterioration of air quality!
8. Air conditioning on/off.
9. Maximum air conditioning.
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Ease of use and comfort
Air distribution adjustment
Automatic visibility
programme
System switch-off
F Press button 4; its indicator lamp comes
on and all the other indicator lamps of the
system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the
forward movement of the vehicle.
You can vary the air distribution in the
passenger compartment using the three
buttons 7.
For more information on the button 1
"Automatic Visibility Programme", refer to
the section "Front demist – defrost".
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
Avoid driving for long periods with
the system off – risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
Pressing any button reactivates the
system with the settings that were in use
before the deactivation.
It enables you to:
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lower the temperature in summer,
increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
F Press button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
Maximum air conditioning
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of
exterior air.
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the centre and outer
vents, the air flow to maximum.
Press the Air conditioning menu
button located under the touch
screen to display the system
controls page.
F Press button 9 to activate/deactivate the
function; its indicator lamp comes on/goes
off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result
in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
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