2021-2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Lights and Wipers Guidelines
Introducing the Citroen C5 Aircross Lights and Wipers for 2021–2023. They combine cutting-edge innovation with useful utility. With its cutting-edge lighting and wiper systems, this exceptional SUV raises the bar for your driving enjoyment.
The Citroen C5 Aircross ensures excellent visibility, safety, and convenience, making every drive a smooth and well-lit adventure. It also has intelligent rain-sensing wipers. In this amazing car, discover the future of automotive lighting and wiper solutions.
Lighting Control
In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
If one or more lamps fails, a message asks you to check the lamp or lamps concerned.
Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam headlamps allows, without modification, driving in a country that drives on the other side
of the road to the country in which your vehicle was sold.
Never look too closely at the luminous beam of “Full LED” headlamps: risk of serious eye injury.
Main lighting
Automatic illumination of headlamps/Daytime running lamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Headlamp dipping
Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and main beam headlamps.
Foglamps
Rear foglamps
They operate with the dipped or main beam headlamps on.
When the lighting is switched off automatically (“AUTO” position), the foglamps and the dipped beam headlamps will remain on.
Front and rear foglamps
Rotate the ring forwards to switch them on and rearwards to switch them off.
They operate with the dipped beam headlamps on, in manual or auto mode.
Turn and Release the Ring
- once forwards to switch on the front foglamps and then a second time for the rear foglamps.
- once rearwards to switch off the rear foglamps and then a second time for the front foglamps.
If the lighting is switched off automatically (“AUTO” position) or the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
- Turn the ring rearwards to switch the foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, using the front foglamps and the rear foglamp is prohibited. In these situations, the power of their beams may dazzle other drivers. They should only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manually as the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Switch off the foglamps when they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lighting turns off immediately, except for dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after switching off the ignition
From the AUTO position, move the main lighting ring to the desired position or, from another position, move the ring to the AUTO position then to a position.
On opening the driver’s door a temporary audible signal warns the driver that the lighting is on.
It will go off automatically after a period of time that depends on the state of charge in battery (entering energy economy mode).
Direction indicators
Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
Three flashes
- Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Daytime Running Lamps/Sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
- Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk at position “AUTO” with adequate light level).
- Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at “AUTO” position with low light levels or “Sidelamps only” or “Dipped/main beam headlamps”). The LEDs are brighter when operating as daytime running lamps.
Parking Lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
Depending on version, within one minute of switching off the ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up or down depending on the traffic side (for example: when parking on the left; lighting control stalk upwards; the right-hand sidelamps come on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and illumination of the corresponding direction indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of Headlamps
When the ring is at the “AUTO” position and a low level of ambient light is detected by the rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They can also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on and this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked with the rain sensor and located at the top centre of the windscreen behind the interior rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically.
Guide-me-Home and Welcome Lighting
Automatic
With the ring in the “AUTO” position, if the brightness is low, the dipped beam headlamps come on automatically when the ignition is switched off.
The activation, deactivation and the duration of the guide-me-home lighting are set in the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch screen.
Manual 
Switching on/off
With the ignition off, “flash” the headlamps using the lighting control stalk to switch the function on/off.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off automatically at the end of a given period of time.
Automatic exterior welcome lighting
With the “Automatic illumination of headlamps” function activated, under low ambient light, the sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and door mirror spotlamps come on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activation, deactivation and the duration of the exterior welcome lighting are set in the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch screen.
Welcome lighting
Availability of this function depends on version.
Make a short press on this remote control button.
The sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps, number plate lamps and door mirror spotlamps come on for 30 seconds.
Pressing again before the end of the timed period switches off the lighting immediately.
Door mirror spotlamps
To make your approach to the vehicle easier, these illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors, the zones forward of the mirror and rearward of the front doors.
Switching on/off
When the front courtesy lamp switch is in this position, the spotlamps come on automatically:
- on unlocking the vehicle,
- on opening a door,
- when a request to locate the vehicle is received from the remote control.
Whatever the position of the front courtesy lamp switch, they also come on with the exterior welcome lighting and the guide-me-home lighting.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic Headlamp Dipping
This system automatically changes between dipped and main beam headlamps according to the brightness and driving conditions, using a camera located at the top of the windscreen.
This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the vehicle’s lighting, its correct use for the prevailing conditions of light, visibility and traffic, and for observation of driving and vehicle regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as you exceed 16 mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h), the system no longer operates.
Activation/Deactivation
- Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the “AUTO” position.
- In the Vehicle/Driving menu, select the “Driving functions” tab, then “Automatic headlamp dip”.
Until deactivated, the lighting system changes to “automatic illumination of headlamps” mode. The status of the system remains in memory when the ignition is switched off.
Operation
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of the main beam headlamps:
dipped beam is kept on, these indicator lamps come on in the instrument panel.
If the ambient light level is very low and the traffic conditions permit:
– main beam comes on automatically: these indicator lamps come on in the instrument panel.
When the system detects thick fog, it temporarily deactivates the function.
As soon as the vehicle leaves the area of thick fog, the function reactivates automatically.This indicator lamp goes off while the function is deactivated.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp beam, the driver can take over at any time.
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- Flashing the headlamps pauses the function and the system changes to “automatic illumination of headlamps” mode:
If the “AUTO” and “Dipped beam” indicator lamps are on, the system changes to main beam,
If the “AUTO” and “Main beam” indicator lamps are on, the system changes to dipped beam.
To reactivate the function, flash the headlamps again.
The system may suffer interference or not work correctly
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- under poor visibility conditions (snow, heavy rain, etc.),
- if the windscreen is dirty, misted or obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of the camera,
- if the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect
- road users that do not have their own lighting, such as pedestrians,
- vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for example: vehicles running behind a safety barrier on a motorway),
vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Headlamp Adjustment
Manual adjustment of the halogen headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the height of the halogen headlamps should be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
- 0 Driver only or driver + front passenger.
- 1 5 people.
- 4 5 people + loads in the boot.
- 5 Driver + loads in the boot.
The initial setting is position “0”.
Automatic adjustment of “Full LED” technology headlamps
This system automatically adjusts the height of the beams from this type of headlamp, according to the load in the vehicle, to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users.
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.
The system then places the headlamp beams in the lowest position.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not touch the “Full LED” technology headlamps – risk of electrocution!
Cornering Lighting
If fitted to the vehicle, this system makes use of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the main or dipped beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres, etc.).
Without cornering lighting
With cornering lighting
Activation/Deactivation
The cornering lighting can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle/Driving menu of the touch screen.
Switching on
This system starts:
- when the corresponding direction indicator is switched on, or from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel. Switching off
The system does not operate
- below a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel, above 25 mph (40 km/h), when reverse gear is engaged.
Wiper Control Stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions that can be configured:
- automatic windscreen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or frost present on the windscreen, around the wiper arms and blades and the windscreen seal, before operating the wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are not stuck to the windscreen before operating the wipers.
With manual wiping
With AUTO wiping
Windscreen wipers
To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the speed of the vehicle).
Off.
Single wipe (press down or pull the stalk briefly towards you, then release).
or
Automatic wiping (press down, then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly towards you).
Rear wiper
To select the rear wiper: turn the ring to place the desired symbol against the marking.
Off.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring fully; the rear screen wash, then the rear wiper automatically operate for a set duration.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation automatically if the front windscreen wipers are operating.
The system is activated or deactivated via the vehicle settings menu in the screen.
This function is activated by default.
In the event of snow or hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the vehicle parameters menu.
Front screenwash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and hold.
The screenwash and windscreen wiper operate for as long as the control stalk is pulled. Termination of the screenwash is followed by a final wiping cycle.
The screenwash jets are integrated in the tips of each arm.
The screenwash fluid is sprayed along the length of the wiper blade. This improves visibility and reduces the consumption of screenwash fluid.
In some cases, depending on the contents or colour of the liquid and on the exterior brightness, the liquid spray may be hardly noticeable.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the windscreen washer if the windscreen washer reservoir is empty. Only operate the windscreen washer if there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen and hindering visibility. Always use windscreen washer fluid suitable for low temperatures during the winter period.
Special position of the windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used for cleaning or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- Handle them with care,
Clean them regularly using soapy water,
Avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,
replace them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a front wiper blade 
Within one minute of switching off the ignition, any operation of the wiper control stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.
Proceed with the desired operation or the replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front 
Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver’s side.
Starting with the wiper blade farthest from you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blade as you may cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them – risk of damaging the windscreen!
FAQs
Turn the headlight switch, which is on the left side of the steering column, to the desired position to turn on the headlights. Off, parking lights, and full headlights are your options.
No, the automatic DRLs on the Citroen C5 Aircross only turn on when the engine is operating and the lighting circumstances call for them.
The front fog lights will turn on when the headlight switch is turned to the “fog lights” position. For the rear fog lights to function, make sure the headlights are also on.
Examine the high beam bulbs for burnout or damage. If the lights are working properly but the problem still exists, seek additional evaluation from your local Citroen service center.
Use the wiper stalk, which is located on the right side of the steering wheel. The front windshield wipers are turned on by pushing it upward. Pull it in your direction to wipe the windshield and spray washer fluid.
The Citroen C5 Aircross is fitted with automatic rain-sensing wipers, thus the answer is yes. Depending on the intensity of the downpour, the system will modify wiper speed.
Use the wiper stalk to turn it to the appropriate speed setting. There are options for intermittent, low, and high speeds.
Yes, you can change the sensitivity of the rain-sensing wipers using the touchscreen menu for the vehicle settings.
Inspect the wiper blades for wear or damage. Replace them if they are in poor shape. Use glass cleaner to also clean the windshield.
To turn on the rear windshield wiper, turn the wiper stalk to the “R” position. The same stalk is used to control its speed.
The rear washer and wiper are activated simultaneously to clean the back windshield when the wiper stalk is pulled in your direction.
No, the Citroen C5 Aircross has power-folding side mirrors that can be adjusted using the mirror adjustment button located inside the car.
The Citroen C5 Aircross has automated headlights as standard equipment. Depending on the surrounding lighting, the headlights will come on and go off. This function has no manual control.
Yes, using the headlight leveling switch on the dashboard, you may change the height of the headlight beam. By doing this, appropriate illumination under various loads is ensured.
Make sure the washer fluid reservoir is not empty by checking it. If it’s full and still not spraying, the washer pump may be clogged or broken. For assistance, speak with your local Citroen service center.
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