2021-2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Seats Installation Guide

The seats in the 2021–2023 Citron C5 Aircross are not just functional parts. Instead, they are carefully made pieces that combine comfort, versatility, and style to make driving a truly exceptional experience. The seats in the C5 Aircross are made with care so that they are comfortable and supportive. This makes sure that long trips are both useful and enjoyable. With their ergonomic shapes and adjustable features, these seats are made to fit a wide range of body types and tastes. This helps both the driver and passengers sit in a relaxed way. In addition to being comfortable, the seats are made with new technology and fabrics that help reduce noise and make the cabin feel more elegant. Also, the seats in the C5 Aircross can be set up in different ways, making it easy to store cargo and making the most of the room inside. When it comes to the seats in the 2021–2023 Citron C5 Aircross, comfort comes first. They also represent the brand’s commitment to creating a high-quality and harmonious drive environment.

Correct Driving Position

Before taking to the road and to make the most of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and controls, carry out these adjustments in the following order:

• the height of the head restraint,
• the seat backrest angle,
• the seat cushion height,
• the longitudinal position of the seat,
• the height and reach of the steering wheel,
• the rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been made, check the instrument panel can be viewed correctly from your driving position.

Front Seats

Caution when moving the front seats
For safety reasons, only adjust seats when the vehicle is stationary.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is no person or object that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching passengers if present in the rear seats or of jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind the seat.

Front Head Restraints

Adjusting the height
The adjustment is correct when the upper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.

‘Two-way’ Adjustment Model

Upwards
pull the head restraint up to the desired position; the head restraint can be felt to click into position.

Downwards
press lug A and push the head restraint down to the desired position.

‘Four-way’ Adjustment Model

Upwards
pull the head restraint up to the desired position; the head restraint can be felt to click into position.

Downwards
press and hold button B and push the head restraint down to the desired position.

Adjusting the Angle

‘Four-way’ Adjustment Model

 

press and hold button B and push the lower part of the head restraint forwards or backwards.

Removing a Head Restraint

Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.

• Press the lug(s) A (depending on version) to unlock the head restraint and remove it completely,
• Stow the head restraint securely.

Refitting a Head Restraint

• Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
• Push the head restraint down as far as it will go.
• Press the lug(s) A (depending on version) to release the head restraint and push it down.
• Adjust the height of the head restraint. Never drive with the head restraints removed; they should be in place and correctly adjusted for the occupant of the seat.

Manually-Adjusted Seats

Longitudinal

 

• Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
• Release the bar to lock the seat in position on one of the runners.

Backrest Angle

• Turn the knob forwards or rearwards.

Lumbar Support (driver only) Turn the knob forwards or backwards to obtain the desired level of lumbar support.

Height

• Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as necessary to obtain the position required.

Electrically-Adjusted Seats
To avoid discharging the battery, carry out these adjustments with the engine running.

Longitudinal Adjustment

• Push the control forwards or rearwards to slide the seat.

Backrest Angle

Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.

Electric Lumbar Adjustment

The control allows independent adjustment of the depth and vertical position of the lumbar support.

• Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or reduce the lumbar support.
• Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the lumbar support area.

Seat Cushion Height and Angle

 

Tilt the rear of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the required height. Tilt the front of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the required angle.

Comfort Functions

Storing Driving Positions
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Associated with the electrically-adjusted driver’s seat, this function allows two driving positions to be memorised, to make these adjustments easier if there are frequent driver changes.
It takes account of the electric adjustments of the seat and the door mirrors.

Using Buttons M/1/2

• Take your seat and switch on the ignition.
• Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.
• Press button M, then press button 1 or 2 within 4 seconds. An audible signal confirms the memorization. Memorizing a new position cancels the previous position.

Recalling a Stored Position
With the ignition on or engine running

• Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding position. An audible signal sounds when the adjustment is finished.
• You can interrupt the current movement by pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the seat adjustment controls.
• A stored position cannot be recalled while driving.
• Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

Heated Seats

• Press the button corresponding to your seat.
• Each press changes the level of heating; the corresponding number of indicator lamps come on (low/medium/high).
• Press the button again until all the indicator lamps are off.

The state of the system stays in the memory when the ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment have reached an adequate temperature, stop the function; reducing the consumption of electrical current reduces fuel consumption.
Prolonged use is not recommended for persons with sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if material with insulating properties is used, such as cushions or seat covers.

Do not use the System

• if wearing damp clothing,
• if child seats are fitted.

To avoid breaking the heating element in the seat:

• do not place heavy objects on the seat,
• do not kneel or stand on the seat,
• do not place sharp objects on the seat,
• do not spill liquids onto the seat.

To avoid the risk of short-circuit

• do not use liquid products for cleaning the seat,
• never use the heating function when the seat is damp.

Multi-point Massage
System with a choice of type of massage and adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running, as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.

Ease of use and comfort The massage settings are adjusted in the touch screen.
The function is activated using the button on the front seat.

Press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.

The function is activated immediately with the last settings memorised and the settings page is displayed in the touch screen.
If the settings suit you and you make no changes, the display returns to its original state.

If you want to Change the Settings

• select another type of massage from the five offered,
• select a massage intensity from the three levels offered: “1” (Low), “2” (Normal) or “3” (High).

The changes are applied immediately.
Once activated, the system starts a one hour massage cycle, made up of sequences of
6 minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes at rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the cycle; the indicator lamp for the button goes off.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

• When stationary, pull the control A to release the steering wheel.
• Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.
• Push the control A to lock the steering wheel.

For safety reasons, these adjustments must only be carried out with the vehicle stationary.

Mirrors

Door Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass providing the lateral rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking.

They can also be folded for parking in narrow spaces.

Demisting/Defrosting

If fitted to your vehicle, the demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors is done by pressing the rear screen defrosting control.
For more information on Rear screen demist – defrost, refer to the corresponding section.

Adjustment

• Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
• Move control B in any of the four directions to adjust.
• Return control A to its central position.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the blind spots. The objects that you see in the mirrors are in fact closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.

Folding

From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.

From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A from the central position rearwards.

If the mirrors are folded using control A, they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. It will be necessary to pull control A again.

Unfolding

• From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
• From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A from the central position rearwards.

The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors when locking or unlocking the vehicle can be deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded manually.

Automatic tilting in Reverse Gear
System which automatically tilts 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 return to their initial position:

• a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear,
• once the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
• on switching off the engine.

This function is activated/deactivated via the “Vehicle settings” tab in the Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch screen.

Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles, etc.

Manual Model

Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the “day” position.

Day/night Position

• Pull the lever to change to the “night” anti-dazzle position.
• Push the lever to change to the normal “day” position.

Automatic “Electro chrome” Model

This system automatically and progressively changes between day and night use by means of a sensor measuring the light coming from the rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvre, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

Rear Seats

The 3 seats of the 2nd row are independent and of the same width. Their backrests are adjustable to adapt the boot load space.

Rear Head Restraints

They have two Positions

• • a high position, for when the seat is in use:
    F pull the head restraint fully up.
  • a low position, for stowing, when the seat is not in use:
    F press the lugs A to release the head restraint and push it fully down.

The rear head restraints can be removed. To remove a head restraint

• pull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
• press the lugs A to release the head restraint and remove it completely,
• stow the head restraint.

To refit a Head Restraint

• insert the head restraint rods into the guides in the corresponding seat backrest,
• push the head restraint down as far as it will go,
• press the lugs A to release the head restraint and push it fully down.

Never drive with passengers seated at the rear when the head restraints are removed; they must be in place and in the high position.

Longitudinal Adjustment
Seat operations must only be done with the vehicle stationary.

Each seat can be adjusted individually.

• Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.

Once the backrest is folded, it is no longer possible to slide the seat.

FAQs

Useful Link

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