Citroen C5 Aircross Quiz
Electrical equipment

Radio equipment

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OVERVIEW

The vehicle can take three types of radio:

  • mechanical cassette radio: RB2,
  • compact disc radio: RD2,
  • radiotelephone: RT2.

Variants:

  • with or without power amplifier (HiFi) for the RD2 and RT2.

The vehicles have the following standard pre-equipment:

  • speaker and tweeter pre-wiring,
  • radio pre-wiring,
  • antenna power supply pre-wiring,
  • impedance box,
  • a short amplified antenna.

Standard-fit radios are linked to a removable control on the steering wheel switch module.

SPECIFICATIONS

The radios (RB2, RD2 and RT2) are protected by a code corresponding to the last 8 digits of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). When +APC is switched on, the BSI checks its pairing with the radio. If not paired, the radio goes into scrambled mode.

The RT2 radiotelephone offers the functions of a GSM mobile phone combined with a hands-free kit:

  • sending and receiving calls with automatic muting of the active audio source when a call is taken,
  • display of telephone functions on the liquid crystal display integrated in the radiotelephone,
  • capture of the user's voice by a dedicated microphone located in the base of the overhead light,
  • reproduction of the caller's voice through the vehicle speakers,
  • management of SMS messages (text messages),
  • Emergency call,
  • compatibility with a remote telephone handset.

Radio information display is shown on the multifunction screen.

Speaker specifications:

  • dashboard: 2 tweeters,
  • front doors: 2 speakers (woofers, 165 mm diameter),
  • rear doors: 2 speakers (woofers, 165 mm diameter).

The HiFi version is equipped with:

  • dashboard: 2 mid-range/tweeters,
  • front doors: 2 speakers (woofers, 165 mm diameter),
  • rear doors: 2 speakers (woofers, 165 mm diameter) and 2 tweeters,
  • luggage compartment: 1 x 4 x 20 W amplifier,
  • under front right seat: multiplexed compact disc changer.

Input connector (8-way, black)

Connecteur des entrées (8 voies noir)

Important: Installing a non-multiplexed radio requires fitting a supplementary harness and a front trim panel, available as accessories from the CITROËN network.

Output connector (8-way, white)

Connecteur des sorties (8 voies blanc)

20-way compact disc interface connector

Connecteur interface compact disques 20 voies

HANDS-FREE KIT PREWIRING

All vehicles fitted with a standard radio (RB2, RD2) have the following hands-free kit prewiring:

  • a specific GSM antenna incorporating the radio function,
  • a specific radio / GSM antenna cable (coaxial),
  • power supply cables (power supply, microphone cable),
  • a radio link (MUTE + speaker).

Note: The hands-free kit is available as an accessory. The hands-free kit includes a bracket to be fixed to the side of the centre facia.

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