Citroen C5 Aircross (2017- 2024) - Owner's Manual

Phone

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USB sockets

Depending on equipment, for more information on the USB port(s) compatible with CarPlay or Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ergonomics and comfort" section.

To find out which smartphone models are eligible, go to the brand's website for your country.

Smartphone synchronisation allows users to display applications adapted to the smartphone's CarPlay or Android Auto technology on the vehicle screen. For CarPlay, the CarPlay function must first be activated on the smartphone.

Unlock the smartphone so that communication between the smartphone and the system can take place.

Standards and principles are constantly evolving, so it is advisable to update the smartphone's operating system as well as the date and time on the smartphone and the system.

CarPlay Smartphone Connection

Depending on country.

When the USB cable is connected, the CarPlay function deactivates the system's Bluetooth mode.

The "CarPlay" function requires a smartphone and compatible applications.

Connect the USB cable. The smartphone is in charging mode when connected by the USB cable.

From the system, press Phone to display the CarPlay interface.

When the smartphone has already been connected via Bluetooth.

Connect the USB cable. The smartphone is in charging mode when connected by the USB cable.

From the system, press Phone to display the main page.

Press the "TEL" key to access the secondary page.

Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay interface.

When the USB cable is disconnected and the ignition is switched off and back on, the system will not automatically switch to Radio Media mode; the source must be changed manually.

At any time, you can access CarPlay navigation by pressing the Navigation key on the system.

Connecting Android Auto smartphones

Depending on country.

On the smartphone, download the Android Auto application.

The "Android Auto" function requires a smartphone and compatible applications.

Phone not connected via Bluetooth

Connect the USB cable. The smartphone is in charging mode when connected by the USB cable.

From the system, press "Phone" to display the main page.

Press "Android Auto" to launch the system application.

Depending on the smartphone, it may be necessary to enable the "Android Auto" function.

During the procedure, several screens are displayed regarding the pairing of certain features.

Accept to start and complete the connection.

When connecting the smartphone to the system, it is recommended to turn on the smartphone's Bluetooth.

Phone connected via Bluetooth

From the system, press "Phone" to display the main page.

Press the "TEL" key to display the secondary page.

Press "Android Auto" to launch the system application.

While the Android Auto display is active, access to the different music sources remains available using the touch keys in the upper bar.

The system menus can be accessed at any time using the dedicated keys.

Depending on network quality, a waiting time is required before the applications become available.

Pairing a Bluetooth phone

Available services depend on the network, the SIM card and the compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used. Check the phone manual and with your operator which services are available.

The Bluetooth function must be enabled and the phone must be set to "visible to all" (phone settings).

To complete pairing, whichever procedure is used on the phone or the system, confirm and validate the code displayed, ensuring it is identical on both the system and the phone.

In case of failure, it is advised to turn the phone's Bluetooth off and then back on.

Procedure from the phone

Select the system name from the list of detected devices.

On the system, accept the connection request from the phone.

Procedure from the system

Press Phone to display the main page.

Press "Bluetooth Search".

The list of detected phone(s) is displayed.

Select the name of the chosen phone from the list.

Connection sharing

The system offers to connect the phone with 3 profiles:

- "Phone" (hands-free kit, phone only),

- "Audio streaming" (streaming: wireless playback of audio files from the phone),

- "Mobile internet data".

Select one or more profiles.

Press "OK" to confirm.

Depending on the phone type, you may be asked to accept or refuse the transfer of the phonebook and messages.

The system's ability to connect only one profile depends on the phone.

All three profiles can connect by default.

The profiles compatible with the system are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP, MAP and PAN.

Visit the brand website for more information (compatibility, additional help, etc.).

Automatic reconnection

When you return to the vehicle, if the last connected phone is present again, it is automatically recognized, and within about 30 seconds after switching the ignition on, pairing is performed automatically (Bluetooth enabled).

To change the connection profile:

Press Phone to display the main page.

Press the "TEL" key to access the secondary page.

Press "Bluetooth Connection" to display the list of paired devices.

Press the "details" key of a paired device.

Select one or more profiles.

Press "OK" to confirm.

Managing paired phones

This function lets you connect or disconnect a device and delete a pairing.

Press Phone to display the main page.

Press the "TEL" key to access the secondary page.

Press "Bluetooth Connection" to display the list of paired devices.

Press the name of the chosen phone in the list to disconnect it.

Press again to connect it.

Delete a Phone

Press the trash icon at the top right of the screen to display a trash icon next to the chosen phone.

Press the trash icon next to the chosen phone to delete it.

Receiving a Call

An incoming call is announced by a ring tone and an overlay on the screen.

Briefly press the TEL key on the steering wheel controls to answer.

Press and hold

the TEL key on the steering wheel controls to decline the call.

Press "End call".

Making a Call

Using the phone while driving is strongly discouraged.

Park the vehicle.

Transfer the call using the steering wheel controls.

Calling a new number

Press Phone to display the main page.

Enter the number using the keypad.

Press "Call" to place the call.

Calling a contact

Press Phone to display the main page.

Or press and hold

the TEL key on the steering wheel controls.

Press "Contacts".

Select the contact from the list.

Press "Call".

Calling one of the last dialled numbers

Press Phone to display the main page.

Press and hold

Press the key on the steering wheel controls.

Press "Call log".

Select the contact from the list.

It is always possible to make a call directly from the phone; park the vehicle for safety reasons.

Adjust the ringtone

Press Phone to display the main page.

Press the "OPTIONS" button to access the secondary page.

Press "Ringtone volume" to display the volume bar.

Press the arrows or move the slider to adjust the ringtone volume.

Test yourself

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