C5 Aircross S&S

Faults and Technical chat for the Citroen Aircross
srperry
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Post by srperry »

Personally I like the 3 cylinder engine, and don't find it gutless at all. I also have no problems with the touchscreen at all. I've never had a problem using the controls therein. I don't fiddle with the climate control while driving, the radio works fine, as does the USB for music and the satnav. I usually program the satnav via the MyCitroen app prior to my journey, and that works really well (unlike the 'journey' function which drops trips willy-nilly that are never recovered).

I certainly don't find pulling away from junctions to be terrible. I often use 2nd to pull away rather than 1st gear though, but even when using 1st I don't have a problem. I'm patient though, and don't impede others by pulling out in front of them! :D
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Post by the2ems »

srperry wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:04 pm Personally I like the 3 cylinder engine, and don't find it gutless at all. I also have no problems with the touchscreen at all. I've never had a problem using the controls therein. I don't fiddle with the climate control while driving, the radio works fine, as does the USB for music and the satnav. I usually program the satnav via the MyCitroen app prior to my journey, and that works really well (unlike the 'journey' function which drops trips willy-nilly that are never recovered).

I certainly don't find pulling away from junctions to be terrible. I often use 2nd to pull away rather than 1st gear though, but even when using 1st I don't have a problem. I'm patient though, and don't impede others by pulling out in front of them! :D
I didn’t know you could program the sat nav using the My Citroen App, hence I use Waze via Apple Car Play. But I will investigate.

Edit: Hmm, can’t find how to do that :?:
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BusybeasC5A
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Post by BusybeasC5A »

On the My Citroen home screen app, at bottom of screen there is 'Parking Aid'
third button / icon on right is 'prepare my journey'.
That takes you to google maps, enter destination in search, then click send to my vehicle.

When you next start the car, when Sat Nav screen loads / boots up, it will automatically calculate and display journey on screen.

At least, that's how it works on our C5 Aircross ;)

Does work... tho, afterwards the phone app on my moby does 'freeze' and require re-starting. :roll:
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Post by the2ems »

BusybeasC5A wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:46 pm On the My Citroen home screen app, at bottom of screen there is 'Parking Aid'
third button / icon on right is 'prepare my journey'.
That takes you to google maps, enter destination in search, then click send to my vehicle.

When you next start the car, when Sat Nav screen loads / boots up, it will automatically calculate and display journey on screen.

At least, that's how it works on our C5 Aircross ;)

Does work... tho, afterwards the phone app on my moby does 'freeze' and require re-starting. :roll:
Thanks for the reply. Doesn’t seem to be that option on my C3 Aircross :|
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srperry
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Post by srperry »

BusybeasC5A wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:46 pm On the My Citroen home screen app, at bottom of screen there is 'Parking Aid'
third button / icon on right is 'prepare my journey'.
That takes you to google maps, enter destination in search, then click send to my vehicle.

When you next start the car, when Sat Nav screen loads / boots up, it will automatically calculate and display journey on screen.

At least, that's how it works on our C5 Aircross ;)

Does work... tho, afterwards the phone app on my moby does 'freeze' and require re-starting. :roll:
My phone doesn't freeze after using the option. Galaxy S10 Plus with latest updates...
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Post by Hiboost »

srperry wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:04 pm Personally I like the 3 cylinder engine, and don't find it gutless at all. I also have no problems with the touchscreen at all. I've never had a problem using the controls therein. I don't fiddle with the climate control while driving, the radio works fine, as does the USB for music and the satnav. I usually program the satnav via the MyCitroen app prior to my journey, and that works really well (unlike the 'journey' function which drops trips willy-nilly that are never recovered).

I certainly don't find pulling away from junctions to be terrible. I often use 2nd to pull away rather than 1st gear though, but even when using 1st I don't have a problem. I'm patient though, and don't impede others by pulling out in front of them! :D
I would start looking at the cost of a new DMF if you constantly pull away in 2nd, the results may cause you to modify your driving habits. Our petrol cars are fitted with them..
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Post by srperry »

I don't labour the drivetrain at all, so I don't think the clutch assembly will be a problem. And I didn't say I constantly use 2nd gear to pull away - I onl;y do it when conditions are appropriate.
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Post by Hiboost »

Good luck 🤞
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