Manual Closing Of The Motorised Tailgate In Case Of Failure; Recommendations Related To The "Hands-Free Tailgate Access" Function; Back-Up Release - CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS Handbook

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Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case
of failure
This operation is only necessary in the case
of failure of the tailgate motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with
the tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
F Close it gently without slamming, as slowly
as possible, by pushing at the centre of the
tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at one
of its sides – risk of damage!
Precautions in use
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
- deactivate the "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu,
- or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.
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In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the
tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, do not forget to lock your vehicle
to avoid the risk of unexpected opening.
Recommendations related
to the "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function
If several kicking movements to operate the
tailgate have no effect, wait a few seconds
before trying again.
The function automatically deactivates in heavy
rain or following a build-up of snow.
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
pollution (smartphone, etc.).
The function may not work correctly with
a prosthetic leg.
The function may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towing device.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open
or close by itself, particularly if:
- you hitch or unhitch a trailer,
- you fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
- you load or unload bicycles from a bicycle
carrier,
- you place or lift something behind the
vehicle,
- an animal approaches the rear bumper,
- you are washing your vehicle,
- your vehicle is being serviced,
- you are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate "Hands-Free Tailgate Access".
After installing a towing device, it is
essential to contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop so that it is taken
into account by the detection system.
Otherwise, risk of "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function failure.

Back-up release

To manually unlock the boot in the event of
a battery or central locking failure.