2013 Citroen C3 RHD ECO mode

08MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS

CD, MP3 CD / USB PLAYER


The audio equipment will only play audio fi les with ".wma, .aac, .fl ac, .ogg and .mp3" fi le extensions and with a bit rate of between 32 Kbps
and 320 Kbps.
It also supports VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other t
ype of fi le (.mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
WMA
fi les must be of the standard wma 9 type.
The samplin
g rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.

It is advisable to restrict fi le names to 20 characters, without usin
g of special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displayingproblems.

In order to be able to pla
y a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording
it is preferable to select the ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet standard.
If the disc is recorded in another format it ma
y not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same recordin
g standard is always used
for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum)for optimum sound quality.
In the particular case o
f a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard isrecommended.
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
The s
ystem supports USB mass storage or iPod
devices via the USB port (suitable cable not supplied).
I
f a partitioned USB memory key is connected to the system, only the fi rst partition is recognised.

Control of the peripheral device is with the audiosystem controls.
The number of tracks is limited to 2000 maximum,
999 tracks per folder.
I
f the current consumption at the USB port exceeds 500 mA, the system goes into protection mode and
deactivates the port.

Other peripherals, not recognised on connection, must
be connected to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not supplied).
In order to be read, a USB memor
y stick must be formatted FAT 16 or 32.
The s
ystem does not support the operation of an Apple Æplayer and
a USB memory stick connected at the same time.
It is recommended that o
ffi cial Apple Æ USB cables are used to ensure Æ
correct operation.

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AUDIO STREAMING
Streaming allows audio fi les on your telephone to be played via the
vehicle's speakers.
Connect the telephone: see "USING THE TELEPHONE".
Select " Audio" or " All" profi le.
I
f play does not start automatically, it may be necessary to start the audio playback from the telephone.
Control is from the peripheral device or b
y using the audio system buttons.
Once connected in streaming mode, the telephone is considered to bea media source.
It is recommended that
you activate " Repeat" on the Bluetooth
peripheral.

MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS


CONNECTING APPLE®
PLAYERS ®
Connect the Apple ®player to the USB port using a suitable cable (not
supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifi cations available are those of the portable device
connected (artists / albums / genres / playlists / audiobooks / podcasts).
The de
fault classifi cation used is by artist. To modify the classifi cationused, return to the fi rst level of the menu then select the desired classifi cation (playlists for example) and confi rm to go down through
the menu to the desired track.
The "
Shuffl e tracks" mode on an iPod®
corresponds to the "Random" ®
mode on the audio system.
The "
Shuffl e albums" mode on an iPod®
corresponds to the "Random ®
all" on the audio system.
"
Shuffl e tracks" is restored by default on each connection.
The version of software in the audio s
ystem may not be compatible
with the generation of your Apple Æplayer.
The list of devices compatible with software versions is available from CITROÀN dealers.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
Some contacts are
duplicated in the list.The options for synchronizing contacts are synchronizing the contacts
on the SIM card, the contacts on the telephone, or both. When both
s
ynchronizations are selected, some contacts may be duplicated. Select "Displa
y SIM card contacts" or "Displaytelephone contacts".

Contacts are not shown
in alphabetical order.Some telephones offer display options. Depending on the settingschosen, contacts can be transferred in a specifi c order. Modify the display setting in the telephone
directory.
The system does notreceive SMS text messages. The Bluetooth mode does not permit sending SMS text messages to the
system.
The
CD is ejected
automatically or is not played by the player. The
CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
- Check that the CD is inserted in the player the
right way up.

-
Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
be played if it is too damaged.

-
Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: refer to the advice in the "AUDIO" section.

- The audio system's
CD player does not play
DVDs.

-
Some recorded CDs will not be played by
the audio system because they are not of thecorrect quality. Le
CD has been recorded in a format that is not compatible with the
player.
The
CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio system.
There is a long waiting period following the insertion
of a CD or connection of aUSB memory stick.
When a new medium is inserted, the system reads a certain amount of
data (directory, title, artist, etc.). This may take from a few seconds to a
few minutes. This
phenomenon is normal.
The
CD player sound ispoor.The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions.
The audio equipment settin
gs (bass, treble, ambiences) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selectingan ambience.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.When the en
gine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on
the battery charge.
The switch-o
ff is normal: the system switches to economy mode and
switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
Pla
yback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).Some fi les supplied with the memor
y stick may greatly slow down access
to reading the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the catalogue time). Delete the fi les supplied with the memory stickand limit the number of sub-folders in the fi le structure on the memory stick.
When I connect m
yiPhone as telephone and
to the USB port at thesame time, I am unable
to play the music fi les. When the iPhone connects automaticall
y as a telephone, it forces the
streaming function. The streaming function takes the place of the USBfunction which is then not useable, there is a period without sound of the
track being played with AppleÆ players.Æ
Disconnect and reconnect to the USB port (the USB function takes priority over streaming).

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AUDIO

Press the SOURCE button several
times in succession and select theradio.

Press the BAND A
ST button to select
a waveband: FM1, FM2, FMast, AM.

Briefl
y press one of the buttons tocarry out an automatic search of theradio stations.

Press one o
f the buttons to carry out
a manual search up / down for radiofrequencies.

Press the LI
ST REFRESH button to
display the list of stations received
locally (30 stations maximum).
To update this list, press for more
t
han two seconds.


The external environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks, ...) may
block reception, including in RDS mode. This is a normal effect of the way in which radio waves are transmitted and does not indicate any failure of the audio system.


RDS





RADIO

SELECTING A STATION

Press the MENU button.

Select AUDIO FUNCTIONS thenpress OK.

Select the FM WAVEBANDPREFERENCES function then pressOK.

Select ACTIVATE RDS then pressOK. RDS appears on the screen.

In radio mode, press
OK directly to activate / deactivate RDSmode.
The RDS, if displayed, enables you to continue listening to the samestation by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However, in certainconditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be assured throughout thecountry as radio stations do not cover 100% of the territory. Under conditions of very weak reception, the system may change to a regional station.

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BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS

For safety reasons and because they require prolonged attentionon the part of the driver, the operations for pairing of the Bluetooth mobile telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio equipment must be carried out with the vehicle stationary
and the ignition on.
Pr
ess the MENU button.

A window is displayed with a message that a search is in progress.
Activate the telephone's Bluetooth
function
and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone confi guration.
In the menu, select:
- Bluetooth telephone
function -
Audio
- Bluetooth confi
guration
- P
erform a Bluetooth search
The services o
ffered depend on the network, the SIM card and thecompatibility of the Bluetooth equipment used.
Consult your telephone's manual and your operator to fi nd out which
services are available to you.









BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE SCREEN C

The TELEPH
ONE menu permits access to the following functions
in particular: Directory * , Call list, Pairing management.
The
fi rst 4 telephones recognised are displayed in this window.

A virtual ke
ypad is displayed in the screen:enter a code with at least 4 digits.

Confi rm by pressing OK.

A messa
ge that the pairing has been successful appears in thescreen.
Select the telephone to be connected from the list.
Only one
telephone can be connected at a time.

A messa
ge is displayed in the screen of the
telephone chosen. To accept the pairing, enter the same code on the telephone, then confi rm with OK.

The automatic connection authorised is onl
y active after the
telephone has been confi gured.
The directory and the call list can be accessed a
fter thesynchronisation period.
(Available according to model and version)

*
If your telephone is fully compatible.
I
f pairing fails, the number of attempts is not limited. Go to www.citroen.co.uk for more information
(compatibility, more help, ...).
PAIRING A TELEPHONE / FIR
ST CONNECTION

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION

There is a difference insound quality between thedifferent audio sources (radio, CD...).
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble,Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sources, whichmay result in audible differences when changing source (radio, CD...).

Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to the sources listened to. It is advisable to set the AUDIOfunctions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle position, select themusical ambience "None" and set the loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or tothe "Inactive" position in radio mode.

The CD is ejected automatically or is not played by the player.
The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.


- Check that the CD is inserted in the player the right way up.


- Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot be played if it is too damaged.


- Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.


- The audio equipment's CD player does not play DVDs.


- Due to their quality level, certain writeable CDswill not be played by the audio system.

The message "USBperipheral error" is displayed on the screen.

The Bluetooth connection is cut.
The battery of the peripheral may not be suffi ciently charged.
Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.
The USB memory stick is not recognised.
The memory stick may be corrupt.

Reformat the memory stick.

The CD player sound is poor. The CD used is scratched or of poor quality.
Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitableconditions.
The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambiences) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selectingan ambience.

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations do not function (no sound,87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to thewaveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the stations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I do not receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of reception of the radio station listened to gradually deterioratesor the stored stations donot function (no sound,87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system tocheck whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to 2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequencypermitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon istoo frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, theaudio equipment switches off after a few minutesof use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy modeand switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery charge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is too high,the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protection mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to allow the system to cool.