2018 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS AUX

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23 °CFirst steps
With the engine running, a press
mutes the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns
the system on.
Adjustment of the volume.
Use the buttons either side of or below the
touch screen for access to the menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons either side of the touch screen
for access to the menus, then press the virtual
buttons in the touch screen.
You can display the menu at any time by
pressing the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press the cross to go back a level.
Press "OK" to confirm. The touch screen is of the "capacitive"
type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-
abrasive cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with
no additional product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
*
D

epending on equipment
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper band of the touch screen:
-

R
eminder of the air conditioning information
(depending on version), and direct access to
the corresponding menu.
-

G
o directly to the selection of the audio
source, to the list of radio stations (or list of
titles depending on the source).
-

G
o to the message notifications, emails,
map updates and, depending on the
services, the navigation notifications.
-

G
o to the settings for the touch screen and
the digital instrument panel.
Selecting the audio source (depending on version):
- F M/DAB*/AM* radio stations.
-

U
SB memory stick.
-

C
D player (depending on model).
-

M
edia player connected via the auxiliary socket
(depending on model).
-

T
elephone connected via Bluetooth* and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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Select "Radio settings ".
Select " General ".
Activate/Deactivate " Station
follow ".
Press " OK".
If "DAB-FM tracking" is activated, there
is a difference of a few seconds when the
system switches to FM analogue radio
with sometimes a variation in volume.
Once the digital signal quality is restored,
the system automatically changes back
to " DA B ".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM (" DAB- FM" option
greyed out), or "DAB-FM tracking" is not
activated, the sound will cut out while the
digital signal is too weak.Media
USB
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or
connect the USB device to the USB port using
a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
The playlists are updated every time the
ignition is switched off or a USB memory stick
is connected. The lists are memorised: if they
are not modified, the subsequent loading time
will be shorter.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(Depending on model/Depending on equipment)
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3 player, etc.)
to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio
cable (not supplied).
First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are
via the portable device.
CD player
(Depending on model/Depending on equipment)
Insert the CD in the player.
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Selecting the source
or Press Radio Media
to display the
primary page.
Select " Source".
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your audio system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
telephone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons. Once connected in streaming mode, the
telephone is considered to be a media
source.
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 classifications available are those of
the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audiobooks/
podcasts).
The default classification used is by
artists. To modify the classification used,
return to the first level of the menu then
select the desired classification (playlists
for example) and confirm to go down
through the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system
may not be compatible with the generation of
your Apple
® p l aye r.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via USB ports. The adapter cable
is not supplied.
Device management is done by the audio
system controls.
Other peripherals, not recognised on
connection, must be connected to the
auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not
supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming,
depending on compatibility.
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The audio equipment will only play audio files
with ".wma", ".aac", ".flac", ".ogg" and ".mp3"
file extensions and with a bit rate of between
32

Kbps and 320

Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (“.mp4", etc.) can be read.
".wma" files must be of the standard wma 9
type.
The sampling rates supported are 32, 44 and
48

kHz.
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Select the "Delayed" or "My arrival "
or " Not available " or "Other " tab
with the possibility of creating new
messages.
Press " Create" to write a new
message.
Select the message chosen in one
of the lists.
Press " Transfer " to select the
addressee(s).
Press " Play" to start playing the
message.
Managing email
or Press "
Telephone " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Email" to display the list of
messages. Select the "
Incoming" or "Sent " or
" Not read " tab.
Select the message chosen in one of the lists.
Press "Play" to start playing the
message.
Access to " Email" depends on the
compatibility of the smartphone and the
integral system.
Settings
Audio settings
or Press Settings
to display the
primary page.
Select " Audio settings ".
Select " Ambience ".
Or
" Position ".
Or
" Sound ". Or
"
Voice ".
Or
" Ringtone ".
Press " OK" to save the settings.
The balance/distribution (or spatialisation
with the Arkamys
© system) is audio
processing that allows the quality of the
sound to be adapted according to the
number of passengers in the vehicle.
Available only with the front and rear
speakers configuration.
The audio settings Ambience (6 optional
ambiences) and Bass , Medium and
Tr e b l e are different and independent for
each audio source.
Activate or Deactivate " Loudness".
The settings for " Position" (All
passengers, Driver and Front only) are
common to all sources.
Activate or Deactivate " Touch tones",
" Volume linked to speed " and "Auxiliary
input ".
Onboard audio: Arkamys
© Sound Staging
optimises the balance/distribution of
sound in the passenger compartment.
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First steps
With the engine running, a press
mutes the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns
the system on.
Adjustment of the volume.
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen for access to the menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons either side of the touch screen
for access to the menus, then press the virtual
buttons in the touch screen.
You can display the menu at any time by
pressing the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press in the grey zone to go back a level or
confirm.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or
confirm. The touch screen is of the "capacitive"
type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-
abrasive cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with
no additional product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
*
D

epending on equipment.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper band of the touch screen:
-

R
eminder of the air conditioning information
(depending on version), and direct access to
the corresponding menu.
-

R
eminder of the Radio Media and
Telephone menu information.
-

A
ccess to the Settings of the touch screen
and digital instrument panel.
Selecting the audio source (depending on version):
- F M/DAB*/AM* radio stations.
-

T
elephone connected via Bluetooth* and
Bluetooth* multimedia broadcast (streaming).
-

C
D player (depending on model).
-

U
SB memory stick.
-

M
edia player connected via the auxiliary socket
(depending on model).
In the "Settings" menu you can create
a profile for just one person or a group
of people with common points, with the
possibility of entering a multitude of
settings (radio presets, audio settings,
ambiences, etc.); these settings are taken
into account automatically.
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In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may go
into standby (screen and sound off) for at
least 5 minutes
The return to normal takes place when
the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls
– Type 1
Radio:
Select the previous/next preset radio
station.
Select the previous/next item in a
menu or a list.
Media:
Select the previous/next track.
Select the previous/next item in a
menu or a list. Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of
folders.
Long press: display the available
sorting options.
Change audio source (radio; USB;
AUX if equipment connected; CD;
streaming).
Confirm a selection.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute/Restore sound by
simultaneously pressing the
increase and decrease volume
buttons.
Steering mounted controls
– Type 2
Depending on model.
Voice commands :
This control is located on the
steering wheel or at the end of the
lighting control stalk (depending on
model).
Short press, smartphone voice
commands via the system.

or Increase volume.

or Mute/Restore the sound.
Or
Mute by pressing the volume
increase and decrease buttons
simultaneously.
Restore the sound by pressing one
of the two volume buttons.
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In the "To n e" tab, the Ambience audio
settings, as well as Bass , Medium and
Tr e b l e are different and independent for
each audio source.
In the " Balance " tab, the All passengers ,
Driver and Front only settings are
common to all sources.
In the " Sound" tab, activate or deactivate
" Volume linked to speed ", "Auxiliary
input " and " Touch tones ".
The balance/distribution (or spatialisation
with the Arkamys
© system) is audio
processing that allows the quality of the
sound to be adapted according to the
number of passengers in the vehicle.
Onboard audio: the Arkamys
© Sound
Staging optimises the balance/distribution
of sound in the passenger compartment.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
reception.
The different multiplexes offer a choice
of radio stations arranged in alphabetical
o r d e r.
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Waveband " to select the
" DAB band ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
FM-DAB Tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the
te r r i to r y.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
the "FM-DAB Tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station,
by automatically switching to the
corresponding FM analogue station (if
there is one). Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " FM- DAB
Tracking ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
If "FM-DAB Tracking" is activated, there
may be a difference of a few seconds
when the system switches to FM analogue
radio with sometimes a variation in
volume.
When the digital signal quality becomes
good, the system automatically switches
back to "DAB".
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If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM, or if the "FM-DAB
Tracking" is not activated, the sound will
cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or
connect the USB device to the USB port using
a suitable cable (not supplied).To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time. The playlists are updated every time the
ignition is switched off or a USB memory stick
is connected. The lists are memorised: if they
are not modified, the subsequent loading time
will be shorter.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(Depending on model/depending on equipment)
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3 player, etc.)
to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio
cable (not supplied).
First, adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are
via the portable device.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media
to display the
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
.
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