2020 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ECO mode

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Mode AUTO
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
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ower the temperature in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
F Press this button to switch the air conditioning on/off.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls are
available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic. F

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ect the Air conditioning
menu in the touch screen to
display the controls page for the
system.
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to decrease (blue) or increase
(red) the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature. For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI is displayed.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press the AUTO button to
activate or deactivate automatic
air conditioning mode.
1. Adjusting the air flow.
2. Adjusting the temperature.
3. Adjusting the air distribution.
4. Access to the secondary page.
5. Recirculation of interior air.
6. Air conditioning on/off.
7. Automatic mode.
The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment in an optimum way
according to the comfort level you have selected.
F Go to the secondary page by
pressing this button to adjust the
automatic comfort programme
by choosing one of the available
settings.
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o change the current setting,
press the button several times in
succession to access the desired
mode:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
" Normal ": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and effective air flow.
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Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the whole of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F Pressing the button again switches off the system; its indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated every
time the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. The button indicator lamp comes on.
Defrosting switches off automatically to prevent
an excessive consumption of current.
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t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this button again.
The button indicator lamp goes off. Switch off the heating of the rear
screen and door mirrors as soon as
you judge it necessary, as reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is opened
and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
There are different lighting times:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
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n energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
F With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
The system is activated if the exterior
temperature falls below 0°C.
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Depending on version, it includes:
- a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
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pare wheel with or without the vehicle
tools.
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aise the boot floor as far as possible to
access the storage compartment.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
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n energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited. When the courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it
in the "permanently off " position.
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Front and rear foglamps
They operate with the sidelamps
or dipped beam headlamps on, in
manual or auto mode.In good or rainy weather, by day and night,
using the front foglamps and the rear
foglamp is prohibited. In these situations,
the power of their beams may dazzle other
drivers. They should only be used in fog or
falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually as
the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn off the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp as soon as they are
no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated. Switching on the lighting after the
ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, set
the ring to "
AUTO", then to the desired
position.
On opening the driver's door a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the
lighting is on.
It will go off automatically after a period of
time that depends on the state of charge
in battery (entering energy-saving mode).
Direction indicators
(flashing)
F Left: lower the lighting control stalk passing the point of resistance.
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ight: raise the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
Turn the ring:
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nce for wards to switch on the front
foglamps,
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or wards a second time to switch on the rear
foglamps,
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nce backwards to switch off the rear
foglamps,
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ackwards a second time to switch off the
front foglamps.
If the lighting is switched off automatically
(" AUTO " position) or the dipped beams are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
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urn the ring backwards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed. If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal. In emergency braking, press ver y
firmly and maintain this pressure.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Deactivating the ASR (depending
on version)
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.It is however recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
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n the Driving/Vehicle
menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Traction control".
Or, depending on version: F
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urn the "
Grip control" knob to
this position.
Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by a message as
well as illumination of the knob
(depending on version).
The ASR system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine or the brakes in the
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivating the ASR (depending
on version)
The system is reactivated automatically every
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30
mph (50 km/h).
Below 30
mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually:
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F In the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Traction control".
Or, depending on version: F

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urn the " Grip control" knob
to this position.
Malfunction
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, indicates that
there is a fault with the system.
After an impact, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of these systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
behaviour on the road.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Grip control
Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, whose operation has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered during use of a passenger car).
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on to confirm your choice.
Associated with all-seasons Peak
Mountain Snow Flake tyres, this system
offers a compromise between safety, grip
and traction. They are efficient in winter
and summer conditions.
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Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel
spin, based on the different levels of grip
normally encountered on the road.F

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lace the knob in this position.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions
of grip encountered for each of the two front
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))
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lace the knob in this position.
All road (mud, damp
grass,

etc.)
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the least
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with
the most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 30
mph (50 km/h))
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lace the knob in this position.
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move for ward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
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lace the knob in this position.
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck. You can deactivate the ASR
system by turning the knob to
the "
OFF" position.
The ASR system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine or the brakes in the
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
This system is reactivated automatically
from 30 mph (50 km/h) or every time the
ignition is switched on.
Driving recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road
driving such as:
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rossing and driving on terrain which
could damage the underbody or strip
away components (fuel pipe, fuel
cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or stones
in particular,
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riving on terrain with steep gradients
and poor grip,
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rossing a stream.
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Hill Assist Descent
System that provides assistance when
descending on loose or soft sur faces (gravel,
mud, etc.) or a steep gradient.
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss
of control of the vehicle when descending,
whether going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, it assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed, depending
on the gear engaged, while progressively
releasing the brakes.For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox
in neutral.
Otherwise, engage a gear corresponding
to the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N , D or R.
When the system enters regulating
mode, the Active Safety Brake system is
automatically deactivated. The system is no longer available if the
speed of the vehicle is above 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Operation
Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The system's status is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver can select the system when the engine
is running, when the vehicle is stationary or moving
at speeds up to 30 mph (50 km/h)
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F With the speed below 30 mph
(50 km/h), press this button
until its indicator lights up to
select the system; this indicator
lamp appears in green in the
instrument panel.
The system becomes active at a speed below
20 mph (30 km/h). F

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hen the vehicle begins its descent, you
can release the accelerator and brake
pedals, the system regulates the speed:
During a descent, with the vehicle stationary, if
you release the accelerator and brake pedals,
the system will release the brakes to set the
vehicle gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when
the system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the indicator
lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel,
but the indicator lamp in the button remains lit.
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h) again, and
the slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
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f the gearbox is in first or
second gear, the speed
decreases and the indicator
lamp flashes rapidly,
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f the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed,
the speed decreases and the
indicator lamp flashes slowly;
in this case, the maintained
descent speed is lower.
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