2020 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS heating

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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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l
ower the temperature in summer,
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i
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

Sel
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.
F

T
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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Ventilation function with the
ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow settings and the air distribution in the
passenger compartment depending on the
battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Switching off
F Press the button again to deactivate the air conditioning.
When the indicator lamp is off, the air
conditioning function is deactivated.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents and
eliminates misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment. This function also allows faster heating
or cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment. F

P
ress this button to recirculate
the interior air.
F
P
ress this button again to allow
the intake of exterior air.
Avoid the prolonged use of interior
air recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Front demist – defrost
These markings on the control
panels indicate the control positions
for rapid demisting or defrosting of
the windscreen and side windows.
During the winter period, direct
the side air vents towards the side
windows to optimise their demisting
and defrosting.
With control panel on the
centre console
On/Off
F Set the temperature and air flow controls to the appropriately marked positions. F

P
ress this button to distribute the
air to the " Windscreen" position;
its indicator lamp comes on.
F
C
heck that recirculation of interior air is
deactivated: its indicator lamp must be off.
F
T
o switch it off, put the air flow control to the
0 position.
With touch screen
On/Off
F Press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
F

T

o switch it off, press this button again; its
indicator lamp goes off.
With Stop & Start, when demisting
has been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
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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.
F

I
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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w
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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Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in
the charging area while a device is
being charged – risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process!
12 V socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 watts), lift the cover and plug in
the correct adapter.
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (you may other wise damage
your portable device).
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
Wireless charger
This system allows the wireless charging of a
portable device, such as a smartphone, using
the principle of magnetic induction, based on
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by
design or by using a compatible holder or shell.
The charging zone is identified by the Qi
symbol.
Operation
The charger works with the engine running and
in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
For versions with

K
eyless Entry and Starting,
operation of the charger may be interrupted
when opening a door or switching off the
ignition.
Charging
F First ensure that the charging zone is clear of other articles. The system only supports charging one
portable device at a time.
F
C
harging of the portable device's battery
then starts.
F
O
nce the portable device's battery is fully
charged, the charge indicator lamp goes off.
F
P
lace a portable device in the middle of the
charging zone.
F
O
nce the portable device is detected, the
charge indicator lamp comes on in green.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver must only carry
out any operations that require close attention
when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.) - Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine and gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you must drive through water:
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c
heck that the depth of the water is not
more than 6 inches (15 cm), allowing for any
waves that might be made by other road
users,
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d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),
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d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road and as soon as
it is safe to do so, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle. If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
F

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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible. New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least 600
miles (1,000 kilometres).
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
If the system fails, as reported by a message,
the engine will not start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it with
you.
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Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
Parking brake applied:
F
W ith a manual gearbox in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , in mode N or
P, fully depress the brake pedal.
F

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nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
It has 3 positions:
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position 1 (Stop): insert and remove the
key, steering column locked,
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position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel pre-heating,
engine running,
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position 3 (Starting) .
F

W
ith a petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. F

W
ith a Diesel engine
, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Defrosting ........................................................ 70
Defrosting, front .............................................. 69
Demisting, front
............................................... 69
D

emisting, rear

................................................ 63
Demisting, rear screen


...................................63
Dimensions
..............................

.....................210
Dipstick
................

............................. 28, 176 -17 7
Direction indicators


..............22, 81- 82 , 193 -195
Display, head-up
...............................

............132
Display screen, instrument panel


.................128
Distance alert ~ Collision Risk Alert
.............143
Doors


............................................................... 48
Driver’s attention warning


......................14 6 -147
Driving time warning


..................................... 14 6
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
.....15 -16 , 93-96
EEarth point, remote ....................................... 17 5
Economy mode ............................................. 17
2
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
.....93
Electronic stability control (ESC)

...................15
E

mergency braking assistance (EBA) ............93
Emergency call


......................................... 91-92
Emergency switching off


...............................123
Emissions control
...............................

.............14
Energy economy mode
................................. 17

2
Engine


............................................................. 14
Engine, Diesel


....................................... 165, 18 4
Engine, petrol
...............................

.........165, 175
Engine compartment
.................................... 17

5
Engine fault


..................................................... 14
Engines


.................................................. 207-209
Engine self-diagnosis
..................................... 14
E

nvironment

.................................................... 45
FFatigue detection ................................... 14 6 -147
Filling the fuel tank ................................. 165 -167
Filter, air


........................................................ 179
Filter, Diesel fuel


........................................... 176
Filter, oil
................

......................................... 179
Filter, particle


......................................... 178 -179
Filter, passenger compartment


.....................179
Fitting a wheel
....................................... 19 0 -192
Fitting roof bars


...................................... 173 -174
Fittings, boot


................................................... 76
Fittings, interior
......................................... 71,

75
Fittings, rear


.................................................... 75
Flap, fuel filler


......................................... 166 -167
Floor, boot, adjustable


....................................77
Foglamp, rear


............................................ 21, 81
Foglamps, front


.......23, 80 - 81 , 85-86 , 193, 195
Foglamps, rear
................................................ 80
F

olding the rear seats

...............................60-62
Frequency (radio)
....................................... 21-22
Fuel ................................................................ 165
Fuel tank ........................................................ 167
Fusebox, dashboard


..................................... 201
Fusebox, engine compartment


.....................201
Fuses
...................................................... 1

97-2 01
G
Gauge, fuel............................................. 166 -167
Gearbox, automatic .......................125 -131, 18 0
Gearbox, manual


......71, 124 -125 , 12 9 -131, 179
Gear lever, manual gearbox


..................124 -125
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency indicator


..................................... 128
Glove box
........................................................ 71
G . P. S .


.............................................................. 12
Grab handles


.................................................. 75
Grip control
............................................... 95-96
HHazard warning lamps ....................................91Hazard warning lamps, automatic operation .......91Headlamps, automatic dipping ...........23, 83-85
Headlamps, automatic illumination ..........82- 83
Headlamps, dipped beam


.........23, 80 , 193 -19 4
Headlamps, main beam


............23, 80 , 193 -19 4
Head restraints, front
...................................... 59
Head restraints, rear
.................................60-62
Head-up display
..................................... 13

2-13 3
Heating
...................................................... 6

6- 67
Hill Assist Descent Control
................22, 97- 9 8
Hill start assist
............................................... 12 9
Hooks


.............................................................. 77
Horn ................................................................. 91
IIgnition .......................................69, 121 , 123 , 28
Immobiliser, electronic ............................45, 11 9
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ........................... 28-29
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 25
Indicator, engine oil level
................................ 28
Indicator lamps, operation
.............................. 11
I

ndicators, direction

................................ 81, 19 4
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)

.............................. 18 4 -185, 187
Instrument panel


.......................................... 8 -10
Instrument panel, matrix
................................... 9
Internet browser
.............................................. 16
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SOFIX mountings ......................................... 112
JJack .............................................18 8 -19 0, 23, 9
Jump starting ................................................ 202
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