Welcome
In this document, you will find all of the instructions and
recommendations on use that will allow you to enjoy your vehicle to the
fullest. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with it
as well as the Maintenance and Warranty Guide which will provide you
with information about warranties, servicing and roadside assistance
associated with your vehicle.
Thank you for choosing a Citroën C3 AIRCROSS.
This document presents the information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given without any obligation.
Automobiles CITROËN reser ves the right to modify the technical
specifications, equipment and accessories without having to update this
edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this
Handbook
is passed on to the new owner. Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment
Left-hand drive vehicle
Right-hand drive vehicle
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Driving recommendations 118
Anti-theft protection 1 19
Starting/Switching off the engine
with the key
1
20
Starting/Switching off the engine with
K
eyless Entry and Starting
1
21
Parking brake
1
24
5-speed manual gearbox
1
24
6-speed manual gearbox
1
24
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
1
25
Gear ef ficiency indicator
1
28
Hill start assist
1
29
Stop & Start
1
29
Head-up display
1
32
Memorising speeds
1
33
Recognition of speed limit signs and
recommendation 1 34
Speed limiter 137
Cruise control 1 39
Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety Brake 1 42Fatigue detection system 146
Lane Departure Warning System 1 48
Blind spot monitoring
1
49
Parking assistance
1
51
Top Rear Vision camera
1
52
Park Assist
1
55
Under-inflation detection
1
61Compatibility of fuels
1
65
Fuel tank
1
66
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
67
Snow chains
1
67
Towbar with quickly detachable towball
1
68
Towing device
1
71
Load reduction mode
1
72
Energy economy mode
1
72
Changing a wiper blade
1
73
Roof bars
1
73
B o n n e t
174
Engines
175
Checking levels
1
76
C h e c ks
178
AdBlue
® (BlueHDi engines) 1 80
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
84
Temporary puncture repair kit
1
84
Spare wheel
1
88
Changing a bulb
1
93
Changing a fuse
1
97
12
V battery
2
02
To w i n g
2 0 5
Characteristics of engines and towed loads 2 07Engines and towed loads - PETROL 208
Engines and towed loads - DIESEL 2 09
Dimensions
210
Identification markings
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DrivingPractical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
Alphabetical index
Access to additional videos
Audio and telematics
CITROËN Connect Nav
CITROËN Connect Radio
Bluetooth audio system
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Contents
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
When the ignition is switched on
with a key in the ignition switch or a
starting instruction is made using the
"START/STOP " button, the engine
temperature makes engine pre-
heating necessary. The period of illumination of the indicator lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
With a key in the ignition switch, wait until the
indicator lamp goes off before starting.
With
K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the brake
pedal remains pressed with an automatic gearbox.
With
K
eyless Entry and Starting, once it goes off,
starting is immediate, on the condition that the clutch
pedal remains pressed with a manual gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Green indicator lamps Blind spot
monitoring Fixed.
The system has been activated. For more information on the Blind spot monitoring
system, refer to the corresponding section.
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Dashboard instruments
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With audio system
F Press the MENU button to access the main
menu.
F
P
ress the " 7" or " 8" button to display the
"Personalisation-configuration" menu, then
press OK.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to display the
"Display configuration" menu, then press
OK.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
"Date and time adjustment" line, then press
OK.
F
P
ress the " 7" or " 8" button to select the
setting to be changed and confirm it by
pressing the OK button.
F
A
djust the settings one by one, confirming
with the OK button.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button, then the OK
button to select the OK box and confirm or
the Back button to cancel.
With CITROËN Connect
Radio
F Select the Settings menu.
F
Sel
ect " System configuration ".
F
Sel
ect "Date and time ".
F
Sel
ect " Date " or "Time ".
F
C
hoose the display formats.
F
C
hange the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with " OK".
With CITROËN Connect Nav
Adjustment of the time and date is only
available if synchronisation with GPS is
deactivated.
F
Sel
ect the Settings menu.
F
P
ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
F
Sel
ect "Setting the time- date". F
Sel
ect the "
Date" or "Time " tab.
F
A
djust the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with "
OK".
Additional adjustments
You can choose:
-
T o change the display format of the date
and time (12h/24h).
-
T
o activate or deactivate the summer/winter
time management function.
-
T
o activate or deactivate synchronisation
with the GPS (UTC).
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Remote control
General information
The key allows the central locking or unlocking
of the vehicle using the door lock.
It also allows you to start or stop the engine.Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked or unlocked in the event of a failure of
the remote control, the central locking, the
battery etc.
For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding
section.
Ejecting the key
The remote control can be used for the
following functions, depending on version:
-
u
nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
l
ocking/unlocking the boot,
-
l
ocking/unlocking the fuel filler flap,
-
s
witching on the lighting remotely,
-
fo
lding/unfolding the door mirrors,
-
a
ctivation/deactivation of the alarm,
-
l
ocating the vehicle,
-
v
ehicle immobiliser.
Under normal conditions, it is recommended to
use the remote control. The key, integral with the remote control, can
be used for the following functions, depending
on version:
-
u
nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
t
urning the manual child lock on or off,
-
a
ctivating/deactivating the front passenger
airbag,
-
b
ack-up door locking,
-
s
witching on the ignition and starting/
stopping the engine. Version without
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ress this button; the key is ejected from
the housing.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, first press
this button to fold it.
Version with
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ull on this button to remove the key from
the housing.
To return it to the housing, first pull on this
button.
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Keyless Entry and
Starting
The electronic key can also be used as a
remote control.
For more information on the Remote
Control, refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
-
t
he unlocking of the vehicle for
versions without an alarm,
-
t
he deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
For safety and theft protection purposes,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even if you are nearby.
It is recommended that you keep it on your
person. Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt
etc.) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to
open the vehicle.
If any of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the
K
eyless
Entry and Starting system has been left
inside the vehicle, the central locking does
not take place.
If, when locking the vehicle, any of the
doors or the boot is not fully closed, the
vehicle is not locked and, if your vehicle
has an alarm, this will be totally activated
after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
if no action is taken with the doors or with
the boot, the vehicle will automatically lock
itself again after about 30
seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will also
be reactivated automatically.
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while keeping the
electronic key on your person.
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As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system with you, even for a short
period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or start
the engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
For more information on Star ting with
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to the
corresponding section.Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in recognition zone A, press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
-
t
he locking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-
t
he activation of the alarm for other
versions.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the interior central
locking button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked.
F
W
ith the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
F
W
ithin five seconds, press the front door
handle or the locking control on the tailgate
(on the right) again to deadlock the vehicle.
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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the
label bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve
the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Back-up procedures
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
r
emote control battery flat,
-
r
emote control fault,
-
v
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment by
the emergency ser vices more difficult in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition or
take the electronic key when you leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive system; do not operate it while it is
in your pocket as there is a possibility that
it may unlock the vehicle, without you being
aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight
of your vehicle. The remote control may stop
working and would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when
the key is in the ignition, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Electrical interference
The
K
eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
For vehicles with an ignition switch, do
not forget to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones which can
start the vehicle.
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