2020 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS remote start

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Instrument panels 8
I nstrument panel displays 1 0
Warning and indicator lamps
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Indicators


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Distance recorders

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Equipment configuration for vehicles
without
screen
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Monochrome screen C
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Touch screen

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Trip computer

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Lighting dimmer

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Date and time adjustment

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9Remote control

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K

eyless Entry and Starting
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Back-up procedures
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Doors 48
Boot
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Central locking
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A
larm

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Panoramic opening sunroof
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Anti-intrusion security
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Electric windows
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Front seats 5 7
Rear seats
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Steering wheel adjustment
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M

irrors 63
Ventilation


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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning 65Heating/Manual air conditioning 66
Automatic air conditioning 6 7
Front demist – defrost

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Recirculation of interior air

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Heated windscreen
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Rear screen demist – defrost

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Boot lighting

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Front fittings

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Rear fittings

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Boot fittings

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Courtesy lamps

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Interior mood lighting
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9Main lighting

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Lighting control
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Direction indicators (flashing)
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Automatic illumination of headlamps
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Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps
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Parking lamps
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Guide-me-home lighting
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Automatic headlamp dipping
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Automatic exterior welcome lighting
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Headlamp adjustment
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Cornering lighting
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Wiper control stalk
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Automatic windscreen wipers
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General safety recommendations
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Hazard warning lamps
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Horn

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Emergency or assistance call
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Electronic stability control (ESC)
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Grip control
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Hill Assist Descent 9 7
Seat belts 9 8
Airbags
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Child seats

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Deactivating the front passenger airbag
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ISOFIX mountings and child seats

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i-Size mountings and child seats
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Child lock

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Over view
Dashboard instruments Access
Ease of use and comfort Safety
Lighting and visibility
Eco-driving
Eco-driving 6
Instruments and controls
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Contents

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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:
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r

emote control battery flat,
-

r
emote control fault,
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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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Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR2032/3 volts.
F Fit the new battery into its housing obser ving the polarity.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
The remote control must be reinitialised after
replacing the battery.
For more information on reinitialising the
remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a remote control fault, it may be
necessary to reinitialise the remote control.
Version without K eyless Entry
and Starting Version with

K
eyless Entry and
Starting
F Place the mechanical key (integral with the
remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.
Version without

K

eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts.
F Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cut-out.
F

L
ift off the cover.
F

R
emove the discharged battery from its housing.
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .F

I
mmediately press the closed padlock
button for a few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
F P lace the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
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Unlocking
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the red indicator lamp
flashes and the button is inactive.
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the
vehicle.
F

A
fter deadlocking, it is necessary to
use the remote control,

K
eyless Entry
and Starting or the integral key to
unlock the vehicle.
Automatic mode
This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
s e c u r i t y.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security , refer to the corresponding section.
Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous
locking of the doors and boot as soon as the
speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
Operation
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
If any of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
Carrying long or voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open, you
should press the central locking button
to lock the doors. Other wise, every time
the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph
(10

km/h), the locks will rebound and the
alerts mentioned above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6
mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
te m p o r a r y.
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F

W
ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal is triggered and a
corresponding message of confirmation is
displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
Driving with the doors locked may render
access for the emergency services
difficult in an emergency.
In the event of a serious impact, the doors
and the boot unlock automatically.
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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
- Perimeter monitoring
The system monitors the opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet.
- Volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
- Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.Self-protection function
The system checks for the disconnection
of any of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery,
button or siren wiring is disconnected or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control.
or
F

L

ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system. Following a command to lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the "
K

eyless Entry
and Starting" system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after 5 seconds, the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after
45

seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is incorrectly
closed, the vehicle is not locked but the exterior
perimeter monitoring will be activated after
45 seconds at the same time as the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
or
F

U

nlock the vehicle with the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is
deactivated: the indicator lamp goes
off and the direction indicators flash
for about 2
seconds.
When the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot is not
opened within 30
seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
The monitoring system is active: the button’s
indicator lamp flashes once per second and
the direction indicators come on for about
2


seconds.
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