2021 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ignition

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3► Raise the boot floor as much as possible to
access the storage well.
Depending on the version, it includes:
– a temporary puncture repair kit with the vehicle tools,– a single spare wheel with the vehicle tools.
Courtesy lamps
1.Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy
lights
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:– when the vehicle is unlocked,– when the key is removed from the ignition,– when opening a door ,– when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
– when the vehicle is locked,– when the ignition is switched on,– 30 seconds after the last door is closed.Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In “permanent lighting” mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
– when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,– in energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,– with 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.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.
Interior ambient lighting
Soft passenger compartment lighting improves
visibility in the vehicle in low-light conditions.


At night, the ambient lighting comes on/goes off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on/off.

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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:
– when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,– in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,– with the engine running, unlimited.

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Lighting and visibility
the left, moving the lighting control stalk upwards turns on the right-hand sidelamps).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
► To switch off the parking lamps, return the lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When the ring is at the "AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by a
sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, side lamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched
on automatically, without any action on the
part of the driver. They can also come on if
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level
or after the windscreen wipers are switched off,
the lamps are switched off automatically.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on,
this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel accompanied by an audible signal and/or a
message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
They operate with the sidelamps or dipped beam headlamps on, in manual or
auto mode.
► Press and rotate the ring:– forwards a 1st time to switch on the front
foglamps.
– forwards a 2nd time to switch on the rear
foglamp.
– backwards a 1st time to switch off the rear
foglamp.
– backwards a 2nd time to switch off the front
foglamps.
When the lamps are switched off automatically
(with AUTO model) or when the dipped beam
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
► Rotate the ring backwards to switch the foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.
In good or rainy weather, by day and
night, using the front and rear foglamps
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 and rear
foglamps as soon as they are no longer
necessary.
Switching off of the lamps when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped
beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the
ring to the "AUTO" position, then to the
desired position.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period of
time that depends on the state of charge of
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
Direction indicators
(flashers)


► Left: lower the lighting control stalk passing the point of resistance.► Right: raise the lighting control stalk passing the point of resistance.
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Parking lamps
Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps
on the traffic side only.
► Depending on version, within one minute of switching off the ignition, move the lighting
control stalk up or down, depending which side
the traffic is on (for example, when parking on

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4the left, moving the lighting control stalk upwards
turns on the right-hand sidelamps).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
► To switch off the parking lamps, return the lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
When the ring is at the "AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by a
sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, side lamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched
on automatically, without any action on the
part of the driver. They can also come on if
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic
operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level
or after the windscreen wipers are switched off,
the lamps are switched off automatically.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on,
this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel accompanied by an audible signal and/or a
message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
integrated with the rain sensor and
located at the top centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Daytime running lamps /
Sidelamps


The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
– Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
at position "AUTO" with adequate light level).
– Sidelamps (lighting control stalk in "AUTO"
position with low light level or "Sidelamps only”
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
In daytime running lamps mode, the
diodes are brighter.
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the "Automatic illumination of headlamps"
function activated (lighting control stalk at the
AUTO position), under low ambient light, the
dipped beam headlamps come on automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
Activation, deactivation and the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting are set in the vehicle
parameters menu.
Manual

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Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Depending on version, this indicator lamp appears in the display or comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a message.
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another
position ( Int, 1 or 2).
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
disappears from the display or goes off in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

► Operating the wiper control stalk within one minute after switching off the ignition will place
the wiper blades in a vertical position.
► Proceed with the desired operation or replace the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the
front


► Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side.► Starting with the wiper blade farthest from you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
► Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
► Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you and remove it.► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.► Repeat the procedure for the other wiper blade.► Starting with the wiper blade closest to you, once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the
rear
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.► Clean the rear screen using screenwash fluid.► Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.► Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the arm.► Once again hold the arm by the rigid section, then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate
automatically, without any action on the part of
the driver. If rain is detected, the wiping adapts to
the intensity of the rainfall automatically.
Detection of rainfall is by means of a rain/
sunshine sensor at the top centre of the
windscreen, behind the rear view mirror.

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4Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Depending on version, this indicator lamp appears in the display or comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a message.
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push downwards or place the control stalk in another
position ( Int, 1 or 2).
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
disappears from the display or goes off in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic wipers must
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Safety
General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For all work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations,
certain safety equipment may be
mandatory: high visibility safety vests,
warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not approved by CITROËN may
cause excessive current consumption and
faults and failures with the electrical system
of your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer
for information on the range of approved
accessories.
– As a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for
CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic
systems that could cause breakdowns or
serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot
be held responsible if this advice is not
followed.
– Any modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by CITROËN or carried out
without meeting the technical requirements
defined by the Manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the commercial warranty.
Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you must
without fail contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial
position, specific installation requirements),
in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Declarations of conformity for radio
equipment
The relevant certificates are available on the
http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/ website.
Hazard warning lamps


► Pressing the red button causes all the direction indicators to flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
They can be turned off by pressing the button
again.
Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call



* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.
** In areas covered by ‘Localised Emergency Call’ and ‘Localised Assistance Call’. The list of countries covered and telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country .

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Safety
5Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call



* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.
** In areas covered by ‘Localised Emergency Call’ and ‘Localised Assistance Call’. The list of countries covered and telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country .
Localised Emergency Call
(PE112)
► In an emergency, press button 1 for more
than 2 seconds.
The lighting of the indicator lamp and a voice
message confirm that the call has been made to
the emergency services *.
‘Localised Emergency Call’ immediately locates
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the
appropriate emergency services **.
► Pressing again immediately cancels the request.
The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle
data is sent, and then remains lit when
communication is established.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, an emergency call is made
automatically, independently of the
deployment of any airbags.
‘Localised Emergency Call’ is a service
that can be accessed free of charge.
System operation
– Upon switching on the ignition, if the indicator lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes
out: the system is operating correctly.
– If the indicator lamp is fixed red: system malfunction– If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the emergency battery.
In the latter two cases, emergency and
assistance call services may not work.
Contact a dealer or a qualified repairer as soon
as possible.
The system fault does not prevent the vehicle from being driven.
Data processing
All processing of personal information
by the "Localised Emergency Call" system
(PE112) complies with the framework for
protection of personal information established
by Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and
Directive 2002/58/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council, and in particular,
seeks to protect the vital interests of the
data subject, in accordance with Article 6.1, paragraph d) of Regulation 2016/679.
Personal information processing is strictly
limited to the management of the "Localised
Emergency Call" system used with the “112”
European single emergency call number.
The "Localised Emergency Call" system is
able to collect and process only the following