2021 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Handbook (in English)

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3On / Off
► 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
excessive electrical consumption.
► It 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 demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Rear screen demisting - defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Front fittings1. Sun visor
2. Glove box
3. 12 V accessory socket (max. 120 W).
4. USB socket
5. Open storage compartment
6. Open storage compartment with double cup
holder
7. Front armrest
(depending on version)
8. Storage trays
9. Open storage compartment with cup holder
Sun visor

The sun visors are fitted with a vanity mirror
with concealing flap and a card holder (or ticket
holder).

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Glove box

► To open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
It contains the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
12 V accessory sockets

► Always use the correct adapter to connect a
12 V accessory (max. power: 120 W).
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory.
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
interference with displays in the screens.
Wireless smartphone
charger



It allows wireless charging of a portable device
such as a smartphone, using the magnetic
induction principle, in accordance with 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 area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, the charger’s
operation may be briefly disrupted when a door
is opened or the ignition is switched off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear , place a device in its centre.

When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge
multiple devices simultaneously.


Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the
charging area while a device is being
charged, due to the risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process.
Operating check
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.

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3State of the
indicator lampMeaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed green Compatible device
detected.
Charging.
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in
the charging zone.
Device not well centred in
the charging zone.
Fixed orange Fault with the device's
battery meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.


If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
– remove the device, then place it back in the centre of the charging zone.
or
– remove the device and try again in a quarter of an hour.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
USB port


A USB port is located on the central console.
It allows the connection of a portable device or a
USB memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are sent to your
audio system and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or those on the touch screen
tablet.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power drawn
by the portable device exceeds the current
supplied by the vehicle.
Front armrest
Height adjustment

► Lower the armrest completely .► Lift it again to the desired position (low , intermediate or high).► Once it is in the high position, lift it to unlock it and bring it to the low position.
Card holder

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This allows the storage of a toll ticket or a
parking card for example.
Mats
Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time on the
driver's side, use only the fasteners supplied in
the enclosed sachet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move the
seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.
► To refit it, position the mat and secure it by pressing.► Check that the mat is secured correctly .
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suitable for the fasteners already present in the vehicle;
these fasteners must be used.
– Never fit one mat on top of another.The use of mats not approved by CITROËN
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Rear fittings
Seat backrest pockets
They are located in the backrests of the front
seats.
Side blinds
Fitted to the windows in the second row, they
protect the passenger compartment from the
sun's rays.


► Pull the tab A and anchor the blind on the
hook B.
Always guide the blind slowly using the tab, both up and down.
Clothes hooks

They are located above each rear door.
Rear armrest and ski flap
It has two cup holders (depending on version).
It gives direct access to the boot for transporting
long objects.

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3Folding from the passenger compartment

► Pull strap 1 towards you to unlock the
armrest.
► Guide armrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
Folding from the boot

► Pull strap 2 towards you to unlock the
armrest.
► Push armrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
Please note: when putting the armrest
back in place, ensure that it is correctly
locked and that the red indicator of each strap
is no longer visible. Otherwise, it could
compromise the safety of passengers in the
event of sudden braking or impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forwards - risk of serious injury!
Boot fittings
1. Rear shelf
2. Hooks
3. Closed side storage compartments
4. 2-position boot floor
5. Stowing rings 6.
Storage compartment beneath the boot
carpet
Rear shelf

To remove the shelf:► unhook the two cords,► raise the shelf slightly to unclip it, then remove it.
There are several ways of storing it:
– either upright behind the front seats,

– or upright against the rear seats in the boot.
To refit the shelf:► position the shelf so that the notches are exactly on the fixing pins,

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► push the shelf down towards to pins to clip it,► hook the two cords.
Hooks

These can be used to secure shopping bags.
Take care to only hang up lightweight
bags.
Closed storage
compartments


► Pull upwards to unclip and open the removable grill.
Depending on the version you have, the storage
compartment on the right may contain the
vehicle tools.
2-position boot floor
This two-position floor allows the boot volume to
be optimised using the lateral stops located on
the sides:
– High position (100 kg max .): to obtain a flat
floor up to the front seats, when the rear seats
are folded down and fully back (depending on
version).
– Low position: maximum boot volume.

To change the height:► Lift and pull the floor towards you using its central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
► Push the floor fully forwards to place it in the desired position.
Ensure that the boot is empty before
moving the boot floor.
Storage compartment

► 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

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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.