2021 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS USB

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Overview
Instruments and controls
1Bonnet release
2 Dashboard fuses 3
Courtesy lamp
Warning lamps display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
Panoramic opening sunroof controls
Interior rear view mirror
Emergency and assistance call buttons
4 Monochrome screen with audio system
Touch screen with CITROËN Connect Radio
or CITROËN Connect Nav
5 Ventilation
Heating
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
Front demisting / defrosting
Rear screen demisting / defrosting
6 START/STOP button
Gearbox controls
7 Parking brake
8 USB socket
12 V socket
9Horn
10 Instrument panel
Steering mounted controls
1External lighting controls / Direction indicators
2 Wiper controls / Screenwash / Trip computer
3 Audio system setting controls
4 Cruise control / speed limiter controls
Side control bar

Reinitialisation of the tyre under-inflation
detectionDeactivation of the Stop & Start
Activation of the heated windscreen
OFF Lane departure warning system
Electric child lock

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Ease of use and comfort
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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Ease of use and comfort
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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Bluetooth® audio system
Bluetooth® audio system

The different functions and settings described vary according to the version
and configuration of your vehicle.
As a safety measure and because it requires sustained attention by the driver,
the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile telephone
with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio system must be done with the vehicle
stationary and the ignition on.
Your audio system is coded in such a way that it will only operate in your
vehicle.
All work on the system must be carried out
exclusively by a dealer or qualified workshop,
to avoid any risk of electrocution, fire or
mechanical faults.
To avoid discharging the battery, the audio system may switch off after a few
minutes if the engine is not running.
First steps
Press: On/Off.Rotate: adjust volume.Short press: change audio source (radio; USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming).
Long press: display the Telephone menu (if a
telephone is connected).
Adjust audio settings:Front/rear fader; left/right balance; bass/
treble; loudness; audio ambience.
Activate/Deactivate automatic volume
adjustment (based on the vehicle’s speed).
Radio :Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media :Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Select the screen display mode, between:Date; Audio functions; Trip computer;
Telephone.
Confirm or display contextual menu.
Buttons 1 to 6.
Short press: select the preset radio station.
Long press: preset a radio station.
Radio:
Automatic step by step search up/down
for radio stations.
Media:
Select previous/next CD, USB, streaming track.
Scroll in a list.
Radio:
Manual step by step search up/down for
radio stations.
Select previous/next MP3 folder.
Media:
Select previous/next folder/genre/artist/playlist
on the USB device.
Scroll in a list.
Cancel the current operation.Go up one level (menu or folder).Access the main menu.
Activate/Deactivate TA function (traffic announcements).
Long press: select type of announcement.
Selection of FM/DAB/AM wavebands.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls -
Type 1

Radio:Select the previous / next preset radio
station.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Media:
Select the previous / next track.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Radio:Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Other than telephone call:Short press: changing audio source
(radio; USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming), confirmation if the "Telephone"
menu is open.
Long press: open the " Telephone" menu.
In the event of a telephone call:
Short press: accept the call.
Long press: reject the call.
During a telephone call:
Short press: open the contextual telephone
menu.
Long press: end the call.
Confirm a selection.

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Bluetooth® audio system
10Radio:Select the previous / next preset radio
station.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Media:
Select the previous / next track.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Radio:Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Other than telephone call:Short press: changing audio source
(radio; USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming), confirmation if the "Telephone"
menu is open.
Long press: open the " Telephone" menu.
In the event of a telephone call:
Short press: accept the call.
Long press: reject the call.
During a telephone call:
Short press: open the contextual telephone
menu.
Long press: end the call.
Confirm a selection.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute / Restore sound by simultaneously pressing the increase and decrease
volume buttons.
Steering mounted controls -
Type 2

Access to the main menu.
Increase volume.
Mute / Restore the sound.
Decrease volume.
Other than telephone call:Short press: changing audio source
(radio; USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming), confirmation if the "Telephone"
menu is open.
Long press: open the " Telephone" menu.
In the event of a telephone call:
Short press: accept the call.
Long press: reject the call.
During a telephone call:
Short press: open the contextual telephone
menu. Long press: end the call.
Start voice recognition on your smartphone via the system.Radio:Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Radio:Select the previous / next preset radio
station.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Media:
Select the previous / next track.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Press the thumbwheel: confirm.
Menus
Depending on version."Multimedia": Media settings, Radio
settings.
"Telephone": Call, Directory
management, Telephone management,
Hang up.
"Trip computer".
"Maintenance": Diagnosis, Warning log,
etc.

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Bluetooth® audio system
"Connections": Manage connections,
search for devices.
"Personalisation-configuration ": Define
the vehicle parameters, Choice of
language, Display configuration, Choice of units,
Date and time adjustment.
Press the "MENU" button.
Move from one menu to another.
Enter a menu.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly
and select the radio.
Press this button to select a waveband (FM / AM / DAB).Press one of the buttons for an automatic
search for radio stations.
Press one of the buttons to carry out a
manual search up / down for radio
frequencies.
Press this button to display the list of stations received locally.
To update this list, press for more than two
seconds. The sound is cut while updating.
RDS
The external environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks,
etc.) may block reception, including in RDS
mode. This is a normal effect of the way in
which radio waves are transmitted and does
not indicate any failure of the audio
equipment.
If RDS is not available, the RDS symbol
appears struck out in the screen.
The RDS, if activated, enables you to continue listening to the same station by
automatic retuning to alternative frequencies.
However, in certain conditions, coverage of
an RDS station may not be assured
throughout the entire country as radio stations
do not cover 100% of the territory. This
explains the loss of reception of the station
during a journey.
Short procedure
In "Radio" mode, press the OK button to activate
or deactivate RDS directly.
Long procedure
Press the MENU button.
Select "Audio functions ".
Press OK.
Select the "FM waveband preferences"
function.
Press OK.
Select "Frequency tracking (RDS)".
Press OK, RDS is displayed on the
screen.
Play TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert messages. To
operate, this function needs good reception of
a radio station that carries this type of
message. When a traffic report is transmitted,
the current audio source (Radio, CD, etc.) is
interrupted automatically to play the TA
message. Normal play of the media
previously playing is resumed at the end of
the message.
Take care when increasing the volume while listening to TA messages. The
volume may prove too high on return to the
original audio source.
Press the TA button to activate or
deactivate traffic messages.
Receiving INFO messages
The INFO function gives priority to TA alert messages. To be active, this
function needs good reception of a radio
station that transmits this type of message.
When a message is transmitted, the current
audio source (Radio, CD, USB, etc.) is
interrupted automatically to receive the INFO
message. Normal play of the media
previously playing is resumed at the end of
the message.
Make a long press on this button to display the list of categories.Select or deselect categories.
Activate or deactivate the reception of the corresponding messages.
Display TEXT INFOS
Radio text is information transmitted by
the radio station related to the station's
current programme or song.
When the radio station is displayed in the screen, press OK to display the
contextual menu.
Select "RadioText (TXT) display " and
confirm OK to save.

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Bluetooth® audio system
10Receiving INFO messages
The INFO function gives priority to TA alert messages. To be active, this
function needs good reception of a radio
station that transmits this type of message.
When a message is transmitted, the current
audio source (Radio, CD, USB, etc.) is
interrupted automatically to receive the INFO
message. Normal play of the media
previously playing is resumed at the end of
the message.
Make a long press on this button to display the list of categories.Select or deselect categories.
Activate or deactivate the reception of the corresponding messages.
Display TEXT INFOS
Radio text is information transmitted by
the radio station related to the station's
current programme or song.
When the radio station is displayed in the screen, press OK to display the
contextual menu.
Select "RadioText (TXT) display " and
confirm OK to save.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Depending on version
If the current DAB radio station is not
available on FM, "DAB FM" is struck out.


1 Options display: if active but not available, the
display will be struck out.
2 Display showing the name of the current
station.
3 Preset stations, buttons 1 to 6.
Short press: select the preset radio station.
Long press: memorise a radio station.
4 Display showing the name of the “multiplex”
service being used.
5 RadioText (TXT) display for the current radio
station.
6 Represents the signal strength for the band
being listened to.
When changing region, updating the list
of preset radio stations is recommended.


Full list of radio stations and "multiplexes".
Terrestrial digital radio
Digital radio provides a superior audio
quality and also additional categories of
traffic announcements (TA INFO).
The different "multiplex / ensemble” services
offer a choice of radio stations in alphabetical
order.
Change of band (FM1, FM2, DAB, etc.)
Change of station within the same
"multiplex / ensemble".
Starting of a search for the previous / next
"multiplex / ensemble".
Long press: selection of the categories of news desired among Transport, News,
Entertainment and Special Flash (available
depending on the station).