2021 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS USB port

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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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"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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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).

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When the radio station is displayed in the
screen , press "OK" to display the
contextual menu.
(Frequency search (RDS), DAB / FM auto tracking, RadioText (TXT) display, Information
on the station, etc.)
DAB / FM station tracking
"DAB" does not have 100% coverage of
the country.
When the digital signal is weak, "DAB / FM auto tracking" allows you to continue
listening to the same station, by automatically
switching to the corresponding analogue FM
station (if it exists).
When the "DAB / FM auto tracking" is active, the DAB station will be selected automatically.
Press the MENU button.
Select "Multimedia" and confirm.
Select "DAB / FM auto tracking" and
confirm.
If "DAB / FM auto tracking" tracking is enabled, there is a lag of a few seconds
when the system switches to the analogue
FM station sometimes with a change in
volume.
If the "DAB" station you are listening to is
not available on FM (" DAB/FM" option
struck out), or if "DAB / FM auto tracking" is not on, the sound will be cut when the digital
signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
The system changes automatically to "USB"
source.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
Any additional devices connected to the system must comply with the standard
applicable to the product and/or the standard
IEC 60950-1.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated every time a new USB
memory stick is connected.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
Play mode
The play modes available are:– Normal: the tracks are played in order,
depending on the classification of the selected
files.
– Random: the tracks in an album or folder are
played in a random order.
– Random on all media : all of the tracks saved
in the media are played in random order.
– Repeat: the tracks played are only those from
the current album or folder.
Press this button to display the contextual menu for the Media function.Press this button to select the chosen
play mode.
Press this button to confirm.
The choice made is displayed at the top of the
screen.
Choosing a track to play
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next track.
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next folder.
File classification
Make a long press on this button to display the different classifications.
Select by "Folder" / " Artist" / "Genre" /
"Playlist".
Depending on availability and type of device
used.
Press OK to select the desired
classification, then press OK again to
confirm.
Playing files
Make a short press on this button to display the chosen classification.Navigate in the list using the left / right
and up / down buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing OK.
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next track in the list.
Press and hold one of these buttons for fast
forward or rewind.
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next "Folder" / " Artist" /
"Genre" / " Playlist"* in the list.
Input AUX socket (AUX)
Depending on equipmentConnect a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
Any additional devices connected to the system must comply with the standard
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10Select by "Folder" / "Artist" / "Genre" /
"Playlist".
Depending on availability and type of device
used.
Press OK to select the desired
classification, then press OK again to
confirm.
Playing files
Make a short press on this button to display the chosen classification.Navigate in the list using the left / right
and up / down buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing OK.
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next track in the list.
Press and hold one of these buttons for fast
forward or rewind.
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next "Folder" / " Artist" /
"Genre" / " Playlist"* in the list.
Input AUX socket (AUX)
Depending on equipmentConnect a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
Any additional devices connected to the system must comply with the standard
* Depending on availability and the type of device used.
applicable to the product and/or the standard
IEC 60950-1.
Press the SOURCE button several times
in succession and select " AUX".
First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume on your
audio system. Controls are managed via the
portable device.
Do not connect the same device to both
the auxiliary jack socket and the USB
port at the same time.
CD player
Insert circular compact discs only.
Some anti-pirating systems, on original discs
or CDs copied using a personal recorder, may
cause faults which are no reflection on the
quality of the original player.
Insert a CD in the player, play begins
automatically.
External CD players connected via the
USB port are not recognised by the
system.
To play a disc which has already been inserted, press the SOURCE button
several times in succession and select " CD".
Press one of the buttons to select a track
on the CD.
Press the LIST button to display the list of
tracks on the CD.
Press and hold one of these buttons for
fast forward or rewind.
Playing an MP3 compilation
Insert an MP3 compilation in the CD player.
The audio equipment searches for all of the
music tracks, which may take anything between
a few seconds and several tens of seconds,
before play begins.
On a single disc, the CD player can read
up to 255 MP3 files spread over 8
directory levels.
However, it is advisable to keep to a limit of
two levels to reduce the access time before
the CD is played.
The folder structure is not observed during
playback.
All of the files are displayed on a single level.
To play a disc which has already been inserted, press the SOURCE button
several times in succession and select " CD".
Press one of the buttons to select a folder
on the CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a track
on the CD.
Press the LIST button to display the list of
directories of the MP3 compilation.

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Press and hold one of these buttons for
fast forward or rewind.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows music files on the telephone to
be played via the vehicle's loudspeakers.
Connect the telephone.
(Refer to the "Pairing a Bluetooth® telephone"
section).
Activate the streaming source by pressing SOURCE.
In certain cases, play of the audio files must be
initiated from the keypad.
Audio files can be selected using the buttons on
the audio system control panel and the steering
mounted controls. The contextual information
can be displayed in the screen.
If the telephone supports the function. The audio
quality depends on the quality of transmission by
the telephone.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB port using
a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the
portable device connected (artists / albums /
genres / playlists).
The version of software in the audio system may
not be compatible with the generation of your
Apple
® player.
Information and advice
The CD player can play files with “.mp3”, “.wma”,
“.wav” and “.aac” file extensions, with a bit rate of
32 to 320 Kbps.
It also supports TAG mode (ID3 tag, WMA TAG).
No other file types (“.mp”4, etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma 9
standard.
The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and
48 kHz.
Via the USB port, the system can play audio files
with the extension ".mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”, “.cbr”,
“.vbr" with a bit rate of 32 to 320 Kbps.
No other file types (“.mp4”, etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma 9
standard.
The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and
48 kHz.
File names should have fewer than 20
characters, avoiding special characters (e.g.
« ? ; ù) so as to avoid any reading or display problems.
In order to be able to play a burned CDR or
CDRW, select standards ISO 9660 level 1, 2, or
Joliet, if possible, when burning the CD.
If the disc is burned in another format, it may not
be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same burning
standard be always used on an individual disc,
with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum) for
the best acoustic quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the
Joliet standard is recommended.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
Use only USB memory sticks formatted
FAT 32 (File Allocation Table).
It is recommended that you use genuine
Apple® USB cables for correct operation.
Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
As a safety measure and because they
require prolonged attention on the part of
the driver, the operations for pairing of the
Bluetooth mobile telephone with the Bluetooth
hands-free system of your audio system must
be carried out with the vehicle stationary
and the ignition on.
Activate the telephone's Bluetooth function and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
The services available depend on the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth telephone used.
Check the instructions for your telephone and
with your service provider for the services to
which you have access.
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the list of devices detected.
Procedure from the system
Press the MENU button.
Select "Connections".
Confirm with OK.
Select "Search for a device".
Confirm with OK.
A window is displayed with a search in progress
message.
In the list of devices detected, select a telephone
to pair. Only one telephone can be paired at a
time.
Completing the pairing
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balance and Le-Ri balance) to the middle
position, setting the musical ambience to "None",
setting loudness correction to "Active" in CD
mode and "Inactive" in Radio mode.
The preset stations do not function (no
sound, 87.5 MHz is displayed, etc.).
The wrong waveband is selected.
► Press the BAND button to return to the waveband (FM, FM2, DAB, AM) on which the
stations are preset.
Traffic announcement (TA) is shown but I
receive no traffic information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffic
information network.
► Tune to a radio station that broadcasts traffic information.
The reception quality of the tuned radio
station gradually deteriorates or the station
presets are inoperative (no sound, 87.5 MHz
is displayed, etc.).
The vehicle is too far from the selected station’s
transmitter, or no transmitter is present in the
geographical area.
► Activate the RDS function to allow the system to check for a more powerful transmitter in the
area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels,
basement car parks, etc.) may block reception,
including in RDS mode.
This is a perfectly normal phenomenon, and is
not indicative of an audio system malfunction.The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for
example when going through an automatic car
wash or in an underground car park).
► Have the aerial checked by a dealer
.The sound intermittently cuts out for 1 or 2
seconds in radio mode.
During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS
searches for another frequency giving better
reception of the station.
► Switch off the RDS function if the phenomenon occurs too frequently and always
on the same route.
Media
The Bluetooth connection is cut.
The battery in the peripheral device may not be
sufficiently charged.
► Charge the battery in the peripheral device.The message "USB device error" is displayed
in the screen.
The USB stick has not been recognised, or may
be corrupted.
► Reformat the USB memory stick.
The CD is systematically ejected or is not
played.
The CD is upside down, cannot be read, does
not contain audio files or contains audio files of a
format not recognised by the audio system.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating system
not recognised by the audio system.
► Check that the CD is inserted in the player the right way up.
► Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot be played if it is too badly damaged.► Check the content in the case of a burned CD: read the recommendations in the "Audio"
section.
Due to poor quality, certain burned CDs will not
be played by the audio system.
The CD audio quality is is poor.
The CD is scratched or of poor quality.
► Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions.
The audio settings (bass, treble, ambience) are
unsuitable.
► Return bass and treble settings to 0, without selecting an ambience.
I am unable to play the music files on my
smartphone via the USB port.
Depending on the smartphone, access by the
audio system to music on the smartphone may
have to be approved on the latter.
► Manually activate the MTP profile on the smartphone (USB settings menu).
Telephone
I am unable to access my voicemail.
Few telephones or service providers allow the
use of this function.
► Call your voicemail, via the telephone menu, using the number provided by your operator.
I am unable to access my directory of
contacts.
► Check the compatibility of your telephone.