2021 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS fold seats

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Access
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► Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/STOP" button.► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:– with the engine running or the vehicle moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
alert message displayed for a few seconds.
– with the vehicle moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), in addition to the warning lamp and
alert message, an audible signal sounds for a
few seconds.
Boot
Opening

► With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the Keyless Entry and Starting
system in the recognition zone, press the central
tailgate control.
► Lift the tailgate.
In the event of a fault or difficulties
encountered in manoeuvring the tailgate
when opening or closing it, have it quickly
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to prevent this inconvenience
worsening, causing the lid to fall and serious
injuries.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
– when the engine is running , this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
the display of a message for a few seconds,
– when the vehicle is moving (speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message for a few seconds.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.

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3AdjustmentsForwards-backwards


► Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards.► Release the bar to lock the seat in position on one of the notches.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Height
(driver only)

► Pull the control upwards to raise the seat or push it downwards to lower the seat, until the
position required is obtained.
Backrest angle
(driver)

► Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
(passenger seat)

► Turn knob B or pull control B in the upwards
direction to adjust the backrest.
► When the backrest is correctly inclined, release the control.
To prevent the backrest from suddenly
folding forwards and hitting you, hold the
backrest with your back or hand while
adjusting.
Passenger seat backrest
table position


Check that no object, either on or
underneath the seat, could hinder its
movement.
► Place the head rests in the low position.► Pull control B at the back to the front and tilt
the backrest forward.

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To return to the normal position, guide the
backrest backwards until it locks into place.
This position, together with that of the rear seats,
allows you to transport long objects inside the
vehicle.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
When the front passenger seat is fully folded,
only the outer rear seat behind the driver can
be occupied by a passenger.
Do not place hard, heavy or sharp
objects in the centre of the backrest to
ensure that you don't damage rear lining
behind the backrest.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn into
dangerous projectiles.
Heated seats

► With the engine running, use the adjustment knob to switch on and select the level of heating
required:
0
: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
The front seats can be heated individually.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
– Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat.– Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
– Do not spill liquids onto the seat.– Never use the heating function if the seat is damp.
Rear seats
Bench seat with a fixed cushion or on rails
(depending on version) and split folding
backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot loading
space.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:– a high position , for when the seat is in use:► pull the head restraint fully up.– a low position, for stowing, when the seat is
not in use:
► press the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down.

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The rear head restraints can be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
► release the backrest using the control 1,► tilt the backrest slightly forwards,► pull the head restraint as far up as it will go,► press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely,
► stow the head restraint.To refit a head restraint:► insert the head restraint rods into the guides in the corresponding seat backrest,► push the head restraint down as far as it will go,► press the lug A to free the head restraint and
push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in the
high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat and
those for outer seats are not interchangeable.
Longitudinal seat
adjustment (depending on
version)
Folding or unfolding the seats must only
be done with the vehicle stationary.
Each 2/3 - 1/3 part can be adjusted individually.


► Raise the control and slide the bench seat forwards or backwards.
Adjusting the backrest angle (depending on
version)
Several adjustment positions are possible.

► Move the seat forward.► Pull the strap forward, then tilt the backrest to the desired position.
Sit in the seat to perform the
adjustments.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the seat backrests must
only be done with the vehicle stationary.
First steps:

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► Lower the head restraints.► If necessary, move the front seats forward.► Pull the seats fully back (depending on version).► Check that no person or object will interfere with folding down the backrests (clothing,
luggage, etc.).
► Check that the outer seat belts are properly tensioned along the pillars, that the central belt
is stowed and that the tongues of the three belts
are correctly in the storage position.
Depending on version, the seat backrests are
equipped with a handle (bench seat with fixed
cushions) or a strap (bench seat on rails).


► Operate backrest release handle 1 or pull
strap 2.
► Guide backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
If the backrest is equipped with a strap, it
it not necessary to guide it down.
If the backrest is equipped with a handle,
its red indicator is visible when it is
released.
Returning the backrests to
their original position
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically alongside the backrest
latching rings.


► Put backrest 3 in the upright position and
push firmly to latch it home.
► Check that release grip 1 has properly
returned to its position and that the red indicator
is no longer visible (depending on the version
you have).
► Ensure that the outer seat belts are not trapped during the manoeuvre.
When returning the rear seat backrest to
its original position, take care not to trap
the seat belts and ensure that their buckles
are positioned correctly.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - Risk of serious injury!
Steering wheel
adjustment

► When stationary, pull the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
► Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position.► Push the control lever to lock the steering wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.

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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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Safety
Fastening

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling on the strap.
Unlocking
► Press the red button on the buckle.► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts


A.Front and rear seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp


1.Front left seat belt warning lamp
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp
3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp
If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched
on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the corresponding warning
lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and
front passenger airbag warning lamps display.
If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the
corresponding warning lamp ( 3 to 5)
comes on for around 30 seconds.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2
minutes, each warning lamp corresponding to
an occupied seat whose seat belt is unfastened
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal. After
these 2 minutes, the corresponding seat warning
lamp remains on until the driver or the front/rear
passenger fasten their seat belt.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
– must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;– must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;– must only be used to secure one person;– must not show signs of tearing or fraying;– must not be changed or modified, in order to avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for childrenUse a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
Airbags
General information
System designed to help improve the safety
of the occupants sitting in the front seats and
the rear outer seats, in the event of a violent
collision. The airbags supplement the action