2021 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS wheel

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Contents





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Overview
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Eco-driving
1Instruments
Instrument panels 7
Warning and indicator lamps 8
Indicators 13
Distance recorders 16
Equipment configuration for vehicles
without screen
16
Monochrome screen C 17
Touch screen 18
Trip computer 19
Setting the date and time 21
2Access
Remote control 23
Keyless Entry and Starting 24
Emergency procedures 26
Doors 29
Boot 29
Central locking 30
Alarm 30
Panoramic sunroof 32
Electric windows 34
3Ease of use and comfort
Front seats 36
Rear seats 38
Steering wheel adjustment 41
Mirrors 41
Ventilation 42
Heating/Manual air conditioning 43
Automatic air conditioning 44
Front demist - defrost 46
Heated windscreen 46
Rear screen demist - defrost 46
Front fittings 47
Rear fittings 50
Boot fittings 51
Courtesy lamps 53
Interior ambient lighting 53
Boot lighting 54
4Lighting and visibility
Lighting control 55
Direction indicators (flashers) 56
Automatic illumination of headlamps 57
Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps 57
Automatic headlamp dipping 58
Headlamp beam height adjustment 59
Wiper control stalk 60
Changing a wiper blade 62
Automatic wipers 62
5Safety
General safety recommendations 64
Hazard warning lamps 64
Horn 65
Emergency or assistance call 65
Electronic stability control (ESC) 67
Grip control 68
Hill Assist Descent 69
Seat belts 70
Airbags 73
Child seats 75
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 77
ISOFIX child seats 80
i-Size child seats 83
child lock 84
6Driving
Driving recommendations 86
Starting / Switching off the engine
with the key
87
Starting / Switching off the engine
with Keyless Entry and Starting
89
Parking brake 91
5-speed manual gearbox 91
6-speed manual gearbox 91
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 92
Gear efficiency indicator 94
Hill start assist 94
Stop & Start 95
Under-inflation detection 97
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
98
Head-up display 99
Memorising speeds 101
Speed Limit Recognition
and Recommendation
101
Speed limiter 104
Cruise control -
particular recommendations
106
Cruise control 106
Active Safety Brake with
Collision Risk Alert and Intelligent
emergency braking assistance
108
Distraction detection 111
Lane Departure Warning System 11 2

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Blind Spot Monitoring System 11 3
Parking sensors 11 4
Top Rear Vision 11 6
Park Assist 11 8
7Practical information
Compatibility of fuels 123
Refuelling 123
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 124
Snow chains 124
Towbar with quickly detachable towball 125
Towing device 128
Energy economy mode 128
Roof bars 129
Bonnet 130
Engine compartment 131
Checking levels 131
Checks 133
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 135
Advice on care and maintenance 137
8In the event of a breakdown
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 139
Tool kit 139
Temporary puncture repair kit 140
Spare wheel 143
Changing a bulb 146
Changing a fuse 150
12 V battery 152
Towing 156
9Technical data
Engine technical data and towed loads 158
Petrol engines 159
Diesel engines 161
Dimensions 162
Identification markings 162
10Bluetooth® audio system
First steps 164
Steering mounted controls 164
Menus 165
Radio 166
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 167
Media 168
Telephone 170
Frequently asked questions 173
11CITROËN Connect Radio
First steps 176
Steering mounted controls 177
Menus 178
Applications 179
Radio 179
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 181
Media 181
Telephone 183
Settings 186
Frequently asked questions 188
12CITROËN Connect Nav
First steps 190
Steering mounted controls 191
Menus 192
Voice commands 193
Navigation 195
Connected navigation 197
Applications 199
Radio 202
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 203
Media 204
Telephone 205
Settings 208
Frequently asked questions 210
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Alphabetical index
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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise their
fuel consumption and CO
2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator prompts you to
engage the most suitable gear: whenever this
indication is displayed on the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These attitudes
help to save fuel, reduce CO
2 emissions and
decrease general traffic noise.
If the vehicle has the steering-mounted
"CRUISE" control, use cruise control at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
Use electrical equipment wisely
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (sunroof blind and window blinds, etc.).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when
the visibility conditions do not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.) to help reduce consumption of electrical
energy, and hence fuel.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the boot, as close as possible
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
– before a long journey
.– at each change of season.– after a long period out of use.Do not overlook the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil,
oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter,
etc.) and observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle’s
nitrogen oxide emissions to regulatory
compliance.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third nozzle cut-out, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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Instruments
1Water in Diesel fuel filter (depending on
version)
Fixed.The Diesel filter contains water.
Carry out (2) without delay - risk of damage to
the injection system!
Lane Departure Warning SystemFlashing, accompanied by an audible signal.
A lane marking has been crossed on the left or
right.
Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction
to return to the correct trajectory.
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a message.
The system has a fault.
Stay alert and drive carefully, then carry out (3).
Fixed.The system has been deactivated.
If there is an unexpected change of direction,
you will no longer be warned by the system.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
On for around 30 seconds when starting the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800 km).Top up the AdBlue®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100 km).Promptly top up the AdBlue®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100 km).You must top up the AdBlue® to avoid engine
starting being prevented, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the regulatory engine
immobiliser prevents the engine from being
restarted.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (2).You must add at least 5 litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
SCR emissions control system(BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is switched on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
A fault with the SCR emissions control system
has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing upon switching on
the ignition, with the Service and Engine
self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it may be
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100 km) before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to
avoid starting
being prevented.
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing upon switching on
the ignition, with the Service and Engine
self-diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from
restarting (over the authorised driving limit after
confirmation of a fault with the emissions control
system).
To start the engine, carry out (2).
ServiceTemporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
It is possible to deal with some faults yourself,
such as changing the battery of the remote
control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.

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Instruments
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
A time counter calculates the time spent in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Lighting dimmer
Allows manual adjustment of the brightness of
the instrument panel and touch screen according
to the outside lighting.
Only works when the vehicle lamps are on
(except daytime running lamps) and in night
mode.
Two buttons


► Or, depending on equipment, press the thumbwheel on the steering wheel.
Trip reset
With LCD text or matrix instrument
panel


► When the trip is displayed, press the button on the end of the wiper control stalk for more
than two seconds.


► Or, depending on equipment, press the thumbwheel on the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
With LCD text instrument panel


► When the trip is displayed, press the reset button in the instrument panel for more than two
seconds.
A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank (related
to the average fuel consumption over the last
few miles (kilometres) travelled).
This value may fluctuate if a change of driving style or terrain results in a
significant change in the current fuel
consumption.
Dashes are displayed when the range falls below
20 miles (30 km).
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 60
miles (100 km).
If dashes instead of figures continue to
be displayed when driving, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)Calculated over the last few seconds.
This function is only displayed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.

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Access
document and, if possible, the label bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key.
Complete unlocking /
locking of the vehicle with
the key
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
– remote control battery flat,– remote control fault,– vehicle in an area subject to strong electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the remote
control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.


► Insert the key in the door lock barrel.► Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
the front door handles (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The flashing of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
– unlocking of the vehicle for versions without alarm;– deactivation of the alarm for other versions.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.


► With the electronic key in recognition zone A, press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
► Within five seconds, press the front door handle again to deadlock the vehicle.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery:
– All of the "hands-free" functions go into extended standby after 21 days of non-use.
To restore these functions, unlock the vehicle
using the remote control and start the engine.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices: telephone
(switched on or on standby), laptop computer,
strong magnetic fields, etc.
Do not throw remote control batteries away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
Emergency procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, a personal identification

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Access
2Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the attitude
of the vehicle.
The alarm goes off if the vehicle is lifted or
moved.
When the vehicle is parked, the alarm
will not be triggered if the vehicle is
knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of service
of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
– Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the remote control or with the “Keyless Entry
and Starting” system.
When the monitoring system is active, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring after 45 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, bonnet, etc.) is
incorrectly closed, the vehicle is not
locked, but the exterior perimeter monitoring
will be activated after 45 seconds, at the
same time as the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
► Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
or
► Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.The monitoring system is deactivated: the indicator lamp in the button goes off and
the direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
When the vehicle automatically locks
itself again (as happens if a door or boot
is not opened within 30 seconds of
unlocking), the monitoring system is
automatically reactivated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Disable volumetric monitoring to avoid unwanted
alarm triggering in certain cases, such as:
– Slightly open window .– Washing the vehicle.– Changing a wheel.– Towing your vehicle.– Transport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds, press this button until the
indicator lamp is on continuously.
► Get out of the vehicle.► Lock the vehicle immediately using the remote control or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp flashes once per
second.
To take effect, this deactivation must be carried
out after each time the ignition is switched off.
Reactivating the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring
► Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using the remote control
or the Keyless Entry and Starting system.

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Ease of use and comfort
Correct driving position
For safety reasons, adjustments must
only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
– head restraint height.– seat backrest angle.– seat cushion height.– longitudinal seat position.– steering wheel height and reach.– rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the instrument panel
can be viewed correctly from your driving
position.
Front head restraints
Height adjustment

Upward:► pull the head restraint up to the desired position; the head restraint can be felt to click
into position.
Downward:
► press the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
The adjustment is correct when the upper edge of the head restraint is level
with the top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
► Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.► Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
► Stow the head restraint securely .
Refitting a head restraint
► Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the 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.
► Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of the
seat.
Front seats
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Adjustments
Forwards-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)