2022 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Owners Manual

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Front fittings1.Sun visor.
2. Glove box.
3. 12
V accessor y socket (max 120 W).
4. USB por t.
5. Open storage compartment .
6. Open storage with double cup holder.
7. Front armrest.
(depending on version)
8. Storage wells.
9. Open storage with cup holder.
Sun visor
The sun visors are fitted with a vanity mirror
with concealing flap and a card holder (or ticket
holder).
Do not attach or hang anything from the sun
visor on the passenger side as this could
cause injuries if the front airbag is deployed
(fitted in the roof).
Glove box
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch and can hold a water bottle,
the vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
F

T
o open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
If so equipped, it is lit when the lid is opened
and is cooled by the same air conditioned air as
the vents in the passenger compartment.
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Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in
the charging area while a device is
being charged – risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process!
12 V socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 watts), lift the cover and plug in
the correct adapter.
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (you may other wise damage
your portable device).
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 inter ference with displays in
the screens.
Wireless charger
This system allows the wireless charging of a
portable device, such as a smartphone, using
the principle of magnetic induction, based on
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 zone is identified by the Qi
symbol.
Operation
The charger works with the engine running and
in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
For versions with

K
eyless Entry and Starting,
operation of the charger may be interrupted
when opening a door or switching off the
ignition.
Charging
F First ensure that the charging zone is clear of other articles. The system only supports charging one
portable device at a time.
F
C
harging of the portable device's battery
then starts.
F
O
nce the portable device's battery is fully
charged, the charge indicator lamp goes off.
F
P
lace a portable device in the middle of the
charging zone.
F
O
nce the portable device is detected, the
charge indicator lamp comes on in green.
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Checking operation
The state of the charge indicator lamp allows
the operation of the charger to be monitored.
If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
USB port
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.
Charge indicator lampMeaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible portable device detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed, green Compatible portable device detected.
Charging...
Flashing, orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Portable device not well centred in the charging zone.
Fixed, orange Fault with the portable device's battery meter.
Temperature of the portable device's battery too high.
Charger fault.
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r

emove the portable device, then replace it
in the middle of the charging zone.
or
-

r

emove the portable 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. 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.
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Front armrest
Height adjustment
Clothes hooks
They are located above each rear door.
Card holder
F Lower the armrest as far as it will go.
F L ift it and bring it to the desired position
(low, intermediate or high).
F

W
hen in the high position, lift it to release it
and return it to the low position. 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 fixings provided.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removing
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F
m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

un
clip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- o nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used,
-

n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
Rear fittings
Pockets, seat backrest
They are on the back of the front seats.
Side blinds
Fitted to the side windows, they protect the passenger
compartment from the sun's rays.
F Pull the tab A and anchor the blind on the hook B .
Always guide the blind slowly using the
tab, both up and down.
Rear armrest and ski flap
The armrest incorporates two cup holders.
It has direct access to the boot for transporting
long objects.
Folding from the passenger compartment
F Pull strap 1 towards you to unlock the armrest.
F

G
uide armrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
Folding from the boot
F Pull strap 2 towards you to unlock the armrest.
F

P
ush armrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
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Caution, when putting the armrest back
in place, ensure that it is properly locked
and that the red indicator for each strap is
no longer visible. Otherwise, passenger
safety could be compromised if sharp
braking occurs or if there is a collision.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward – Risk of serious injury!
12 V accessory socket
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (risk of damage to your
device). 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 telephone
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
F

T
o connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 watts), lift the cover and plug in
the correct adapter.
Boot fittings
1. Rear shelf.
(see details below)
2. Hooks.
(see details on following page)
3. Closed side storage compartments.
(see details on following page)
4. Boot floor (2 positions). 5.
Stowing rings.
6. Storage compar tment beneath the boot
carpet.
(see details on following page)
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
F
u nhook the two cords,
F

r
aise the shelf slightly to unclip it, then
remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
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ei

ther upright behind the front seats,
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o
r upright against the rear seats in the boot.
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To refit the shelf:
F
p
osition the shelf so that the notches are
exactly on the fixing pins,
F

p
ush the shelf down on the pins to clip it,
F

h
ook the two cords.
Hooks
Take care to only hang up lightweight
bags.
Closed side storage compartments
F Pull upwards to unclip and open the removable grill.
Depending on version, the storage
compartment on the right may contain the
vehicle tools.
Boot floor (2 positions)
This two-position floor allows the boot space
to be optimised using the lateral stops at the
edges:
-
Hig

h position ( 100
kg max): to get a flat
floor up to the front seats, when the rear
seats are folded down and pulled back as
far as possible (depending on version).
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L
ow position: maximum boot volume. To change the height:
F

L
ift and pull the floor towards you using the
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
F
P
ush the floor all the way for wards to place
it in the desired position.
Ensure that the boot is empty before
moving the boot floor.
Storage compartmentThese can be used to secure shopping bags.
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Depending on version, it includes:
- a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
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a s
pare wheel with or without the vehicle
tools.
F

R
aise the boot floor as far as possible to
access the storage compartment.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
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w

hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
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n energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
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w

ith 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.
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