2022 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Touch screen

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Upper bar
* Depending on equipment
Certain information is always present in the
upper bar of the touch screen:
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R
ecall of the air conditioning information,
and access to a simplified menu
(temperature and air flow adjustment only).
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S
ummary of information from the Radio
Media , Telephone menus and navigation
instructions*.
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N
otifications zone (texts and email)*.
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A
ccess to Configuration
.
"Vehicle" menu/"Driving" menu
Vehicle settings tab
The functions are grouped into 3 families.
Families Functions
Lighting -
"Directional headlamps " activation/deactivation of the cornering
lighting/directional headlamps.
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"Guide-me-home lighting ": activation/deactivation of the automatic
guide-me-home lighting.
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"Welcome lighting ": activation/deactivation of the exterior welcome
lighting.
Comfort -
"Rear wiper in reverse ": activation/deactivation of the rear wiper on
with reverse gear.
Security -
"Collision risk alert and automatic braking ": activation/deactivation
of the collision risk alert and automatic emergency braking.
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"Fatigue Detection System ": activation/deactivation of the driver
fatigue detection system.
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"Recommended speed display ": activation/deactivation of speed limit
recognition.
For more information on one of these
functions, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
A time counter calculates the sum of the
periods 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 Touch screen
F In the Settings
menu, select "Brightness".
F A djust the brightness by using the arrows or
by moving the cursor.
The brightness can be set differently for
day mode and night mode.
With the lamps on, press button A to increase
the brightness of the instruments and controls
and the mood lighting of the vehicle or button B
to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.
Date and time adjustment
Without audio system
You can adjust the date and time in the
instrument panel display.
F

H
old this button down.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
select the setting to be changed.
F

P
ress this button briefly to
confirm.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
change the setting and confirm
again to register the change.
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Folding/unfolding during locking/unlocking
can be disabled. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the mirror is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
Automatic "electrochrome"
model
In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
F

P

ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position. F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
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d
irect arrival in the passenger compartment
(air intake),
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p
assage through a heating circuit (heating),
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p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
Control panel
Depending on equipment, the
controls for this system will be
accessible via the Air conditioning
menu on the touch screen, or via the
centre console panel located below
the audio system.
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and the rear screen are located
below the touch screen, or on the centre
console panel located below the audio system.
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Mode AUTO
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
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l
ower the temperature in summer,
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i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
F Press this button to switch the air conditioning on/off.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls are
available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic. F

Sel
ect the Air conditioning
menu in the touch screen to
display the controls page for the
system.
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to decrease (blue) or increase
(red) the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature. For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI is displayed.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press the AUTO button to
activate or deactivate automatic
air conditioning mode.
1. Adjusting the air flow.
2. Adjusting the temperature.
3. Adjusting the air distribution.
4. Access to the secondary page.
5. Recirculation of interior air.
6. Air conditioning on/off.
7. Automatic mode.
The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment in an optimum way
according to the comfort level you have selected.
F Go to the secondary page by
pressing this button to adjust the
automatic comfort programme
by choosing one of the available
settings.
F

T
o change the current setting,
press the button several times in
succession to access the desired
mode:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
" Normal ": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and effective air flow.
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Ventilation function with the
ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow settings and the air distribution in the
passenger compartment depending on the
battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Switching off
F Press the button again to deactivate the air conditioning.
When the indicator lamp is off, the air
conditioning function is deactivated.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents and
eliminates misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment. This function also allows faster heating
or cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment. F

P
ress this button to recirculate
the interior air.
F
P
ress this button again to allow
the intake of exterior air.
Avoid the prolonged use of interior
air recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Front demist – defrost
These markings on the control
panels indicate the control positions
for rapid demisting or defrosting of
the windscreen and side windows.
During the winter period, direct
the side air vents towards the side
windows to optimise their demisting
and defrosting.
With control panel on the
centre console
On/Off
F Set the temperature and air flow controls to the appropriately marked positions. F

P
ress this button to distribute the
air to the " Windscreen" position;
its indicator lamp comes on.
F
C
heck that recirculation of interior air is
deactivated: its indicator lamp must be off.
F
T
o switch it off, put the air flow control to the
0 position.
With touch screen
On/Off
F Press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
F

T

o switch it off, press this button again; its
indicator lamp goes off.
With Stop & Start, when demisting
has been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
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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
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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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With cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
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f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
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w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Without audio system
F In the " LIGHTING " menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate " DIR
HEADLAMPS " (directional headlamps).
With audio system
F In the "Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Directional
headlamps ".
With touch screen
F In the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Lighting" and
activate/deactivate " Directional
headlamps ".
Wiper control stalk
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Without cornering lighting
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With audio system
In the "Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
With touch screen
F In the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Comfort" and
activate/deactivate " Rear wiper
in reverse ".
Front windscreen wash
Pull the windscreen wash control towards you.
The windscreen wash and then the wipers
come on for a preset time. The height of the screen wash jets can be
adjusted. If you want to change them from
the factory setting, insert a needle into
each of the jets and position them.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F

I
n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
- h andle them with care,
- c lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rain without any action on the
part of the driver.
Lighting and visibility