2022 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Screen

70
Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the whole of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F Pressing the button again switches off the system; its indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated every
time the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. The button indicator lamp comes on.
Defrosting switches off automatically to prevent
an excessive consumption of current.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this button again.
The button indicator lamp goes off. Switch off the heating of the rear
screen and door mirrors as soon as
you judge it necessary, as reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is opened
and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
There are different lighting times:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
-

i
n energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
-
w

ith the engine running, unlimited.
F With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
The system is activated if the exterior
temperature falls below 0°C.
Ease of use and comfort

72
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.
Ease of use and comfort

73
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.
-

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.
3
Ease of use and comfort

76
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:
-
ei

ther upright behind the front seats,
-

o
r upright against the rear seats in the boot.
Ease of use and comfort

82
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3 times.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When the ring is at the " AUTO" position
and a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,


sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a
message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
integrated with the rain sensor and located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
In daytime running lamps mode, the
diodes are brighter.
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
-

D
aytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
in " AUTO " position with adequate light level). -

S
idelamps (lighting control stalk in "
AUTO"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
Parking lamps
Vehicle side marking by illumination of the
sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

D
epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example, when
parking on the left: lighting control stalk
upwards; the right-hand sidelamps come
o n).
Lighting and visibility

83
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the "Automatic illumination of headlamps"
function activated (lighting control stalk
at the AUTO position), under low ambient
light, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Activation, deactivation and the duration of the
guide-me-home lighting are set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Manual
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F
W
ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk.
F

A
nother "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of time.
Automatic exterior
welcome lighting
With the "Automatic headlamp illumination"
function activated, under low ambient light, the
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps come
on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activation, deactivation and the duration of the
exterior welcome lighting are set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Automatic headlamp
dipping
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the
ambient light level and the driving conditions,
using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen.
This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility,
traffic and obser vation of driving and
vehicle regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as
you have exceeded 16
mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9
mph (15 km/h),
the system no longer operates.
4
Lighting and visibility

85
The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
-
u
nder poor visibility conditions (snow,
heavy rain, etc.),
-

i
f the windscreen in front of the camera
is dirty, misted or covered (by a sticker,
e t c .),
-

i
f the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
-

r
oad users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
-

v
ehicles whose lighting is obscured
(for example, vehicles driving behind a
safety barrier on a motor way),
-

v
ehicles at the top or bottom of a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads.
Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlamp beams
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0. Driver only or driver + front passenger.
1. Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers + maximum authorised load. The initial setting is position 0.
Cornering lighting
If your vehicle is equipped with it, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
main or dipped beam headlamps are on and
the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, junctions, parking
manoeuvres, etc.).
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
mask the camera's view.
2.
Driver only + maximum authorised load.
4
Lighting and visibility

86
With cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-

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,
-

a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
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
Lighting and visibility