2022 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS fold seats

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In case of malfunction or difficulties in
moving the tailgate when opening or
closing, have it checked without delay by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to ensure that the issue does not become
worse and does not lead to the tailgate
dropping rapidly and the risk of causing
serious injuries.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
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w

hen the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message for a few seconds,
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w
hen 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.
Central locking
This function allows the doors and boot to be
locked or unlocked simultaneously from inside
the vehicle.
Manual mode
Locking
If any of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
F

P
ress this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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Height
(driver only)
F Pull the control C upwards to raise the seat or push it downwards to lower it, as many
times as required, to obtain the desired
position.
Passenger seat backrest angle
F Turn the knob B or pull control B up to adjust the backrest.
When the backrest is correctly inclined, release
the control.
To prevent the backrest from suddenly
folding for wards and hitting you, hold the
backrest with your back or hand while you
move the control.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Passenger seat backrest
table position
Check that no object, either on or
underneath the seat, could hinder its
movement.
F

P
lace the head restraint in the low position.
F

P
ull control B fully for wards and tilt the
backrest forwards.
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.
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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 folded backrest to
ensure that you do not damage rear lining
behind the backrest.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn into
dangerous projectiles.Front head restraints
Height adjustment
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F P ress the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint and
push it down.
F

A
djust 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.
Heated seats
Upward:
F p ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p
ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
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F With the engine running, use the adjustment knob to switch on and choose the heating
level desired:
0 : Of f.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
The front seats can be heated individually.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an
adequate temperature, you can stop
the function; reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
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i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
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n

ever use the heating function when
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:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-
a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F
press lug A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
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To remove a head restraint:
F r elease the backrest using the control 1 ,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
To refit a head restraint:
F

i
ntroduce the head restraint rods into the
guides in the corresponding seat backrest,
F

p
ush the head restraint down as far as it will
go,
F

p
ress lug A to release the head restraint
and then push the head restraint fully 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 the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Longitudinal seat adjustment
(depending on version)
Adjusting the seats must only be done
with the vehicle stationary.
Each 2/3 -1/3 part can be adjusted individually. F

Ra
ise the control and slide the bench seat
forwards or backwards.
Adjusting the seat backrest
angle (depending on version)
Several adjustment positions are available.
F

M
ove the seat for ward.
F

P
ull the strap for ward then tilt the backrest
to the desired position. Sit in the seat to per form the adjustments.
Folding the backrests
Adjusting the seat backrests must only be
done with the vehicle stationary.
First steps:
F

l
ower the head restraints,
F

i
f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

p
ull the seats fully back (depending on
version),
F

c
heck that nothing and no-one might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F

c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying
flat against the backrests and placed in the
retaining hook.
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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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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:
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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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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
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.
The inertia reels have an automatic locking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-

b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not twist,
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b
e used to restrain only one person,
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n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
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n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
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 your 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.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly. Recommendations for children
Use 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 person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to the corresponding section.
Advice
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pyrotechnic pretensioner
device may be deployed before and
independently of the airbags. Deployment
of the pretensioners is accompanied by a
slight discharge of harmless smoke and a
noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked and, if necessary, replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Safety