2022 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS remove seats

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce 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 your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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efore a long journey,
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t each change of season,
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fter a long period out of use. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly
(engine oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger
compartment filter, etc.) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible to
make your vehicle’s level of nitrogen oxide
emissions compliant to the standard.
When refuelling, do not continue after the 3
rd
cut-off of the nozzle, to avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after approximately the first 1,850 miles
(3,000
kilometres) that you will see the fuel
consumption settle down to a consistent average.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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f wearing damp clothing,
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f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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o not place heavy objects on the seat,
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o not kneel or stand on the seat,
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o not place sharp objects on the seat,
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o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
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o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
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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.
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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 ,
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ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

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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

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

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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

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ower the head restraints,
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f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

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ull the seats fully back (depending on
version),
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heck that nothing and no-one might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
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heck that the outer seat belts are lying
flat against the backrests and placed in the
retaining hook.
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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.
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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,
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aise the shelf slightly to unclip it, then
remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
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ther upright behind the front seats,
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r upright against the rear seats in the boot.
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Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor
fix or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be carried
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries
in case of airbag deployment.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors – risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN


dealer.
Do not attach anything to or hang anything
from the seat backrests (clothes, etc.) as
this could cause injuries to the thorax or arm
when the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors. Curtain airbags
Do not attach anything or hang anything to
the roof, as this could cause head injuries
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags.
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General points relating to
child seats
The legislation on carrying children is
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please obser ve the
following recommendations:
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n accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt
or ISOFIX mountings.
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tatistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the rear
seats.
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hild weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the rear ward facing position
both in the front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
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arward facing up to the age of 3,
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rward facing over the age of 3. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
Child seat at the rear
"Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat
, move the vehicle's
front seat for ward and straighten the backrest
so that the "rear ward facing" child seat does
not touch the vehicle's front seat.
"Forward facing"
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat , move the vehicle's
front seat for wards and straighten the backrest
so that the legs of the child in the "for ward
facing" child seat do not touch the vehicle's
front seat.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure
that the latter is in firm contact with the
floor. If necessary, adjust the front seat of
the vehicle.
Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat .
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"ISOFIX" mountings
The seats, illustrated below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
There are three rings for each seat:This arrangement reduces forward tipping of
the child seat in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two rings A.
Some seats also have an upper strap , which is
attached to ring B . F

f
ix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B
,
F t ighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the
centre rear seat belt towards the middle
of the vehicle, so as to avoid the seat
interfering with the operation of the seat
belt.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Strictly follow the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with
the child seat.
For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
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wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat backrest and cushion, indicated by a
marking. -

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ing B, located behind the seat and
identified by a marking, referred to as the
TOP TETHER for fixing the upper strap.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER :
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emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
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ass the upper strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, between the apertures
for the head restraint rods,
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