2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS USB

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Overview
Instruments and controls
These illustrations and descriptions are intended
as a guide. The presence and location of some
elements vary depending on the version or trim
level.
1.Bonnet release
2. Dashboard fuses 3.
Courtesy lamp
Warning lamps display for seat belts and
front passenger airbag
Panoramic opening sunroof controls
Interior rear view mirror
Emergency and assistance call buttons
4. Monochrome screen with audio system
Touch screen with CITROËN Connect Radio
or CITROËN Connect Nav
Automatic air conditioning (depending on
version)
5. START/STOP/Grip control/Hill Assist
Descent Control controls
Ventilation (depending on version)
Heating (depending on version)
Manual air conditioning (depending on
version)
Front demisting/defrosting
Rear screen demisting/defrosting
6. Gearbox controls
7. Parking brake
8. USB socket
12 V socket
9. Horn
10. Instrument panel
Steering-mounted controls
1.Exterior lighting/Direction indicators control
stalk
2. Wipers/Screenwash/Trip computer control
stalk
3. Horn
4. Cruise control/speed limiter controls
5. Audio system controls
A. Select the instrument panel display mode
B. Voice commands
C. Decrease/Increase volume
D. Select previous/next media
Confirm a selection
E. Access the Telephone menu
Manage calls

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3Switching on/off



► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an
indicator lamp).
The function is activated when the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically when the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demist
- defrost




Switching on/ off
► To switch the system on, press this button
to defrost the rear screen and, depending on
version, the door mirrors. The indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Defrosting switches off automatically to prevent
an excessive consumption of current.
►

T
o stop the defrosting operation before it
automatically turns off, press this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Switch off the defrosting of the rear
screen and door mirrors as soon as it is
no longer needed, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Rear screen demisting - defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Front fittings
1. Sun visor
2. Glove box
3. 12
V accessory socket (max. 120 W).
4. USB socket
5. Open storage compartment
6. Front armrest
(depending on version)
7. Storage trays
8. Open or closed storage compartment
(depending on version)
Make sure you do not leave any item in
the passenger compartment which could
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of
the sun's rays and cause a fire - risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!

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Sun visor

The sun visors are fitted with a vanity mirror
with concealing flap and a card holder (or ticket
holder).
Glove box

► To open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
It contains the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
12 V accessory sockets

► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging the accessory.
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
interference with displays in the screens.
Wireless smartphone
charger




This system allows wireless charging of a
portable device such as a smartphone, using the
magnetic induction principle, in accordance with
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.
A mat can also be used provided that it is
approved by the Manufacturer.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With the Keyless Entry and Start system, the
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted
when a door is opened or the ignition is switched
off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear , place a device
in its centre.


When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins,
keys, vehicle remote control) in the
charging area while a device is being charged
- risk of overheating or interrupting the
charging!
Checking operation
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging complete.
Fixed green Compatible portable device detected.
Charging.

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When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins,
keys, vehicle remote control) in the
charging area while a device is being charged
- risk of overheating or interrupting the
charging!
Checking operation
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging complete.
Fixed green Compatible portable device detected.
Charging.
State of the
indicator lampMeaning
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Portable device not well
centred in the charging
zone.
Fixed orange Malfunction of the
portable device's battery
meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.


If the indicator lamp is fixed orange:
–
remove the device, then place it back in the
centre of the charging zone.
or
–

remove the 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.
USB socket



The USB socket is located in the central storage
compartment.
The USB socket allows the connection of a
portable device or a USB memory stick.
It reads the audio files that are sent to your audio
system and played via the vehicle's speakers.
These files can be managed using the steering-
mounted controls or those on the touch screen.
When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
power drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle.
For more information about how to use this
equipment, refer to the sections describing
the audio and telematics systems.

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Bluetooth® audio system
10Bluetooth® audio system

The different functions and settings described vary according to the version
and configuration of your vehicle.
As a safety measure and because it requires sustained attention by the driver,
the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile telephone
with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio system must be done with the vehicle
stationary and the ignition on.
Your audio system is coded in such a way that it will only operate in your
vehicle.
All work on the system must be carried out
exclusively by a dealer or qualified workshop,
to avoid any risk of electrocution, fire or
mechanical faults.
To avoid discharging the battery, the audio system may switch off after a few
minutes if the engine is not running.
First steps
Press: On/Off.
Rotate: adjust volume.
Short press: change audio source (radio;
USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming).
Long press: display the Telephone menu (if a
telephone is connected).
Adjust audio settings: Front/rear fader; left/right balance; bass/
treble; loudness; audio ambience.
Activate/Deactivate automatic volume
adjustment (based on the vehicle’s speed).
Radio :
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media
:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Select the screen display mode, between:
Date; Audio functions; Trip computer;
Telephone.
Confirm or display contextual menu.
Buttons 1 to 6. Short press: select the preset radio station.
Long press: preset a radio station.
Radio:
Automatic step by step search up/down
for radio stations.
Media:
Select previous/next CD, USB, streaming track.
Scroll in a list.
Radio:
Manual step by step search up/down for
radio stations.
Select previous/next MP3 folder.
Media:
Select previous/next folder/genre/artist/playlist
on the USB device.
Scroll in a list.
Cancel the current operation.
Go up one level (menu or folder).
Access the main menu.
Activate/Deactivate TA function (traffic announcements).
Long press: select type of announcement.
Selection of FM/DAB/AM wavebands.

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"Telephone": Call, Directory
management, Telephone management,
Hang up.
"Trip computer".
"Maintenance": Diagnosis, Warning log,
etc.
"Connections": Manage connections,
search for devices.
"Personalisation-configuration ": Define
the vehicle parameters, Choice of
language, Display configuration, Choice of units,
Date and time adjustment.
Press the "MENU" button.
Move from one menu to another.
Enter a menu.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press the SOURCE button repeatedly
and select the radio.
Press this button to select a waveband
(FM / AM / DAB).
Press one of the buttons for an automatic
search for radio stations.
Press one of the buttons to carry out a
manual search up / down for radio
frequencies.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls -
Type 1

Radio:
Select the previous / next preset radio
station.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Media:
Select the previous / next track.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Other than telephone call:
Short press: changing audio source
(radio; USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming), confirmation if the "Telephone"
menu is open.
Long press: open the " Telephone" menu.
In the event of a telephone call:
Short press: accept the call.
Long press: reject the call. During a telephone call:
Short press: open the contextual telephone
menu.
Long press: end the call.
Confirm a selection.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute / Restore sound by simultaneously
pressing the increase and decrease
volume buttons.
Steering mounted controls -
Type 2

Access to the main menu.
Increase volume.
Mute / Restore the sound.
Decrease volume.
Other than telephone call:
Short press: changing audio source
(radio; USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming), confirmation if the "Telephone"
menu is open.
Long press: open the " Telephone" menu. In the event of a telephone call:
Short press: accept the call.
Long press: reject the call.
During a telephone call:
Short press: open the contextual telephone
menu.
Long press: end the call.
Start voice recognition on your
smartphone via the system.
Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Radio:
Select the previous / next preset radio
station.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Media:
Select the previous / next track.
Select the previous / next item in a menu or a
list.
Press the thumbwheel: confirm.
Menus
Depending on version."Multimedia": Media settings, Radio
settings.

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When the radio station is displayed in the
screen , press "OK" to display the
contextual menu.
(Frequency search (RDS), DAB / FM auto
tracking, RadioText (TXT) display, Information
on the station, etc.)
DAB / FM station tracking
"DAB" does not have 100% coverage of
the country.
When the digital signal is weak, "DAB / FM
auto tracking" allows you to continue
listening to the same station, by automatically
switching to the corresponding analogue FM
station (if it exists).
When the "DAB / FM auto tracking" is active,
the DAB station will be selected automatically.
Press the MENU button.
Select "Multimedia" and confirm.
Select "DAB / FM auto tracking" and
confirm.
If "DAB / FM auto tracking" tracking is
enabled, there is a lag of a few seconds
when the system switches to the analogue
FM station sometimes with a change in
volume.
Press the TA button to activate or
deactivate traffic messages.
Receiving INFO messages
The INFO function gives priority to TA alert messages. To be active, this
function needs good reception of a radio
station that transmits this type of message.
When a message is transmitted, the current
audio source (Radio, CD, USB, etc.) is
interrupted automatically to receive the INFO
message. Normal play of the media
previously playing is resumed at the end of
the message.
Make a long press on this button to
display the list of categories.
Select or deselect categories.
Activate or deactivate the reception of the corresponding messages.
Display TEXT INFOS
Radio text is information transmitted by
the radio station related to the station's
current programme or song.
When the radio station is displayed in the
screen, press OK to display the
contextual menu.
Select "RadioText (TXT) display" and
confirm OK to save.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Depending on version
If the current DAB radio station is not
available on FM, "DAB FM" is struck out.


1 Options display: if active but not available, the
display will be struck out.
2 Display showing the name of the current
station.
3 Preset stations, buttons 1 to 6.
Short press: select the preset radio station.
Long press: memorise a radio station.
4 Display showing the name of the “multiplex”
service being used.
5 RadioText (TXT) display for the current radio
station.
6 Represents the signal strength for the band
being listened to.
When changing region, updating the list
of preset radio stations is recommended.


Full list of radio stations and "multiplexes".
Terrestrial digital radio
Digital radio provides a superior audio
quality and also additional categories of
traffic announcements (TA INFO).
The different "multiplex / ensemble” services
offer a choice of radio stations in alphabetical
order.
Change of band (FM1, FM2, DAB, etc.)
Change of station within the same
"multiplex / ensemble".
Starting of a search for the previous / next
"multiplex / ensemble".
Long press: selection of the categories of
news desired among Transport, News,
Entertainment and Special Flash (available
depending on the station).

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10When the radio station is displayed in the
screen , press "OK" to display the
contextual menu.
(Frequency search (RDS), DAB
/ FM auto
tracking, RadioText (TXT) display, Information
on the station, etc.)
DAB / FM station tracking
"DAB" does not have 100% coverage of
the country.
When the digital signal is weak, "DAB
/ FM
auto tracking" allows you to continue
listening to the same station, by automatically
switching to the corresponding analogue FM
station (if it exists).
When the "DAB
/ FM auto tracking" is active,
the DAB station will be selected automatically.
Press the MENU button.
Select "Multimedia" and confirm.
Select "DAB / FM auto tracking" and
confirm.
If "DAB / FM auto tracking" tracking is
enabled, there is a lag of a few seconds
when the system switches to the analogue
FM station sometimes with a change in
volume.
If the "DAB" station you are listening to is
not available on FM (" DAB/FM" option
struck out), or if "DAB
/ FM auto tracking" is
not on, the sound will be cut when the digital
signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
The system changes automatically to "USB"
source.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
Any additional devices connected to the system must comply with the standard
applicable to the product and/or the standard
IEC 60950-1.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated every time a new USB
memory stick is connected.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
Play mode
The play modes available are:
– Normal : the tracks are played in order,
depending on the classification of the selected
files.
–

Random
: the tracks in an album or folder are
played in a random order.
–

Random on all media : all of the tracks saved
in the media are played in random order

.
–

Repeat
: the tracks played are only those from
the current album or folder.
Press this button to display the contextual
menu for the Media function.
Press this button to select the chosen
play mode.
Press this button to confirm.
The choice made is displayed at the top of the
screen.
Choosing a track to play
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next track.
Press one of these buttons to go to the
previous / next folder.
File classification
Make a long press on this button to
display the different classifications.