2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS fold seats

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Access
Boot
Opening

► With the vehicle unlocked or with the Keyless
Entry and Start electronic key in the recognition
zone, press the central tailgate control.
►

Lift the tailgate.
For more information on the Remote control

or
on the Keyless Entry and Start , please refer to
the corresponding section.
If there is a fault or if it is difficult to move
the tailgate when opening or closing it,
have it checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
prevent the problem becoming worse, and
potentially causing the tailgate to drop and
thereby inflicting serious injuries.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Central locking



Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm the
central locking of the vehicle.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is deactivated.
►

After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
► After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and
Start" system or the built-in key to unlock the
vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
► Press the button until an audible signal is
triggered and a confirmation message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.

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Ease of use and comfort
3► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►

Release the control bar to lock the seat in
position on one of the notches.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Height
(driver only)

► Pull the control upwards to raise or push it
downwards to lower , until you obtain the position
required.
Backrest angle
(driver)

► Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle.
(passenger seat)

► Turn knob B or pull control B upwards to
obtain the desired angle.
►

When the backrest is correctly angled,
release the control to lock it.
To prevent the backrest from suddenly
folding forwards and hitting you, hold the
backrest with your back or hand while
adjusting.
Passenger seat backrest
table position


Check that no object, either on or
underneath the seat, could hinder its
movement.
►

Place the head rests in the low position.
►


Pull control B

at the back to the front and tilt
the backrest forward.
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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Ease of use and comfort
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 backrest to
ensure that you don't damage rear lining
behind the backrest.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn into
dangerous projectiles.
Heated seats

The function is active only with the engine
running and when the outside temperature is
below 20°C.
► Use the adjustment knob to switch on and
select the level of heating required:
0 : Off.
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 heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g.
illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if 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:
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
–

A low position , for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►

Press the lug
A to release the head
restraint and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Removing a head restraint

► Release the backrest using control 1 .
► T ilt the backrest slightly forwards.
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should 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)
Folding or unfolding the seats must only
be done with the vehicle stationary.
Each 2/3 - 1/3 part can be adjusted individually.


► Raise the control and slide the bench seat
forwards or backwards.
Adjusting the backrest angle (depending on
version)
Several adjustment positions are possible.

► Move the seat forward.
► Pull the strap forward, then tilt the backrest to
the desired position.
Sit in the seat to perform the
adjustments.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the seat backrests must
only be done with the vehicle stationary.
First steps:

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Ease of use and comfort

► Lower the head restraints.
► If necessary , move the front seats forward.
►

Pull the seats fully back (depending on
version).
►


Check that no person or object will interfere
with folding down the backrests (clothing,
luggage, etc.).
►


Check that the outer seat belts are properly
tensioned along the pillars, that the central belt
is stowed and that the tongues of the three belts
are correctly in the storage position.
Depending on version, the seat backrests are
equipped with a handle (bench seat with fixed
cushions) or a strap (bench seat on rails).


► Operate backrest release handle 1 or pull
strap 2.
►

Guide backrest
3 down to the horizontal
position.
If the backrest is equipped with a strap, it
it not necessary to guide it down.
If the backrest is equipped with a handle,
its red indicator is visible when it is
released.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.


► Put backrest 3 in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►

Check that the release handle 1

has properly
returned to its position and that the red indicator
is no longer visible (depending on version).
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - risk of severe injury!
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary, pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
► Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
► Push the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.

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Ease of use and comfort
6.Storage compartment beneath the boot
carpet
Rear shelf

To remove the shelf:
►
unhook the two cords,
►

raise the shelf slightly to unclip it, then
remove it.
There are several ways of storing it:
–


either upright behind the front seats,

– or upright against the rear seats in the boot.
T o refit the shelf:
►

position the shelf so that the notches are
exactly on the fixing pins,
► push the shelf down towards to pins to clip it,
► hook the two cords.
Hooks

They are used to hang shopping bags.
Take care to only hang lightweight bags.
Closed storage
compartments


► Pull upwards to unclip and open the
removable grill.
Depending on the version you have, the storage
compartment on the right may contain the
vehicle tools.
2-position boot floor
This two-position floor allows the boot volume to
be optimised using the lateral stops located on
the sides:
–

High position ( 100 kg max.): to obtain a flat
floor up to the front seats, when the rear seats
are folded down and fully back (depending on
version).
–


Low position: maximum boot volume.

To change the height:
► Lift and pull the floor towards you using its
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
► Push the floor fully forwards to place it in the
desired position.
Ensure that the boot is empty before
moving the boot floor.
Storage well

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Alphabetical index
Fitting roof bars 127–128
Fittings, boot
52
Fittings, interior

47–48, 50
Fittings, rear

50
Flap, fuel filler

121–122
Flashing indicators

56, 145
Floor, boot, adjustable

52
Fluid, brake

131
Fluid, engine coolant

131
Foglamp, rear

55–56
Foglamps, front

55–56, 59–60, 145
Foglamps, rear

55
Folding the rear seats

38–40
Frequency (radio)

198
Fuel

7, 121
Fuel consumption

7
Fuel tank

121–122
Fuses

147
G
Gauge, fuel 121–122
Gearbox, automatic
90, 92–93, 133, 148
Gearbox, manual

89–90, 93, 132
Gear lever, manual gearbox

89–90
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator

92
Glove box

48
G.P.S.

192
Grab handles

50
Grip control

68
H
Hazard warning lamps 64
headlamp adjustment
59
Headlamp adjustment

59
Headlamps, automatic dipping

58–59
Headlamps, automatic illumination

57–58
Headlamps, dipped beam

55, 145
Headlamps, halogen

145
Headlamps, main beam

55, 58, 145
Head restraints, front

36
Head restraints, rear

38–40
Head-up display

98–99
Heating

42, 44
Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC)

69–70
Hill Descent Control

69–70
Hill start assist

93
Hooks

52
Horn

65
I
Ignition 45, 88, 202
Ignition on
88
Ignition switch

86–87
Immobiliser, electronic

85
Indicator, AdBlue® range

15
Indicator, coolant temperature

14
Indicator, engine oil level

15
Indicators, direction

56
Inflating tyres

133, 158
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)
138, 141
Infrared camera

97
Instrument panel

8, 8–9, 98
Instrument panel, matrix

8
Instrument panels

8
Internet browser

193, 196
ISOFIX mountings

78, 80, 82
J
Jack 138, 141, 199
Jump starting
148
K
Key 24–27
Key, electronic
25–26
Keyless Entry and Starting

25–26, 85, 87–88
Key not recognised

88–89
Key with remote control

24, 85–86
Kit, hands-free

165–166, 179, 201
Kit, puncture repair

138
Kit, temporary puncture repair

137–139, 141
L
Labels 5
Labels, identification
157