2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS glove box

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Ease of use and comfort
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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Ease of use and comfort
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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Safety
Front airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact,
limiting the risk of head and chest injury.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag
if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their forward
movement.
* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.
Lateral airbags

In the event of a serious side impact, this system
protects the driver and front passenger to
mitigate the risk of injury to the chest, between
the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, on the door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B.
The lateral airbag inflates between the chest of
the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding
door panel.
Curtain airbags
This system helps provide greater protection for
the driver and passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact, in order to limit the risk of
injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding
lateral airbag in the event of a serious side
impact applied to all or part of the side impact
zone B.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front
and rear occupants of the vehicle and the
corresponding windows.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may not be deployed in the event of
a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump at
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle
rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, none of
the lateral airbags are deployed.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Fasten your seat belt and position it correctly.
Do not place anything between the occupants
and the airbags (e.g. child, animal, object), do
not fix or attach anything near or in the path of
the airbags, as this could cause injuries when
they are deployed.
Never modify the original definition of the
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around
the airbags.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to
the head, chest or arms cannot be ruled out
when an airbag is deployed. 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.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.

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Safety
5"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"Rearward facing"

The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward
facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed .


Warning label - Front passenger airbag

You must comply with the following instruction,
as reminded by the warning label on both sides
of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag


Passenger airbag OFF
To ensure the safety of the child, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed in the event of deployment of
the

airbag.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation/reactivation control
Installing a "rearward
facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat is strictly prohibited
- risk of death or serious injury in the event of
airbag deployment!
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is
located inside the glove box.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to
the corresponding section.
For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system
components are located in the engine
compartment; this may be under a removable
cover.
For more information on the Engine
compartment, in particular the location
of these components under the bonnet, refer
to the corresponding section.
BlueHDi engines
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

W
ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Non-BlueHDi engines
► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary ,
unclip the cover to access the priming pump.
► Operate the priming pump repeatedly
until resistance is felt (resistance may be
felt at the first press).
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying again).
►


If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then
the starter motor

.
►

Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then
close the bonnet.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
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T
emporary puncture repair kit.
–

Spare wheel.
Accessing the tools
Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a
bag or in a storage box in the boot.


List of tools

1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending
on equipment)
2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in
the glove box or in the tool box) (depending
on country of sale)
To adapt the wheelbrace to the special
‘security’ bolts.

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In the event of a breakdown
Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on this label.
For more information on Identification
markings, particularly this label, refer to the
corresponding section.
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H Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
3. Removable towing eye and flat blade
screwdriver
The flat blade screwdriver allows the cover
plate on the front or rear bumper to be
opened to screw in the removable towing
eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
With temporary puncture repair kit

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant
and speed limit sticker
For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust
the tyre pressure.
For more information about the Temporary
puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding
section.
With spare wheel

5. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (stored in the
glove box, tool bag or tool box) (depending
on equipment)
For removing the wheel trim from steel
wheels or the central bolt cover from alloy
wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the one that was intended
by the manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge,
it allows you to carry out a temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures located
on the tyre tread.
Only the 12 V socket located at the front
of the vehicle can be used to power the
compressor.

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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
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