2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS horn

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1InstrumentsInstrument panels 8
Warning and indicator lamps 9
Indicators 14
Distance recorders 17
Equipment configuration for vehicles without
screen
17
Monochrome screen C 18
Touch screen 19
Trip computer 20
Setting the date and time 23
2AccessRemote control / Key 24
Keyless Entry and Start 25
Back-up procedures 27
Doors 29
Boot 30
Central locking 30
Alarm 31
Panoramic sunroof 32
Electric windows 34
3Ease of use and comfortFront seats 36
Rear seats 38
Steering wheel adjustment 41
Mirrors 41
Ventilation 42
Heating/Manual air conditioning 44
Automatic air conditioning 44
Front demist - defrost 46
Heated windscreen 46
Rear screen demist - defrost 47
Front fittings 47
Rear fittings 50
Boot fittings 51
Courtesy lamps 53
Interior ambient lighting 54
4Lighting and visibilityLighting control stalk 55
Direction indicators 56
Automatic illumination of headlamps 57
Guide-me-home and welcome lighting 57
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
58
Automatic headlamp dipping 58
Headlamp beam height adjustment 59
Cornering lighting 59
Wiper control stalk 60
Changing a wiper blade 62
Automatic wipers 62
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 64
Hazard warning lamps 64
Horn 65
Emergency or assistance 65
Electronic stability control (ESC) 67
Grip control 68
Hill Assist Descent Control 69
Seat belts 70
Airbags 73
Child seats 75
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 77
ISOFIX child seats 78
i-Size child seats 80
Installing child seats 80
Child lock 83
6DrivingDriving recommendations 84
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key 86
Starting/Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Start
87
Parking brake 89
5-speed manual gearbox 89
6-speed manual gearbox 90
Automatic gearbox (EAT6) 90
Gear shift indicator 92
Hill start assist 93
Stop & Start 93
Tyre under-inflation detection 95
Driving and manoeuvring aids - General
recommendations
97
Head-up display 98
Memorising speeds 99
Road signs recognition 100
Speed limiter 102
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 104
Cruise control 104
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
106
Distraction detection 109
Lane departure warning system 11 0
Blind spot monitoring 111

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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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Remote control / Key
Remote control function

Depending on version, the remote control can be
used to perform the following remote functions:
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
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Unlocking/Locking the boot.
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Unlocking/Locking the fuel filler flap.
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Remote operation of lighting.
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Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
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Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
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Locating the vehicle.
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Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking/locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery, etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control
built-in key, you can perform the following
operations:
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Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
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Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
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Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
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Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
W

ithout Keyless Entry and Start


► To unfold or fold the key, press the button.
With Keyless Entry and Start


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Unlocking the vehicle
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
When the unlocking button is pressed, the
flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals:
–

The unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm.
–


The deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press this button.
When the locking button is pressed, the lighting
of the direction indicators for a few seconds
signals:
–

The locking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm.
– The activation of the alarm for other versions.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully
closed, the locking does not take place.
However, if the vehicle is equipped with the
alarm, it is fully activated after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
there is then no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If the alarm was
activated beforehand, the alarm is reactivated
automatically.
Locking also deactivates the central locking
button, located on the dashboard.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
► Press the locking button again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators
for versions without alarm).

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2– The activation of the alarm for other versions.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully
closed, the locking does not take place.
However, if the vehicle is equipped with the
alarm, it is fully activated after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
there is then no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If the alarm was
activated beforehand, the alarm is reactivated
automatically.
Locking also deactivates the central locking
button, located on the dashboard.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
►

Press the locking button again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators
for versions without alarm).
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
–

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
► Press this button.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lamps immediately.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work
when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Start

This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the

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Access
electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone A.
Unlocking the vehicle

► With the electronic key on your person in
recognition zone A
, pass your hand behind the
door handle of one of the front doors, or press
the tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds signals:
–

the unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm.
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deactivation of the alarm for other versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

► With the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it. It is
recommended that you keep it on your
person.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt, etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.


► With the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
►

Within five seconds, press the front door
handle again to deadlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

system has been left inside the
vehicle, central locking will not take place.
However

, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices such as
telephones (switched on or on standby) or
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields, etc.

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Safety
General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For all work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations,
certain safety equipment may be
mandatory: high visibility safety vests,
warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories not approved by CITROËN may
cause excessive current consumption and
faults and failures with the electrical system
of your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer
for information on the range of approved
accessories.
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As a safety measure, access to the
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for
CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic
systems that could cause breakdowns or
serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot
be held responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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Any modification or adaptation not intended
or authorised by CITROËN or carried out
without meeting the technical requirements
defined by the Manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the commercial warranty

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Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you must
without fail contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial
position, specific installation requirements),
in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Declarations of conformity for radio
equipment
The relevant certificates are available on the
http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/ website.
Hazard warning lamps



► Pressing this red button causes all the
direction indicators to flash.
They can work with the ignition switched off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
They can be switched off by pressing the button.
Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call




1. Localised Emergency Call
* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.
** Depending on the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance Call".
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country .

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Safety
5Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call




1. Localised Emergency Call
* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.
** Depend ing on the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance Call".
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country .
2.Localised Assistance Call
Localised Emergency Call
(PE112)
► In an emergency , press button 1 for more
than 2 seconds.
The lit indicator lamp and a voice message
confirm that the call has been made to the
emergency services*.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately locates
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the
appropriate emergency services**.
►

Pressing again immediately cancels the
request.
The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle
data is being sent, and then remains lit when
communication is established.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, an emergency call is made
automatically, irrespective of the deployment
of any airbags.
This service is available free of charge.
Operation of the system
– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator
lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes
out: the system is operating correctly
.
–

The indicator lamp is fixed red: system
malfunction.
–


The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the
back-up battery

.
In the latter 2 cases, the emergency and
assistance call services may not work.
Contact a dealer or a qualified repairer as soon
as possible.
A system fault does not prevent the vehicle from being driven.
Data processing
All processing of personal information
by the "Localised Emergency Call" system
(PE112) complies with the framework for
protection of personal information established
by Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and
Directive 2002/58/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council, and in particular,
seeks to protect the vital interests of the
data subject, in accordance with Article
6.1,
paragraph
d) of Regulation 2016/679.
Personal information processing is strictly
limited to the management of the "Localised

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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