2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS rear view mirror

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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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Ease of use and comfort
Correct driving position
For safety reasons, adjustments must
only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
–

head restraint height.
–


seat backrest angle.
–


seat cushion height.
–


longitudinal seat position.
–


steering wheel height and reach.
–


rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the instrument panel
can be viewed correctly from your driving
position.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upwards:
► Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►

Press lug
A to lower the head restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top
of the occupant's head.
Removing a head restraint
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
► Press lug A to release the head restraint and
raise it fully.
►

Stow the head restraint securely
.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
►

Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Front seats
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Adjustments
Longitudinal


► 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.

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Ease of use and comfort
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the door mirrors can
be folded electrically.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Electric unfolding
The door mirrors are unfolded electrically when
the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control
or the "Keyless Entry and Start" system. Unless
folding was selected with control A, pull the
control in the central position towards the rear
again.
Folding/unfolding when locking/unlocking
the vehicle can be deactivated. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlights of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night" position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
►


Adjust the mirror to the normal "day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model

The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
Depending on version, the controls are
accessible in the Climate touch screen menu
or are grouped together on the centre console
panel.
The demisting/de-icing controls for the
windscreen and the rear screen are located
below the touch screen, or on the centre console
panel located below the audio system.
Air distribution

1. Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
2. Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
► To ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
► Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.

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Lighting and visibility
4upwards or downwards, depending on the side
of the traffic (e.g. when parking on the right, push
the lighting control stalk down to light up on the
left).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
►

T
o switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of lamps
With the lighting control stalk in the “ AUTO”
position and if a low level of exterior brightness
is detected by the rain/sunshine sensor, the
number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver. They
may also come on if rain is detected, at the same
time as automatic operation of the windscreen
wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the rain/
sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lamps
come on and this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and/or the display of a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the interior rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. For this
reason, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
The inner surface of the windscreen may become misted up and affect the proper
operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
These LED lamps at the front and rear of the
vehicle light up automatically when the engine
starts.
They perform the following functions:
–

Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
at position

"AUTO" with adequate ambient light).
–

Sidelamps (lighting control stalk at position
"

AUTO" with low ambient light or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
In daytime running lamps mode, the
diodes are brighter.
Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO" position and when the light is poor, the
dipped beam headlamps come on automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
You can activate/deactivate this function and
adjust the guide-me-home lighting duration in the
vehicle configuration menu.
Manual

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Lighting and visibility
Switching off
► Give the control stalk another brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in another
position ( Int, 1 or 2).
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
disappears from the display or goes off in
the instrument panel, accompanied by a
message.
If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic wipers must
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after the operation, switch on the ignition
and operate the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/Refitting at the
front


► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►

Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
►

Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
►

Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
►


Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►


Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
►


Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the
rear
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
►

Clean the rear screen using screenwash
fluid.
►


Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
►


Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►


Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
Automatic windscreen wipers
In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers operate
automatically and adapt to the intensity of the
rainfall.
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the automatic wipers and the
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is
completely clear of ice before activating the
automatic wipers.
Switching on

► Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A
wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Depending on version, this indicator lamp
appears on the display or on the
instrument panel, accompanied by a message.

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Driving
6AUTO mode

This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the automatic
view changes from the rear view (standard) to
the view from above (zoom) as an obstacle is
approached at the level of the red line (less than
30 cm) during a manoeuvre.
Standard view

The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen. The blue lines
1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their direction
changes according to the position of the steering
wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30 cm
from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 3 and 4
represent 1 m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Zoom view

The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around nearby obstacles.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
Obstacles may appear further away than
they actually are.
It is important to monitor the sides of the
vehicle during the manoeuvre, using the
mirrors.
Parking sensors also provide additional
information about the area around the vehicle.
180° view

The 180° view facilitates reversing out of a
parking space, making it possible to see the
approach of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out a
complete manoeuvre.
It features 3 areas: left A, centre B and right C.

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Alphabetical index
Lamp, boot 54, 147
Lamps, parking
56
Lamps, rear

146
Lams with Full LED technology

59
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)

110–111
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

57, 145
Level, AdBlue®

131
Level, brake fluid

131
Level, Diesel additive

131–132
Level, engine coolant

14, 131
Level, engine oil

15, 130
Levels and checks

129–131
Level, screenwash fluid

61, 131
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

57, 145
Lighting, cornering

59–60
Lighting, exterior

55, 58
Lighting, guide-me home

57
Lighting, interior

53–54
Lighting, mood

54
Lighting, welcome

57–58
Loading

127–128
Load reduction mode

127
Locating your vehicle

25
Locking

24–25
Locking from the inside

30
Locking the doors

30–31
Low fuel level

121–122M
Maintenance (advice) 135
Maintenance, routine
98, 132
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

97
Map reading lamps

53–54
Markings, identification

157
Mat

50, 98
Memorising a speed

99
Menu

178
Menu, main

160
Menus (audio)

173–174, 185–186
Messages

203
Messages, quick

203
Mirror, rear view

42
Mirrors, door

41–42, 111
Misfuel prevention

122
Mountings, ISOFIX

78, 80, 82
MP3 CD

164
N
Navigation 190–192
Navigation, connected
193–195
Net, storage

50
O
Obstacle detection 11 2
Oil change
130
Oil consumption 130
OIl, engine
130
On-board tools

53, 137–138
Opening the bonnet

128
Opening the boot

24, 26, 30
Opening the doors

24, 26, 29
P
Pads, brake 133
Paint
136, 157
Paint colour code

157
Parcel shelf, rear

52
Park Assist

11 6
Parking brake

89, 133
Parking sensors, audible and visual

11 2
Parking sensors, front

113
Parking sensors, rear

11 2
Plates, identification

157
Player, Apple®

165, 177, 200
Player, MP3 CD

164
Player, USB

163, 176, 199
Port, USB

49, 163, 176, 178, 195, 199
Pressures, tyres

133, 139, 141, 158
Pre-tensioning seat belts

72
Priming pump

137
Priming the fuel system

137
Profiles

181, 204
Protecting children

74–80
Puncture

138–139, 141