2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS seats

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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
F.Select an audio source
G. Display the list of radio stations/audio tracks
Side control bar

1.Tyre under-inflation detection
2. Stop & Start
3. Heated windscreen
4. Lane departure warning system
5. Electric child lock
6. Alarm
7. Parking sensors
8. Head-up display
9. Manual headlamp beam height adjustment
Central control bar

1.Hazard warning lamps
2. Central locking
3. Grip control
4. Hill Assist Descent Control
5. Climate touch screen menu (depending on version)
6. Touch screen home page (depending on
version)
7. Front demisting – de-icing
8. Rear screen demisting – de-icing
Labels
"Ease of use and comfort - Front fittings -
Wireless smartphone charger" section:


"Safety - Child seats - Child seat at the front"
section:


"Safety - Child seats - Deactivating the front
passenger airbag" section:


"Safety - ISOFIX mountings" section:
i-SizeTOP TETHER
"Safety - Manual child lock" section:

"Driving - Stop & Start", "Practical
information - Bonnet" and "In the event of a
breakdown - Changing a bulb" sections:

"Practical information - Compatibility of
fuels" section:




"In the event of a breakdown - Temporary
puncture repair kit" section:

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g.
sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g.
film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–

before a long journey
.
–

at each change of season.
–


after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.

engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
has a fault, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle's
nitrogen oxide emissions to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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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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Access
locking control. The manoeuvre stops as soon
as the locking control is released.
Closing of the blind is limited by the
position of the sunroof: the blind cannot
go further than the front of the movable glass.
During simultaneous movements of the
sunroof and blind, the blind automatically
stops or resumes movement depending on
the position of the sunroof.
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery or in the
event of a fault or jerky movement of the sunroof
or blind, reinitialisation is required.
►

Check that nothing is interfering with the
sunroof or blind and that the seals are clean.
►


With the ignition on, fully close the sunroof
and blind.
►


Press and hold the front part of button
B, until
the sunroof and blind move slightly, then hold for
a further 1 second before releasing.
►

W
ait 2 seconds and then press and hold the
front part of button B. The blind and the sunroof
will open and close, one after the other. When
both are completely closed again, hold for a
further 2 seconds and release.
If there is an operating fault, restart the
whole procedure.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear (depending on version)
4. Left-hand rear (depending on version)
5. Deactivation of electric window controls
located by rear seats (depending on version)
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch, without going past the point of resistance.
The window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation of the
front electric windows
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch fully, beyond the resistance point: the
window opens or closes completely when the
switch is released. Pressing the switch again
stops the movement of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute
after the key has been removed.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.
Anti-pinch function of the front electric windows
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window
when closing automatically, press the switch
until the window opens completely, then pull
the switch immediately until the window closes.
Continue to hold the switch for approximately
one second after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active during
this operation.
Deactivating the rear
window controls (depending
on version)


For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the windows of the rear
doors, irrespective of their position.
When the indicator is on, the rear controls are
inhibited. When the indicator is off, the rear
controls are active.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
► Lower the window fully, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
► Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.

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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
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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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.