2023 CITROEN C3 Owners Manual

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107.Global shortcuts
The touch screen allows quick access to all of
your comfort, navigation, communication and
entertainment options. Using the status and
feature bar, you can quickly select the feature
you want to use.
Cleaning the touch screen
Remove dirt and fingerprints with a dry, clean,
soft cloth.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen, apply
a small amount of cleaning alcohol to the cloth
and try to clean it again.
Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touch screen.
Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the touch
screen.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Steering mounted controls
Depending on your vehicle and option package,
you can use different controls on your steering
wheel to interact with the touch screen system in
different ways.


Change multimedia source
Voice command
Activates voice recognition while
connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth
® (with
Internet on), Android Auto or Apple CarPlay®
and the system provides feedback through
audible tones, prompts, questions and spoken
confirmations depending on the situation and the
chosen level of interaction (voice settings of the
phone).
Seek up or next song
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets. Press and hold to
increment quickly, until you find a station you
want to listen.
While in USB or Bluetooth
® audio, press to seek
between songs or press and hold to fast seek.
During an incoming call: accept call
Seek down or previous song
While in radio mode, press to seek
between memory presets. Press and hold to
decrement quickly, until you find a station you
want to listen.
While in USB or Bluetooth
® audio press to seek
between songs or press and hold to fast seek.
During an incoming call: reject call
During an ongoing call : end call
Increase volume
Decrease volume (short press)
Mute sound (long press)
Menus
Radio
Select a radio station.
Phone
Access the phone contacts, dialpad and call log.
Android Auto
Run certain applications on a smartphone
connected via Android Auto.
Apple CarPlay®
Run certain applications on a smartphone
connected via Apple CarPlay®.
Media
Access and navigate media files of a USB device or an iPod.
BT Audio
Access and control the audio files of a device connected via Bluetooth.
Device List
Access and manage the devices connected to the system.

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Settings
Access the settings (system, phone, audio etc.).
Radio

Choosing the band
Press FM or AM on the bottom of the screen to
select the band.
Selecting a station
Make a short press to perform a manual
search for previous/next radio frequency.
Make a long press to perform an automatic
search for previous/next radio frequency.
Presetting a station
12 stations can be preset on the FM band and 6
on the AM band.
Manual
Make a long press on one of the preset number
to preset the current playing station.
Automatic
Press AST to search all frequencies within
the current band and automatically store valid
stations.
Phone

A phone must be paired to the system to be able to use the following
functionalities.
Pairing a phone
The services available depend on the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth
® devices used.
Consult the phone user guide, the service
provider and the OEM portal to check which
services are available.
https://citroen.in/citroen-connectivity
The Bluetooth
® function must be activated and
the phone in "Visible to all" mode.
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure
is used (from the phone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the phone.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth
® function on the
phone and deleting any CITROËN name
present in the pairing list.
Procedure from the phone
The system discoverable mode will operate 90
seconds once the BT visibility option is selected
under Settings.
Select the name of the system in the list of
detected devices on the phone.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the phone and follow the instructions on the
phone and system screen.
Procedure from the system
Select Settings menu.
Select Phone.
Press Add device.
Press Scan for Devices .
The list of detected devices is displayed.
Select the name of the required phone in the list.
Depending on the type of phone, you
may by prompted to accept the transfer
of contacts.

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10Automatic reconnection
On returning to the vehicle, if the last phone
connected is present again (Bluetooth®
activated), it is automatically reconnected after
key on.
Managing paired phones
To connect or disconnect a paired phone and
switch to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay®: Press Settings menu, select Phone then
Device List to display the list of paired
devices.
or
Press directly Device List menu to
display the list of paired devices.
Press the Bluetooth icon to connect/
disconnect a device.
Delete a phone
Press Settings menu, select Phone then
Device List to display the list of paired
devices.
or
Press directly Device List menu to
display the list of paired devices.
Press Delete to delete a device.
Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a
superimposed display in the screen.
To accept the call:
Press this steering mounted button or use
the touch screen button.
To reject the call:
Press this steering mounted button or use
the touch screen button.
Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended
while driving.
Park/stop the vehicle before using the mobile
device.
Calling a new number
Press Phone menu.
Press Dialpad.
Enter the phone number using the digital
keypad.
Press the Call button.
Calling a contact
Press Phone menu.
Press Contacts.
Select your contact.
Calling a recently used number
Press Phone menu.
Press Call Log .
Select the number in the list of recently used
numbers.
Call options
During an active call, the following options are
available:
Mute: mute the microphone.
Hold: put the active call on hold.
Add: add a second call from the dial pad, call log
or contact list.
Use Phone: switch to handset mode.
Keypad: use the keypad.
End call : hang up the phone.
Managing multiple calls
If there is a second incoming call, you can press
Accept Call to accept it. The first call is on hold.
You can choose to swap between calls or merge
both calls. If you merge calls, a conference call
is created.
Connectivity
Synchronising a smartphone enables
users to display applications that support
the smartphone’s Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay
® technology on the vehicle’s screen.
For Apple CarPlay® technology, the Apple
CarPlay® function must first be activated on
the smartphone. In all cases, the smartphone
must be unlocked, to enable the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to function (at
first connection only). As principles and
standards are constantly changing, we

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recommend keeping the smartphone's
operating system up-to-date, together with the
date and time on the smartphone and the
system.
Refer to your smartphone for Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay
® settings.
For the list of suitable smartphones, visit
the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay®
websites:
https://www.android.com/auto/
https://www.apple.com/in/ios/carplay/
Stop the car before connecting Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay® and follow the
instructions on your phone.
On connecting the USB cable, the
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay® function
deactivates the system's Bluetooth® mode.
Android Auto
Ensure the latest Android Auto
application is available on your
smartphone. If not, install it via "Play Store".
The Android Auto function requires the use
of a compatible smartphone and compatible
applications.


Connecting Android Auto smartphone can be
carried out either by USB cable or using a
wireless connection.
USB connection
Connect the USB cable.
Android Auto is automatically launched a few
seconds after the USB connection has been
established. A validation procedure on the
smartphone has to be followed for the first
connection, with the vehicle stationary.
The smartphone charges when connected by the
USB cable.
Wireless connection
The wireless connection of an Android Auto
device can be initiated from the Device List
menu or home screen Android Auto icon.
First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth
®
function.
Select Device List menu to display the device to
be connected to Android Auto.
If the device has already been connected to the
system via Bluetooth
®, select the Android Auto
of the desired device from the list of connected
Android phones.
For wireless Android Auto, subsequent automatic
connection of the smartphone requires activation
of Bluetooth
® and Wi-Fi on your device.As soon as the connection is established, select this menu to display the Android
Auto interface.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network and
performances of the phone.
Apple CarPlay®
The Apple CarPlay® function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
compatible applications.
Connecting Apple CarPlay
® smartphone can
be carried out either by USB cable or using a
wireless connection.
USB connection
Connect the USB cable.
The smartphone charges when connected by the
USB cable.
From the system, press Apple CarPlay®
menu to display the Apple CarPlay®
interface or press Device List menu to display
the list of connected devices and then select
Apple CarPlay
®.
When the USB cable is disconnected
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10on, the system will not automatically switch to
other mode; the source must be changed
manually.
Wireless connection
The wireless connection of an Apple CarPlay®
device can only be initiated from the Device List
menu.
First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth
®
function.
Select Device List menu to display the devices
to be connected to Apple CarPlay
®.
If the device has already been connected to the
system via Bluetooth
®, select Apple CarPlay on
the desired device from the list of connected
Apple phones.
For wireless Apple CarPlay
®, subsequent
automatic connection of the smartphone requires
activation of Bluetooth
® and Wi-Fi on your
device.
Visit the Apple CarPlay
® website at:
https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
Media

Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port
or connect the USB device/iPod to the USB port
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
USB device format supported: FAT16 or FAT32.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
Music
The system supports MP3 and WAV audio file
types.
The system builds music playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated whenever the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The audio system memorises these
lists, which will subsequently load faster if they
have not been changed.
Videos
The system can play video files in the AVI, WMV,
MP4, MOV, M4V, DAT and VOB formats.
Video control commands are accessible only
through the touch screen.
When the vehicle is in motion, video playback
will cut off and only audio playback will be
available.
USB video is not available if Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay
® is active/connected.
For safety reasons, park the vehicle
before playing a video.
BT Audio

When a smartphone is paired to the system,
streaming allows you to listen to the audio feed
from your smartphone.
The Bluetooth
® profile must be activated.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
audio system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Browse button is available if supported by the
smartphone application.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.

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Settings

General settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press General.
–

Select Language to choose a language in the
list displayed.
–

Select Factory Reset to return to factory
default system.
–

Select About to see information about the
current software version.
–

Select Wi-Fi to generate a new password
for the Wi-Fi network. Only the password can
be changed and not the network name (Wi-Fi
SSID).
The Wi-Fi connection including credential sharing with the user’s smartphone
happens automatically after successful
Bluetooth
® connection with a wireless
supported smartphone.
It cannot be used for Internet sharing in
the vehicle nor software update nor any
other purpose.
The Wi-Fi network uses the 5 GHz frequency. Some smartphones may not
support this feature.
To protect your system, only networks with a sufficient level of security are
allowed to connect. WPA2 encryption level,
equivalent to a domestic level, is required.
Display settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press Display.
–

Select User off Mode to enable/disable date
and time display when the system is powered off.
–

Select Brightness to adjust the brightness of
the touch screen by using the + or - buttons.
Phone settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press Phone.
–

Select BT visibility to turn on/off the
Bluetooth
® visibility of the system.
–

Select Add device to select a mobile device
to be connected.
–

Select Device list to view the previously
paired mobile devices and connect or delete a
device.
Audio settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press Audio .
In this screen, you can modify the Balance
& Fade settings, the Equalizer settings, the
Volume settings and activate the SDVC (Speed
Dependent Volume Control) option.
Clock settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press Clock.
Automatic date & time setting
Select Sync to GPS to enable date and time
synchronisation to GPS.
Select Time Zone to choose the appropriate
time zone.
Manual date setting
Select Date.
Choose the date format and then set the day,
month and year using up and down arrows.
Press Set.
Manual time setting
Select Time.
Choose the time format (12 hrs or 24 hrs) and
then set the hours and minutes using up and
down arrows.
Press Set.

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10Vehicle settings
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press Vehicle.
Select Vehicle Alerts to view alerts of the
vehicle. When an active alert is present, it is
displayed in the status bar. An icon is also
displayed on the Settings menu button.

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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 23
Adjusting headlamps
20
Adjusting seat

14
Adjusting the air distribution

17
Adjusting the air flow

17
Adjusting the headlamp beam height

20
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

15
Adjusting the temperature

17
Advice on care and maintenance

41
Advice on driving

4, 31
Airbags

26–27
Airbags, front

26–27
Air conditioning

16–17
Air conditioning, manual

17
Air intake

18
Air vents

16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

23
Antitheft / Immobiliser

10
B
Battery, 12 V 39, 56, 58
Battery, remote control
10
Bodywork

41
Bonnet

35–36
Boot

11
Brake discs

40
Brake lamps

47
Brakes 40
Bulbs
45
Bulbs (changing)

45–47
C
Capacity, fuel tank 35
Cap, fuel filler
35
Care of the bodywork

41
Central locking

9–10
Changing a bulb

45–47
Changing a fuse

48, 51
Changing a wheel

42
Changing the remote control battery

10
Checking the levels

37–38
Checks

37, 39–41
Checks, routine

39–40
Child lock

30
Children

25
Children (safety)

30
Child seats

25, 28–29
Child seats, conventional

29
Cleaning (advice)

41
Closing the boot

11
Control, emergency boot release

11
Control, emergency door

10
Control stalk, lighting

20
Control stalk, wipers

21
Courtesy lamp

47
Courtesy lamps

19
D
Dimensions 60
Dipstick
37
Direction indicators (turn signals)

20, 46–47
Doors

11
Driving

31
Driving economically

4
E
EBFD 23
Eco-driving (advice)
4
Electric windows

12
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

23
Emergency warning lamps

23
Engine

35–36, 41
Engine compartment

37
Engine, petrol

60
Engines

60
Environment

10
F
Filling the fuel tank 35
Filter, air
40
Filter, oil

40
Filter, passenger compartment

16, 40
Fitting a wheel

43–44
Fittings, boot

19