climate control CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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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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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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Ease of use and comfort
Heating/Manual air
conditioning


The heating only operates when the engine is
running.


The manual air conditioning operates when the
engine is running.
1.Recirculation of interior air
2. Temperature adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air flow adjustment
5. Air conditioning on/off
Adjusting the temperature
► Turn the control from blue (cold) to red (hot)
to adjust the temperature to your liking.
Adjusting the air flow
► Turn the knob 4 to obtain a comfortable air
flow.
Adjusting the air distribution
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Windscreen and side windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by
combining the corresponding buttons.
Air conditioning ON / OFF
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
–

lower the temperature, in summer
,
–

increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter

, above 3°C.
► Press this button to switch the air
conditioning on/off.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls can
be accessed with the ignition on. Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment are automatic.
Press the Climate menu button located
on the touch screen or on the central
control bar (depending on version) to access the
system controls.


1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
5. Automatic Comfort programme on/off
6. Interior air recirculation
7. Access to the secondary page
Temperature adjustment
► Press one of the buttons 1 to increase (red)
or decrease (blue) the value.
The value displayed corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button up or down until
LO or HI is displayed.
Automatic comfort programme
Activation/Deactivation
► Press button 5 to activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system’s automatic mode.
The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system optimises the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment based on the comfort
level selected.
► Go to the secondary page by pressing button
7 to adjust the automatic comfort programme by
choosing one of the available settings.
“Soft”: provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
“Normal”: offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
“Fast”: provides strong and effective air flow.
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Lighting and visibility
The height of the front screenwash jets can be adjusted. To change the factory
setting, insert a needle into each of the jets,
then direct them.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wiping
Screenwash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
or
–
from a certain angle of rotation of the steering
wheel.
It becomes inactive:
–

below a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
–


above approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).
–

when reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
Without audio system
► In the " LIGHTING " menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate "DIR
HEADLAMPS" (directional headlamps).
With audio system
► In the " Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/deactivate
"Directional headlamps".
With touch screen
► In the Driving / Vehicle menu, select
the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Lighting " and activate/deactivate " Directional
headlamps".
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
Without AUTO wiping



With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
vehicle’s speed)
Switching off
Single wipe (press down and release).
or
Automatic wiping
Refer to the corresponding section.
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.

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Lighting and visibility
4The height of the front screenwash jets can be adjusted. To change the factory
setting, insert a needle into each of the jets,
then direct them.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper
► Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wiping
Screenwash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Without audio system
► In the "COMFORT" menu on the instrument
panel display, activate/deactivate "REAR WIPE
REV". (automatic wiping in reverse).
With audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration"
menu, activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in
reverse gear ".
With touch screen
► In the Driving / Vehicle menu, select
the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Comfort" and activate/deactivate " Rear wiper
in reverse ".
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen's

Driving/ V
ehicle
menu.
Rear screenwash
► Turn the ring as far as it will go and hold it in
position.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as
long as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when screen
washing ends.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care.
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
.
–

avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

Operating the wiper control stalk immediately
after switching off the ignition will place the wiper
blades in a vertical position.
►
Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.