instrument panel CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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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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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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Instruments
LCD text instrument panel

Dials
1.Speedometer (mph or km/h)
2. Fuel gauge
3. Display screen
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm)
Control buttons
A.Resetting the service indicator.
Reminder of servicing information or the
remaining range with the SCR system and
the AdBlue
®.
Depending on version: go back up a level,
cancel the current operation.
B. General lighting dimmer.
Depending on version: movements in a
menu, a list; changing a value. C.
Resetting the trip distance recorder.
Depending on version: enter the configuration
menu (long press), confirm a choice (short
press).
Display screen
1.Outside temperature
2. Cruise control or speed limiter settings
Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition
3. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h)
4. Gear shift indicator and/or selector position,
gear and Sport and Snow modes with an
automatic gearbox
5. Trip computer and Stop & Start time counter.
6. Display area: trip distance recorder (miles or
km), service indicator or range associated
with the AdBlue
® and the SCR system
(miles or km), total distance recorder, alert
messages or state of functions If the vehicle is not equipped with an audio
system or touch screen, this display screen
allows you to configure certain equipment.
For more information on
Configuring
equipment for vehicles without a screen , refer
to the corresponding section.
Matrix instrument panel

Dials
1. Speedometer (mph or km/h)
2. Fuel gauge
3. Display screen
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm)
Control buttons
A.Resetting the service indicator
Alert log display
Reminder of servicing information or the
remaining range associated with AdBlue
® and
the SCR system (miles or km)
Tyre pressure status information display
B. General lighting dimmer
C. Resetting the trip distance recorder
Display

1.Cruise control or speed limiter settings
Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition
2. Gear shift indicator and/or selector position,
gear and Sport mode indicator with an
automatic gearbox

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Instruments
1Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults
yourself, such as changing the battery in the
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry
out (3).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
Engine pre-heating (Diesel)Temporarily on (up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
–

the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox. –


the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Rear foglampFixed.
The lamp is on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Blind spot monitoring
Fixed.
The function has been activated.
Hill Assist Descent ControlFixed.
The system has been activated, but the
conditions for regulation are not met (gradient,
speed too high, gear engaged).
Flashing.
The function is regulating the speed of
the vehicle.
The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps
come on during the descent.
Stop & StartFixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.
Direction indicatorsFlashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Front foglampsFixed.
The front foglamps are lit.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated
via the touch screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO"
position.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and
visibility section.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.

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Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the brake
Fixed.
Insufficient or no pressure on the brake
pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
running, before releasing the parking brake, to
move out of position P.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
Indicators
Coolant temperature indicator




With the engine running:
– In zone A, the temperature is correct.
– In zone B, the temperature is too high.
The associated warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp light up in red on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After switching off the ignition, carefully open the bonnet and check the coolant
level.
For more information on Checking
levels, refer to the corresponding
section.
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms
of distance (miles or kilometres) and time
(months or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two
terms is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of
the vehicle:
–

The distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
– An alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
The value indicated is calculated according to the distance covered and
the time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a
due date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km).
Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With

BlueHDi Diesel engines, associated with
the Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset after each
service.
►

Switch the ignition off.



CHECK

► Press and hold this button.
► Switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown.
► Release the button when =0 is displayed; the
spanner disappears.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.
Reminder of the servicing information
You can access the servicing information at any
time.
► Press the trip distance recorder reset button.
The servicing information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric gauge, the
engine oil level status is displayed on the
instrument panel for a few seconds when

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Instruments
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CHECK

► Press and hold this button.
► Switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown.
►

Release the button when =0

is displayed; the
spanner disappears.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.
Reminder of the servicing information
You can access the servicing information at any
time.
►

Press the trip distance recorder reset button.
The servicing

information is displayed for a few
seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric gauge, the
engine oil level status is displayed on the
instrument panel for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, after the servicing
information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the message " Oil level
correct ".
Low oil level
This is indicated by the message " Oil
level incorrect" on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the lighting of the Service
warning lamp and an audible signal.
If a low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid
damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels, refer
to the corresponding section.
Oil gauge malfunction
This is indicated by the message " Oil level
measurement invalid" on the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a malfunction of the
electric gauge, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located in the engine compartment.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
AdBlue® range indicators
(BlueHDi)
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot
function without AdBlue
® fluid.
When the level of AdBlue® falls below the
reserve level (between 1,500 and 0 miles (2,400
and 0

km)), a warning lamp lights up when
the ignition is switched on and an estimate
of the distance that can be travelled before
engine starting is prevented is displayed in the
instrument panel.
The engine starting prevention system required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is empty.
It is then no longer possible to start the
engine until the minimum level of AdBlue
® has
been topped up.
Manual display of driving range
While the driving range is greater than
1,500 miles (2,400 km), it is not displayed
automatically.

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Instruments
1indicating the driving range in miles or
kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every 30
seconds. The alert is repeated when switching
on the ignition.
You can continue driving for up to 685 miles
(1,100 km) before the engine starting
prevention system is triggered.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Starting prevented
Every time the ignition is switched on, the
message "Emissions control fault: Starting
prevented" or "NO START IN" is displayed.
To restart the engine
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Distance recorders
With the ignition on, the distances are
permanently indicated. They are deactivated
about 30 seconds after switching the ignition
off. They are displayed when the driver's door
is opened, and when the vehicle is locked or
unlocked.
When travelling abroad, you may have to
change the distance units (km or miles):
the road speed must be displayed in the local
country’s official unit (km/h or mph).
The unit is changed via the screen
configuration menu, with the vehicle
stationary.
Total distance recorder



This recorder measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle since its initial
registration.
Trip distance recorder



It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset by the driver.
Resetting the trip recorder


► With the ignition on, press the button until
dashes appear .
Equipment configuration
for vehicles without
screen
If your vehicle does not have an audio system
or a touch screen, you can still configure some
equipment by using the LCD text instrument
panel display.
Control buttons

A long press of this button takes you to the configuration menu, a short press
confirms.
Pressing one of these buttons lets
you move in a menu, a list; change
a value.

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Pressing this button takes you back up a
level or cancels the current operation.
Display screen menus
– LIGHTING :
• GUIDE LAMPS (Guide-me-home lighting),
•

DIR HEADLAMPS (Directional headlamps).
–


DRIVE ASSIST
:
•

COLLISION
ALT (Automatic emergency
braking),
•

VIGILANCE
ALT (Fatigue Detection System),
•

ADVISED SPEED (Speed limit recognition).
–


COMFOR
T :
•

REAR WIPE REV (Automatic windscreen
wiper when reversing).
For more information on one of these functions,
refer to the corresponding section.
Monochrome screen C
Displays in the screen

This displays the following information: –
the time,
–

the date,
–

the exterior temperature (this flashes if there is
a risk of ice),
–

visual parking sensor information,
–

the audio source being listened to,
–

telephone or hands-free kit information,
–

alert messages,
–

settings menus for the screen and the vehicle
equipment.
Controls

On the audio system control panel, use the
following buttons:
MENU Access the main menu
5 or 6 Scroll through the items on the screen
7 or 8 Change a setting value
OK Validate
Back Abandon the current operation
Main menu

► Press the MENU button for access to the
main menu: •

"Multimedia",
•


"T
elephone",
•

"T
rip computer",
•

"Connections",
•


"Personalisation-configuration".
►


Press the "
7" or "8" button to select the
menu required, then confirm by pressing the OK
button.
“Multimedia" menu
With the audio system on, this menu allows
you to activate or deactivate radio functions
(RDS, DAB
/ FM auto tracking, RadioText (TXT)
display) or set the media play mode (Normal,
Random, Random all, Repeat).
For more information about the "Multimedia”
application, refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics” section.
“Telephone" menu
With the audio system on, this menu allows you
to make a call or view the various telephone
directories.
For more information about the "Telephone”
application, refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics” section.
“Trip computer" menu
This menu allows you to consult information
concerning the status of the vehicle.
Warning log
It summarises the alert messages of the
functions, displaying them on the screen.
“Connections" menu
With the audio system on, this menu allows a
Bluetooth device (telephone, media player) to be
paired and the connection mode to be defined
(hands-free kit, playing of audio files).
For more information about the "Connections”
application, refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics” section.
“Personalisation-
configuration" menu

This menu gives access to the following
functions:
– “Define the vehicle parameters".
– “Display configuration".

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Instruments
1Information display
Details are displayed successively.
– The current information tab with:
•

trip mileage.
•

range.
•

current fuel consumption.
•


the Stop & Start time counter
.
•

information on the speed limit recognition
system (depending on version).
–

Trip 1 with:
•

average speed.
•


average fuel consumption.
•


distance travelled for the first trip.
Depending on

your vehicle's equipment, a 2
nd trip
is available.
–

Trip 2 with:
•

average speed.
•


average fuel consumption.
•


distance travelled. for the second trip.
T

rips 1 and 2 are independent and are used
identically.
For example, trip 1 can be used for daily figures
and trip 2 for monthly figures.




► Press the button located on the end of the
wiper control stalk.


► Or, depending on equipment, press the
thumbwheel on the steering wheel.
Trip reset
With LCD text or matrix instrument
panel


► When the trip is displayed, press the button
on the end of the wiper control stalk for more
than two seconds.


► Or, depending on equipment, press the
thumbwheel on the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
With LCD text instrument panel



► When the trip is displayed, press the reset
button in the instrument panel for more than two
seconds.
A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)