CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2023 Owner's Manual

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1“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".
Define the vehicle parameters
This menu allows the following equipment to be
activated / deactivated, depending on the version
and/or country of sale:
"Lighting "
–

"Directional headlamps",
–


"Follow-me-home headlamps",
–


"W
elcome lighting".
"Comfort"
–

"Rear wipe in reverse gear".
"

Driving assistance"
–

Auto. emergency braking,
–


Fatigue Detection System,
–


Speed recommendation.
For more information on the different equipment,
refer to the corresponding sections.
Display configuration
This menu allows you to change the language
used by the display from a defined list.
This menu gives access to the following settings:
–

“Choice of units".
–


“Date and time adjustment".
–


“Display personalisation".
–


“Choice of language".
As a safety measure, the driver must only carry out operations that require
sustained attention when stationary.
Touch screen
The touch screen gives access to:
– the heating / air conditioning controls,
– menus for adjusting settings for vehicle
functions and systems,
–

audio system and telephone controls and the
display of associated information,
and, depending on equipment, allows:
–


the display of alert messages and the visual
parking sensors information,
–


the permanent display of the time and the
exterior temperature (a blue warning lamp
appears when there is a risk of ice),
–


access to the internet services and navigation
system controls and the display of associated
information.
As a safety measure, the driver must
only carry out operations that require
sustained attention with the vehicle
stationary.
Some functions are not accessible when
driving.
Recommendations
This screen is of the capacitive type.
Use is possible in all temperatures.
Do not use pointed objects on the touch screen.
Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.
Use a soft clean cloth to clean the touch screen.

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Workflow
Use the buttons on each side of the touch screen
to access the menus, then use the buttons that
appear on the touch screen.
Certain functions may be displayed over 1 or 2
pages.
To deactivate / activate a function, press OFF/
ON.
To modify a setting (lighting duration, etc.) or
access additional information, press the symbol
for the function.
After a few moments with no action on the secondary page, the primary page is
displayed automatically.
Use this button to confirm.
Use this button to return to the previous
page.
Menus

7-inch touch screen

9-inch touch screenHome page.
Allows access to the menu carousel on
the 9-inch touch screen.
Radio Media.
Refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics" section.
Mirror Screen or Connected navigation
(depending on equipment) .
Refer to the "Audio equipment and telematics"
section.
Air conditioning.
Allows adjustment of the various settings
for temperature, air flow, etc.
For more information on Heating, Manual air
conditioning and Automatic air conditioning ,
refer to the corresponding sections.
Telephone.
Refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics" section.
Applications.
Allows the display of the connected
services available.
See “Audio equipment and telematics” section.
Vehicle or Driving (depending on
equipment) .
Allows the activation, deactivation and
adjustment of settings for certain functions.
The functions accessible from this menu are
arranged under two tabs: " Vehicle settings" and
"Driving functions ".
Volume control/mute.
Refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics" section.
Press with three fingers on the touch
screen to access the menu carousel.
Upper bar
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
–

Reminder of the air conditioning information,
and access to a simplified menu (temperature
and air flow adjustment only).
–


Reminder of information from the
RadioMedia

and Telephone menus and
navigation instructions (depending on
equipment).
–

Notification zone (SMS and Email) (depending
on equipment).
– Access to the Settings.
Trip computer
Displays information related to the current trip
(range, fuel consumption, average speed, etc.).
Information 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.
Trips 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.

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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)

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Distance that can still be travelled with the
fuel remaining in the tank (based on the
average fuel consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled).
This value may vary following a change in driving
style or terrain, leading to a significant change in
current fuel consumption.
When the range falls below 19 miles (30
km),
dashes are displayed.
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 62
miles (100
km).
Dashes appearing permanently in place of
numbers while driving indicates a malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Current consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)Calculated during the last few seconds.
This function is only displayed at speeds above
19 mph (30
km/h).
Average consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with the Stop & Start
function, a time counter calculates the time spent
in STOP mode during a journey.
The time counter is reset each time the ignition is
switched on.
Lighting dimmer
This control lets you manually adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel and touch
screen according to the exterior light level.
It only works when the vehicle’s lamps (other
than daytime running lamps) are on, and in night
mode.
Two buttons



With the lamps on, press button A to increase
the brightness of the lighting, or button B to
decrease it.
Release the button when the desired brightness
is reached.
Touch screen

► In the Settings menu, select "Brightness".
► Adjust the brightness by pressing the arrows
or moving the slider
.
The brightness can be set differently for day mode and night mode.
Setting the date and time
Without audio system



Set the date and time via the instrument panel
display.
► Press and hold this button.
► Press one of these buttons to select
the setting to be changed.
► Briefly press this button to confirm.
► Press one of these buttons to change
the setting and confirm again to record
the change.

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1Setting the date and time
Without audio system



Set the date and time via the instrument panel
display.
► Press and hold this button.
► Press one of these buttons to select
the setting to be changed.
► Briefly press this button to confirm.
► Press one of these buttons to change
the setting and confirm again to record
the change.
With audio system

► Press the MENU button to access the main
menu.
►

Press the "
7" or "8" buttons to select the
"Personalisation-configuration" menu, then press
the OK button.
►

Press the "
5" or "6" buttons to select the
"Display configuration" menu, then press the OK
button.
►

Press the "
5" or "6" buttons to select the
"Date and time adjustment" item, then press the
OK button.
►

Press the "
7" or "8" buttons to select the
setting to modify. Confirm it by pressing the OK
button.
►

Adjust the settings one by one, confirming
with the

OK button.
►

Press the "
5" or "6" buttons, then the OK
button to select the OK box and confirm or press
the Back button to cancel.

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Remote control / Key
Remote control function

Depending on version, the remote control can be
used to perform the following remote functions:
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking/Locking the boot.
–


Unlocking/Locking the fuel filler flap.
–


Remote operation of lighting.
–


Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–


Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–


Locating the vehicle.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking/locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery, etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control
built-in key, you can perform the following
operations:
–

Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–


Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
W

ithout Keyless Entry and Start


► To unfold or fold the key, press the button.
With Keyless Entry and Start


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Unlocking the vehicle
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
When the unlocking button is pressed, the
flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals:
–

The unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm.
–


The deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press this button.
When the locking button is pressed, the lighting
of the direction indicators for a few seconds
signals:
–

The locking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm.
– The activation of the alarm for other versions.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully
closed, the locking does not take place.
However, if the vehicle is equipped with the
alarm, it is fully activated after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
there is then no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If the alarm was
activated beforehand, the alarm is reactivated
automatically.
Locking also deactivates the central locking
button, located on the dashboard.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
► Press the locking button again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators
for versions without alarm).

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2– The activation of the alarm for other versions.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully
closed, the locking does not take place.
However, if the vehicle is equipped with the
alarm, it is fully activated after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
there is then no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If the alarm was
activated beforehand, the alarm is reactivated
automatically.
Locking also deactivates the central locking
button, located on the dashboard.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
►

Press the locking button again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators
for versions without alarm).
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
–

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
► Press this button.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lamps immediately.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work
when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Start

This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the

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electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone A.
Unlocking the vehicle

► With the electronic key on your person in
recognition zone A
, pass your hand behind the
door handle of one of the front doors, or press
the tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds signals:
–

the unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm.
–


deactivation of the alarm for other versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

► With the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it. It is
recommended that you keep it on your
person.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt, etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.


► With the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
►

Within five seconds, press the front door
handle again to deadlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

system has been left inside the
vehicle, central locking will not take place.
However

, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices such as
telephones (switched on or on standby) or
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields, etc.

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2about 30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically .
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices such as
telephones (switched on or on standby) or
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–

Remote control malfunction.
–


V
ehicle battery discharged.
–

V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key into the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
►

T
urn the key towards the rear again within
5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–

Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key into the lock and turn it towards
the front or rear of the vehicle to lock or unlock
the door
.

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Other doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking
► Open the doors.
► For the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.


► Remove the black cap , located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
►

Insert the key into the socket without forcing
it, then turn the latch towards the inside of the
door

.
►

Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►


Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Start


With Keyless Entry and Start

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►

Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►


Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity

. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
This equipment contains a button type battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted
into a part of the body, seek immediate
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close
properly, stop using the product and keep it
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or leaking of
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment
where the temperature is extremely high or
where the pressure is extremely low due to
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Start

► Switch the ignition off.
► Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
► Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.