ECU CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2017 Owner's Manual
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Version with longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points under the
longitudinal bars.Sunroof
Check that the load does not pass below
the roof bars so that it does not impede
the movements of the sunroof.
Recommendations
F D istribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
F
A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F
S
ecure the load securely and fit a
warning flag if it overhangs the vehicle.
F
D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(the stability of the vehicle may be
affected).
F
R
emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40
cm:
-
w
ithout longitudinal bars: 50 kg,
-
w
ith longitudinal bars: 45 kg.
As this value may be changed, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
user guide supplied with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Bonnet
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
F
S
hift the lever to the left and raise the
bonnet.
F
P
ull the lever, located at the bottom of the
door aperture, towards you.
Practical information
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Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any traffic and apply the parking brake.
F
F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard warning
lamps, warning triangle, wearing high visibility
vest, etc.) according to the legislation in force
in the country where you are driving.
F
S
witch off the ignition.
F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under
the boot floor.
List of tools
1. Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
ve r s i o n).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
4. Flat blade screwdriver.
Allows the cover plate on the front or
rear bumper to be opened to screw in the
removable towing eye 3.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated the tyre.F
C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F
F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F
C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
F
T
urn over the sealant bottle and secure it in
the cut-out provided on the compressor. F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired and keep it in a clean place.
F C onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F
A
ffix the speed limit sticker.The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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List of tools
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel bolts.
2. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the central bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4. Removable towing eye.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
country of sale).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts. 6.
Flat blade screwdriver.
Allows the cover plate on the front or
rear bumper to be opened to screw in the
removable towing eye 4 .
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery
Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the boot. Depending on
version, they are either under the floor or behind
the removable grille of the right compartment.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
t
hen, depending on version, lift the floor using
the grip, remove it and remove the carpet.
F
o
r, open the removable grille to the right by
pulling from the top.
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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or collapse – Risk of injury!
Take care to place the jack only at the
jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
making sure that the jack head is centred
at the contact point on the vehicle.
Other wise, there is a risk of damage to the
vehicle and/or the jack collapsing – Risk
of injury!
F
P
lace the foot of the jack 2 on the ground
and ensure that it is directly below the front
A or rear B jacking point provided on the
underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. F
E
xtend the jack 2 until its head comes
into contact with the jacking point A or
B , whichever is used, having the contact
sur face A or B on the vehicle correctly
engaged with the central part of the head of
the jack.
F
Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
Wheel with hub cap
When refitting the wheel
, after tightening
the wheel bolts, refit the wheel trim,
starting by placing its aperture in line with
the valve and then pushing it into place all
round its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of operations
F If your vehicle has steel wheels, remove the hub cap.
F
I
f your vehicle has alloy wheels, remove the
central bolt covers using tool 3 .
F
I
f your vehicle has security wheel bolts, fit
security bolt socket 5 to wheelbrace 1 to
slacken the security bolt.
F
S
lacken the other bolts using wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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Stowing the damaged wheel
Since the width of the spare wheel is
smaller than the width of the wheels of
the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the
punctured wheel must be stored in the
boot: use a cover to protect the inside of
the boot.
F
R
emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F
R
emove the wheel.
Fitting a wheelAfter changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) when
driving with the "space-saver" type spare
wheel fitted.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured wheel checked. After
inspection, the technician will let you know
if the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
List of operations
Fitting the " space-saver " spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the "space-saver"
spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt. F
P
ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F
S
crew in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.
F
I
f your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten
the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security socket 5.
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Changing a bulb
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y or
abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent
or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep the
lance directed towards the lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to
damage their protective coating and
seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done after
the headlamp has been switched off for
several minutes (risk of serious burns).
F
D
o not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new
bulb with the same type and specification. Light emitting diodes (LED)
For the replacement of this type of bulb,
you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
Front lamps
* LED: light emitting diodes. 1.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(W21/5W or LED)*.
2. Direction indicators (PY21W).
3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).
4. Main beam headlamps (H7).
5. Foglamps (H8).
F
I
f your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the
security bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security socket 5.
F
T
ighten the other bolts using wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
F
S
tore the tools in the box or in the right-
hand compartment (depending on version).
F
P
re-tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace
1 o n l y.
F
L
ower the vehicle again fully.
F
F
old the jack 2 and detach it.
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Changing a fuse
Access to the tools
The extraction tweezers are located behind the
dashboard fusebox cover.
F
U
nclip the cover by pulling at the top left,
then right.
F
D
isengage the cover completely and turn it
ove r,
F
T
ake the tweezers from the housing.
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse:
F t he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
F
a
ll electrical consumers must be switched
of f,
F
s
top the vehicle and switch off the ignition,
F
i
dentify the defective fuse using the existing
allocation tables and diagrams.
To replace a fuse, you must:
F
u
se the special tweezers to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament,
F
a
lways replace the defective fuse with a
fuse of the same rating (same colour); using
a different rating could cause a malfunction
(risk of fire).
If the fault recurs after replacing a fuse, have
the electrical system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Good Faulty
Courtesy lamp with LEDs
For the replacement of LEDs, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. F
P
ull the faulty bulb out and change it.
F
F
it the console back and clip it in place.
Boot (W5W)
F Unclip the cover using a small flat blade
screwdriver.
F
P
ull the bulb out and change it.
F
P
ut the unit back in place.
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The "Mobile internet data " profile
must be activated for connected
navigation (where the vehicle does not
have "Emergency and assistance call"
ser vices), having first activated sharing of
this connection on your smartphone.
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm.
Wi-Fi connection
Network connection by the smartphone's Wi-Fi.
or Press Connect-App / Applications
to display the primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Wi- Fi network
connection ". Select the "
Secured" or "Not
secured " or "Stored " tab.
Select a network.
Using the virtual keypad, enter the
" Key " for the Wi-Fi network and the
" Password ".
Press " OK" to start the connection.
The Wi-Fi connection and the sharing of
the Wi-Fi connection are exclusive.Wi-Fi connection sharing
Creation of a local Wi-Fi network by the
system.
or Press Connect-App / Applications
to display the primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Share Wi-Fi connection ".Select the "
Activation" tab to activate or
deactivate sharing of the Wi-Fi connection.
And/Or
Select the " Settings" to change the name of
the system network and the password.
Press "OK" to confirm.
To protect against unauthorised access
and make your systems as secure as
possible, the use of a complex security
code or password is recommended.
Manage connections
or Press Connect-App / Applications
to display the primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Manage connection ".
With this function you can view the access
to connected ser vices, the availability of
connected services and modify the connection
mode.
CITROËN Connect Nav