tow CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2020 Owners Manual

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Driving recommendations 118
Anti-theft protection 1 19
Starting/Switching off the engine
with the key

1
20
Starting/Switching off the engine with
K

eyless Entry and Starting
1
21
Parking brake

1
24
5-speed manual gearbox
1

24
6-speed manual gearbox
1

24
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1
25
Gear ef ficiency indicator

1
28
Hill start assist

1
29
Stop & Start

1
29
Head-up display

1
32
Memorising speeds

1
33
Recognition of speed limit signs and
recommendation 1 34
Speed limiter 137
Cruise control 1 39
Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety Brake 1 42Fatigue detection system 146
Lane Departure Warning System 1 48
Blind spot monitoring
1

49
Parking assistance
1

51
Top Rear Vision camera

1
52
Park Assist

1
55
Under-inflation detection
1

61Compatibility of fuels
1

65
Fuel tank
1
66
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
67
Snow chains
1
67
Towbar with quickly detachable towball
1
68
Towing device
1
71
Load reduction mode
1
72
Energy economy mode
1
72
Changing a wiper blade
1
73
Roof bars
1
73
B o n n e t

174
Engines

175
Checking levels
1
76
C h e c ks

178
AdBlue
® (BlueHDi engines) 1 80
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
84
Temporary puncture repair kit
1

84
Spare wheel

1
88
Changing a bulb
1

93
Changing a fuse
1

97
12

V battery
2
02
To w i n g


2 0 5
Characteristics of engines and towed loads 2 07Engines and towed loads - PETROL 208
Engines and towed loads - DIESEL 2 09
Dimensions


210
Identification markings
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DrivingPractical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
Alphabetical index
Access to additional videos
Audio and telematics
CITROËN Connect Nav
CITROËN Connect Radio
Bluetooth audio system
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Contents

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Eco- driving
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. When
accelerating, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator
pedal heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help to reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your 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.
Above 30
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 (sunroof and window blinds, etc.).
Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when
the ambient light level does not require their
use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls,
if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat control as soon as
possible.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode. Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions.
Eco-driving

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Low fuel levelFixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. When it first comes on, around
5
litres of fuel remain in the tank.
You are now starting to use the fuel
reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this warning
lamp reappears every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible warning and a message.
This audible warning and this message are repeated
with increasing frequency as the level drops towards
" 0 ".
Tank capacity: approximately 45


litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Presence of
water in the
Diesel fuel *Fixed.
The Diesel filter contains water. Risk of damaging the fuel injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Par ticle filter
(Diesel) Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message about
the risk of particle
filter blockage. This indicates that the particle filter
is beginning to saturate.
Traffic conditions permitting, regenerate the filter by
driving at a speed of at least 37 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
For more information on Checks and particularly
those related to the particle filter, refer to the
corresponding section.
Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message about
the particle filter’s
additive level being
too low. This indicates that the level in the
additive tank is low.
Quickly arrange for a top-up by a CITROËN dealer or
by a qualified workshop.
For more information on Checking levels
and
particularly on the level of additive, refer to the
corresponding section.
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D

epending on version
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Dashboard instruments

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Main beam
headlampsFixed.
The lighting control stalk has been
pulled towards you. Pull the lighting control stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the front foglamps.
Automatic
wiping Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper
control stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk
in another position.
+
or Automatic
headlamp
dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated via
the Vehicle/Driving menu of the
touch screen.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position. The camera, placed on the top of the windscreen,
manages the main beam headlamps or dipped
headlamps operation, according to the outside
lighting and the driving conditions.
For more information on the Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Blue indicator lamps
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Dashboard instruments

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If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
on opening the door; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when locking
with the key.
Without central locking
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
c
entral locking fault,
-
b

attery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Driver's door
F Insert the key into the door lock.
F T urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
F

T
urn the key to the rear again within
5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without alarm, flashing of the
direction indicators for a few seconds confirms
that the procedure has completed correctly.
F

T
urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking a door
F P ull the interior opening control for the door.
Locking
F

O
pen the doors.
F

F
or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F
W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F
R
emove the key and refit the black cap.
F
C
lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.Changing the battery
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed.
Access

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Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
-
l
eaving a pet in the vehicle,
-
l

eaving a window partially open,
-
w

ashing your vehicle,
-
c

hanging a wheel,
-

h
aving your vehicle towed,
-

t
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating the volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring
F Switch off the ignition and, within ten seconds, press the button
until the indicator lamp is on
continuously.
F

G

et out of the vehicle.
F

I

mmediately lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "
K

eyless Entry and
Starting" system.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp in the button
flashes once per second.
To be taken into account, this deactivation must
be carried out each time the ignition is switched
of f.
Reactivating the volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring
F Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the "
K

eyless Entry and Starting"
system.
The button indicator lamp goes off.
F

R
eactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button flashes once
per second again.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by the sound of the siren and
flashing of the indicators for thirty seconds.
The volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring functions
remain active until the tenth successive time
the alarm is triggered.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the "
K

eyless Entry and Starting"
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Remote control fault
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F U nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
F

O
pen the door; the alarm is triggered,
F

S
witch on the ignition; the alarm stops. The
button indicator lamp goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the driver's
door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the button indicator lamp
indicates a fault in the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
When the front passenger seat is fully
folded, only the outer rear seat behind the
driver can be occupied by a passenger.
Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects
in the centre of the folded backrest to
ensure that you do not damage rear lining
behind the backrest.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the folded backrest can turn into
dangerous projectiles.Front head restraints
Height adjustment
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F P ress the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint and
push it down.
F

A
djust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of the
seat.
Heated seats
Upward:
F p ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p
ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
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F With the engine running, use the adjustment knob to switch on and choose the heating
level desired:
0 : Of f.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
The front seats can be heated individually.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an
adequate temperature, you can stop
the function; reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n

ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.Rear seats
Bench seat with a fixed cushion or on rails
(depending on version) and split folding
backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot loading
space.
Rear head restraints
They have two positions:
- a high position , for when the seat is in use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-
a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F
press lug A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
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To remove a head restraint:
F r elease the backrest using the control 1 ,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
To refit a head restraint:
F

i
ntroduce the head restraint rods into the
guides in the corresponding seat backrest,
F

p
ush the head restraint down as far as it will
go,
F

p
ress lug A to release the head restraint
and then push the head restraint fully down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in the
high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Longitudinal seat adjustment
(depending on version)
Adjusting the seats must only be done
with the vehicle stationary.
Each 2/3 -1/3 part can be adjusted individually. F

Ra
ise the control and slide the bench seat
forwards or backwards.
Adjusting the seat backrest
angle (depending on version)
Several adjustment positions are available.
F

M
ove the seat for ward.
F

P
ull the strap for ward then tilt the backrest
to the desired position. Sit in the seat to per form the adjustments.
Folding the backrests
Adjusting the seat backrests must only be
done with the vehicle stationary.
First steps:
F

l
ower the head restraints,
F

i
f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F

p
ull the seats fully back (depending on
version),
F

c
heck that nothing and no-one might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F

c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying
flat against the backrests and placed in the
retaining hook.
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Mirrors
Door mirrors
Demisting – Defrosting
Demisting - defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demist –
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)
F

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
F Place control A at the central position.
F

P
ull control A backwards.
From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote
control or the "
K

eyless Entry and Starting"
system.
Electric unfolding
Door mirrors are unfolded electrically with
the remote control or the " K eyless Entry and
Starting" system when the vehicle is unlocked.
Unless folding was selected with control A ,
pull the control backwards again to the central
position.
F

M

ove control A or turn control C (depending
on version) to the right or to the left to select
the corresponding mirror.
F

M

ove control B or C (depending on version)
in any of the four directions to adjust.
F

R

eturn control A or
C (depending on
version) to its centre position.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
mirrors can be folded electrically from the inside,
with the vehicle parked and the ignition on:
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Ease of use and comfort