audio CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

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11Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
► Modify the telephone directory display settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
► Modify the treble and bass or ambience settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
► Modify the balance setting or the distribution setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
► Check that the sound settings are appropriate to the sources listened to. Adjust the sound
functions to the middle position.When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
► Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the charge of the battery.

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GPS navigation -
Applications - Multimedia
audio system - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
– Pairing the smartphone with the system in Bluetooth mode.– Using the smartphone.– Connection to the CarPlay®, MirrorLinkTM
or Android Auto applications (certain
applications interrupt their display while the
vehicle is moving).
– Changing the system settings and configuration.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy Economy Mode is
displayed when the system is about to enter
the corresponding mode.
System and map updates can be
downloaded from the Brand’s website.
The update procedure is also available on the
website.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Adjustment of the volume.
Use the buttons either side of or below the touch
screen for access to the menus, then press the
virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons on the left of the touch screen
for access to the menus, then press the virtual
buttons in the touch screen.
You can display the menus at any time by
pressing the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press the cross to go back a level.
Press "OK" to confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper band of the touch screen:
– Reminder of the air conditioning information (depending on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
– Go directly to the selection of the audio
source, to the list of radio stations (or list of titles
depending on the source).
– Go to the message notifications, emails, map updates and, depending on the services, the
navigation notifications.
– Go to the settings for the touch screen and the digital instrument panel.

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23 °C

Selecting the audio source (depending on
version):
– FM/DAB/AM* radios*– USB memory stick.– CD Player (depending on model).– Media player connected via the auxiliary socket (depending on model).– Telephone connected via Bluetooth and Bluetooth multimedia broadcast* (streaming).

* depending on equ ipment.
In the "Settings" menu you can create a
profile for just one person or a group of
people with common points, with the
possibility of entering a multitude of settings
(radio presets, audio settings, navigation
history, contact favourites, etc.); these
settings are taken into account automatically.
In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may
go into standby (screen and sound off) for at
least 5 minutes
The return to normal takes place when the
temperature in the passenger compartment
has dropped.
Steering mounted controls
Voice control:
This control is located on the steering
wheel or at the end of the lighting control stalk
(depending on equipment).
Short press, system voice control.
Long press, voice control for smartphone or
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM (availability depending on
country), Android Auto via the system.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume. Mute by pressing the volume increase and
decrease buttons simultaneously (depending on
equipment).
Restore the sound by pressing one of the two
volume buttons.
Media (short press): change the
multimedia source.
Telephone (short press): start telephone
call.
Call in progress (short press): access
telephone menu.
Telephone (long press): reject an incoming call,
end call; when no call is in progress, access
telephone menu.
Radio (rotate): automatic search for the
previous / next station.
Media (rotate): previous / next track, move in a
list.
Short press: confirm a selection; if nothing
selected, access to presets.
Radio: display the list of stations.
Media: display the list of tracks.
Radio (press and hold): update the list of
stations received.

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Menus
Connected navigation

Enter navigation settings and choose a destination.
Use real-time services, depending on equipment.
Applications

Run certain applications on a smartphone
connected via CarPlay®, MirrorLinkTM
(available in some countries) or Android Auto. Check the status of Bluetooth
® and Wi-Fi
connections.
Radio Media
FM 87.5 MHz

Select an audio source or radio station, or display photographs.
Telephone

Connect a telephone via Bluetooth®, read
messages and emails and send quick
messages.
Settings

Configure a personal profile and/or configure the sound (balance, ambience,
etc.) and the display (language, units, date, time,
etc.).
Vehicle

Activate, deactivate or configure certain vehicle functions.
Air conditioning
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Manage various temperature and air flow settings.
Voice commands
Steering-mounted controls
Voice commands:
Voice commands can be issued from any
screen page after briefly pressing the "Voice
commands" button, located on the steering
wheel or at the end of the lighting control stalk
(depending on equipment), as long as there is no
telephone call in progress.
To ensure that voice commands are always recognised by the system, please
observe the following recommendations:
– speak in a normal tone without breaking up words or raising your voice.– always wait for the "beep" (audible signal) before speaking.

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Network connection provided by the
user
USB connectionConnect a USB cable.The smartphone charges when connected
by a USB cable.
Bluetooth connection
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is visible to
all (see the "Applications" section).
Wi-Fi connection
Select a Wi-Fi network found by the system and connect to it (see the
"Applications" section).
Restrictions of use:– With CarPlay®, connection sharing is
only with a Wi-Fi connection.
– With MirrorLinkTM, connection sharing is
only with a USB connection.
The quality of services depends on the quality
of the network connection.
With the arrival of "TOMTOM TRAFFIC", the services are available.
The services offered with connected navigation are as follows.
A Connected Services pack:
– Weather,– Filling stations,– Car park,– Traffic,– POI local search.
A Danger zone pack (option).
The processes and standards are constantly changing; for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to work correctly,
we recommend that you update the
operating system of the smartphone as
well as the date and time of the
smartphone and the system.
Settings specific to
connected navigation
In the "Settings" menu, you can create a
profile for an individual or for a group of
people with shared interests, and configure a
wide range of settings (radio presets, audio
settings, navigation history, favourite contacts,
etc.). Settings are applied automatically.
Press Navigation to display the main
page.
Press the "MENU" button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Settings".
Select "Map".
Activate or deactivate:– "Allow declaration of danger zones ".– “Guidance to final destination on foot "– “Authorize sending information"
These settings must be configured for each
profile.
Select "Alerts".
Activate or deactivate “Warn of danger
zones”.
Select this button.
Activate: Give an audible warning
For access to connected navigation, you
must tick the option: "Authorize sending
information "
Danger zone alerts may or may not be
displayed, depending on the applicable
legislation and subscription to the
corresponding service.
Declaration of "Danger
zones"
To send information on the declaration
of danger zones, you must tick the option: "Allow declaration of danger zones "
Press Navigation to display the main
page.
Press the "Declare a new danger zone"
button located in the upper bar on the
touch screen
Select the "Type” option to select the type
of "Danger area".
Select the ""Speed" option and enter it
using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to save and send the
information.
"Danger zones" pack
updates
Press Settings to display the primary
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "System administration".
Select the "System info" tab.
Select "View" to display the versions of
the different modules installed in the
system.
Select "Update(s) due".
You can download the system and map updates from the Brand’s website.
The update procedure can also be found on
the website.
Displaying weather
information
Press Navigation to display the main
page.
Press this button to display the list of services.

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For the list of compatible smartphones, visit
the vehicle brand's website in your country.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by the USB
cable.
Press "Telephone" to display the
CarPlay® interface.
Or
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "CarPlay
®”
function.
Press "CarPlay " to display the CarPlay®
interface.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the vehicle
stationary.
Smartphone synchronisation allows
users to display smartphone applications
compatible with the MirrorLink
TM technology on the vehicle’s screen.
Processes and standards are constantly
changing. The communication process
between the smartphone and the system
requires the smartphone to be unlocked;
update the smartphone's operating system
and the date and time on the smartphone
and in the system.
For the list of compatible smartphones, visit
the vehicle brand's website in your country.
As a safety measure, applications can only be viewed with the vehicle
stationary; display is interrupted once the
vehicle is moving.
The "MirrorLinkTM" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
compatible applications.
When connecting a smartphone to the system, we recommend enabling
Bluetooth® on the smartphone.Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the
"MirrorLink
TM” function.
Press "MirrorLinkTM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the "MirrorLink
TM"
function.
During the procedure, several screen pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Once the connection is established, a page
is displayed with the applications already
downloaded to your smartphone which are
compatible with the MirrorLink
TM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
Android Auto smartphone connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the vehicle
stationary.

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12Synchronising a smartphone allows
users to display applications compatible
with the smartphone's Android Auto
technology on the vehicle screen.
Processes and standards are constantly
changing. The communication process
between the smartphone and the system
requires the smartphone to be unlocked;
update the smartphone's operating system
and the date and time on the smartphone
and in the system.
For the list of compatible smartphones, visit
the vehicle brand's website in your country.
As a safety measure, applications can only be viewed with the vehicle
stationary; display is interrupted once the
vehicle is moving.
The "Android Auto" function requires the use of a compatible smartphone and
compatible applications.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "Android
Auto” function.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
During the procedure, several screen pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the Android Auto
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
In Android Auto mode, the function that
displays rolling menus by briefly pressing
the screen with three fingers is disabled.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
Bluetooth connection®
As a safety measure and because they require prolonged attention on the part of
the driver, the operations for pairing of the
Bluetooth mobile telephone with the Bluetooth
hands-free system of your audio system must
be carried out with the vehicle stationary
and the ignition on.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the system name in the list of devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure used (from the telephone or
from the system), ensure that the code is the
same in the system and in the telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press Connect-App to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Press on "Bluetooth connection ".
Select "Search".
The list of telephones detected is
displayed.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth function on your
telephone.
Select the name of the chosen telephone in the list.
Depending on the type of telephone, you
may be prompted to accept (or decline)
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Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone with
3 profiles:
– "Telephone" (hands-free kit, telephone only),– "Streaming" (streaming: wireless playing of
the audio files on the telephone),
– "Mobile internet data ".
The "Mobile internet data " profile must
be activated for connected navigation
(where the vehicle does not have "Emergency
and assistance call" services), having first
activated sharing of this connection on your
smartphone.
Select one or more profiles.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Wi-Fi connection
Network connection via the smartphone's Wi-Fi.Press Connect-App to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Wi-Fi network connection ".
Select the "Secured", "Not secured" or
"Stored” tab.
Select a network.
Using the virtual keypad , enter the Wi-Fi
network "Key" and "Password".
Press "OK" to establish the connection.
The Wi-Fi connection and Wi-Fi
connection sharing are exclusive.
Wi-Fi connection sharing
Creation of a local Wi-Fi network by the system.Press Connect-App to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Share Wi-Fi connection ".
Select the "Activation" tab to activate or
deactivate Wi-Fi connection sharing.
And/or
Select the "Settings" tab to change the system’s
network name and password.
Press "OK" to confirm.
To protect against unauthorised access and to make your systems as secure as
possible, we recommend using a complex
password or security code.
Managing connections
Press Connect-App to display the main
page. Press the "OPTIONS
" button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Manage connection ".
With this function, you can view the access to
connected services, check the availability of
connected services and change the connection
mode.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press on "Frequency".
Press one of the buttons to perform an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or
Move the slider to manually search for
frequencies up or down.
Or
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio stations" on the secondary
page.
Press on "Frequency".
Enter the values using the virtual keypad.
First enter the units then click on the
decimals field to enter the figures after the
decimal point.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is perfectly normal in the
context of radio wave transmission, and
in no way indicative of an audio system
malfunction.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.
(refer to the corresponding section)
Press "Presets ".
Make a long press on one of the buttons to preset the station.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Station follow ".

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12Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is perfectly normal in the
context of radio wave transmission, and
in no way indicative of an audio system
malfunction.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.
(refer to the corresponding section)
Press "Presets ".
Make a long press on one of the buttons to preset the station.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Station follow ".
Press "OK" to confirm.
RDS, if activated, allows you to continue
listening to the same station by
automatically retuning to alternative
frequencies. However, in certain conditions,
RDS station tracking may not be possible
nationwide, as radio stations do not always
cover the entire country. This can explain the
loss of reception of a station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function displays information transmitted by the radio
station relating to the station or the currently
playing song.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Display radio text".
Press "OK" to confirm.
Play TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert messages. To
operate, this function needs good reception of
a radio station that carries this type of
message. While traffic information is being
broadcast, the current media is automatically
interrupted so that the TA message can be
heard. Normal play of the media previously
playing is resumed at the end of the
message.
Select "Announcements".
Activate / Deactivate "Traffic
announcement".
Press "OK" to confirm.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
reception.
The various "multiplexes/ensembles" offer
a choice of radio stations organised in
alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media to display the main
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Select the audio source.
Press "Band" to select the "DAB" waveband.
FM-DAB tracking
“DAB" does not cover 100% of the
country.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
“FM-DAB auto tracking" enables you to continue listening to the same station by
automatically switching to the corresponding
FM analogue station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Station follow ".
Press on "OK".
If “FM-DAB auto tracking" is activated,
there may be a time lag of a few seconds
when the system switches to "FM" analogue
radio, and in some cases a change in volume.
When the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on “FM” (“ FM-DAB" greyed
out), or "FM-DAB auto tracking" is not
activated, the sound will cut out while the
digital signal is too weak.
Media
USB socket
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB socket or connect the USB device to the
USB socket using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
The playlists are updated every time the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The lists are memorised: if they are
not modified, the subsequent loading time will
be shorter.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(depending on model / depending on equipment)
Connect a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been selected in the audio settings.
First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume on your
audio system.
Controls are managed via the portable device.
CD player
(depending on model / depending on equipment)
Insert the CD in the player.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Select "Source".
Select the source.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from your
smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your audio system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
telephone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in streaming mode, the telephone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB port using
a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists /
albums / genres / playlists / audiobooks /
podcasts).
The default classification used is by artists.
To modify the classification used, return to the
first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and
confirm to go down through the menu to the
desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may
not be compatible with the generation of your
Apple
® player.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via USB ports. The adapter cable is
not supplied.
Device management is done by the audio
system controls.