clutch CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

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Instruments
Indicators
Engine coolant temperature
gauge



With the engine running:– in zone A, the temperature is correct,– in zone B, the temperature is too high; this
warning lamp and the central STOP warning
lamp come on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After first switching off the ignition, open the bonnet cautiously and check the
coolant level.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message displayed in 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.
Diesel engine preheatingTemporarily 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 DescentFixed.The system has been activated, but the
conditions for regulation are not met (gradient,
speed too high, gear engaged).
Flashing indicator.The function is starting regulation.
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.
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.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.The lamps are on.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.The lamps are on.
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the brake
Fixed.Omission or insufficient 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.

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Access



► Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/STOP" button.► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting ‒ Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.

With Keyless Entry and Starting ‒ Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover.► Remove the discharged battery from its housing.
► Insert the new battery , observing the polarity, and clip the cover onto the housing.► Reinitialise the remote control.For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.
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 Starting

► Switch off the ignition.► Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .► Immediately press the closed padlock button for a few seconds.
► Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch. The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.


► Place the electronic key against the back-up reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.

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Access
2


► Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/STOP" button.► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in the
recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:– with the engine running or the vehicle moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
alert message displayed for a few seconds.
– with the vehicle moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), in addition to the warning lamp and
alert message, an audible signal sounds for a
few seconds.
Boot
Opening

► With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the Keyless Entry and Starting
system in the recognition zone, press the central
tailgate control.
► Lift the tailgate.
In the event of a fault or difficulties
encountered in manoeuvring the tailgate
when opening or closing it, have it quickly
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to prevent this inconvenience
worsening, causing the lid to fall and serious
injuries.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
– when the engine is running , this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
the display of a message for a few seconds,
– when the vehicle is moving (speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message for a few seconds.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.

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Safety



► To select the system, at speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h), press this button until its indicator lights up; this lamp appears in green
in the instrument panel.
The system becomes active at speeds below 19
mph (30 km/h).► When the vehicle begins its descent, you can release the accelerator and brake pedals; the
system regulates the speed:
– if the gearbox is in first or second gear, the speed decreases and the indicator lamp flashes rapidly,– if the gearbox is in neutral or if the clutch pedal is depressed, the speed decreases and the
indicator lamp flashes slowly; in this case, the maintained descent speed is lower.
On a descent, with the vehicle stationary, if you
release the accelerator and brake pedals, the
system will release the brakes to set the vehicle
gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when the
system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h), regulation is paused automatically, the
indicator lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel, but the green indicator lamp in
the button remains on.
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, if the slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.
Switching off


► Press this button until its indicator lamp goes off; the indicator goes off in the instrument panel.
Above 45 mph (70 km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
Malfunction
In the event of a system malfunction, this warning lamp comes on on the instrument
panel, accompanied by an onscreen message.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel
which allows the strap length to automatically
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its
storage automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Pyrotechnic pretensioning
This system improves safety in the event of a
frontal or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
Force limiter
This system reduces the pressure of the seat
belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving
their protection.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts, the pyrotechnic
device may trigger before and independently
of airbag deployment. Deployment of the
pretensioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and a noise,
due to the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and a force limiting
system.

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automatically to preserve the remaining battery
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode N or P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises the code.► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
► With a petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating
system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel, then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few
seconds before operating the starter motor
again. If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of
damaging the starter motor and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.► With the engine at idle, turn the key to position 1.► Remove the key from the ignition switch.► To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of
loss of control of the vehicle!
Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position 1. Stop),
for a maximum combined duration of about thirty
minutes, you can still use functions such as the
audio and telematics system, courtesy lamps,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be
switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Starting / Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.

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6audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be
switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Starting / Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.
Starting

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P or N and press the brake pedal.

► Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will
only occur once the preheating warning lamp is
off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the " START/STOP" button:► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the " START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select mode P or N.► Press the "START/STOP" button..
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.

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Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine


With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP”
button, without pressing any of the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine (turning on the instrument
panel and accessories such as the audio system
and the lighting).
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of charge
in the battery.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column
so that the engine can be started if the system
does not detect the key in the recognition zone,
or if the battery in the electronic key is flat.


► Place and hold the remote control against the reader.► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P,
then fully depress the brake pedal.
► Press the “START/STOP” button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
► To confirm the instruction to switch off the engine, press the " START/STOP" button for approximately 5 seconds.In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
► Press the "START/STOP" button for about 5 seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Parking brake
Release

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press the release button, then lower the lever fully.When driving the vehicle, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message, this means that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been fully
released.

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6Parking brake
Release

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press the release button, then lower the lever fully.When driving the vehicle, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message, this means that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been fully
released.
Application

► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise the vehicle.
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and engage a gear
(manual gearbox) or move the selector lever
to position P (automatic gearbox).
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear

► Fully depress the clutch pedal.► Push the gear lever fully to the right then backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:
– always select neutral,– press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th gear.

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Failure to follow this advice could cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:
– always select neutral,– press the clutch pedal.
* Snow programme : depending on the country of sale.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
6-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice
between the comfort of automatic operation or
manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
– Automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox:
• With the Sport programme for a more
dynamic driving style.
• Or the Snow programme to improve driving
in the event of poor grip. *
– Manual operation for sequential changing of
the gears by the driver.
In automatic mode, you can still change gear
manually using the steering mounted control
paddles (e.g. to overtake).
Gear selector module
1.Sport programme
2. Snow programme
(depending on country of sale) P.
Parking
– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake applied or released.– Starting the engine.
R.Reverse gear– Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral
– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake applied.– Starting the engine.
D.Automatic operation
M. + / - Manual operation
► To move up / down through the gears, move backwards / forwards.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel


When a position is selected in the grate with the
gear selector, the corresponding indicator lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
P.Park
R. Reverse
N.Neutral
D. Drive (automatic operation)
S. Sport programme
T. Snow
programme
1...6. Gear engaged during manual operation
-. Instruction not processed in manual
operation
Foot on the brake
► Depress the brake pedal when this warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel (e.g. when starting the engine).
Starting the vehicle
► With your foot on the brake pedal, select position P or N.► Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, you will hear an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
message.
► With the engine running, press the brake pedal.
► Release the parking brake, unless it is programmed to automatic mode.► Select position R, D or M.► Gradually release the brake pedal.The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle, then select position D to accelerate.

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With the touch screen button
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamp
Function activated.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.– The state of charge of the battery must be sufficient.– The temperature of the engine must be within its nominal operating range.– The outside temperature must be between 0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop.
– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
– With an automatic gearbox: with the gear
selector in position D or M, the brake pedal
depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear
selector in position N, with the vehicle stationary.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).– Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine start (with the key or the
“START/STOP” button).
– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment.– Demisting active.– Braking assistance being used.In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Engine restarting (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
► With a manual gearbox : with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
► With an automatic gearbox :• With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
• With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
• With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N,
D or M.
• Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases.
– Vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).– Some specific conditions (braking assistance, air conditioning setting, etc.).In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, the button’s
indicator lamp flashes briefly, then remains on.
Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
► Switch off the ignition then start the engine again with the key or the " START/STOP" button.
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.