CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2022 Service Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2022, Model line: C3 AIRCROSS, Model: CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2022Pages: 308, PDF Size: 9.13 MB
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Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
A time counter calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Lighting dimmer
Allows manual adjustment of the brightness
of the instrument panel and touch screen
according to the outside lighting.
Only works when the vehicle lamps are on
(except daytime running lamps) and in night
mode.
Two buttons Touch screen
F In the Settings
menu, select "Brightness".
F A djust the brightness by using the arrows or
by moving the cursor.
The brightness can be set differently for
day mode and night mode.
With the lamps on, press button A to increase
the brightness of the instruments and controls
and the mood lighting of the vehicle or button B
to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.
Date and time adjustment
Without audio system
You can adjust the date and time in the
instrument panel display.
F
H
old this button down.
F
P
ress one of these buttons to
select the setting to be changed.
F
P
ress this button briefly to
confirm.
F
P
ress one of these buttons to
change the setting and confirm
again to register the change.
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Dashboard instruments
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With audio system
F Press the MENU button to access the main
menu.
F
P
ress the " 7" or " 8" button to display the
"Personalisation-configuration" menu, then
press OK.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to display the
"Display configuration" menu, then press
OK.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
"Date and time adjustment" line, then press
OK.
F
P
ress the " 7" or " 8" button to select the
setting to be changed and confirm it by
pressing the OK button.
F
A
djust the settings one by one, confirming
with the OK button.
F
P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button, then the OK
button to select the OK box and confirm or
the Back button to cancel.
With CITROËN Connect
Radio
F Select the Settings menu.
F
Sel
ect " System configuration ".
F
Sel
ect "Date and time ".
F
Sel
ect " Date " or "Time ".
F
C
hoose the display formats.
F
C
hange the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with " OK".
With CITROËN Connect Nav
Adjustment of the time and date is only
available if synchronisation with GPS is
deactivated.
F
Sel
ect the Settings menu.
F
P
ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
F
Sel
ect "Setting the time- date". F
Sel
ect the "
Date" or "Time " tab.
F
A
djust the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with "
OK".
Additional adjustments
You can choose:
-
T o change the display format of the date
and time (12h/24h).
-
T
o activate or deactivate the summer/winter
time management function.
-
T
o activate or deactivate synchronisation
with the GPS (UTC).
Dashboard instruments
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Remote control
General information
The key allows the central locking or unlocking
of the vehicle using the door lock.
It also allows you to start or stop the engine.Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked or 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.
Ejecting the key
The remote control can be used for the
following functions, depending on version:
-
u
nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
l
ocking/unlocking the boot,
-
l
ocking/unlocking the fuel filler flap,
-
s
witching on the lighting remotely,
-
fo
lding/unfolding the door mirrors,
-
a
ctivation/deactivation of the alarm,
-
l
ocating the vehicle,
-
v
ehicle immobiliser.
Under normal conditions, it is recommended to
use the remote control. The key, integral with the remote control, can
be used for the following functions, depending
on version:
-
u
nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
t
urning the manual child lock on or off,
-
a
ctivating/deactivating the front passenger
airbag,
-
b
ack-up door locking,
-
s
witching on the ignition and starting/
stopping the engine. Version without
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ress this button; the key is ejected from
the housing.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, first press
this button to fold it.
Version with
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ull on this button to remove the key from
the housing.
To return it to the housing, first pull on this
button.
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Unlocking the vehicle
F Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
When the unlocking button is pressed, the
flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals:
-
u
nlocking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm,
-
d
eactivation of the alarm for other versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F Press this button.
When the locking button is pressed, the
illumination of the direction indicators for a few
seconds indicates:
-
l
ocking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm,
-
a
ctivation of the alarm for other versions. If any of the doors or the boot is not fully
closed, the locking does not take place.
However, if your vehicle has an alarm,
this will be totally activated after about
45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
if no action is taken with the doors or with
the boot, the vehicle will automatically lock
itself again after about 30 seconds. If the
alarm had been previously activated, it will
be reactivated automatically.
The locking function also deactivates
the interior central locking button on the
dashboard.Deadlocking
F Press the button once to lock the vehicle.
F
W
ithin five seconds, press this
button again to deadlock the
vehicle.
For versions without alarm, deadlocking is
confirmed by illumination of the direction
indicators for a few seconds on the second
press of the locking button. Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the interior central
locking button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light.
F
P
ress this button.
The sidelamps and the dipped headlamps
come on for 30
seconds.
Pressing the button again before the end of this
period switches the lamps off immediately.
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Keyless Entry and
Starting
The electronic key can also be used as a
remote control.
For more information on the Remote
Control, refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
-
t
he unlocking of the vehicle for
versions without an alarm,
-
t
he deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
For safety and theft protection purposes,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even if you are nearby.
It is recommended that you keep it on your
person. Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt
etc.) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face 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.
If any of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the
K
eyless
Entry and Starting system has been left
inside the vehicle, the central locking does
not take place.
If, when locking the vehicle, any of the
doors or the boot is not fully closed, the
vehicle is not locked and, if your vehicle
has an alarm, this will be totally activated
after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
if no action is taken with the doors or with
the boot, the vehicle will automatically lock
itself again after about 30
seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will also
be reactivated automatically.
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while keeping the
electronic key on your person.
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As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system with you, even for a short
period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby 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 Star ting with
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to the
corresponding section.Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in recognition zone A, press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
-
t
he locking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-
t
he activation of the alarm for other
versions.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the interior central
locking button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked.
F
W
ith the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
F
W
ithin five seconds, press the front door
handle or the locking control on the tailgate
(on the right) again to deadlock the vehicle.
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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit 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
required to order a new key.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Back-up procedures
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
r
emote control battery flat,
-
r
emote control fault,
-
v
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment by
the emergency ser vices more difficult in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition or
take the electronic key when you leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive system; do not operate it while it is
in your pocket as there is a possibility that
it may unlock the vehicle, without you being
aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight
of your vehicle. The remote control may stop
working and would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when
the key is in the ignition, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Electrical interference
The
K
eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
For vehicles with an ignition switch, do
not forget to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
When 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 which can
start the vehicle.
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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.
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Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR2032/3 volts.
F Fit the new battery into its housing obser ving the polarity.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.
The remote control must be reinitialised after
replacing the battery.
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 remote control fault, it may be
necessary to reinitialise the remote control.
Version without K eyless Entry
and Starting Version with
K
eyless Entry and
Starting
F Place the mechanical key (integral with the
remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.
Version without
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts.
F Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cut-out.
F
L
ift off the cover.
F
R
emove the discharged battery from its housing.
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .F
I
mmediately press the closed padlock
button for a few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
F P lace 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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F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , select
position P, then firmly press the brake
pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay. F
S
witch on the ignition by pressing the
START/STOP button.
The electronic key is now fully operational
again.Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle or holding the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone, pull
the door handle.
From inside
F Pull the interior control lever of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
Closing
- 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 for a few
seconds.
-
w
ith the vehicle moving (speed
above 6
mph (10 km/h)), in
addition to the warning lamp
and alert message, there is an
audible signal for a few seconds.
Boot
Opening
F With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
press the central tailgate control.
F
L
ift the tailgate.
When a door is not closed correctly:
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