CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual

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In the event of a breakdown
8Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►


Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A,
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
► At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B
before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
+
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which would mean a risk of
toxic and corrosive acid leaking.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period. Before disconnecting the battery:
►

Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).
►

Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►

Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.
After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.

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In the event of a breakdown
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►

Push clamp
B fully down.
►

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
For right-hand drive versions, when the
total distance recorder has reached
37

miles (60 km), you must wait
approximately 15
minutes before starting the
engine.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
– Sunroof and electric blind.
– Electric windows.
–

Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the message "Collision risk detection
system fault" is displayed on the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.

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In the event of a breakdown
8When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools

The tools are located in the boot. Depending
on version, they are stored under the floor or
behind the removable grille of the right-hand
compartment.
For access:
►
Open the boot.
►


Then, depending on version, lift up the floor
using the handle, remove it and remove the mat.
►


Or open the removable grille on the right by
pulling from the top.
For more information on the list of tools, refer to
the

Tool kit section.
Towing your vehicle

► On the front bumper , unclip the cover from
below using the flat blade screwdriver.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

With a manual gearbox, move the gear lever
into neutral.
►


With an automatic gearbox, move the gear
selector into position N

.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle

► On the rear bumper , unclip the cover from
below using the flat blade screwdriver.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
vehicle being towed.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
If the vehicle is equipped with a BlueHDi
120 S&S EAT6 engine and a sunroof or
spare wheel, it is forbidden to tow another
vehicle.

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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - PETROL
EnginePureTech 82 PureTech 110
Gearbox Manual 5-speed (BVM5) Manual 5-speed (BVM5) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6)
Code EB2FMA
(Euro
4)EB2F MB5
(Euro
6.1)EB2DTM AT6III
(Euro
4)EB2DTM AT6III
(Euro
5)
Model codes: 2R... HMZEHMZB HNVZHNVV
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,199 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard
(kW) 60
608181
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the
GTW limit) on a 10 or 12%
slope (kg) 650
650840840
Unbraked trailer (kg) 560560620620
Maximum authorised nose
weight (kg) 65
656565

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Technical data
9EnginePureTech 110 S&S PureTech 110PureTech 130 S&S
Gearbox Manual 6-speed (BVM6) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6)
Code EB2ADT MB6
(Euro
6.3)EB2DTM AT6III
(Euro
6.1)EB2ADTS
(Euro
6.3)
Model codes: 2R... HNPMHNVW HNS1
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,199 1,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 818196
Fuel Unleaded UnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 10 or 12% slope (kg) 880
840840
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600620620
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 65
6565

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Technical data
Dimensions (mm)
These dimensions have been measured on an unladen vehicle.

Engines and towed loads - DIESEL
Engine HDi 92BlueHDi 110 S&SBlueHDi 120 S&S
Gearbox Manual 5-speed (BVM5) Manual 5-speed (BVM5) Manual 6-speed (BVM6) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6)
Code DV6D BE
(Euro
4)DV6D BE
(Euro
5)DV5RCe MB6 STT
(Euro
6.3)DV5RCD AT6III STT
(Euro
6.3)
Model codes: 2C... 9HPA9HPEYHSM YHX1
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,5601,5601,4991,499
Max. power: EC standard
(kW) 68
688188
Fuel DieselDieselDieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within the
GTW limit) on a 10 or 12%
slope (kg) 840
840880880/0*
Unbraked trailer (kg) 610610620650/0*
Maximum authorised nose
weight (kg) 65
656555
* Vehicle with sunroof or spare wheel.

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Technical data
9Dimensions (mm)
These dimensions have been measured on an unladen vehicle.


* Mirrors folded in.
** Version with longitudinal bars.
Identification markings
Various visible markings for vehicle identification
and vehicle search.


A. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on the
right-hand front seat floor.
Stamped on the chassis.
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on the
dashboard.
Printed on an adhesive label visible through the
windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
Affixed to the driver's door.
Bears the following information:
–

Manufacturer
’s name.
–

European whole vehicle type approval
number

.
–

V
ehicle Identification number (VIN).
–

Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
–


Gross train weight (GTW).

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Technical data
– Maximum weight on the front axle.
– Maximum weight on the rear axle.
D. T
yres label.
Affixed to the driver's door.
Bears the following information about the tyres:
–

T
yre pressures, unladen and laden.
–

T
yre specification, made up of the dimensions
and type as well as the load and speed indices.
–

Spare tyre inflation pressure.
The vehicle may be originally equipped
with tyres with higher load and speed
indices than those indicated on the label,
without affecting tyre pressure (on cold tyres).
In the event of a change in the type of tyres,
contact a CITROËN dealer for the tyre fits
approved for the vehicle.