Get Driving Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

Driving

Never drive with the parking brake

applied. Risk of overheating and

damage to the braking system!

Driving

recommendations

►ꢀ Observe the driving regulations and remain

vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

►ꢀ Monitor your environment and keep your

hands on the wheel to be able to react to

anything that may happen any time.

►ꢀ Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for

braking and maintain a longer safety distance,

especially in bad weather.

Do not park the vehicle or leave the

engine running on a flammable

surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The

exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,

even several minutes after the engine stops.

Risk of fire!

If you have to drive on a flooded road:

►ꢀ drive as slowly as possible without stalling.

In all cases, do not exceed 10 km/h,

►ꢀ do not stop and do not switch off the

engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety

conditions allow, make several light brake

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

►ꢀ Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that

require close attention (such as adjustments).

►ꢀ During long trips, take a break every two

hours.

Never leave a vehicle unattended

with the engine running. If you have

to leave your vehicle with the engine

running, apply the parking brake and put the

gearbox into neutral.

Important!

Never leave children inside the

vehicle unsupervised.

Never leave the engine running in a

closed space without sufficient

ventilation. Internal combustion engines

emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

Starting / Switching off

the engine

On flooded roads

Key ignition switch

We strongly advise against driving on flooded

roads, as this could cause serious damage

to the engine and gearbox, as well as to the

electrical systems of your vehicle.

In severe wintry conditions, let the

engine run for 4 minutes before

moving off, to ensure the correct operation

and durability of the mechanical

components of your vehicle (engine and

gearbox).

It has 4 positions:

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A warning pop-up is displayed on the

cluster if the user does not press the

clutch pedal to start the engine.

6-speed manual gearbox

1. Stop

Inserting and removing the key, steering

column locked.

2. ACC

Steering column unlocked, use of the

vehicle's electric equipment.

3. ON (Ignition)

Steering column unlocked, ignition on,

engine running.

4. Starting

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Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

►ꢀ Move the gear selector fully to the right to

In certain cases, you may have to apply

significant force to move the steering

wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).

engage 5^thor 6^thgear.

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the

gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor

4^thgear).

►ꢀ Operate the starter motor by turning the key

to position 4 without pressing the accelerator

pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine

starts, release the key.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the

key or the remote control. It would

weigh down on its shaft in the ignition

switch and could cause a malfunction.

Engaging reverse gear

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).

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

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, the battery

and the engine.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied:

►ꢀ Place the gear lever in neutral then fully

press the clutch pedal.

►ꢀ Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

►ꢀ 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.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

In mild conditions, do not leave the

engine at idle to warm up but move off

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

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As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

– Always select neutral.

– Press the clutch pedal.

Operation

Hill start assist

This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a

hill start, while you transfer your foot from the

brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

This system is only active when:

Gear efficiency indicator

– The vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal.

– Certain slope conditions are met.

– The driver’s door is closed.

This system helps reduce fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the

vehicle is held for a short time when the driver

releases the brake pedal:

– If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual

gearbox.

Operation

Do not leave the vehicle while it is

being held temporarily by hill start

assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle

with the engine running, apply the parking

brake manually. Then check that the parking

brake indicator lamp is on fixed in the

instrument panel.

The system advises to change gear.

The information appears in the

instrument panel in the form of an

ascending or descending arrow.

The number displayed is the current gear.

Gear shift recommendations should not be

considered compulsory. In fact, the road

layout, the traffic density and safety remain

the deciding factors when choosing the best

gear. The driver therefore remains responsible

for deciding whether or not to follow the

indications issued by the system.

The hill start assist function cannot be

deactivated. However, use of the

parking brake to immobilise the vehicle

interrupts its operation.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when the driver releases the

brake pedal.

This function cannot be deactivated.

The system adapts its gear shift

recommendation according to the

driving conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the

driver’s requirements (power, acceleration,

braking, etc.).

The system never suggests:

– engaging first gear;

Malfunction

These warning lamps come on in

the event of a malfunction.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

– engaging reverse.

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Associated indicator lamp

Putting the engine into standby

(STOP mode)

The engine automatically enters standby mode

as soon as the driver indicates their intention

to stop, with the gear lever in neutral and the

clutch pedal released.

Stop & Start

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Function activated: engine on standby

(STOP mode).

The Stop & Start function puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red

lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver

indicates the intention of moving off again with

the pressing of the clutch pedal.

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.

Special cases

The engine will not go into standby if the

conditions for operation are not met and in the

following cases:

– Steep slope (ascending or descending).

– Vehicle has not exceeded 10 km/h since the

last engine start.

– 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.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level

when stationary.

The function does not affect the functionalities

of the vehicle, in particular the braking.

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.

Deactivation/Reactivation

The function is activated by default when the

ignition is switched on.

After the engine has restarted, STOP

mode is not available until the vehicle

has reached a speed of 8 km/h.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

During parking manoeuvres, STOP

mode is not available for a few

seconds after coming out of reverse gear or

turning the steering wheel.

– The driver’s door must be closed.

– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

– The level of charge in 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.

►ꢀ To deactivate or reactivate the system, press

this button.

The indicator lamp is on when the system is

deactivated.

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Restarting the engine (START mode)

The engine automatically restarts as soon as

the driver indicates the intention of moving off

again, with the clutch pedal fully pressed.

Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high

speed, long journey):

Overspeed alert

An audible overspeed alert is triggered

when the vehicle exceeds predefined speed

thresholds.

– worsens road-holding.

– lengthens braking distances.

– causes premature wear of the tyres.

– increases fuel consumption.

Special cases

When the vehicle speed is greater than 80

km/h, the alert is emitted once in 2 minutes if

the vehicle speed is maintained at 80 km/h.

When the vehicle speed is greater than 120

km/h, the alert is emitted every 2 seconds.

The engine will restart automatically if the

conditions for operation are met again and in

the following cases:

– Vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h.

– Some specific conditions (braking assistance,

air conditioning setting, etc.).

The inflation pressures defined for the

vehicle can be found on the tyre

pressure label.

For more information on the Identification

markings, refer to the corresponding

section.

This system cannot be modified nor

deactivated.

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes

for a few seconds, then goes off.

Under-inflation detection

Malfunctions

Checking tyre pressures

This check should be done when the

tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or

after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at

moderate speeds).

Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures

shown on the label.

This system automatically checks the pressures

of the tyres while driving.

In the event of a malfunction, the button’s

indicator lamp flashes briefly, then remains on.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

It compares the information given by the wheel

speed sensors with reference values, which

must be reinitialised every time the tyre

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one

or more tyres.

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.

Under-inflation alert

It is signalled by the fixed illumination of

this warning lamp.

Under-inflation detection does not

replace the need for vigilance on the

part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

regularly check the tyre pressures (including

the spare wheel) as well as before a long

journey.

12 V battery

In addition, the following information is given in

the instrument panel:

When one tyre is deflated then the

corresponding tyre is blinking.

When more than one tyre is deflated then the

four tyres are blinking.

The Stop & Start system requires

a 12 V battery of specific technology and

specification.

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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panel indicating that there is a temporary or

permanent failure.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

►ꢀ Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

►ꢀ Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

The system does not advise if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

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The reinitialisation of the system is done with

the ignition on and the vehicle stationary.

When this warning lamp is displayed on

the instrument panel, make a long press

on the "OK" button located on the steering

wheel to reinitialise the system.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always cause visible bulging of the

tyre.

Malfunction

Do not rely on just a visual check.

The flashing then fixed illumination of the

under-inflation warning light accompanied by

the fixed illumination of the service warning

light indicate a fault in the system.

In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the

tyres is no longer assured.

►ꢀ Check the pressure of the corresponding

tyre or of the four tyres when cold.

A message is displayed on the

instrument panel indicating that the

reset has been completed.

►ꢀ If it is not possible to make this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

►ꢀ In the event of a puncture, replace the

punctured wheel by the spare wheel.

►ꢀ Reinitialize the detection system after

adjusting the pressure.

If the damaged wheel is replaced with

one that is not recommended, a

message is displayed on the instrument

panel indicating that a spare wheel is

detected.

Once the wheel is changed to a

recommended one, the system must be

reset.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

The alert is kept active until the

system is reinitialised.

Parking sensors

Reinitialisation

The system must be reinitialised after any

adjustment to the pressure of one or more

tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.

After an intervention of the CITROËN

dealer for temporary or permanent

failure, the system must be reset.

Before reinitialising the system, make

sure that the pressures of the four

tyres are correct for the conditions of use of

the vehicle and conform to the values

written on the tyre pressure label.

When there is an error in the signal

representing deflation or spare tyre, a

message is displayed on the instrument

Using sensors located in the bumper, this

system signals the proximity of obstacles

(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in

their field of detection.

Check the pressures of the four tyres before

performing the reinitialisation.

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during the whole manoeuvre, in particular

using the mirrors.

Rear parking sensors

The system is switched on by engaging reverse

gear.

The system is switched off when disengaging

reverse gear.

Audible assistance

The system signals the presence of obstacles

within the sensors’ detection zone.

The proximity information is given by an

intermittent audible signal, the frequency of

which increases as the vehicle approaches the

obstacle.

When the distance between the vehicle

and the obstacle becomes less than about

60 centimetres, the audible signal becomes

continuous.

Operating limits

If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may

tilt, affecting distance measurements.

Manoeuvring aids cannot, in any

circumstances, replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must always check the

surroundings of the vehicle before and

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Driving for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

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