Get Ease of use and comfort Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

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►ꢀ Pull the head restraint up to the desired

position; you can feel the head restraint clicking

into position.

Downwards:

►ꢀ Press lug A to lower the head restraint.

Correct driving position

For safety reasons, adjustments must

only be made when the vehicle is

stationary.

Front seats

Before moving the seat backwards,

ensure that there is nothing that

might prevent the full travel of the seat.

There is a risk of trapping or pinching

passengers if present in the rear seats or

jamming the seat if large objects are placed

on the floor behind the seat.

The head restraint is correctly adjusted

when its upper edge is level with the

top of the occupant's head.

Before taking to the road and to make the most

of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and

controls, carry out these adjustments in the

following order:

– seat backrest angle.

– seat cushion height.

– longitudinal seat position.

– steering wheel height.

Longitudinal adjustment

Head restraint height

adjustment

– rear view mirror and door mirrors.

– seat belt fastened.

Adjusting the height

(Depending on version)

►ꢀ Raise the control bar and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

►ꢀ Release the bar to lock the seat in position

on one of the runners.

Once these adjustments have been

made, check that the instrument panel

can be viewed correctly from your driving

position.

Upwards:

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►ꢀ Adjust the height to suit your driving

Backrest angle adjustment

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position.

►ꢀ Push the control lever to lock the steering

wheel.

As a safety measure, these

adjustments must only be carried out

with the vehicle stationary.

Door mirrors

►ꢀ To put the armrest in the vertical position,

raise it until it locks into place.

►ꢀ Lower the armrest to return it to the

position for use.

Objects viewed in the door mirror on

the passenger side are closer than

they appear. Be careful when moving to the

right. Using only this mirror could cause an

accident. Use the inside mirror or glance

over your shoulder to properly judge

distances to other objects.

►ꢀ Raise the control lever to the maximum

height in order to avoid noise and mechanism

failure.

Height adjustment

Steering wheel

adjustment

(Driver only, depending on version)

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

You could lose control of your vehicle

and cause an accident.

►ꢀ Raise or lower the control as many times as

needed.

Armrest

(Driver only, depending on version)

►ꢀ When stationary, hold the steering wheel on

one hand and pull the control lever to release

the steering wheel.

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►ꢀ Turn control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

►ꢀ Move the control in any of the four

directions to adjust.

Adjustment

►ꢀ Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.

Manual adjustment with the

control

(Depending on version)

Rear seats (row 2)

►ꢀ Return the control to the central position.

Head restraint height

adjustment

Manual folding

The mirrors can be folded manually (parking

obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).

►ꢀ Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Adjusting the height

(Depending on version)

Rear view mirror

Depending on version, it is equipped with an

anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror

glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver

caused by the sun, headlights of other vehicles,

etc.

►ꢀ Move the lever in any direction to adjust it.

If the mirror unit has come out of its initial

position, with the vehicle stationary, push it

back into place manually or use the control.

There is no risk of breakage, even in frosty

weather.

Upwards:

Manual model

►ꢀ Pull the head restraint up to the desired

position; you can feel the head restraint clicking

into position.

Downwards:

►ꢀ Press lug A to lower the head restraint.

Day/night position (depending on version)

Electric adjustment

(Depending on version)

The head restraint is correctly adjusted

when its upper edge is level with the

top of the occupant's head.

►ꢀ Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle

"night” position.

►ꢀ Push the lever to change to the normal "day"

position.

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passengers in the event of sudden braking or

an accident.

The contents of the boot may be thrown

forward - risk of serious injury!

Folding the backrest

Manoeuvring the seat backrest should

only be done when the vehicle is

stationary.

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Flat load floor condition: for a 7 seats

model, both second row seat and third

row seat can be folded.

►ꢀ If necessary, move the front seats forward.

►ꢀ Check that no person or object will interfere

with folding down the backrest (clothing,

luggage, etc.).

►ꢀ Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat

on the backrest.

Rear seats (row 3)

7 seats version

►ꢀ Pull the strap 1 and fold the backrest 2

inwards to fold the backrest of left side seat

(40%).

►ꢀ Pull the strap 3 and fold the backrest 4

inwards to fold the backrest of right and middle

seat (60%).

Head restraint height

adjustment

Adjusting the height

(Depending on version)

Repositioning the backrest

First check that the outer seat belts

are lying vertically flat alongside the

backrest latching rings.

5 seats version

►ꢀ Pull the latch knob 1 up and fold the

backrest 2 inwards to fold the backrest.

►ꢀ Put the backrest 2 in the upright position

and push it firmly to latch it home.

►ꢀ Ensure that the outer seat belts were not

trapped during the operation.

Upwards:

►ꢀ Pull the head restraint up to the desired

position; you can feel the head restraint clicking

into position.

Please note: an incorrectly latched

backrest compromises the safety of

Downwards:

►ꢀ Press lug A to lower the head restraint.

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The head restraint is correctly adjusted

when its upper edge is level with the

top of the occupant's head.

Returning the seat to the sitting position

►ꢀ Cushion to be latched to the striker.

►ꢀ Put the backrest in usable position.

►ꢀ Check that the seat belt is not trapped

during the manoeuvre.

The label on the seat backrest

Access to row 3

Third row seats are accessed via the second

row.

Follow the instructions to assemble and

disassemble the seat in the vehicle.

Do not keep luggage on top of the folded

seat to avoid damaging the instructions label

due to rubbing.

Before tumbling the 40% seat, ensure

the frontseat is moved forward

appropriately.

Third row passengers should not keep

the feet in the second row seat

locking zone.

►ꢀ Pull the latch knob 1 and fold the backrest 2

inwards to fold the backrest.

►ꢀ Pull strap 1 (from outside the vehicle) and

strap 2 (from inside the vehicle) to fold the seat

backrest and tumble the seat.

►ꢀ Tilt the entire seat forwards. The seat and

cushion slide towards the front seat.

This makes up a space for the third row seat

passengers to get into their seats or exit the

vehicle.

Fully folded position

Removing the seat

Ensure third row seat head restraint is

fully down before folding backrest.

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Refitting the seat

Heating and Ventilation

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Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger

compartment is filtered and originates either

from the exterior, via the grille located at the

base of the windshield, or from the inside in air

recirculation mode.

►ꢀ Pull the strap 3 and detach the seat from

the vehicle.

►ꢀ Takeout the seat from the vehicle and store

it carefully.

Controls

The controls are grouped together in the

control panel on the centre console.

►ꢀ Slide the seat hook 4 on the front of the

seat over the guide and lock it to the wire.

►ꢀ Press down the seat and lock the seat latch

with the wire.

Buckles to be restored after seat

removal

Air distribution

►ꢀ Unfold the backrest and lock it with the

upper wire.

While re-attaching the seats in the

vehicle, the left and right seats must

be placed in their proper location.

1. Windshield defroster outlets

2. Side defroster outlets

3. Side outlets

4. Central outlets

5. Floor outlets

Do not leave the buckles on carpet floor

after seats removal.

►ꢀ Lift the carpet slit.

►ꢀ Insert the buckles inside the carpet

towards rear side.

►ꢀ Re-position the buckles after seat

assembly.

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Roof blower with control switch

vents, the air outlets and the air extractor in

the boot free from obstructions.

►ꢀ Operate the air conditioning system

for at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a

month to keep it in perfect working order.

►ꢀ If the system does not produce cold air,

switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer.

►ꢀ To ensure correct operation of the

air conditioning system, have it checked

according to the recommendations in the

Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

Manual air conditioning

Avoid driving for too long with the

ventilation off or with prolonged

operation of interior air recirculation. Risk of

misting and deterioration of the air quality!

Roof blower allows inside air recirculation by

sucking cabin air from bottom opening and

throwing it from the four vents towards 2nd

and 3rd rows.

If the interior temperature is very high

after the vehicle has stood for a long

time in the sunshine, drive with the windows

open for a few moments to air the passenger

compartment.

Put the air flow control at a setting high

enough to quickly change the air in the

passenger compartment.

1. Temperature adjustment

2. Air flow adjustment

3. Air distribution adjustment

4. Air conditioning on/off

5. Interior air recirculation / Exterior air intake

6. Rear screen demisting / defrosting

Air flow can be increased gradually with

3 different speeds available.

It can be useful when attempting to quickly

cool down the vehicle.

2nd and 3rd rows: for better cooling, place the

front A/C vent angle towards 2nd row blower.

(depending on version)

Condensation created by the air

conditioning results in a discharge of

water underneath the vehicle. This is

perfectly normal.

Temperature adjustment

►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 1 to adjust the

Advice

temperature to your requirements.

Using the ventilation and air

conditioning system

►ꢀ To ensure that air is distributed evenly,

keep the external air intake grilles at the

base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the

Servicing the ventilation and air

conditioning system

►ꢀ Ensure that the passenger compartment

filter is in good condition and have the filter

elements replaced regularly.

Air flow adjustment

►ꢀ Turn the thumbwheel 2 to choose the speed

of the ventilation fan (from 0 to 4).

When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,

ventilation stops.

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►ꢀ To restore exterior air intake, place the

thumbwheel in any other position.

Outside air is introduced.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster

outlets and the side outlets.

Air distribution adjustment

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You can vary the air distribution turning the

thumbwheel 3 to the desired position:

Face mode ventilation

Air conditioning on / off

Defogging / Demisting

The air conditioning system is designed to

operate effectively in all seasons, with the

windows closed.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

center and side outlets.

The air conditioning system is designed to

operate effectively in all seasons. However,

during winter or high humid conditions, it is

recommended to use the following settings to

defog or demist the wind shield quickly:

►ꢀ Push the A/C button 4 on.

Bi-level ventilation

It is used to:

– lower the temperature in summer,

– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in

winter, above 3°C.

►ꢀ Press button 4 to activate/deactivate the air

conditioning system.

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

floor outlets and cooler air comes out of the

center and side outlets. When the temperature

selector 1 is in the fully cold or fully hot position,

the air from the floor outlets and the air from

the center and side outlets will be the same

temperature.

►ꢀ Place the thumbwheel 5 in this

position to activate fresh air circulation.

►ꢀ Place the air flow adjustment and the

air distribution thumbwheels 2 and 3 to

the defrost position.

►ꢀ Set the temperature knob 1 to the desired

position.

►ꢀ Once fog/mist clears, set the temperature

knob 1 to the desired position.

Make sure you have a clear view through the

wind shield for your safety.

Air conditioning does not operate

when the air flow is disabled.

To obtain cool air more quickly, enable

interior air recirculation for a brief period.

Then return to the intake of exterior air.

Switching off the air conditioning may result

in some discomfort (humidity or misting).

Foot mode ventilation

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

floor outlets and the side outlets. a small

amount of air comes out of the windshield

defroster outlets and also comes slightly out of

the side defroster outlets.

Foot mode and defrost ventilation

Use the A/C system effectively by

adjusting the temperature to the

desired position.

Interior air recirculation

►ꢀ Place the thumbwheel 5 in this

position to activate interior air

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

floor outlets, the windshield defroster outlets,

the side defroster outlets and the side outlets.

Defrost

recirculation.

When this position is selected, outside air

is shut off and inside air is recirculated. This

mode is suitable when driving through an area

with polluted air such as a tunnel or when

attempting to quickly cool down the vehicle.

Rear screen demisting /

defrosting

(Depending on version)

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Demisting / defrosting only operates with the

engine running.

5. Storage compartment

Cupholders

6. Door pockets

►ꢀ Press the button 6 to activate/

deactivate the function (confirmed by

the indicator lamp coming on/switching off).

Demisting / defrosting switches off

automatically to prevent an excessive

consumption of electrical current.

Glove box

They allow the connection of a portable device

to charge the device.

Switch off demisting / defrosting as

soon as you no longer consider it

necessary, as reducing the consumption of

electrical current reduces fuel consumption.

USB port located at the front allows iPod and

USB drive to be connected for audio/video.

Two rear USB ports (5 seats version) / four rear

USB ports (7 seats version) are for charging

purpose only, with quick charge facility on

supported smartphones.

►ꢀ To open the glove box, raise the handle.

Front fittings

The USB port located at the front

allows USB media playback and

Never drive with the glove box open

when a passenger is at the front. It

may cause injury during sharp deceleration!

smartphone connection for Android Auto^®or

CarPlay^®, so that certain smartphone

applications can be used on the touch screen.

To achieve the best results, it is necessary to

use a cable made or approved by the device

manufacturer.

USB sockets

(Depending on version.)

These applications can be managed using the

steering mounted controls or those of the

audio system.

1. Sun visor

2. Closed storage or glove box

3. USB socket

4. 12 V socket

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Model 2 (with microphone)

The switch has 3 positions:

Permanently off.

►ꢀ Guide armrest 2 down to the horizontal

position.

12 V socket

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Please note: there is no lock for the

armrest, so when putting it back in

place, ensure that it is correctly fitted.

Otherwise, it could compromise the safety

of passengers in the event of sudden braking

or impact.

Permanent lighting, irrespective of the

doors status.

When the switch is in the middle position, it is

in AUTO mode:

– The lamp switches ON when any of the doors

is open.

– The lamp dims and goes OFF upon closing of

all doors.

►ꢀ To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum

power: 120 W), lift the cover and plug in the

correct adapter.

Rear courtesy lamps

– The lamp goes OFF with ignition ON and all

doors closed properly.

Do not exceed the maximum power

rating of the socket (you may

otherwise damage your portable device).

Rear fittings

Front courtesy lamps

Rear armrest and cup holder

(without microphone)

The switch has 3 positions:

Permanently off.

(Depending on version)

Permanent lighting, irrespective of the

doors status.

When the switch is in the middle position, it is

in AUTO mode:

– The lamp switches ON when any of the doors

is open.

– The lamp dims and goes OFF upon closing of

all doors.

Model 1 (without microphone)

The switch has 2 positions:

Permanently off.

►ꢀ Pull strip 1 towards you to unlock the

armrest.

Permanent lighting (with key in "ACC",

"Ignition" or "Start" position)

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– The lamp goes OFF with ignition ON and all

doors closed properly.

Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk

of electrocution!

Boot fittings

Hooks

They are used to hang shopping bags.

Take care to only hang lightweight

bags (max. 3 kg).

Boot lamp

The boot lamp switches on automatically

when the tailgate is opened and switches

off automatically when the tailgate is closed

(depending on version).

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

If you need to replace this type of

bulb, you must contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

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Ease of use and comfort for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

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