Ease of use and comfort -> Rear screen demisting / defrosting for Your Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

Ease of use and comfort  
►ꢀ 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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Ease of use and comfort  
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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