Get Touch Screen -> Connectivity (Android Auto / Apple CarPlay) Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

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Automatic reconnection

Press this steering mounted button or

use the touch screen button.

To reject the call:

Call options

On returning to the vehicle, if the last phone

connected is present again (Bluetooth^®

activated), it is automatically reconnected after

key on.

During an active call, the following options are

available:

Press this steering mounted button or

use the touch screen button.

Mute: mute the microphone.

Hold: put the active call on hold.

Add: add a second call from the dial pad, call

log or contact list.

Use Phone: switch to handset mode.

Keypad: use the keypad.

Making a call

Using the telephone is not

recommended while driving.

Park/stop the vehicle before using the

mobile device.

Managing paired phones

To connect or disconnect a paired phone and

switch to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay^®:

Press Settings menu, select Phone then

Device List to display the list of paired

devices.

End call: hang up the phone.

Managing multiple calls

If there is a second incoming call, you can press

Accept Call to accept it. The first call is on

hold.

You can choose to swap between calls or merge

both calls. If you merge calls, a conference call

is created.

Calling a new number

Press directly Device List menu to

display the list of paired devices.

Press the Bluetooth icon to connect/

disconnect a device.

Press Phone menu.

Press Dialpad.

Enter the phone number using the digital

keypad.

Delete a phone

Press Settings menu, select Phone then

Device List to display the list of paired

devices.

Press the Call button.

Connectivity

Calling a contact

Synchronising a smartphone enables

users to display applications that

Press Phone menu.

Press directly Device List menu to

display the list of paired devices.

Press Delete to delete a device.

support the smartphone’s Android Auto or

Apple CarPlay^®technology on the vehicle’s

screen. For Apple CarPlay^®technology, the

Apple CarPlay^®function must first be

activated on the smartphone. In all cases,

the smartphone must be unlocked, to enable

the communication process between the

smartphone and the system to function (at

first connection only). As principles and

Press Contacts.

Select your contact.

Calling a recently used number

Press Phone menu.

Receiving a call

Press Call Log.

Select the number in the list of recently used

numbers.

An incoming call is announced by a ring and a

superimposed display in the screen.

To accept the call:

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standards are constantly changing, we

recommend keeping the smartphone's

operating system up-to-date, together with

the date and time on the smartphone and

the system.

requires activation of Bluetooth^®and Wi-Fi on

your device.

As soon as the connection is established,

select this menu to display the Android

Auto interface.

Refer to your smartphone for Android Auto

There may be a pause before

applications become available,

depending on the quality of the network and

performances of the phone.

or Apple CarPlay^®settings.

Connecting Android Auto smartphone can

be carried out either by USB cable or using a

wireless connection.

For the list of suitable smartphones,

visit the Android Auto and Apple

CarPlay^®websites:

USB connection

Connect the USB cable.

Apple CarPlay^®

The Apple CarPlay^®function requires

the use of a compatible smartphone

and compatible applications.

Android Auto is automatically launched a few

seconds after the USB connection has been

established. A validation procedure on the

smartphone has to be followed for the first

connection, with the vehicle stationary.

The smartphone charges when connected by

the USB cable.

Stop the car before connecting

Android Auto or Apple CarPlay^®and

follow the instructions on your phone.

Connecting Apple CarPlay^®smartphone can

be carried out either by USB cable or using a

wireless connection.

On connecting the USB cable, the

Android Auto or Apple CarPlay^®

function deactivates the system's Bluetooth^®

mode.

Wireless connection

USB connection

Connect the USB cable.

The wireless connection of an Android Auto

device can be initiated from the Device List

menu or home screen Android Auto icon.

First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth^®

function.

Select Device List menu to display the device

to be connected to Android Auto.

If the device has already been connected to the

system via Bluetooth^®, select the Android Auto

of the desired device from the list of connected

Android phones.

For wireless Android Auto, subsequent

automatic connection of the smartphone

The smartphone charges when connected by

the USB cable.

From the system, press Apple CarPlay^®

menu to display the Apple CarPlay®

interface or press Device List menu to display

the list of connected devices and then select

Apple CarPlay^®.

Android Auto

Ensure the latest Android Auto

application is available on your

smartphone. If not, install it via "Play Store".

The Android Auto function requires the use

of a compatible smartphone and compatible

applications.

When the USB cable is disconnected

and the ignition is switched off then

back on, the system will not automatically

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switch to other mode; the source must be

changed manually.

Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port

or connect the USB device/iPod to the USB

port using a suitable cable (not supplied).

USB device format supported: FAT16 or FAT32.

For safety reasons, park the vehicle

before playing a video.

Wireless connection

The wireless connection of an Apple CarPlay^®

device can only be initiated from the Device

List menu.

BT Audio

To protect the system, do not use a

USB hub.

First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth^®

function.

Music

The system supports MP3 and WAV audio file

types.

The system builds music playlists (in temporary

memory); this operation can take from a

few seconds to several minutes at the first

connection.

Reduce the number of non-music files and the

number of folders to reduce the waiting time.

Playlists are updated whenever the ignition

is switched off or a USB memory stick is

connected. The audio system memorises these

lists, which will subsequently load faster if they

have not been changed.

Select Device List menu to display the devices

to be connected to Apple CarPlay^®.

If the device has already been connected to the

system via Bluetooth^®, select Apple CarPlay on

the desired device from the list of connected

Apple phones.

When a smartphone is paired to the system,

streaming allows you to listen to the audio feed

from your smartphone.

The Bluetooth^®profile must be activated.

First adjust the volume on the portable device

(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the

audio system.

For wireless Apple CarPlay^®, subsequent

automatic connection of the smartphone

requires activation of Bluetooth^®and Wi-Fi on

your device.

Visit the Apple CarPlay^®website at:

If play does not start automatically, it may be

necessary to start the audio playback from the

smartphone.

Videos

The system can play video files in the AVI, WMV,

MP4, MOV, M4V, DAT and VOB formats.

Video control commands are accessible only

through the touch screen.

Browse button is available if supported by the

smartphone application.

Control is from the portable device or by using

the system's touch buttons.

Media

When the vehicle is in motion, video playback

will cut off and only audio playback will be

available.

Once connected in streaming mode,

the smartphone is considered to be a

media source.

USB video is not available if Android Auto or

Apple CarPlay^®is active/connected.

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