Get Ease of use and comfort Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

Ease of use and comfort

► Press lug A to release the head restraint and

raise it fully.

► Stow the head restraint securely.

Correct driving position

Front head restraints

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For safety reasons, adjustments must

only be made when the vehicle is

stationary.

Height adjustment

Reﬁtting a head restraint

► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides

in the corresponding seat backrest.

► Push the head restraint down as far as it will

go.

► Press the lug A to release the head restraint

and push it down.

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:

– head restraint height.

– seat backrest angle.

► Adjust the height of the head restraint.

– seat cushion height.

– longitudinal seat position.

– steering wheel height.

– rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Never drive with the head restraints

removed; they should be in place and

adjusted for the occupant of the seat.

Front seats

For safety reasons, seat adjustments

must only be made when the vehicle is

stationary.

► Upward: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position; the head restraint can be felt to

click into position.

► Downward: press lug A to lower the head

restraint.

Before moving the seat backwards,

ensure that there is no person or object

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 of

jamming the seat if large objects are placed

on the ﬂoor behind the seat.

The adjustment is correct when the

upper edge of the head restraint is level

with the top of the head.

Once these adjustments have been

made, check that the instrument panel

can be viewed correctly from your driving

position.

Removing a head restraint

► Pull the head restraint fully up.

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Adjustments

Height

(driver only)

1 : Low.

2 : Medium.

3 : High.

Forwards-backwards

The front seats can be heated individually.

Do not use the function when the seat

is not occupied.

Reduce the heating intensity as soon as

possible.

When the seat and passenger compartment

have reached a satisfactory temperature,

switch the function oﬀ; reducing electricity

consumption in turn decreases fuel

consumption.

► Pull the control upwards to raise the seat or

push it downwards to lower the seat, until the

position required is obtained.

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

► Release the bar to lock the seat in position on

one of the notches.

Heated seats

Backrest angle

Prolonged use of heated seats is not

recommended for people with sensitive

skin.

There is a risk of burns for people whose

perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking

medication, etc.).

To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent

a short circuit:

► Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.

– Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the

seat.

– Do not kneel or stand on the seat.

– Do not spill liquids onto the seat.

– Never use the heating function if the seat

is damp.

► With the engine running, use the adjustment

knob to switch on and select the level of heating

required:

0 : Oﬀ.

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Reﬁtting a head restraint

► Check that no person or object will interfere

with folding down the backrests (clothing,

luggage, etc.).

► Check that the outer seat belts are lying ﬂat

on the backrests.

Rear bench seat

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► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides

in the corresponding seat backrest.

► Push the head restraint down as far as it will

go.

Rear head restraints

► Press the lug A to release the head restraint

and push it down.

Never drive with passengers seated at

the rear when the head restraints are

removed; the head restraints should be in

place and in the high position.

The head restraint for the centre seat

and those for the outer seats are not

interchangeable.

They have two positions:

– A high position, for when the seat is in use:

► Pull the head restraint fully up.

– A low position, for stowing, when the seat is

not in use:

► Press the backrest release grip 1.

► Guide backrest 2 down to the horizontal

position.

► Press the lug A to release the head

restraint and push it down.

The rear head restraints can be removed.

Folding the backrests

Manoeuvring the seat backrests should

only be done when the vehicle is

stationary.

Removing a head restraint

When the backrest is released, the red

indicator is visible in the release grip.

First steps:

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are

lying vertically ﬂat alongside the backrest

latching rings.

► Release the backrest using control 1.

► Tilt the backrest slightly forwards.

► Pull the head restraint fully up.

► Press the lug A to release the head restraint

and remove it completely.

► Lower the head restraints.

► If necessary, move the front seats forward.

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They can also be folded in for parking in narrow

spaces.

Steering wheel

adjustment

Demisting/Defrosting

If the vehicle is so equipped, demisting/

defrosting of the heated door mirrors is

performed when the heated rear screen is

switched on.

For more information on Rear screen

demisting/defrosting, refer to the

corresponding section.

► Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and

push it ﬁrmly to latch it home.

► Check that the red indicator is no longer

visible in the release grip 1.

Manual adjustment

► When stationary, pull the control to release

the steering wheel.

► Ensure that the outer seat belts were not

trapped during the operation.

► Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

► Push the control lever to lock the steering

wheel.

Please note: an incorrectly latched

backrest compromises the safety of

passengers in the event of sudden braking or

an accident.

As a safety measure, these adjustments

must only be carried out with the vehicle

stationary.

The contents of the boot may be thrown

forward - risk of serious injury!

► Move the lever in any of the 4 directions to

correctly position the mirror glass.

Mirrors

As a safety measure, the mirrors should

be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".

The objects that you see in the mirrors are

in fact closer than they appear. Take this

into account in order to correctly judge the

distance of vehicles approaching from behind.

Door mirrors

Each ﬁtted with an adjustable mirror glass

permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary

for overtaking or parking.

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Electric adjustment

Automatic "electrochrome" model

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► Move the control A down.

This system automatically and progressively

transitions between day and night modes, using

a sensor that measures the light entering from

the rear of the vehicle.

Rear view mirror

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.

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

select the corresponding mirror.

To ensure optimum visibility during your

manoeuvres, the mirror lightens

► Move the control in any of the four directions

to adjust.

► Return the control to the central position.

Manual model

Day/night position

automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

Manual folding

Ventilation

Air intake

The mirrors can be folded manually (parking

obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).

The air circulating in the passenger compartment

is ﬁltered and originates either from the

exterior, via the grille located at the base of the

windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation

mode.

► Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Electric folding

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle

"night” position.

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

position.

Adjustment

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

If the vehicle is so equipped, the mirrors can

be folded electrically from the inside, with the

vehicle parked and the ignition on:

Controls

Depending on version, the controls are

accessible in the "Air conditioning" touch

screen menu or are grouped together in the

control panel on the centre console.

The demisting/defrosting controls for the

windscreen and the rear screen are located

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below the touch screen, or on the centre console

panel located below the audio system.

regulate the automatic air conditioning

system.

Servicing the ventilation and air

conditioning system

► Operate the air conditioning system for at

least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to

keep it in perfect working order.

► Ensure that the passenger compartment

ﬁlter is in good condition and have the ﬁlter

elements replaced regularly.

Air distribution

► If the system does not produce cold air,

switch it oﬀ and contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

When towing the maximum load on a steep

gradient in high temperatures, switching oﬀ

the air conditioning increases the available

engine power, enhancing the towing capacity.

We recommend using a composite passenger

compartment ﬁlter. Thanks to its special active

additive, this type of ﬁlter helps to purify the

air breathed by the occupants and keep the

passenger compartment clean (by reducing

allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and

greasy deposits).

► To ensure correct operation of the

air conditioning system, have it checked

according to the recommendations in the

Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

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!

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents

2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents

3. Adjustable and closable side air vents

4. Adjustable and closable central air vents

5. Air outlets to the front footwells

Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning systems

only operate when the engine is running.

Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start

system to maintain a comfortable temperature

in the passenger compartment.

If the interior temperature is very high

after the vehicle has stood for a long

time in the sunshine, air the passenger

compartment for a few moments.

Put the air ﬂow control at a setting high

enough to quickly change the air in the

passenger compartment.

6. Air outlets to the rear footwells

Advice

For more information on the Stop & Start,

refer to the corresponding section.

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 vents, the

air outlets and the air extractor in the boot

free from obstructions.

Condensation created by the air

conditioning results in a discharge of

water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly

normal.

► Do not cover the sunshine sensor located

on the dashboard; this sensor is used to

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Adjusting the air ﬂow

Air conditioning on/oﬀ

The air conditioning is designed to operate

eﬀectively in all seasons, with the windows

closed.

Heating/Manual air

conditioning

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► Turn the knob 4 to obtain a comfortable air

ﬂow.

Adjusting the air ﬂow

It enables you to:

– lower the temperature, in summer,

– increase the eﬀectiveness of the demisting in

winter, above 3°C.

Central and side air vents.

Footwells.

► Press button 5 to turn the air conditioning on/

oﬀ.

Windscreen and footwells.

Windscreen.

The heating only operates when the engine is

running.

The air conditioning cannot operate when

the air ﬂow adjustment is set to OFF.

The distribution of the air can be adjusted

by placing the control in an intermediate

position.

Automatic air conditioning

The air conditioning operates with the engine

running, but the ventilation and its controls can

be accessed with the ignition on.

Air intake/Air recirculation

The manual air conditioning operates when the

engine is running.

Operation of the air conditioning and regulation

of temperature, air ﬂow and air distribution in the

passenger compartment are automatic.

Press the Climate menu button to access

the system controls.

The recirculation of interior air function isolates

the passenger compartment from outside fumes

and odours, and enables the air inside the

passenger compartment to be heated or cooled

more quickly.

1. Recirculation of interior air

2. Temperature adjustment

3. Air distribution adjustment

4. Air ﬂow adjustment

► Press button 1 to choose the passenger

compartment air intake mode.

5. Air conditioning on/oﬀ

When the indicator lamp is oﬀ, the exterior air

intake function is activated.

When the indicator lamp is on, the air

recirculation function is activated; the intake of

exterior air is inhibited.

Adjusting the temperature

► Turn the knob 2 from blue (cold) to red (hot).

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temperature, air ﬂow and air distribution in the

passenger compartment based on the comfort

level selected.

The system automatically corrects the

temperature diﬀerence as quickly as possible.

Manual control

Automatic programme mode setting

The air ﬂow and air distribution can be adjusted

manually.

The automatic comfort programme is deactivated

if a setting is changed.

► Press button 4 to activate the automatic

comfort programme again.

► Go to the secondary page by pressing button

7 to adjust the automatic comfort programme by

choosing one of the available settings.

“Soft”: provides soft and quiet operation by

limiting air ﬂow.

“Normal”: oﬀers the best compromise between

a comfortable temperature and quiet operation

(default setting).

1. Temperature adjustment

2. Air ﬂow adjustment

Air ﬂow adjustment

3. Air distribution adjustment

4. Automatic comfort programme on/oﬀ

5. Air conditioning on/oﬀ

► Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) to increase

or decrease air ﬂow.

“Fast”: provides strong and eﬀective air ﬂow.

► To change the settings, press the

6. Air intake/Air recirculation

7. Access to the secondary page

The air ﬂow symbol (a fan) is ﬁlled in according

to the request.

When the air ﬂow is reduced to a minimum,

ventilation stops.

Mode AUTO

button several times:

The setting is associated with AUTO mode only.

However, when AUTO mode is deactivated, the

previous selection is retained.

Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO

mode if this was deactivated.

Temperature adjustment

► Press one of the buttons 1 to increase (red)

or decrease (blue) the value.

The value displayed corresponds to a level of

comfort and not to a precise temperature.

"OFF" is displayed alongside the fan.

Adjusting the air distribution

In cold weather with the engine cold, the

air ﬂow is increased gradually until the

comfort setting has been reached, in order to

limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger

compartment.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior

temperature is much colder or warmer than

the comfort setting requested, there is no

need to alter the value displayed to reach

the required level of comfort more quickly.

► Press the buttons 3 to adjust the air ﬂow

distribution inside the passenger compartment.

Windscreen.

Automatic comfort

programme

Central and side air vents.

Activation/Deactivation

Footwells.

► Press button 4 to activate or deactivate the

air conditioning system’s automatic mode.

The air conditioning system operates

Each press on a button activates or deactivates

the function.

automatically: the system optimises the

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All three buttons can be activated

simultaneously. In this case, priority is

given to the air ﬂows from the central and side

air vents, and from those in the passenger

footwells.

► Press button 6 to recirculate the interior air or

allow the intake of exterior air.

With control panel on the

centre console

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Avoid prolonged use of interior air

recirculation (due to the risk of misting

and deteriorating air quality).

On/Oﬀ

► To switch the system on, set the temperature

and air ﬂow controls to the corresponding

marked position. Then set the air distribution

control to the “Windscreen” position.

► To switch the system oﬀ, set the air ﬂow

control to the fan position.

Air conditioning on/oﬀ

The air conditioning is designed to operate

eﬀectively in all seasons, with the windows

closed.

Ventilation function with the

ignition on

When the ignition is switched on, you can

use the ventilation system to adjust the air

ﬂow settings and the air distribution in the

passenger compartment for a duration which

depends on the battery charge.

It enables you to:

With touch screen

– lower the temperature, in summer,

– increase the eﬀectiveness of the demisting in

winter, above 3°C.

On/Oﬀ

This function does not operate the air

conditioning.

► Press button 5 to turn the air conditioning on/

oﬀ.

► To switch the system on, press this

button.

The indicator lamp in the button comes on.

The system automatically manages the air

conditioning, air ﬂow and air intake, and provides

optimum distribution towards the windscreen and

side windows.

The air conditioning cannot operate when

the air ﬂow adjustment is set to OFF.

Front demist - defrost

These markings on the control panels

indicate the control positions for rapid

demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and

side windows.

During the winter period, direct the side air

vents towards the side windows to optimise their

demisting and defrosting.

Recirculation of interior air

The intake of exterior air helps avoid and

eliminate misting of the windscreen and side

windows.

Recirculating the interior air isolates the

passenger compartment from exterior odours

and fumes.

► Press this button again to switch it oﬀ.

The indicator lamp in the button goes oﬀ.

With Stop & Start, when demisting

- defrosting has been activated, STOP

mode is not available.

When required, this function also allows

faster heating or cooling of the air in the

passenger compartment.

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Permanent lighting.

Rear screen demist

Courtesy lamp

- defrost

In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time

varies according to the circumstances:

– With the ignition oﬀ, approximately 10 minutes.

– In energy saving mode, approximately 30

seconds.

On/Oﬀ

► To switch the system on, press this

button to defrost the rear screen and,

– With the engine running, unlimited.

depending on version, the door mirrors. The

indicator lamp in the button comes on.

Defrosting switches oﬀ automatically to prevent

an excessive consumption of current.

► To stop the defrosting operation before it

automatically turns oﬀ, press this button again.

The indicator lamp in the button goes oﬀ.

Map reading lamps

► With the ignition on, operate the

corresponding switch.

Take care not to place anything in

contact with the courtesy lamps.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Front map reading lamps

Switch oﬀ the defrosting of the rear

screen and door mirrors as soon as it is

no longer needed, as lower current

consumption results in reduced fuel

consumption.

Front courtesy lamp

In this position, the courtesy lamp comes

on gradually:

– when the vehicle is unlocked.

– when the key is removed from the ignition

switch.

Rear screen demisting - defrosting can

only be operated when the engine is

running.

– when a door is opened.

– when the remote control locking button is

activated, in order to locate the vehicle.

It switches oﬀ gradually:

– when the vehicle is locked.

– when the ignition is switched on.

– 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Permanently oﬀ.

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cause injuries if the front airbag (ﬁtted in the

roof) were deployed.

► To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum

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

suitable adaptor.

Interior ﬁttings

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Observe the maximum power rating to

avoid damaging your accessory.

Glove box

The connection of an electrical device

not approved by CITROËN, such as a

USB charger, may adversely aﬀect the

operation of vehicle electrical systems,

causing faults such as poor radio reception or

interference with displays in the screens.

USB socket

1. Sun visor

2. Glove box

3. 12 V accessory socket (max. 120 W).

4. USB socket

5. Open storage with double cup holder

6. Front armrest (depending on version)

7. Storage trays

It can be used to hold a water bottle, the

vehicle's handbook pack, etc.

8. Mat (depending on version)

12 V accessory socket

It plays the audio ﬁles which are sent to your

audio system and played via the vehicle's

speakers.

These ﬁles can be managed using the steering

mounted controls or those on the touch screen.

Sun visor

The driver's sun visor is ﬁtted with a vanity mirror

with concealing ﬂap and a card holder (or ticket

holder).

Front armrest

(Depending on version)

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the sun

visor on the passenger side, as this could

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Adjusting the height

hinder the operation of the cruise control/

speed limiter.

Mats

The approved mats have two fasteners

located underneath the seat.

Fitting

When ﬁtting the mat for the ﬁrst time, on the

driver's side use only the fasteners supplied in

the enclosed sachet.

Boot ﬁttings

The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.

Removing/reﬁtting

► Fully lower the armrest.

► Raise it to the desired position (low,

intermediate or high).

► Once it is in the high position, raise it to

unlock it and move it to the low position.

Clothes hooks

► To remove it on the driver's side, move the

seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.

► To reﬁt it, position the mat and secure it by

pressing.

1. Rear shelf

2. Hooks

► Check that the mat is secured correctly.

3. Storage box

4. Lighting

5. Stowing rings

6. Warning triangle

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

– Only use mats which are suitable for

the fasteners already present in the vehicle;

these fasteners must be used.

– Never ﬁt one mat on top of another.

The use of mats not approved by CITROËN

may interfere with access to the pedals and

They are located above each rear door.

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► Gently raise the shelf, then remove it.

There are several ways of storing it:

– Either upright behind the front seats.

– Or ﬂat on the bottom of the boot.

Storage well

Hooks

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Boot lamp

It comes on automatically when the boot is

opened and goes oﬀ automatically when the

boot is closed.

The lighting time varies according to the

circumstances:

– when the ignition is oﬀ, approximately 10

minutes.

– in energy economy mode, approximately 30

seconds.

► Fully raise the boot carpet to access the

storage well.

Depending on version, it includes:

– A towing ring.

They are used to hang shopping bags.

Take care to only hang lightweight bags.

– with the engine running, unlimited.

– A hazard warning triangle.

– A temporary puncture repair kit with the tool

kit.

Rear shelf (commercial

version)

Rear shelf

On versions with a storage well, the

storage well must be put back in place

before loading the boot.

To remove the shelf:

► Unhook the 2 cords.

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Do not place objects above the load stop.

Do not place hard or heavy objects on

the rear shelf.

They can become dangerous projectiles in

the event of sudden braking or impact.

To access the s+pare wheel on van versions:

► Remove the tray.

► Raise the hinged ﬂoor.

► Remove the chock.

This conceals the interior of the vehicle in

combination with the existing shelf.

If your vehicle is ﬁtted with a protective grille, you

can place objects above the load stop.

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