2008 Citroen C CROSSER display

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In foggy weather or in snow,
the brightness sensor can de-
tect suffi cient light. The lights
will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
the associated functions will no long-
er be controlled.
Automatic lighting
Daytime lights *
* According to country. This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are lit. Automatic switching off
When the lights stalk is at “dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps”, if the
ignition switch is at “LOCK” or “ACC” or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off au-
tomatically
when the driver’s door is
opened .
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The side lights and the dipped head-
lamps come on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, if a
low level of exterior light is detected or
if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
The sensitivity of the automatic light-
ing can be confi gured via the colour
display “Equipment” menu.

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MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users, the
height of the headlamps must be ad-
justed in relation to the load in the ve-
hicle.
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP
ADJUSTMENT
On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when
stationary , the system automatically
corrects the height of the beam, what-
ever the load of the vehicle. The driv-
er is then assured of having optimum
lighting and not causing a nuisance to
other road users.

In cases of malfunction ,
this message appears on
the multifunction display.
7-seat version

0. Driver only or Driver
+ 1 passenger in the front.

1 or 2. Driver + 1 passenger in the
front + 2 passengers on the
third bench seat.

3. 7 occupants (including the driver
with or without maximum authorised
load) .

4. Driver + maximum authorised load.
5-seat version

0. Driver only or Driver
+ 1 passenger in the front.

1 or 2. 5 occupants
(including the driver).

3. 5 occupants (including the driver) +
maximum authorised load.

4. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Consult
a CITROËN dealer.

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WIPER CONTROLS
Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued direct-
ly by the driver by means of the lever A
and the ring B . single wipe.
Windscreen wipers

A. wiping speed selection lever:
park.
intermittent (the speed can be
set manually).
slow.
fast.

B. intermittence adjustment ring.
You can increase or decrease the
wiping frequency when the intermittent
mode is active. Windscreen wash
Pull the wipers stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash then the wipers
operate for a set time.
The headlamp wash is also activated
if
the dipped headlamps are on .
Headlamp wash
Press the end of the lights stalk to
activate the headlamp wash, when the
dipped headlamps are on.
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle’s various front and rear wip-
ers are designed to improve the driver’s
visibility progressively in relation to the
climatic conditions.

Certain windscreen wiper functions
(e.g. intermittence) can be confi gured
via the colour display “Equipment”
menu.

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A. rear wiper selection ring:
park
intermittent wipe
wipe with screen wash
Rear wiper
The wiper wipes twice then switches to
intermittent mode with an interval of a
few seconds.
Keep the ring in this position to operate
the screen wash with several wipes of
the wiper. The intermittence of the rear wiper
can be confi gured via the colour
display “Equipment” menu.

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COURTESY LIGHTS Front courtesy light Map reading lights
There are two map reading lights, one
on each side of the courtesy light.
Press the corresponding transparent
block A .
Position 1
The courtesy light comes on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed
again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy light is switched
off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate
are closed and the ignition switch is
placed in the “ON” position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.
System for selection and control of the
various passenger compartment lights.
Position 2
The courtesy light is off, regardless of
whether the doors or tailgate are open
or closed. The durations of lighting of the front
courtesy lights can be confi gured
via the colour display “Equipment”
menu.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking
in complete safety in emergency
situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD).
When braking in an emergen-
cy, press very fi rmly without re-
leasing the pressure. The two warning lights comes on at
the same time and the two warnings
are displayed alternately on the
instrument panel display.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by the indication on the
instrument panel display, it indicates
a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in a loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If these two warning lights come
on, linked with the warnings on the
instrument panel display, they indicate a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution which could result in a loss of
control of the vehicle on braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehi-
cle when braking, in particular on poor
or slippery surfaces. The warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on (ON position). If it does not switch
off or does not come on, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When the vehicle is stationary
When the vehicle is moving
If this warning light comes
on continuously it indicates
a malfunction of the anti-lock
braking system which could
result in a loss of control of the vehicle
on braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system is active if
the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph
(10 km/h). It is deactivated when the ve-
hicle speed falls below 3 mph (5 km/h).
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.

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The ASC/TCL systems offer
exceptional safety in normal
driving, but this should not en-
courage the driver to take extra risks
or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITRÖEN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITRÖEN dealer.
Disarming
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground, etc.), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASC system,
so that the wheels can move freely and
regain grip.

 Press the “ASC OFF” button, locat-
ed to the right of the steering wheel,
until the ASC OFF symbol appears
on the instrument panel display.
The displaying of this symbol in the top
right corner of the instrument panel dis-
play indicates that the ASC and TCL
systems are disarmed. Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated au-
tomatically above 30 mph (50 km/h).

 Press the “ASC OFF” button again
to reactivate them manually.
The switching off of the symbol in the
top right corner of the instrument panel
display indicates the reactivation of the
ASC and TCL systems.
Operating fault
The displaying of this mes-
sage on the instrument
panel display indicates a
malfunction of these sys-
tems.
Contact a CITRÖEN dealer to have the
ASC/TCL systems checked.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They operate when the vehicle speed is
higher than 10 mph (15 km/h).
Anti-skid regulation and
electronic stability programme
The anti-skid regulation optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver.
They come into operation in
the event of a grip or trajectory
problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing of
this symbol on the instrument panel dis-
play.
Associated systems which guarantee
the directional stability of the vehicle
within the limits of the laws of physics:
- the anti-skid regulation (TCL),
- the electronic stability programme (ASC).

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Front seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning light When the ignition is switched
on, this warning light comes
on accompanied by an audi-
ble signal for a few seconds if
the driver has not fastened his
seat belt.
Rear seat belts
Each rear seat is fi tted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt with force limiter.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.
If the driver does not fasten his seat
belt within one minute after switching
on the ignition, the warning light fl ashes
accompanied by an intermittent audible
signal and a display on the instrument
panel display.
The warning light, the audible signal
and the display stop after approximate-
ly 90 seconds and then return until the
driver fastens his seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened
while the
vehicle is moving , you are alerted by
the same warnings. Storing after use

1. Pass the seat belt under the support

A located on each rear side pillar,

2. Insert the tongue in the slot B of the
support.
Rear buckles

 Store the buckles in the locations A
and B provided for this purpose in
the rear seat cushion.
Front passenger’s seat belt
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning light comes on on the centre
console panel.
It is accompanied by an audible signal
for a few seconds if the passenger has
not fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened
while the
vehicle is moving , you are alerted by
the same warnings.
Driver’s seat belt
Rear side seat belts