2009 CITROEN C CROSSER handbrake

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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Audio equipment controls.
2. Telephone controls.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Front and rear wipers/wash-wipe
control.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver’s air bag.
Horn.
7. Cruise control switches.
8. Gear lever.
9. Handbrake.
10. Bonnet release.
11. Enclosed storage compartment.
12. Headlamp height adjustment.
Deactivation of the ASC system.
Deactivation of the audible parking
assistance.
13. Cup holder.
14. Side adjustable and closing vent.
15. Information button.
16. Window de-icing and demisting
vent.
17. Windscreen de-icing vent.

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Warning light is on Cause Actions/Observations
Diesel
preheating Fixed This comes on when the
ignition switch is in the
ON position. Wait until this switches off before starting.
The duration for which this is lit is determined
by the exterior climatic conditions.
Handbrake/ Brake fl uid level Fixed This comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition
is turned to "ON" then
switches off.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display.
The handbrake is applied
or has not been released
fully. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Release the
handbrake to switch off the warning light.
The brake fl uid level is
too low. t is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Top up with brake fl uid
and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Emission
control system Fixed or
fl ashing This comes on or fl ashes
if the system fails. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
It should switch off a few seconds after starting
the engine.
Battery charge Fixed This comes on if a
charging circuit fault
occurs. It should switch off when the engine is started.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Check the battery
terminals (refer to the "Battery" section).

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Warning messages (ignition at "ON")

Message is on Cause Solution - action Observations
ABS Fixed Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer. The vehicle retains
conventional braking
without assistance
but you are advised
to stop.
Braking system Fixed Associated warning
lamp.
The level of brake
fl uid in the reservoir
is too low.
Stop and top up, otherwise
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the message
remains on after
topping up, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
Associated warning
lamp.
Braking system fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

It is essential to
stop.
Handbrake on Fixed You have moved off with
the handbrake still applied. Release the handbrake.
Coolant
temperature Flashing
High engine temperature. If the message
fl ashes ,
wait for the engine to cool
before topping up the level,
if necessary.
It is essential to
stop your vehicle
in a safe place.
Flashing If the message

fl ashes and the
service warning
light comes on ,
contact a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Seat belt Fixed The driver has not fastened
or has unfastened his seat
belt. Fasten your seat belt. An intermittent
audible signal is
heard above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

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When the vehicle is
stationary , it allows the
user to change the fol-
lowing parameters:
-
the choice of the reini-
tialisation of the average
consumption and average
speed,
- the fuel consumption unit,
- the temperature display unit,
- the display language,
- activation/deactivation of the INFO
button sound,
- the break (rest) reminder display in- terval,
-
restore the manufacturer’s parameters.
FUNCTION PARAMETERS
System which provides access to cer-
tain function parameters.
In order to change the settings, it
is essential that you stop the ve-
hicle and switch on the ignition.
Apply the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral.
When the vehicle is moving , the
functions setting display is not dis-
played when you press the INFO
button.
The various menus may differ for the
type 1 instrument panel and the type 2
instrument panel.

With the ignition on , press the INFO
button on the fascia, to the right of the
instrument panel, several times in suc-
cession until the "SETTING MENU"
screen is displayed.
Operation

 press and hold the INFO button for
a few seconds to display the menus
screen.
Press and hold the INFO button for
a few seconds to return to the previ-
ous screen.
When the menus screen is dis-
played, if no operation is carried out
within 15 seconds, the function pa-
rameters screen is displayed.

 on the menus screen, press the

INFO button to select a function
from the list:

MENU
2/3:
- a/b (choice of displaying a different
language on the instrument panel
display and the navigation display),
- activation/deactivation of the INFO
button sound ,
- ALERT (changing of the "BREAK
REMINDER" display interval),
- choice of the direction indicators sound,
- activation/deactivation of the cur-
rent fuel consumption ,

MENU
1/3 :
- 1 - 2 (choice of the reinitialisation of
the average consumption and aver-
age speed),
- UNIT (choice of the fuel consump-
tion units),
- choice of the temperature display
unit ,
- LANGUAGE (choice of the display
language),
MENU 3/3:
- REINITIALISE (restore the manu-
facturer’s parameters).

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HANDBRAKE
Releasing

 Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring
under the gear lever knob and push the
gear lever to the left then to the front.

Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling. Applying

 Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and apply
the handbrake.
When the vehicle is being
driven, the displaying of this
screen indicates that the
handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX

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Stopping - Starting on a slope

Do not use the accelerator pedal to
immobilise the vehicle on a slope,
apply the handbrake instead.
When starting on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the hand-
brake.
Switching to sequential mode
Once you have moved off, you can
switch to sequential mode by selecting
position +/-.

"D" disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the instrument
panel display.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
Switching to automated mode
Automated mode
After using the sequential mode, you
can return to the automated mode by
selecting position D .

"D" appears on the instrument panel
display.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of
the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most
suited to the following parameters:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp vari-
ations in the pressure on the accelerator
pedal.
"Auto sequential" mode
In the automated mode, you can
resume control temporarily at any time
using the steering wheel controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown than
that offered in automated mode (arrival
at a roundabout, exit from a car park
with a steep gradient, overtaking...). Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
- move to position N to leave the
gearbox in neutral.
- leave a gear engaged, such as fi rst or reverse.
In both cases, it is imperative that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise the
vehicle.
Operating anomaly
With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down" or "Maintenance required" ap-
pears on the multifunction display, this
indicates a gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry
out the following operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position N and let
the engine run,
- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long
period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or
appears frequently, contact a CITROËN
dealer without delay.

Press the brake pedal fi rmly
while starting the engine.
Start the engine. "N" appears on the in-
strument panel display.
Select fi rst gear (position D or +/-) or re-
verse (position R ).
Release the handbrake.
Release the brake pedal then accelerate.

"D" or "1" or "R" appear on the instru-
ment panel display. The gearbox engages the gear re-
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, press
the back of the
"+/OFF" control for ap-
proximately 2 seconds.
At low speeds, when approaching a
stop or traffi c lights for example, the
gearbox changes down to fi rst gear au-
tomatically.

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Press the brake pedal fi rmly
while starting the engine.
Moving off
Select position P or N .
Start the engine.

"P" or "N" appears on the instrument
panel display.
Select fi rst gear ( D or +/- ) or reverse ( R ).
Release the handbrake.

Release the brake pedal then accelerate.

"D" or "1" or "R" appears on the instru-
ment panel display.
Manual node
Move the lever downwards, then to the
left to select position +/- .
Push forward ( + ) to change up.
Push rearward ( - ) to change down.
Using the lever Using the steering wheel controls
Press behind the "+" steering wheel
control to change up.
Press behind the "-" steering wheel
control to change down.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
At low speeds, when approaching a
stop or traffi c lights for example, the
gearbox changes down to fi rst gear
automatically.

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"Normal" automatic mode
Select position D .

"D" appears on the instrument panel
display.
The gearbox then operates in automatic
mode, without any action on the part of
the driver.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp vari-
ations in the pressure on the accelera-
tor pedal.
"Temporary" manual mode
In the automatic mode, you can resume
control temporarily at any time using
the steering wheel controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown than
that offered in automatic mode (arrival
at a roundabout, exit from a car park
with a steep gradient, overtaking...).
The gearbox engages the gear re-
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automatic mode, press
the back of the "+/OFF" control for at
least 2 seconds.
"Sport" automatic mode
From the automatic mode, you can en-
gage the "Sport" mode.
With the vehicle moving or stationary,
push the dial A forward.

"SPORT" appears on the instrument
panel display.
Switching off the "Sport" automatic
mode
You can return to the "Normal" auto-
matic mode at any time:
Push the dial A rearward once. Before switching off the engine, you
must engage position
P or N to place
the gearbox in neutral.
It is imperative that you apply the hand-
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
In order to remove the key from the igni-
tion, the gear lever must be in position P .
Stopping the vehicle
Stopping - Starting on a hill
To assist you when starting on a hill,
your vehicle is fi tted with a system
which immobilises it briefl y (approxi-
mately 2 seconds), the time required to
move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal. This function is
only active when the vehicle has been
completely immobilised with your foot
on the brake pedal and on certain gra-
dients.

Do not get out of the vehicle during
the hill start assistance temporary
immobilisation phase.
To immobilise the vehicle on a hill for a
longer period, you must use the hand-
brake, not the accelerator.
When starting on a hill, accelerate grad-
ually while releasing the handbrake.