2010 CITROEN C CROSSER parking brake
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Warning
lamp is on Cause Actions/Observations
Diesel
preheating Fixed This comes on when the
ignition switch is in the
ON position. Wait until this goes off before starting.
The duration for which this is on is determined
by the exterior climatic conditions.
Parking brake/ B r a k e fl u i d level Fixed This comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition
is turned to "ON" then
goes off.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
The parking brake is
applied or has not been
released fully. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Release the parking
brake to switch off the warning lamp.
T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s
too low. It is accompanied by a message on the
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l s c r e e n . T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d
and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Emission
control system Fixed or
fl a s h i n g T h i s c o m e s o n o r fl a s h e s
if the system fails. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
It should go off a few seconds after starting the
engine.
Battery charge Fixed This comes on if a
charging circuit fault
occurs. It should go off when the engine is started.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. 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 u i d i n t h e r e s e r v o i r
is too low.
S t o p a n d t o p u p , o t h e r w i s e
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the message
remains on after
t o p p i n g u p , c o n t a c t
a CITROËN dealer.
Associated warning
lamp.
Braking system fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
You must
stop.
Parking
brake on Fixed You have moved off with
the parking brake still
applied. Release the parking brake.
Coolant
temperature Flashing
High engine temperature. If the message
fl a s h e s ,
wait for the engine to cool
b e f o r e t o p p i n g u p t h e l e v e l ,
if necessary.
You must
stop
y o u r v e h i c l e
as
soon as it
is
s a f e
to
do so
.
Flashing If the message
fl a s h e s and the
s e r v i c e w a r n i n g l i g h t
comes on , c o n t a c t
a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Seat belt Fixed The driver has not fastened
or has unfastened his seat
belt. Fasten your seat belt. There is an
intermittent audible
signal above 5 mph
(8 km/h).
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When the vehicle is
s t a t i o n a r y , i t a l l o w s
the user to change the
following settings:
- resetting average fuel consumption
a n d a v e r a g e s p e e d ,
- t h e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n u n i t s ,
- t h e t e m p e r a t u r e d i s p l a y u n i t s ,
- t h e d i s p l a y l a n g u a g e ,
- activation/deactivation of the INFO
b u t t o n s o u n d ,
- the break (rest) reminder display i n t e r v a l ,
- restore factory settings.
SETTING MENU
System which provides access to the
settings of certain functions.
T o c h a n g e t h e s e t t i n g s , y o u
must stop the vehicle and switch
on the ignition.
Apply the parking brake and place
the gear lever in neutral.
When the vehicle is moving , t h e
setting menu screen is not displayed
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 , p r e s s t h e INFO
b u t t o n o n t h e d a s h b o a r d , t o t h e r i g h t o f
t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l , s e v e r a l t i m e s i n
succession until the "SETTING MENU"
screen is displayed.
Operation
press and hold the INFO button for
a few seconds to display the menu
screen.
Press and hold the INFO button
for a few seconds to return to the
previous screen.
When the menus screen is dis-
p l a y e d , i f n o o p e r a t i o n i s c a r r i e d o u t
w i t h i n 1 5 s e c o n d s , t h e s e t t i n g m e n u
screen is displayed.
o n t h e m e n u s c r e e n , p r e s s t h e INFO
button to select a function from the
list:
MENU
2/3:
- a/b (option of displaying a different
language in the instrument panel
s c r e e n a n d t h e n a v i g a t i o n s c r e e n ) ,
- a c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e I N F O
button sound ,
- ALARM
(changing the "BREAK
R E M I N D E R " d i s p l a y i n t e r v a l ) ,
- choice of the direction indicators s o u n d ,
- a c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i v a t i o n o f
current
f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n ,
MENU
1/3
:
- 1 - 2 (options for resetting aver-
age fuel consumption and average
s p e e d ) ,
- UNIT (choice of the fuel consump-
t i o n u n i t s ) ,
- choice of the t e m p e r a t u r e d i s p l a y
unit
s ,
- LANGUAGE (choice of display lan-
g u a g e ) ,
MENU 3/3:
- RESET
(restore factory settings).
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PARKING BRAKE
Releasing
Pull the lever up and press the but-
ton A to release the parking brake.
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 parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and
apply the parking brake.
When the vehicle is being
driven, the display of this
message indicates that the
parking brake 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
parking brake
instead.
When starting on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking
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 screen.
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
screen.
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 conditions of:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp
variations in the pressure on the
accelerator pedal.
Auto sequential mode
In the automated mode, you can take
over control temporarily at any time us-
ing the steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manual
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.
- l e a v e a g e a r e n g a g e d , s u c h a s fi r s t or reverse.
In both cases, you must apply the park-
ing brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating anomaly
With the ignition on, if the message
"Slow down" or "Maintenance re-
quired" appears on the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox mal-
function.
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.
P r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l fi r m l y
while starting the engine.
Start the engine. "N" appears on the
instrument panel screen.
S e l e c t fi r s t g e a r ( p o s i t i o n D or +/- ) or
reverse (position R ).
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal then accelerate.
"D" or "1" or "R" appear on the instru-
ment panel screen. 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
s t o p o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s f o r e x a m p l e , t h e
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n t o fi r s t g e a r
automatically.
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P r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l fi r m l y
while starting the engine.
Moving off
Select position P or N .
Start the engine.
"P" or "N" appears on the instrument
panel screen.
S e l e c t fi r s t g e a r ( D or +/- ) or reverse ( R ).
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal then accelerate.
"D" or "1" or "R" appears on the instru-
ment panel screen.
Manual mode
Move the lever backwards, then to the
left to select position +/- .
Push forwards ( + ) to change up.
Push backwards ( - ) to change down.
Using the lever Using the steering mounted contr
ols
Press behind the "+" steering mounted
control paddle to change up.
Press behind the "-" steering mounted
control paddle 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
s t o p o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s f o r e x a m p l e , t h e
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n t o fi r s t g e a r
automatically.
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"Normal" automatic mode
Select position D .
"D" appears on the instrument panel
screen.
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 automatic mode, you can take
control temporarily at any time using
the steering mounted 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 automatic mode, you can engage
"Sport" mode.
With the vehicle moving or stationary,
push the thumbwheel A forward.
"SPORT" appears on the instrument
panel screen.
Switching off "Sport" automatic
mode
You can return to "Normal" automatic
mode at any time:
Push the thumbwheel A rearward
once. Before switching off the engine, you
must engage position
P or N to place
the gearbox in neutral.
You must apply the parking brake to im-
mobilise the vehicle.
The gear lever must be in position P
to
remove the ignition key.
Stopping the vehicle
Hill start assist
To assist you when starting on a gradi-
e n t , y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s y s t e m
w h i c h i m m o b i l i s e s i t b r i e fl y ( a p p r o x i -
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
assist
temporary immo-
bilisation phase.
To immobilise the vehicle on a gradient
for a longer period, you must use the
parking brake, not the accelerator.
When starting on a gradient, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking
brake.
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Manual gearbox
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of gearbox mainte-
nance.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake
If the parking brake travel is
too long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s . In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects and
o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited .
Transfer box and rear differential
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the service interval
for these components.