2012 CITROEN C-CROSSER Handbook (in English)

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL

4WD AUTO (position 1)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive and provides optimum traction re-
gardless of the level of grip.
This is the vehicle's normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the
torque between the front and rear axles
is controlled automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels,
the transfer of torque to the rear wheels
is managed electronically by the control
unit in relation to the level of grip, so
providing optimum road holding.
Three transmission modes are available
and can be selected manually by the driv-
er in accordance with his requirements.
You can change transmission mode
when stationary or while driving at a
speed below 60 mph (100 km/h)
.
The transmission mode can be selected
by turning the control A
.
Display in the instrument panel

The transmission mode is displayed
in the form of an intermittent display in
the instrument panel screen when the
transmission mode is selected.

Selecting the transmissionmode

The selection of this mode is recom-
mended when the level of grip permits.

2WD (position 3)
The vehicle operates with front two
wheel drive.
This mode corresponds to use on a tar-
macked road on which the driver considers
that there is no risk of loss of grip (dry road).

4WD LOCK (position 2)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive in this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is particularly
poor or diffi cult (sand, mud, slopes, ...). System which permits the selection of
a transmission mode in relation to the
driving conditions.

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Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode display
fl ashes, the vehicle switches automati-
cally to front "2WD"
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A
.
Do not subject the vehicle to excessive
conditions while driving.
As the engine torque is applied to
all four wheels, the condition of the
tyres has a considerable impact on
the performance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy
or muddy areas or in other areas in
which the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through
deep water.
Avoid driving over excessively un-
even terrain (risk of scraping under
the body or of grounding on crossing
a bridge).
Have your vehicle towed on a fl at-
bed.

The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground
even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel
drive) mode.


If the message "SLOW DOWN" is dis-
played on the instrument panel, let the
transmission cool down then wait for the
display to clear before setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed
alternately and if "MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED" is displayed in the instru-
ment panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop without delay.

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Programming


)
Press button 1
.

)
Set the programmed speed by ac-
celerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 "COAST SET"
.

CRUISE CONTROL

The controls of this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.


1.
"ON/OFF"
button: activation / deac-
tivation of the cruise control mode.

2.
"COAST SET"
button: storing of a
driving speed and decreasing of the
cruising speed.

3.
"ACC RES"
button: increasing of
the cruising speed and recalling of
the stored speed.

4.
"CANCEL"
button: switching off of
the cruise control.
When you press button 1
, the "CRUISE"

indicator comes on in the instrument
panel.


Steering mounted controls Display on the instrument panel

The cruise control cannot, in any cir-
cumstances, take the place of the
need to comply with speed limits or
of the vigilance and responsibility of
the driver.
System which automatically maintains the
vehicle speed at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
man-
ually: the vehicle speed must be 25 mph
(40 km/h) minimum and second gear
must be engaged in the case of a man-
ual gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off
man-
ually, by an action on the brake or clutch
pedal or if the ASC system is triggered.
The programmed speed can be ex-
ceeded temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

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When the cruise control is in
operation, pay attention if you
press and hold one of the pro-
grammed speed adjustment buttons:
this can result in a very rapid change
in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slip-
pery roads or in heavy traffi c.

On a steep descent, the cruise control will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.


To deactivate the cruise control:


)
Press the brake
or clutch
pedal, or

)
Press button 1 "ON OFF"
, or

)
Press button 4 "CANCEL"
.


The cruise control may be deactivated
automatically:


)
When the vehicle reaches a speed
below 20 mph (35 km/h).

)

When the active stability control system
(ASC) comes into operation.

Reactivating the function

When the cruise control has been de-
activated, you can return to the stored
speed by pressing button 3 "ACC RES"

when you reach a minimum speed of
25 mph (40 km/h).
Decreasing the programmed
speed


)
Using button 2 "COAST SET"
:


- successive presses decrease the
speed in steps of approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).

- a maintained press of this button
decreases the speed progressively.
Once the speed required has been
reached, release the button, the new
speed is stored.


)
Using the brake pedal:


- brake to deactivate the cruise control,
then press button 2 "COAST SET"
.
Release to store the new speed.



Temporary acceleration/deceleration
Increasing the programmed
speed


)
Using button 3 "ACC RES"
:


- successive presses increase the
speed in steps of approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).

- a maintained press of this button
increases the programmed speed
progressively.
Once the speed required has been
reached, release the button, the new
speed is stored.


)
Using the accelerator pedal:


- accelerate to reach the speed re-
quired, then press button 2 "COAST
SET"
. Release the button to store
the new speed.

Temporary acceleration
Press the accelerator pedal as normal.
When the pedal is released, you return
to the stored speed.

Temporary deceleration
Press the brake pedal to reduce the
speed. To return to the stored speed,
press button 3 "ACC RES"
.

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AUDIBLE REAR PARKING
SENSORS
It detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, ...) located behind the vehicle,
but it cannot detect obstacles located
immediately below the bumper.
Activation
The parking sensors are activated by
engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated
by an audible signal which becomes
more frequent as the vehicle approach-
es the obstacle.
When a certain distance between the
rear of the vehicle and the obstacle is
reached, the audible signal becomes
continuous:
An object such as a stake, a road
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the beginning
of the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
closer to it.
Location of the sensors
The vehicle is fi tted with four sensors:


- two side sensors A


- two central sensors B
.
Vehicle only

Vehicle fi tted with a towbar
Detection zones
The detection zones differ depending
on whether the vehicle is fi tted with a
towbar.
If you select towbar mode, the towbar
zone C
is excluded from the detection
zones.
The parking sensor system cannot,
in any circumstances, take the place
of the need for vigilance and respon-
sibility on the part of the driver.

Sensors





Distance between
vehicle and
obstacle less than:



Side A
Approximately 25 cm

Central B
without
towbar
Approximately 40 cm
Central B
with
towbar
Approximately 60 cm


System consisting of proximity sensors
installed in the rear bumper.

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REVERSING CAMERA

Linked with the navigation option, a
reversing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided on the naviga-
tion screen with indication of the limit of the
rear bumper and of the general direction of
the vehicle.

Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
lamp in button A
fl ashes when reverse
gear is engaged.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.

Deactivation


)
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A
, the indicator lamp goes
off, the system is fully deactivated.


Reactivation


)
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A
again, the indicator lamp
comes on, the system is reactivated.

Modifi cation of the detection zones


)
Press button A
to deactivate the
system.

)
Press button A
again for a few seconds
and release it.

The detection zone modifi cation information
is indicated by an audible signal:


- double
signal on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,

- single
signal on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.

The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.

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CHECKS
125

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performance
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technical innovations on CITROËN vehi-
cles, both for competition and for everyday
motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will
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gine.

Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITROËN ve-
hicle serviced with TOTAL lu-
bricants, you are contributing
towards improving the life and
performances of your engine,
while also protecting the envi-
ronment.

prefers

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CHECKS
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Bonnet stay

OPENING THE BONNET


To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly latched.


From outside:
move the safety catch
to the left then raise the bonnet. Secure the stay in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
stay in its clip.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

From inside:
pull the release lever A
,
on the right-hand side below the door,
towards you.
If you run out of fuel, fi ll the tank and
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts may be needed before
the engine re-starts.