2012 CITROEN C-CROSSER warning
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MONITORING
25 Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps and/or messages come on, applying a checking self test. They go
off after a few seconds. Engine running: the warning lamp or the message becomes a warning if it remains on continuously
or fl ashes. This initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the screen. Do not ignore these
warnings.
The messages displayed may differ between the type 1 instrument panel and the type 2 instrument panel.
When the cause of the appearance of the warning lamp or warning message has been rectifi ed, the warning disappears
from the screen automatically. If the cause of the warning is not rectifi ed, you can return to the previous screen at any time
by pressing the INFO
button on the dashboard.
The symbol "!"
is displayed.
To return to the previous screen (with the "!"
symbol), you must press the INFO
button several times.
Warning messages (ignition at "OFF")
You can close the warning messages which show these symbols in order to move on to the next screen.
To do this, press the INFO
button according to the symbol displayed.
Press briefl y
. Press and hold
.
Symbols which appear in the top right corner of the screen.
Message
is on
Cause
Solution - action
Observations
Key in
ignition
Fixed The driver's door is open
and you have forgotten
to remove the key from
the ignition. Turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position
and remove the key. Only if the engine has
been started.
An intermittent audible
signal is heard.
Lighting
left on
Fixed You have forgotten to
switch off the vehicle
lighting. Switch off the vehicle
lighting by placing the
stalk at OFF. An intermittent audible
signal is heard.
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Warning messages (ignition at "ON")
Message
is on
Cause
Solution - action
Observations
ABS
Fixed Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. 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
or a qualifi ed workshop. If the message
remains on after
topping up, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Associated warning
lamp.
Braking system fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
You must stop as
soon as it is safe
to do so.
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 ashes
,
wait for the engine to cool
before topping up the level,
if necessary.
You must stop
your vehicle as
soon as it is safe
to do so.
Flashing
If the message fl ashes
and the service
warning light comes
on
, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop 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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Message
is on
Cause
Solution - action
Observations
Airbags
Fixed Fault in the airbags or
pretensioners. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Service
Fixed Problem in one of the systems
which does not have a specifi c
message. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. To identify the
problem, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
Fixed Engine oil pressure too low or
fault in the engine lubrication
system. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Engine oil
level
Fixed Engine oil level too low. Stop the vehicle and
check the level using
the dipstick. If there is a lack of
oil, top up the level.
Low fuel
warning
Fixed The fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Fuel system
Fixed Fuel system fault. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Opening
not closed
correctly
Fixed One of the doors or the tailgate
is not closed correctly. Close the door or the
tailgate. The opening
concerned is
indicated on the
screen.
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COMFORT
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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Adjust the mirror by moving it up or
down and/or to the left or right.
The rear view mirror has two positions:
- day (normal),
- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push
or pull the lever on the lower edge of
the mirror.
AUTOMATIC REAR VIEW
MIRROR *
AUTOMATIC REAR VIEW
MIRROR WITH REVERSING
CAMERA*
This automatically and gradually chang-
es between the day and night positions.
To prevent dazzling, the glass of the
mirror darkens automatically depend-
ing on the intensity of the light from be-
hind. It clears as the light (headlamps of
following vehicles, sunlight) decreases,
ensuring maximum visibility.
You can deactivate automatic mode by
pressing the " AUTO
" button.
Combined with a camera fi tted at the
rear of the vehicle, this mirror allows the
driver to see what there is behind the
vehicle when reversing.
With reverse engaged, is screen is dis-
played automatically in the mirror glass.
A warning message appears suggesting
that you check around your vehicle.
The screen disappears when another
gear is engaged.
You can deactivate automatic mode by
pressing the " AUTO
" button.
*
According to country of sale.
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ACCESS
79
DOORS
From outside
)
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
door handle.
From inside
)
Pull the front or rear door control to
open the door.
The front passenger door or the rear
doors must fi rst be unlocked manually
using the locking control before being
opened.
Closing
If a door is not closed correctly,
this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel screen
until the door concerned is
closed.
Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors and
tailgate from the inside.
Locking
)
Press the front of button A
to lock
the vehicle.
If the driver's door is open when you
operate the central locking from in-
side, all of the doors lock with the ex-
ception of the driver's door.
Unlocking
)
Press the rear of button A
to unlock
the vehicle.
Opening
If the doors are locked, opening the
driver's door does not unlock the
other doors.
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"Tailgate open" warning
This warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel screen when
the tailgate is not closed correctly.
LOWER TAILGATE
Openin
g
)
Push the handle C
to the right and
tilt the tailgate D
gently.
Closing
)
Raise the tailgate D
, push it to close
it, then check that it is secured
correctly. Before opening the tailgate, ensure
that no one is within the radius of
opening.
For reasons of safety and correct op-
eration, do not drive with the tailgate
open.
If the battery is disconnected, the
tailgate cannot be opened.
Do not climb onto the lower tailgate
and do not subject it to heavy knocks,
it may be damaged.
Always close the lower tailgate and
check that it is secured correctly be-
fore closing the main tailgate.
When closing the lower tailgate, en-
sure that no person or object is in the
proximity of the moving parts to avoid
any risk of injury or damage.
Do not open the lower tailgate when
a towbar is fi tted.
Maximum authorised weight on the
lower tailgate when open: 200 kg
.
Tailgate release
This enables the tailgate to be unlocked
in the event of a central locking fault.
- Fold back the rear seats to gain ac-
cess to the tailgate release from in-
side the boot.
- Remove the plastic cap from the
opening A
in the tailgate interior
pillar.
- Move the control B
to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.
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VISIBILITY
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Automatic illumination of headlamps
Daytime running lamps *
*
According to country.
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 auto-
matically when the driver's door is
opened
.
On vehicles which are equipped with day-
time running lamps, the dipped beam head-
lamps come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instrument
panel, multifunction screen, air condition-
ing control panel, ...) are illuminated. The sidelamps and the dipped beam
headlamps come on automatically, with-
out 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
lighting is switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect suf-
fi cient light. The lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
The sensitivity of the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps can be confi gured via
the colour screen "Equipment" menu.
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SAFETY
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
HAZARD WARNING LAMPSHORN
)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.
)
Right: raise the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.
)
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
"Motorway" function
)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
The audible signal can be confi gured
via the colour screen "Equipment"
menu.
)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.