2012 CITROEN C-CROSSER Handbook (in English)

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
151 The battery A
is located under the bon-
net on the left.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior re-
lease lever, then the exterior safety
catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay.

BATTERY


Access to the battery



)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.
)

Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.


)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point C
on
the broken down vehicle, as far as
possible from the battery (for exam-
ple, right-hand engine mounting).

)
Start the engine of the assisting ve-
hicle.

)
Operate the starter, let the engine
run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.


)
Raise the front of the cover 1
to re-
lease the three clips 2
.

)
Then pull the cover 1
towards you
to release the clip 3
and remove the
cover.

Check the electrolyte level regularly.
If necessary, top up the level with dis-
tilled water.


Starting using another battery

Looking for an earth point at
the right-hand engine mounting

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Charging the battery using abattery charger



)
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.

)
Remove the battery and place it in a
ventilated area.

)
Remove the top-up caps and top up
the level with distilled water if nec-
essary.

)
Connect the battery to the charger
observing the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer and
start charging.

)
Disconnect the battery from the
charger and let it to cool.

)
If necessary, top up the level with
distilled water.

)
Clean the top of the battery care-
fully.

)
Put the top-up caps back in place.

)
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.

)
Reconnect the battery starting with
the positive terminal (+).
Do not charge the batteries with-
out disconnecting the terminals
fi rst.
Avoid prolonged contact of the
electrolyte with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health and very corrosive. Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running. The batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid
and lead. They must be disposed
of in accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be dis-
carded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special col-
lection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the bat-
tery if the vehicle is to be left unused
for more than one month. When charging the battery, it is normal
to observe an increase in temperature
and bubbling of the electrolyte.

Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
of the electronic systems. However, if
slight diffi culties are encountered follow-
ing this operation, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:


- the one-touch electric windows,

- the sunroof,

- the satellite navigation system.


Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ig-
nition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows, the sunroof, the
doors and the tailgate before discon-
necting the battery.

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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE

Removin
g a front or rear wiper blade



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it
towards the outside.



Fitting a front or rear wiper blade



)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted on the right-hand side of the
vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and fi x it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
154
TOWING

Access to the tools
Having your vehicle towed on a flatbed



)
Below the front bumper, install the
towing system on the towing eye 1
.
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
turn button A
to the left,

)
remove the cover B
,

)
remove the fi xing band C
and take out
the tool bag D
containing the tools,

)
take the towing eye and the tools re-
quired out of the tool bag.
Place the gear lever in neutral.

Always have the vehicle
towed on a fl atbed.

Never have the vehicle towed with
the four wheels on the ground, this
could damage the transmission.
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.

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Towing another vehicle



)
On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2
.

)
Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3
.

)
Install the towbar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
When being towed with the en-
gine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an ap-
proved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assis-
tance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, ETC.
Drivin
g advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the lighting and signalling on
the trailer.

)
If this message is dis-
played, stop your ve-
hicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.


If the message fl ashes slowly, wait for
the engine to cool before topping up the
level, if necessary.
If the message fl ashes rapidly, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.
Opening of the lower tailgate is
prohibited if a towbar is being
used.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine CITROËN towbars and
their harnesses that have been
tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment located at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.


Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing
load must be reduced by 10 % of the
GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres
of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
157
FITTING ROOF BARS
Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm (except bicycle carriers): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the con-
dition of the road, to avoid damaging
the roof bars and the fi xings on the
roof.
Please refer to national legislation
to comply with the regulations re-
garding the transportation of objects
which are longer than the vehicle. Consult a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop for the installation of lon-
gitudinal roof bars.
When fi tting transverse roof bars, en-
sure that they are positioned correctly
as shown by marks on the longitudinal
roof bars. Use accessories recommended by
CITROËN and follow the accessory
manufacturer's fi tting instructions.
In order to place a load on the roof, your
vehicle must be fi tted with longitudinal
roof bars with transverse roof bars fi tted
on top of these.
The longitudinal roof bars cannot be re-
moved.

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158
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
"Comfort":

rear parking sensors, side sun blinds,
insulated module...


"Transports solutions":

boot liner, dog guard, roof bars, bicycle
carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, roof
box...
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.


"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, glass etching,
wheel security bolts, fi rst aid kit, warn-
ing triangle, high visibility vest, stolen
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, under-infl ation detec-
tion, anti-slip covers...


"Protection":

mat * , side protective mouldings...

"Multimedia":

MP3/USB audio systems, audio-tele-
phone, amplifi ers, satellite navigation
systems, hands-free kit, speakers, DVD
player, connection kit for MP3 player or
portable CD player...
Depending on the legislation in force
in the country, it may be compulsory
to have a high visibility safety vest,
warning triangle and spare bulbs and
fuses available in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your vehi-
cle's electronic system and exces-
sive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. You are
advised to contact a CITROËN rep-
resentative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and ac-
cessories.


Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market ra-
dio communication transmitter, you
can contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specifi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specifi c instal-
lation requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).


*
To prevent any risk of jamming of
the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.



"Style":

PVC door sill protectors, style rear
mudfl aps, Hortaz 18 inch alloy wheels,
chromed door handle shells, diffuser on
rear bumper, brushed aluminium look
boot sill protector...





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