2012 CITROEN C-CROSSER Handbook (in English)

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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/
Brake fl uid
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.
The brake fl uid level is
too low. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Top up with brake fl uid
and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Emission
control system
Fixed or
fl ashing This comes on or fl ashes
in the event of a fault with
the system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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 lamp



is on



Cause



Actions/Observations







Driver's
seat belt not
fastened
Fixed The driver has not
fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. This is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen.
Fasten the driver's seat belt.





ABS
Fixed This comes on if an anti-
lock braking system fault
occurs. It is accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen. The vehicle retains
conventional braking without assistance but
you are advised to stop. Have it checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.





Airbags and
pretensioners
Fixed This comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition
is turned to "ON" then
goes off. It should go off when the engine is started. If it
does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
This comes on if an
airbag or pretensioner
fault occurs. It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.




Dynamic
stability control
system (ASC)
Fixed This comes on if
a dynamic stability control
system fault occurs. It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel screen. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.

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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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Message



is on



Cause



Solution - action



Observations



Dynamic
stability
control
system (ASC)
Fixed Dynamic stability control system
(ASC) fault. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Four wheel
drive system
Fixed Four wheel drive transmission
system fault. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Four wheel
drive system
temperature
Fixed The temperature of the four
wheel drive transmission
system is too high. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. The vehicle switches
to front wheel
drive (2 WD) mode
automatically.

Automatic
headlamp
adjustment
system
Fixed The automatic headlamp
adjustment is faulty. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. Only on vehicle fi tted
with xenon bulbs.

Battery
charge
Fixed Battery charge fault. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Ambient
temperature
Fixed The ambient temperature is
3 °C (37 °F) or below. Road icy.
Take care and drive
slowly. Caution: The road
may be icy even
when this screen is
not displayed.

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Message
is on
Cause
Solution - action
Observations

Saturation of
the particle
emission fi lter
Fixed Start of saturation of the particle
emission fi lter. As soon as traffi c
conditions permit,
regenerate the fi lter
by driving at a speed
of at least 35 mph
(60 km/h) until the
message is cleared. If the message is still
displayed, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.

Diesel
additive level
Fixed Low Diesel additive level. Have the level
topped up by a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop
without delay.

Water in the
Diesel fi lter
(according to
country)
Fixed The presence of water in the
Diesel fi lter is indicated.
Risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without
delay.

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Prevention messages Information messa
ges (ignition at "ON")


Message



is on



Status of the system



2WD two wheel
drive system
Flashing When the "2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode is selected using the
transmission mode selector.

4WD four wheel
drive system
Flashing When the "4WD" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using the
transmission mode selector.
This mode is the default mode.

4WD LOCK four
wheel drive system
Flashing When the "LOCK" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using the
transmission mode selector.

Ambient
temperature
Fixed This indicates the ambient temperature.
When the vehicle is stationary or if the speed is below 12 mph (20 km/h)
the temperature displayed may not be the true temperature.


Display



is on



Cause



Solution - action



Observations



Service
indicator
Fixed Informs the driver of
the time remaining
before the vehicle's
scheduled service. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. This is displayed for a few
seconds when the ignition is
switched on.

Break
advised
Fixed Informs the driver that
they should stop to
take a break. You are advised to
take a break. This is displayed when the
driving time that you set
previously is reached.
An audible signal is heard
3 times and is then heard every
5 minutes until the vehicle stops.