2012 Citroen C CROSSER air condition

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COMFORT
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Air conditioning On/Off (5)


)
Press button 5
to activate the air
conditioning.
The indicator lamp comes on.
Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior air (4)
This function insulates the passenger
compartment from exterior odours and
smoke.


)
Press button 4
to select the air in-
take mode.
When the indicator lamp on button 4

is off, the exterior air intake function is
on.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is
on, the intake of exterior air is off and
the system is in air recirculation mode.
Do not drive for long periods in interior
air recirculation mode, except in truly
exceptional atmospheric conditions.
Personalisation of the Exterior
air intake/Interior air recirculation
function
This function is controlled automati-
cally. However, you can deactivate its
automatic control if you wish to change
the air intake mode at any time.

Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On/Off function
This function is controlled automati-
cally. However, you can deactivate its
automatic control if you wish to activate
or deactivate the air conditioning at any
time.
The settings are retained, even after
switching off the ignition.
Changing the status
Press the Air intake/Interior air recircu-
lation button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp fl ashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive
to active, two bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp fl ashes three times.

Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air fl ow adjustment dial are placed
in the "AUTO" position, the Air intake/
Interior air recirculation function is also
controlled automatically.

Automatic control inactive
Even if the air distribution adjustment
dial and the air fl ow adjustment dial are
placed in the "AUTO" position, the Air
intake/Interior air recirculation function
is no longer controlled automatically.
Changing the status
Press the Air Conditioning On/Off button
for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp fl ashes three times.

When the status changes from inactive
to active, two bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp fl ashes three times.

Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air fl ow adjustment dial are placed
in the "AUTO" position, or if the temper-
ature control dial is set to the minimum
temperature, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled automatically.

Automatic control inactive
The air conditioning system is no longer
controlled automatically.

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COMFORT
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Windows and windscreen demisting/defrosting

Demisting/defrosting


1.
Press button A
to select "exterior air
intake". The indicator lamp on this
button goes off.

2.
Place the air distribution dial in the
"windscreen, side windows and
footwells" position.

3.
Select the air fl ow required.

4.
Select the temperature required.

5.
Press the "air conditioning on/off"
button B
to activate the air condi-
tioning. The indicator lamp on this
button comes on.

Rapid demisting/defrosting


1.
Place the air distribution dial in the
"windscreen and side windows" po-
sition.

2.
Select the maximum air fl ow.

3.
Select the maximum temperature.


Rear screen demisting/
defrosting (6)
With the engine running, press button 6

to activate the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors.
The indicator lamp on the button comes
on while the demisting/defrosting is in
operation.
The demisting/defrosting goes off au-
tomatically to prevent excessive con-
sumption of current.
Demisting/defrosting can be stopped
before it is switched off automatically
by pressing the button again.
It is advisable to switch off the
rear screen demisting/defrost-
ing as soon as possible as lower
current consumption reduces fuel
consumption.

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Spectacles storage
Press the cover to open it.
To close it, push the cover until it locks.







Cooled upper glove box
Press button A
on the lid to open it.
To close it, push the lid up.
It is fi tted with a ventilation nozzle which
can be closed by means of a dial, dis-
tributing conditioned air at the same
temperature as the vents in the passen-
ger compartment.
In cold weather, it is advisable to close
this vent to conserve the ambient air in-
side the passenger compartment.




Lower glove box
This is fi tted with a lock.
To unlock it, turn the key to the left.
To open it, pull the handle A
.
To close it, push the lid up.
To lock it, turn the key to the right.
It is fi tted with a pen holder and a card
holder.
It is illuminated on opening when the
vehicle lighting is on.

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VISIBILITY
88
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 quali-
fi ed workshop 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
104 The ASC/TCL systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these sys-
tems depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be ad-
visable to deactivate the ASC system,
so that the wheels can move freely and
regain grip.


)
Press the "ASC OFF"
button, locat-
ed to the left of the steering wheel,
until the ASC OFF symbol appears
on the instrument panel screen.
The display of this symbol in the top
right corner of the instrument panel
screen indicates that the ASC and TCL
systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated au-
tomatically above 30 mph (50 km/h).


)
Press the "ASC OFF"
button again
to reactivate them manually.
Switching off of the symbol in the top
right corner of the instrument panel
screen indicates the reactivation of the
ASC and TCL systems.

Operating fault

The displaying of this mes-
sage on the instrument panel
screen indicates a malfunc-
tion of these systems.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
er or a qualifi ed workshop to have the
ASC/TCL systems checked.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS

Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They operate when the vehicle speed is
higher than 10 mph (15 km/h).

Traction control and automatic
stability control
Traction control optimises traction to
prevent wheel spin, by acting on the
brakes of the driving wheels and on the
engine.
Automatic stability control acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the
engine to keep the vehicle on the tra-
jectory required by the driver.
They come into operation in
the event of a grip or trajectory
problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing
of this symbol on the instrument panel
screen.



Associated systems which guarantee
the directional stability of the vehicle
within the limits of the laws of physics:


- traction control (TCL),

- automatic stability control (ASC).

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SAFETY
108

AIRBAGS


The airbags do not operate
when the ignition is switched
off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs (dur-
ing the same or a subsequent acci-
dent), the airbag will not operate.
Front airbags

System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passenger
in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard
above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A
, in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensi-
tive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may re-
sult in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.


System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front
and side impacts sustained in the im-
pact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the
airbags are deployed instantly and
protect the occupants of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear cen-
tre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags defl ate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the
seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-
vide optimum protection in these
situations.

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CHECKS
130

Diesel additive level (Diesel
with particle emission filter) The minimum level of this additive is indicat-
ed by lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.


Waste productsCHECK
S

Battery

Check the electrolyte level
regularly. If necessary, top up
the level with distilled water.
Check that the terminals are
clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.


Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use
of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment fi l-
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
Maintenance of the particle emission fi l-
ter must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the vehicle or on the
environment.
Avoid any prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose at
CITROËN dealers (France) or a
qualifi ed workshop, or take them to
an authorised waste disposal site. Do not discard the oil fi lter through
public channels, deposit it in the
containers dedicated to this use
in the CITROËN network (France) or a
qualifi ed workshop or take them to an
authorised waste disposal site. Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A FUSE
Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the failure must be identifi ed and recti-
fi ed.


)
Identify the faulty fuse by checking
the condition of its fi lament.


Access to the tools

The extraction tweezer is fi tted in the
engine compartment fusebox.
To gain access to them:


)
Open the bonnet (refer to the "Access"
section),

)
Press on the hook A
and release
the catch,

)
Remove the cover completely,

)
Remove the tweezer B
.
Good Failed


)
Use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its location.

)
Always replace the faulty fuse with
a fuse of the same rating.

)
Check that the number etched on
the box, the rating etched on the top
and the tables below all agree.
The spare fuses are located on the
engine compartment fusebox cover. Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories in your ve-
hicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN will not accept re-
sponsibility for the cost incurred
in repairing your vehicle or for
rectifying the malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recommended
by CITROËN and not installed in ac-
cordance with its instructions, in par-
ticular when the consumption of all of
the additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.