2012 Citroen C CROSSER tow

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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.

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The driver must ensure that pas-
sengers use the seat belts correct-
ly and that they are all restrained
securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buck-
les as they will not fulfi l their role fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stowed automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an auto-
matic locking device which comes into
operation in the event of a collision,
emergency braking or if the vehicle
rolls over. You can release the device
by pulling fi rmly on the strap and re-
leasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passen-
ger is less than 12 years old or shorter
than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap. In order to be effective, a seat belt
must:


- be tightened as close to the body
as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a
smooth movement, checking that
it does not twist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modifi ed to
avoid affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety reg-
ulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,
go to a qualifi ed workshop with the
skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop, particularly if the straps
show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seri-
ousness of the impact
, the preten-
sioning device may be deployed be-
fore and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

VII
DRIVING
11 2
PARKING BRAKE


Releasing


)
Pull the lever up and press the button
A
to release the parking brake.

5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX


Engaging 5 th or 6 th gear


)
Move the gear level fully to the right
to change to 5 th or 6 th gear.


Applying


)
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and apply
the parking brake.

When the vehicle is being
driven, the display of this
message indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has
not been properly released.

6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX


Engaging reverse


)
Lift the sleeve below the gear knob
and move the gear lever to the left
and then towards the front.

Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling.

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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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DRIVING
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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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DRIVING
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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

Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
Development departments have developed
for CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest
technical innovations on CITROËN vehi-
cles, both for competition and for everyday
motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will
obtain of the best performance for your en-
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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Manual gearbox

Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of gearbox mainte-
nance.

Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.


Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

Parking brake

If the parking brake travel is
too long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specifi cations.

In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specifi c products.

To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.


Transfer box and rear differential

Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the service inter-
val for these components.