tailgate Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G User Guide

A C C E S S
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Opening

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, press the
handle A and raise the tailgate.
“Tailgate open” warning
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel display
when the tailgate is not closed
correctly.
TAILGATE LOWER TAILGATE
Opening

 Push the handle C to the right and
tilt the tailgate
D gently.
Closing

 Pull the handle B downwards to
guide the tailgate,

 release the handle and press the
exterior surface of the tailgate gently
to close it. 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 .

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Tailgate release
This enables the tailgate to be unlocked
in the event of a central locking fault.
- Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the tailgate release from
inside the boot.
- Remove the plastic cap from the opening A in the tailgate interior
pillar. SUNROOF
Complete opening

 With the ignition on, push the control
rearwards (in the direction 1 ).
A defl ector is deployed gradually on
opening to prevent unwanted gusts of
air.
Operation
Complete closing

 With the ignition on, push the control
forwards (in the direction 2 ).
The defl ector folds down gradually on
closing.
Temporary stop

 To stop opening or closing, press
part 3 of the control or push the
control in the opposite direction.
Partial opening


To open , with the ignition on, press
part 3 of the control.
The rear part of the sunroof opens.


To close , with the ignition on, press
part
3 of the control.
The rear part of the sunroof closes.
- Move the control B to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate. The sunroof stops automatically just
before complete opening. Push the
control again for complete opening.
System which improves the ventilation
and light in the passenger compartment.
It is fi tted with a protection system to
prevent pinching and a shutter to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.

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Tailgate release
This enables the tailgate to be unlocked
in the event of a central locking fault.
- Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the tailgate release from
inside the boot.
- Remove the plastic cap from the opening A in the tailgate interior
pillar. SUNROOF
Complete opening

 With the ignition on, push the control
rearwards (in the direction 1 ).
A defl ector is deployed gradually on
opening to prevent unwanted gusts of
air.
Operation
Complete closing

 With the ignition on, push the control
forwards (in the direction 2 ).
The defl ector folds down gradually on
closing.
Temporary stop

 To stop opening or closing, press
part 3 of the control or push the
control in the opposite direction.
Partial opening


To open , with the ignition on, press
part 3 of the control.
The rear part of the sunroof opens.


To close , with the ignition on, press
part
3 of the control.
The rear part of the sunroof closes.
- Move the control B to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate. The sunroof stops automatically just
before complete opening. Push the
control again for complete opening.
System which improves the ventilation
and light in the passenger compartment.
It is fi tted with a protection system to
prevent pinching and a shutter to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.

V I S I B I L I T Y
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COURTESY LIGHTS Front courtesy light Map reading lights
There are two map reading lights, one
on each side of the courtesy light.
Press the corresponding transparent
block A .
Position 1
The courtesy light comes on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed
again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy light is switched
off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate
are closed and the ignition switch is
placed in the “ON” position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.
System for selection and control of the
various passenger compartment lights.
Position 2
The courtesy light is off, regardless of
whether the doors or tailgate are open
or closed. The durations of lighting of the front
courtesy lights can be confi gured
via the colour display “Equipment”
menu.

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Rear courtesy light
Position 1 “ON”
The courtesy light is permanently on. - When the doors and the tailgate are
closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.

Automatic switching off
of the courtesy lights
To prevent discharging of the battery,
the courtesy lights and map reading
lights switch off automatically after
30 minutes.
The courtesy lights are switched on
again if the ignition switch is placed in
the “ON” or “ACC” position, if you open
then close a door or the tailgate or if
you use the remote control.
Boot courtesy light
Position 1 “ON”
The courtesy light is on, regardless of
whether the tailgate is open or closed.
Position 2 “

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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a re-
versing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display 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
light on button
A fl ashes when reverse
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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 light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
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 sec-
onds and release it.
The detection zone modifi cation infor-
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.
The red line indicates the distance
required to open the lower tailgate.

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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a re-
versing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display 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
light on button
A fl ashes when reverse
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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 light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
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 sec-
onds and release it.
The detection zone modifi cation infor-
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.
The red line indicates the distance
required to open the lower tailgate.

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Fixing the “space-saving” spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the “space-saving” spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel in
the 7 seat configuration
The “space-saving” spare wheel is in-
stalled on the outside, under the boot,
supported by a metal carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph. Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

 Lift the carrier C and reposition the
hook
D .

 Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
“Access” section).

 Remove the plastic cover A using
the handle 3 .

 Unscrew the spare wheel carrier re-
taining bolt B using the wheel brace

1 .

 Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
“ Access” section).

 Lift the carrier C to detach the hook

D then allow it to lower.
 Tighten the spare wheel carrier
retaining bolt B fully using the
wheelbrace
1 .

 Refi t the plastic cover A , close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.
Removing the wheel

 Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the “Access” section).

 Take out the handle 3 (refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph).

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Access to the spare wheel in
the 5 seat configuration
The “steel” spare wheel is installed on
the outside, under the boot, supported
by a winch and a plastic carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph.
Fixing the “steel” spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the “space-saving” spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Removing the wheel

 Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the “Access” section).

 Take out the handle 3 (refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph).
 Remove the plastic cover A using
the handle
3 . Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

 Pass the hook C into the chain.

 Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
“Access” section).

 Unscrew the retaining bolt B fully
using the wheelbrace
1 , to unwind
the winch cable.

 Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
“ Access” section).

 Detach the hook C from the chain.
Unwind the winch cable fully to make
unhooking of the chain easier.
 Tighten the winch retaining bolt B
fully using the wheelbrace
1 .

 Refi t the plastic cover A , close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.

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Rear lights

1.
Third brake light (diodes).

2.
Brake lights / Side lights
(21/5 - W21W - 5 W).

3.
Direction indicators
(WY21W - 21 W).

4.
Reversing lights (W21W - 21 W).

5.
Number plate lights (W5W - 5W).

6.
Fog lamps (W21W - 21 W). Changing the brake lights / side
lights and direction indicators
These two bulbs are changed from
outside with the tailgate open:

 Open the tailgate (refer to the
“Access” section),

 Remove the two light fi xing bolts A ,

 Extract the light from outside,
 Turn the pin C to the left and remove it.

 Pull the bulb D and change it .
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

 Turn the pin B to the left and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it. When refi tting the light, align the
two pins
E with the openings on the
vehicle.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifi cation
and colour.
Changing the third brake light
(diodes)
All work on the diode lights must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer.