check engine Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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Indicator lights is on Cause Observations
Diesel
pre-heating Fixed
This comes on when the
ignition switch is at ON. Wait until this light has switched off before
starting.
The duration for which this is displayed is
determined by the exterior climatic conditions.

Warning lights is on Cause Observations
Handbrake /
Brake fl uid level Fixed This comes on for a
few seconds when the
ignition is turned to “ON”
then switches off.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display.
The handbrake is
applied or has not been
released fully. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Release the handbrake
to switch off the warning light.
The brake fl uid level is
too low. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Top up with brake fl uid
and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Emission
control system Fixed or
fl ashing This comes on or
fl ashes if the system
fails. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
It should switch off a few seconds after starting
the engine.
Battery charge
Fixed This comes on if a
charging circuit fault
occurs. It should switch off when the engine is started.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Check the battery
terminals (refer to the “Battery” section).

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Warning lights is on Cause Solution - action
Driver’s
seat belt not fastened Fixed The driver has not
fastened or has
unfastened his seat belt. This is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display.
Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
ABS
Fixed This comes on if an
anti-lock braking system
failure occurs. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. The vehicle retains
conventional braking without assistance but
you are advised to stop. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Air bags and
pretensioners Fixed This comes on for a
few seconds when the
ignition is turned to “ON”
then switches off.
It should switch off when the engine is started. If
it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
This comes on if an air
bag or pretensioner
failure occurs. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel display. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.

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Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights and/or messages come on applying a checking self test. They
switch off after a few seconds. Engine running: the warning light 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 display. Do not
ignore these warnings.
When the cause of the appearance of the warning light o r warning message has been rectifi ed, the warning disappears fro m
the display automatically. If the cause of the warning is n ot rectifi ed, you can return to the previous screen at any time b y
pressing the INFO button on the fascia.
The symbol “!” is displayed.
To return to the previous screen (with the “!” symbol), you must press the
INFO button several times.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS
Warning messages (ignition at “OFF”)
You can shut down the warning messages which show these symbol
s 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 dis
play.

Message is on
Associated
warning light
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.

Lights left
on Fixed
- You have
forgotten to
switch off your
lights. Switch off your lights
by placing the stalk at
OFF.
An intermittent audible
signal is heard.

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Message is on Cause Solution - action Observations
Air bags
Fixed
Fault in the
air bags or
pretensioners. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

Service
Fixed - Problem in one
of the systems
which does not
have a specifi c
message. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer.
To identify the problem,
contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Engine oil
pressure Fixed
- Engine oil
pressure too low
or fault in the oil
circuit. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer.

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.
Fuel level
warning Fixed
- The fuel tank
level is low. Fill your fuel tank as
soon as possible.

Fuel circuit
Fixed - Fuel circuit fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

Accesses
not closed correctly Fixed
- One of the doors
or the tailgate
is not closed
correctly. Close the door or the
tailgate.
The access concerned
is indicated on the
display.

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For even air distribution, take care not
to obstruct the exterior air intake grille
located at the bottom of the windscreen,
the vents, the air outlets under the front
seats and the air extractor located be-
hind the fl aps in the boot. The water formed by the air conditioning
condensation is discharged via an open-
ing provided for this purpose. Therefore,
a puddle of water may form underneath
the vehicle when stationary.
If the system does not produce cold air,
do not use it and have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
THE AIR CONDITIONING
Do not cover the temperature and hu-
midity sensor
2 and the sunshine sen-
sor
7 .
They are required for regulation of the
air conditioning.
Advice on operation
In hot weather, in order to obtain in-
tense ventilation, it is advisable to
use vents 1 and
4 only.
If, when the vehicle has been parked
in the sun for a long time, the interior
temperature remains very high, do
not hesitate to ventilate the passen-
ger compartment for a few minutes. Switch off the air conditioning when
the climatic conditions permit.
Use of the automatic regulation of the
air conditioning is recommended. It per-
mits automatic and optimised control of
all of the following functions: air fl ow,
passenger compartment temperature
and air distribution, by means of vari-
ous sensors (exterior temperature, in-
terior temperature, sunshine), so pre-
venting the need for you to change your
reference settings other than the value
displayed.
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load on a
steep gradient in hot weather), cutting
off the air conditioning permits recovery
of the engine power and therefore im-
provement of the towing capacity.
Close the windows to benefi t from the
full effectiveness of the air condition-
ing.
Ensure that the passenger compart-
ment fi lter is in good condition. Have
the fi lter elements replaced periodically.
If you drive in a dusty environment, re-
place it twice as often.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and is not harmful to
the ozone layer.
Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in perfect working order.
1. Centre panel vents.

2. Temperature sensor .

3. Air outlet to passenger footwells.

4. Side vents.

5. Front windows de-icing or demisting
vents.

6. Windscreen de-icing or demisting
vents.

7. Sunshine sensor.

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Head restraint height adjustment Front armrest
Heated seats adjustment
The adjustment is correct when the
top of the head restraint is aligned
with the top of the head of the seated
person. Never drive with the removed
head restraints in the vehicle
as they could be thrown
around the vehicle on sharp braking.
They must be in place and adjusted
correctly.
After installing the head restraint,
check that the height adjustment
button is locked correctly.
You can move the console housing
cover in order to use it as an armrest.
With the
engine running , tilt the button
to the position required.
The temperature of the seat is regulat-
ed automatically.
There are two setting positions:
- “HI”: High heating
- “LO”: Low heating
When the button is in the intermediate
position, the heating is switched off.
The indicator lights A comes on when
the system is activated . To raise the head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower the head restraint, push it
downwards pressing the height adjust-
ment button at the same time.
To remove the head restraint, bring it to
the uppermost position then remove it
pressing the height adjustment button
at the same time.
To refi t the head restraint, engage the
stems of the head restraint in the holes
pressing the height adjustment button
at the same time.

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12 volt socket (120 W max)
This operates when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Lift the cover to gain access to the
socket. Check that the electrical equip-
ment operates with 12 volts
and that its maximum electri-
cal power is 120 W.
The prolonged use of electri-
cal equipment without running the
engine may discharge the battery. Stowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot
for securing luggage:
- two rings are located on the boot
fl oor,
- two rings are located on the rear side pillars.
* On 5-seat version only.
Raise the boot fl oor to gain access to
this compartment.
Right-hand side enclosed storage
compartment
This storage compartment contains the
tools for changing a wheel. Storage compartment in the fl oor *

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The ASC/TCL systems offer
exceptional safety in normal
driving, but this should not en-
courage the driver to take extra risks
or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITRÖEN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITRÖEN dealer.
Disarming
In exceptional conditions (starting a ve-
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground, etc.), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASC system,
so that the wheels can move freely and
regain grip.

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

 Press the “ASC OFF” button again
to reactivate them manually.
The switching off of the symbol in the
top right corner of the instrument panel
display indicates the reactivation of the
ASC and TCL systems.
Operating fault
The displaying of this mes-
sage on the instrument
panel display indicates a
malfunction of these sys-
tems.
Contact a CITRÖEN dealer 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).
Anti-skid regulation and
electronic stability programme
The anti-skid regulation optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory 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 dis-
play.
Associated systems which guarantee
the directional stability of the vehicle
within the limits of the laws of physics:
- the anti-skid regulation (TCL),
- the electronic stability programme (ASC).

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Bonnet strut
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.

From inside: pull the handle
A , on the
right-hand side below the door, towards
you.

From outside: move the catch to the
left then raise the bonnet. Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its clip.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Protection system which also provides
access for checking the various levels
of the engine components.
If you run out of fuel, fi ll the tank and op-
erate the starter until the engine starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.

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CHECKING LEVELS Brake fluid level To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (1,000 km). The brake fl uid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
marks.
If it is not, check the brake pad
wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Coolant level
The coolant level must be
measured when the engine is
cold and should be between
the “LOW” and “FULL” marks.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the ig-
nition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a
particle emission fi lter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. Wash-wipe and headlamp
wash * fluid
Check the fl uid level regularly,
using the gauge.
* According to country.
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations. Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
Fluid specifi cation
This fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations for
optimum cleaning.
Power steering fluid level
Check the fl uid level with the engine at
idle.
Check that the power steering fl uid level
is always between the “MAX” and “MIN”
marks and top up if necessary.
Fluid specifi cation
This fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.