warning Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Steering lock and ignition.

2. Exterior mirror controls.
Electric window and rear electric window deactivation controls.

3. Lights and direction indicators
controls. Headlamp wash control.

4. Central adjustable and closing
vents.

5. Sunshine sensor.

6. Upper glove box with air
conditioning.

7. Lower glove box with lock.
Passenger air bag disarming.
Fuse box.

8. Heated seat controls.

9. Armrest with storage
compartments.
12 volt socket (120 W max).

10. Cup holder.

11. Four wheel drive system position
selector.

12. Removable ashtray / Lighter /
12 volt socket (120 W max).

13. Automatic air conditioning controls.

14. Temperature sensor.

15. Hazard warning lights switch.

16. Colour display / Audio equipment.

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FAMILIARISATION
MONITORING
Instrument panel Controls bar

A. Speedometer.

B. Instrument panel display.

C. Rev counter.

D. Fascia lighting rheostat. When the ignition is on, the orange and
red warning lights come on.
When the engine is running, these
warning lights should switch off.
If warning lights remain on, refer to the
page concerned.
Warning lights

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A. Passenger air bag disarmed
warning light.
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B. Hazard warning lights switch.

 99

C. Front passenger’s seat belt not
fastened or unfastened warning
light.

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Detection of fastening of the
driver’s seat belt When the ignition is switched
on, the seat belt warning light
comes on accompanied by an
audible signal if the driver has
not fastened his seat belt.
The warning light switches off when the
seat belt is fastened.

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1. Speedometer.

2. Left-hand direction indicator and
hazard warning lights indicator
light.

3. Main beam headlamps indicator
light.

4. Diesel pre-heating indicator light.

5. Side lights indicator light.

6. Front fog lamps indicator light.

7. Seat belt not fastened / unfastened
warning light.
DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANEL

18. Instrument panel display:
- Warning and status displays.
- Total and trip distance recorders.
- Service indicator.
- Coolant temperature.
- Displaying of the trip computer information.
- Cruise control reference value.
- Fascia lighting and parameter settings.
- Fuel level.
- Exterior temperature.
- Transmission mode.

8. Rear fog lamps indicator light.

9. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.

10. Battery charge fault warning light.

11. Handbrake applied and brake fl uid
level warning light.

12. Cruise control mode indicator light.

13. Air bags warning light.

14. Engine management warning light.

15. Indicator light for right-hand
direction indicator,
Hazard warning lights indicator
light.

16. Rev counter.

17. Fascia lighting rheostat.
Panel grouping together the dials and
warning/indicator lights. These inform
the driver of the activation of a system
(operation or deactivation indicator
lights) or of the occurrence of a fault
(warning lights).

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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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Warning messages (ignition at “ON”)
Message is on
Associated
warning light
Cause Solution - action Observations
ABS
Fixed
Anti-lock braking
system (ABS)
fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer. The vehicle retains
conventional braking
without assistance
but you are advised
to stop.
Braking
system Fixed
and The level of
brake fl uid in the
reservoir is too
low.
Stop and top up,
otherwise contact a
CITROËN dealer. If the message
remains on after
topping up, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Braking system
fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
It is essential
to stop.
Handbrake on
Fixed
You have moved
off with the
handbrake still
applied.
Release the handbrake.

Coolant
temperature Flashing -
High engine
temperature. If the message
fl ashes ,
wait for the engine to
cool before topping up
the level, if necessary.
It is essential to
stop your vehicle in
a safe place.
Flashing If the message
fl ashes
and the service
warning light comes
on , contact a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Seat belt
Fixed
The driver has
not fastened or
has unfastened
his seat belt.
Fasten your seat belt. An intermittent
audible signal is
heard above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

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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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Message is on
Associated
warning light
Cause Solution - action Observations
Dynamic
stability control
system (ASC) Fixed
- Dynamic stability
control system
(ASC) fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

Four wheel
drive system Fixed
- Four wheel drive
transmission
system fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

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.
The vehicle switches
to front wheel
drive (2 WD) mode
automatically.
Automatic
headlamp
adjustment system Fixed
- The automatic
headlamp
adjustment is
faulty. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Only on vehicle fi tted
with xenon bulbs.
Battery
charge Fixed
Battery charge
fault. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer.

Exterior
temperature Fixed
- The exterior
temperature 3 °C
(37 °F) or below. Road icy.
Pay attention and
drive slowly. Caution: The road may
be icy even when this
screen is not displayed.

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Message is on Associated
warning light 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.
Diesel
additive level Fixed
- Low diesel
additive level. Have the level topped
up by a CITROËN
dealer 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 without delay.