check engine Citroen C CROSSER 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Warning light is on Cause Actions/Observations
Diesel
preheating Fixed This comes on when the
ignition switch is in the
ON position. Wait until this switches off before starting.
The duration for which this is lit is determined
by the exterior climatic conditions.
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. t 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 light is on Cause Actions/Observations
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.
Dynamic
stability control system (ASC) Fixed This comes on if the
dynamic stability control
system fails. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Directional lighting off
(AFS OFF) Fixed
This comes on when the
mode is not active. Press the "AFS OFF" button to activate/
deactivate the mode.
Flashing This fl ashes if the
systems fails. Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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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 continu -
ously or fl ashes. This initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the display. Do not ignore
these warnings.
The messages displayed may vary between the type 1 instrument pan el and the type 2 instrument panel.
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.
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 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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Front armrest
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 regulated
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.
Heated seats adjustment
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.
Head restraint height adjustment
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 but-
ton is locked correctly.
The adjustment is correct when the
top of the head restraint is aligned
with the top of the head of the seated
person.

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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 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.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior control and the bonnet strut with
care (risk of burns).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

From inside: pull the handle A , on the
right-hand side below the door, towards
you. If you run out of fuel, fi ll the tank and
operate 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 pres-
sure 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. 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 tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition 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 en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. 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 manufac-
turer'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 manufac-
turer'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.
When working under the bonnet, take
care as certain areas of the engine may
be extremely hot (risk of burns).

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Diesel additive level (Diesel with particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive is indi-
cated by lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is topped
up by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
CHECKS
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)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a CITROËN dealer.
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 in the
CITROËN network. Do not discard the oil fi lter through
public channels, deposit it in the
containers dedicated to this use
in the CITROËN network.
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.

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Diesel additive level (Diesel with particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive is indi-
cated by lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is topped
up by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
CHECKS
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)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission fi lter is carried out
by a CITROËN dealer.
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 in the
CITROËN network. Do not discard the oil fi lter through
public channels, deposit it in the
containers dedicated to this use
in the CITROËN network.
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.

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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 status
For any information relat-
ing to checking of the brake
disc wear status, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the handbrake must be
adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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 of-
fers 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 interval
for these components.