check engine light 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/ B r a k e fl u i d 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.
T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s
too low. t is accompanied by a message on the
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l d i s p l a y . T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d
and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Emission
control system Fixed or
fl a s h i n g T h i s c o m e s o n o r fl a s h e s
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 T h i s fl a s h e s i f t h e
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 -
o u s l y o r fl a s h e s . T h i s i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y . D o n o t i g n o r e
these warnings.
The messages displayed may vary between the type 1 instrument pan el and the type 2 instrument panel.
W h e n t h e c a u s e o f t h e a p p e a r a n c e o f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t o r w a r n i n g m e s s a g e h a s b e e n r e c t i fi e d , t h e w a r n i n g d i s a p p e a r s f r o m
t h e d i s p l a y a u t o m a t i c a l l y . I f t h e c a u s e o f t h e w a r n i n g i s n o t r e c t i fi e d , y o u c a n r e t u r n t o t h e p r e v i o u s s c r e e n a t a n y t i m e 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 b r i e fl y . Press and hold .
S y m b o l s w h i c h a p p e a r i n t h e t o p r i g h t c o r n e r o f t h e d i s p l a y .
Message is on Cause Solution - action Observations
K e y i n
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.
L i g h t s l e f t
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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Front armrest
You can move the console housing cover
i n o r d e r t o u s e i t a s a n a r m r e s t .
With the engine running , tilt the button
t o t h e p o s i t i o n r e q u i r e d .
T h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e s e a t i s r e g u l a t e d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
T h e r e a r e t w o s e t t i n g p o s i t i o n s :
- " H I " : H i g h h e a t i n g
- "LO": Low heating
When the button is in the intermediate
p o s i t i o n , t h e h e a t i n g i s s w i t c h e d o f f .
The indicator lights A comes on when
t h e s y s t e m i s a c t i v a t e d .
Heated seats adjustment
T o r a i s e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l i t u p w a r d s .
T o l o w e r t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u s h i t
d o w n w a r d s p r e s s i n g t h e h e i g h t a d j u s t -
m e n t b u t t o n a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
To remove the head restraint, bring it to
t h e u p p e r m o s t p o s i t i o n t h e n r e m o v e i t
p r e s s i n g t h e h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t b u t t o n
a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
T o r e fi t t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , e n g a g e t h e
stems of the head restraint in the holes
p r e s s i n g t h e h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t b u t t o n
a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
Head restraint height adjustment
Never drive with the removed
head restraints in the vehicle as
they could be thrown around the
v e h i c l e o n s h a r p b r a k i n g . T h e y m u s t
b e i n p l a c e a n d a d j u s t e d c o r r e c t l y .
After installing the head restraint,
check that the height adjustment but-
t o n i s l o c k e d c o r r e c t l y .
The adjustment is correct when the
t o p o f t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i s a l i g n e d
w i t h t h e t o p o f t h e h e a d o f t h e s e a t e d
p e r s o n .
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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
B a t t e r y
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 c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l -
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
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
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
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
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network. D o n o t d i s c a r d t h e o i l fi l t e r t h r o u g h
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
B a t t e r y
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 c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l -
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
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
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
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
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network. D o n o t d i s c a r d t h e o i l fi l t e r t h r o u g h
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.