engine CITROEN C CROSSER 2009 Owner's Guide
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Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode dis-
p l a y fl a s h e s , t h e v e h i c l e s w i t c h e s a u t o -
matically to front "2WD" transmission
mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A . Do not subject the vehicle to exces-
sive conditions while driving.
As the engine torque is applied to
all four wheels, the condition of the
tyres has a considerable impact on
the performance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy
or muddy areas or in other areas in
which the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through
deep water.
Avoid driving over excessively un-
even terrain (risk of scraping under
the body or of grounding on crossing
a bridge).
Have your vehicle towed on a
fl a t b e d .
The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel
drive) mode.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is dis-
played on the instrument panel, let the
transmission cool down then wait for the
display to clear before setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed
alternately and if "MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED" is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.
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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. I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , fi l l t h e t a n k a n d
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.
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PETROL ENGINE
1. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Fuse box.
6. Battery.
7. "CVT" gearbox gauge.
8. Radiator cap.
9. Dipstick.
10. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
11. A i r fi l t e r .
T h i s a l l o w s y o u a c c e s s t o c h e c k t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a
n d r e p l a c e c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
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DIESEL ENGINE
T h i s a l l o w s y o u a c c e s s t o c h e c k t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d r e p l a c e c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Fuse box.
6. Battery.
7. Dipstick.
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
9. A i r fi l t e r .
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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. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
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.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
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
C h e c k t h e fl u i d l e v e l r e g u l a r l y ,
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.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h i s fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e m a n u f a c -
turer's recommendations for optimum
cleaning.
Power steering fluid level
C h e c k t h e fl u i d l e v e l w i t h t h e e n g i n e a t
idle.
C h e c k t h a t t h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d
level is always between the "MAX" and
"MIN" marks and top up if necessary.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h i s fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e m a n u f a c -
turer's recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
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
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.
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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
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
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
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s . In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
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.
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Engine compartment fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t n e a r t h e
b a t t e r y ( l e f t - h a n d s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
O p e n t h e b o n n e t ( r e f e r t o t h e " A c c e s s " s e c t i o n ) ,
Press on the hook A to release the catch,
R e m o v e t h e c o v e r c o m p l e t e l y ,
C h a n g e t h e f u s e ( r e f e r t o t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g p a r a g r a p h ) .
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e c o v e r c a r e f u l l y t o
g u a r a n t e e t h e s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x .
Fuse N° Rating Functions
1 15 A F r o n t f o g l a m p s .
2 7 A 2 . 4 l i t r e 1 6 V e n g i n e c o n t r o l u n i t .
3 20 A C V T a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x c o n t r o l u n i t ,
C V T a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x c o n t r o l
r e l a y .
4 10 A Horn.
5 7.5 A 2.4 litre 16V alternator.
6 20 A H e a d l a m p w a s h .
7 10 A A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g .
8 15 A 2 . 4 l i t r e 1 6 V e n g i n e c o n t r o l u n i t .
9 - N o t u s e d .
10 15 A D e m i s t i n g , w i p e r s .
11 - N o t u s e d .
12 - N o t u s e d .
13 - N o t u s e d .
14 10 A L e f t - h a n d m a i n b e a m h e a d l a m p .
15 10 A R i g h t - h a n d m a i n b e a m h e a d l a m p .
16 20 A L e f t - h a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p ( x e n o n ) .
17 20 A R i g h t - h a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p ( x e n o n ) .
18 10 A L e f t - h a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p ,
m a n u a l a n d a u t o m a t i c h e a d l a m p
a d j u s t m e n t .
19 10 A R i g h t - h a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p .
20 - N o t u s e d .
21 10 A I g n i t i o n c o i l s .
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T h e b a t t e r y A i s l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e b o n -
net on the left.
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
o p e n t h e b o n n e t u s i n g t h e i n t e r i o r
l e v e r , t h e n t h e e x t e r i o r l e v e r ,
s e c u r e t h e b o n n e t s t r u t .
BATTERY
Access to the battery
C o n n e c t t h e r e d c a b l e t o t h e p o s i -
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A ,
t h e n t o t h e p o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f
t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
C o n n e c t o n e e n d o f t h e g r e e n o r
b l a c k c a b l e t o t h e n e g a t i v e t e r m i n a l
( - ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
C o n n e c t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e g r e e n
o r b l a c k c a b l e t o a n e a r t h p o i n t C on
the broken down vehicle, as far as
p o s s i b l e f r o m t h e b a t t e r y ( f o r e x a m -
p l e , r i g h t - h a n d e n g i n e m o u n t i n g ) .
S t a r t t h e e n g i n e o f t h e a s s i s t i n g v e h i c l e .
O p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r , l e t t h e e n g i n e r u n .
W a i t u n t i l t h e e n g i n e r e t u r n s t o i d l e
and disconnect the cables.
Raise the front of the cover 1 t o r e -
l e a s e t h e t h r e e c l i p s 2 .
T h e n p u l l t h e c o v e r 1 t o w a r d s y o u
t o r e l e a s e t h e c l i p 3 and remove the
cover.
C h e c k t h e e l e c t r o l y t e l e v e l r e g u l a r l y .
I f n e c e s s a r y , t o p u p t h e l e v e l w i t h d i s -
tilled water.
Starting using another battery
Looking for an earth point at the right-hand engine mounting