check engine Citroen C CROSSER 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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Warning
lamp is on Cause Actions/Observations
Diesel
preheating Fixed This comes on when the
ignition switch is in the
ON position. Wait until this goes off before starting.
The duration for which this is on is determined
by the exterior climatic conditions.
Parking brake/ 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
goes off.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
The parking brake is
applied or has not been
released fully. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Release the parking
brake to switch off the warning lamp.
T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s
too low. It is accompanied by a message on the
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l s c r e e n . 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 go off a few seconds after starting the
engine.
Battery charge Fixed This comes on if a
charging circuit fault
occurs. It should go off when the engine is started.
It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Check the battery
terminals (refer to the "Battery" section).
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Warning
lamp is on Cause Actions/Observations
Driver's
seat belt not fastened Fixed The driver has not
fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. This is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
Fasten the driver's seat belt.
ABS Fixed
This comes on if an
anti-lock braking system
fault occurs. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. The vehicle retains
conventional braking without assistance but
you are advised to stop. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Airbags and
pretensioners Fixed This comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition
is turned to "ON" then
goes off.
It should go off when the engine is started. If it
d o e s n o t g o o f f , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
This comes on if an
airbag or pretensioner
fault occurs. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Dynamic
stability control system (ASC) Fixed This comes on if a
dynamic stability control
system fault occurs. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. Have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
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Message is on Cause Solution - action Observations
Airbags Fixed Fault in the airbags or
pretensioners. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Service Fixed Problem in one of the systems
w h i c h d o e s n o t h a v e a s p e c i fi c
message. Stop the vehicle and
contact a CITROËN
dealer. To identify the
p r o b l e m , c o n t a c t a
CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure Fixed Engine oil pressure too low or
fault in the engine lubrication
system. 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
o i l , t o p u p t h e l e v e l .
Low fuel warning Fixed The fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Fuel system Fixed Fuel system fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Opening
not closed correctly Fixed
One of the doors or the tailgate
is not closed correctly. Close the door or the
tailgate. The opening
concerned is
indicated on the
screen.
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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 .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p s A come 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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Bonnet stay
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly latched.
From outside: move the safety catch
to the left then raise the bonnet. Secure the stay in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
stay in its clip.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
From inside: pull the release lever 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 may be needed be-
fore 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. 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.
C h a n g i n g t h e b r a k e fl u i d
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 tem-
perature 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.
Screenwash 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.
Changing the engine oil
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 .
C h a n g i n g t h e c o o l a n t fl u i d
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 system 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 indicated
by lighting of the service warning lamp, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Topping up
This additive must be 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 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)
M a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
must be 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
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 (France) or take
them to an authorised waste dispos-
al site.
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 con-
tainers dedicated to this use in the
CITROËN network (France) or take them
to an authorised waste disposal site.
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 indicated
by lighting of the service warning lamp, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Topping up
This additive must be 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 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)
M a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
must be 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
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 (France) or take
them to an authorised waste dispos-
al site.
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 con-
tainers dedicated to this use in the
CITROËN network (France) or take them
to an authorised waste disposal site.
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
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake
If the parking brake travel is
too long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake 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 brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects and
o f 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.