warning CITROEN C CROSSER 2010 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Panel grouping together the dials and
warning/indicator lamps. These inform
the driver of the activation/deactivation
of a system or of the occurrence of a
fault.
3. Instrument panel screen:
- Warning and status displays.
- Total and trip distance recorders.
- Service indicator.
- Coolant temperature.
- Trip computer information.
- Cruise control setting.
- Dashboard lighting and parameter settings.
- Fuel level.
- Ambient temperature.
- Transmission mode. Screen type 1
Screen type 2

1. Rev counter.

2. Speedometer.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LAMPS

Warning lamp is on Cause Actions/
Observations
Left-hand direction
indicator Flashing
with
audible
warning This fl ashes when you
press the lighting stalk
down. If this indicator lamp fl ashes abnormally quickly,
this could indicate that the bulb of one of the
direction indicators has blown. Change the bulb
or contact a CITROËN dealer.
Right-hand direction
indicator Flashing
with
audible
warning This fl ashes when you
push the lighting stalk up. If this indicator lamp fl ashes abnormally quickly,
this could indicate that the bulb of one of the
direction indicators has blown. Change the bulb
or contact a CITROËN dealer.
Main beam headlamps Fixed This comes on when
you pull the lighting stalk
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Sidelamps Fixed This comes on when the
lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" or "Dipped
beam headlamps"
position. Turn the stalk to the desired position.
Front foglamps Fixed This comes on when you
use the front foglamps. Turn the ring on the stalk forwards to switch on
the foglamps.
Rear foglamps Fixed This comes on when you
use the rear foglamps. Turn the ring on the stalk forwards to switch on
the foglamps.
Cruise control Fixed This comes on when the
mode is active. Press the "ON/OFF" button to activate/
deactivate the mode.

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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/ Brake fl uid 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.
The brake fl uid level is
too low. It is accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen. 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 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
does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
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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Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps and/or messages come on, applying a checki ng self test. They go
off after a few seconds. Engine running: the warning lamp o r the message becomes a warning if it remains on continuously
or fl ashes. This initial warning may be accompanied by an audi ble signal and a message on the screen. Do not ignore these
warnings.
The messages displayed may differ between the type 1 instrument panel and the type 2 instrument panel.
When the cause of the appearance of the warning lamp or w arning message has been rectifi ed, the warning disappears
from the screen automatically. If the cause of the warning is not rectifi ed, you can return to the previous screen at any time
by pressing the INFO button on the dashboard.
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 close the warning messages which show these symbols in ord er 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 scr een.

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.

Lighting
left on Fixed You have forgotten to
switch off the vehicle
lighting. Switch off the vehicle
lighting by placing the
stalk at OFF.
An intermittent audible
signal is heard.

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Warning messages (ignition at "ON")

Message is on 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 Associated warning
lamp.
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.
Associated warning
lamp.
Braking system fault. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.

You must
stop.
Parking
brake on Fixed You have moved off with
the parking brake still
applied. Release the parking brake.
Coolant
temperature Flashing
High engine temperature. If the message
fl ashes ,
wait for the engine to cool
before topping up the level,
if necessary.
You must
stop
your vehicle
as
soon as it
is
safe

to
do so
.
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. There is an
intermittent audible
signal above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

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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
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 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
oil, top up the level.
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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DOORS
From outside

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
door handle. From inside

 Pull the front or rear door control to
open the door.
The front passenger door or the rear
doors must fi rst be unlocked manually
using the locking control before being
opened.
Closing
If a door is not closed correctly,
this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel screen
until the door concerned is
closed.
Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors and
tailgate from the inside.
Locking

 Press the front of button A to lock
the vehicle.
If the driver's door is open when
you operate the central locking from
inside, all of the doors lock with the
exception of the driver's door.
Unlocking

 Press the rear of button A to unlock
the vehicle.
Opening
If the doors are locked, opening the
driver's door does not unlock the
other doors.

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"Tailgate open" warning
This warning lamp comes on
on the instrument panel screen
when the tailgate is not closed
correctly. LOWER TAILGATE
Opening

 Push the handle C to the right and
tilt the tailgate D gently.
Closing

 Raise the tailgate D , push it to close
it, then check that it is secured
correctly. Before opening the tailgate, ensure
that no one is within the radius of
opening.
For reasons of safety and correct op-
eration, do not drive with the tailgate
open.
If the battery is disconnected, the
tailgate cannot be opened.
Do not climb onto the lower tailgate
and do not subject it to heavy knocks,
it may be damaged.
Always close the lower tailgate and
check that it is secured correctly be-
fore closing the main tailgate.
When closing the lower tailgate, en-
sure that no person or object is in the
proximity of the moving parts to avoid
any risk of injury or damage.
Do not open the lower tailgate when
a towbar is fi tted.
Maximum authorised weight on the
lower tailgate when open:
200 kg .
Tailgate release
This enables the tailgate to be unlocked
in the event of a central locking fault.
- Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the tailgate release from
inside the boot.
- Remove the plastic cap from the opening A in the tailgate interior
pillar.
- Move the control B to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.

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"Tailgate open" warning
This warning lamp comes on
on the instrument panel screen
when the tailgate is not closed
correctly. LOWER TAILGATE
Opening

 Push the handle C to the right and
tilt the tailgate D gently.
Closing

 Raise the tailgate D , push it to close
it, then check that it is secured
correctly. Before opening the tailgate, ensure
that no one is within the radius of
opening.
For reasons of safety and correct op-
eration, do not drive with the tailgate
open.
If the battery is disconnected, the
tailgate cannot be opened.
Do not climb onto the lower tailgate
and do not subject it to heavy knocks,
it may be damaged.
Always close the lower tailgate and
check that it is secured correctly be-
fore closing the main tailgate.
When closing the lower tailgate, en-
sure that no person or object is in the
proximity of the moving parts to avoid
any risk of injury or damage.
Do not open the lower tailgate when
a towbar is fi tted.
Maximum authorised weight on the
lower tailgate when open:
200 kg .
Tailgate release
This enables the tailgate to be unlocked
in the event of a central locking fault.
- Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the tailgate release from
inside the boot.
- Remove the plastic cap from the opening A in the tailgate interior
pillar.
- Move the control B to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.