towing CITROEN C-CROSSER 2012 Handbook (in English)

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CONTENTS
Parking brake 112Manual gearbox 112CVT gearbox 113DCS gearbox 115Four wheel drive system 119Cruise control 121Audible rear parking sensors 123Reversing camera 124
„„„„„„„„
VII - DRIVING 112Î124
Bonnet 126Running out of fuel 126Petrol engine 127Diesel engine 128Checking levels 129Checks 130
„„„„„„
VIII - CHECKS 125Î131
Changing a wheel 132Changing a bulb 137Changing a fuse 146Battery 151Changing a wiper blade 153Towing 154Towing a trailer 156Fitting roof bars 157Accessories 158
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IX - PRACTICAL INFORMATION 132Î158
Engines 159Weights 160Dimensions 161Identifi cation markings 162
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X - TECHNICALDATA 159Î163
Audio CD system 164
CD changer 175Error messages 177Audio-Telematic System 178Navigation 180DVD mode 208Hands-free telephone 216
„„„„„„„
XI - AUDIO and TELEMATICS 164 Î 223
VISUAL SEARCH 224 Î 229
ALPHABETICALINDEX 230Î240

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COMFORT
44 For even air distribution, take care not
to obstruct the exterior air intake grille
located at the bottom of the windscreen,
the vents, the air outlets under the front
seats and the air extractor located be-
hind the fl aps in the boot. The water formed by the air conditioning
condensation is discharged via an open-
ing provided for this purpose. Therefore,
a puddle of water may form underneath
the vehicle when stationary.
If the system does not produce cold air,
do not use it and have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
AUTOMATIC REGULATION OF
THE DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING
Do not cover the temperature and hu-
midity sensor 2
and the sunshine sen-
sor 7
.
They are required for regulation of the
air conditioning.
Advice on operation

In hot weather, in order to obtain in-
tense ventilation, it is advisable to
use vents 1
and 4
only.
If, when the vehicle has been parked
in the sun for a long time, the interior
temperature remains very high, fi rst
ventilate the passenger compart-
ment for a few minutes. Switch off the air conditioning
when the climatic conditions
permit. Use of the automatic regulation of the
air conditioning is recommended. It per-
mits automatic and optimised control of
all of the following functions: air fl ow,
passenger compartment temperature
and air distribution, by means of various
sensors (ambient temperature, interior
temperature, sunshine), so preventing
the need for you to change your set-
tings other than the value displayed. In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load on a
steep gradient in hot weather), switch-
ing off the air conditioning saves engine
power and therefore improves the tow-
ing capacity.
Close the windows to benefi t from the
full effectiveness of the air conditioning.
Ensure that the passenger compart-
ment fi lter is in good condition. Have
the fi lter elements replaced periodically.
If you drive in a dusty environment, re-
place it twice as often.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and is not harmful to
the ozone layer.
Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.

1.
Central vents.

2.
Temperature sensor.

3.
Air outlet to passenger footwells.

4.
Side vents.

5.
Front window demisting/defrosting
vents.

6.

Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.


7.
Sunshine sensor.

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70
BOOT FITTINGS



1.
12 V socket (120 W max).

2.
Open storage compartment.

3.
Right-hand side enclosed storage
compartment.

4.
Storage compartment in the fl oor * .

5.
Stowing rings.

6.
Left-hand side storage
compartment or audio equipment.

7.
Load space cover.


*
5-seat version only.

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!
COMFORT
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*
On 5-seat version only. Raise the boot fl oor to gain access to
this compartment.



Right-hand side enclosed storage
compartment
This storage compartment contains the
tools for changing a wheel.


Storage compartment in the fl oor *







12 V socket (120 W max)
There are four stowing rings in the boot
for securing luggage:


- two rings are located on the boot fl oor,


- two rings are located on the rear
side pillars.

This operates when the ignition switch
is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.
Lift the cover to gain access to the
socket.
Check that the electrical equip-
ment operates on 12 V and that
its maximum electrical power is
120 W.
The prolonged use of electrical equip-
ment without running the engine may
discharge the battery.







Stowing rings

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SAFETY
102
DIRECTION INDICATORS





HAZARD WARNING LAMPSHORN



)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.


)
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.

"Motorway" function



)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.

Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
The audible signal can be confi gured
via the colour screen "Equipment"
menu.

)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
132
CHANGING A WHEEL

1.
Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.

3.
Handle.
Used to extend the jack.
4.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.
Other accessories

Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, remove
the trim fi rst using the handle 3
, pulling
at the notch.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim
starting by placing its notch F
(indicated
on the back of the trim) opposite the
valve G
and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.

List of tools
When changing a wheel, ensure
that the four wheels are of identi-
cal specifi cation and brand. When storing, take care to secure
the tool bag D
fi rmly using the fi xing
band C
.


Access to the tools

The tools are stored in the storage
compartment in the boot right-hand trim.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
turn button A
to the left,

)
remove the cover B
,

)
remove the fi xing band C
and take
out the tool bag D
containing the
tools,

)
take the jack E
in your hand and re-
move it from its fi xing position.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
154
TOWING

Access to the tools
Having your vehicle towed on a flatbed



)
Below the front bumper, install the
towing system on the towing eye 1
.
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
turn button A
to the left,

)
remove the cover B
,

)
remove the fi xing band C
and take out
the tool bag D
containing the tools,

)
take the towing eye and the tools re-
quired out of the tool bag.
Place the gear lever in neutral.

Always have the vehicle
towed on a fl atbed.

Never have the vehicle towed with
the four wheels on the ground, this
could damage the transmission.
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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
155

Towing another vehicle



)
On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2
.

)
Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3
.

)
Install the towbar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
When being towed with the en-
gine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an ap-
proved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assis-
tance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
156
TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, ETC.
Drivin
g advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the lighting and signalling on
the trailer.

)
If this message is dis-
played, stop your ve-
hicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.


If the message fl ashes slowly, wait for
the engine to cool before topping up the
level, if necessary.
If the message fl ashes rapidly, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.
Opening of the lower tailgate is
prohibited if a towbar is being
used.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine CITROËN towbars and
their harnesses that have been
tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment located at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.


Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing
load must be reduced by 10 % of the
GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres
of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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TECHNICAL DATA
160
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (IN KG)


* The kerb weight is equal to the weight without load + driver (75 kg).

** The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).

*** The braked trailer value corresponds to the towing capacities of the vehicle on a 12 % gradient.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; reduce
the towed weight by 450 kg when your altitude increases by 1 000 m.
Engines


2.4 litre



2.2 litre HDi PEF



Gearbox


Manual
(5-speed)



CVT
(6-speed)



Manual

(6-speed)



DCS
(6-speed)



Model codes


VUSFY0



VVSFY0



VUSFY9



VVSFY9



VU4HK8



VV4HK8



VU4HK8


VU4HK8/
1P


VV4HK8

VV4HK8/
1P


Version


5
seats



7
seats



5
seats



7
seats



5
seats



7
seats



5
seats



7
seats


• Kerb weight *
1 650
1 685
1 680
1 715
1 790
1 825
1 810
1 845
• Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 290
2 410
2 410
• Gross train weight (GTW) **
3 870
4 510
4 510
• Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
• Braked trailer ***
1 500
2 000
2 000
• Recommended nose weight
75
100
100