tow Citroen C CROSSER DAG 2009.5 1.G User Guide

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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a
reversing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display with indication of
the limit of the rear bumper and of the
general direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
light on button
A fl ashes when reverse
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation

 With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
comes on, the system is reactivated.
Modifi cation of the detection zones

 Press button A to deactivate the
system.

 Press button A again for a few seconds
and release it.
The detection zone modifi cation infor-
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.
The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.

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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
left-hand side below the door, towards
you. If you run out of fuel, fi ll the tank and
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.

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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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
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
quality and specifi cations. In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
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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Changing the integrated direction
indicator side repeaters Changing the fog lamps (5)

 Push the repeater A towards the
rear and detach it.

 Unclip the repeater.

 Disconnect the repeater connector
and change the repeater.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain repeaters, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
 Turn the wheel fully towards the out-
side for easy access to the fl ap A
located in the wheelarch.
 Using a screwdriver, remove the four
clips B located in the wheelarch.

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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 can 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.
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 lights
on the towed vehicle.
When being towed with the en-
gine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.

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TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN,
ETC.
Driving 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 tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical 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 without delay.
Opening of the lower tailgate is
prohibited if a towbar is being
used.
We recommend the use of
original 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.
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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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 cap acities of the vehicle on a 12 % gradient.
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance 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 16V 2.2 litre HDI PEF 16V

Gearbox
Manual
(5-speed)
CVT
(6-speed)
Manual

(6-speed)
DCS
(6-speed)

Model codes VUSFZC VVSFZC VUSFZF VVSFZF U4HNH V4HNH

VU4HNH/
1P

VU4HNH/
2P
VV4HNH/
1P

VV4HNH/
2P

Version 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats 5 seats 7 seats

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NAVIGATION-GUIDANCE
What is the navigation system and
the GPS?
The satellite navigation system guides
the driver to the destination that he has
set in accordance with a chosen route.
Initially, it searches for the destination
required by the user, then it calculates
the route and fi nally it provides the visu-
al and audible guidance instructions. What precautions should be
observed in order to use the system
under good conditions?
Do not place anything on or near the
GPS aerial.
Do not use any digital communication
equipment (personal computers, etc.)
near the GPS aerial.
Do not affi x any refl ective fi lms or fi lms
containing carbon to the window.
The GPS (Global Position-
ing System) consists of
several satellites distribut-
ed around the earth. They
continuously transmit digi-
tal signals which travel at the speed of
light, on 2 different frequencies.
At any given time, the system receives
its position in relation to the satellites
detected and the time of transmission
of the signal.
This enables the telematic unit to de-
duce its position and therefore that of
the vehicle.
A repositioning process using the map
database stored on the hard disc per-
mits repositioning of the vehicle's po-
sition on the road network in order to
improve the accuracy of the locating
function. What is a point of interest
(POI)?
Up to 40 different icons may
be displayed (refer to the
section "Points of interest
icon").
They are classifi ed in 5 groups
and identifi ed by one colour for each
group:
- Shops, fi nance and businesses (Green),
- Vehicles and travel (Dark blue),
- Restaurants (Orange),
- Public places and emergency ser- vices (Brown),
- Entertainment and attractions (Blue).
GPS
The system's measurements may be
inaccurate if the vehicle is:
- in a tunnel or underground car park,
- underneath a two-level motorway,
- in an area with several very high buildings,
- surrounded by closely planted trees.
Depending on the vehicle's situation
and the reception of the GPS information,
the displayed information may disappear
from the display temporarily. A point of interest (POI) is
represented by an icon on
the map, it represents an
airport, a station, a town
hall, ...
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Selecting points of interest (POI) icons displayed on the map
You can select up to 40 types of point
of interest icon which are displayed on
your map screen.
Press the MENU button then [Naviga-
tion Settings].
Press [Screen] then [Select] on the POI
line.
Press [4] which is displayed.
Press each POI required.
At each contact with a POI, the display-
ing of [
K] changes (
K = the POI will be
displayed on the screen). General
Town centre
Locality
Shops, fi nance and businesses (Green)
Major companies
Shopping centre
Vehicles and travel (Dark blue)
CITROËN
Airport
Bus stop
Vehicle hire
Suburban station/station
Ferry terminal
Hotel
Park and ride
Car park (press +)
Service station
Rest area
Toll booth
Tourist information
Railway station
Restaurant (Orange)
Night life/night club
Restaurant Public places and emergency serv-
ices (Brown)
Town Hall
Community centre
Convention/exhibition centre
Hospital
University/college
Entertainment and attractions (Blue)
Theme park
Bowling alley
Casino
Cinema
Golf course
Historical monument
Skating rink
Marina
Museum
Flying club
Leisure area
Ski station
Sports centre
Theatre/opera
Tourist attraction
Vineyard/wine and spirit store