Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008, Model line: C CROSSER, Model: Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.GPages: 216, PDF Size: 4.85 MB
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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a
child seat in a vehicle compromises
the child’s protection in the event of an
accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack in relation to the child’s body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the “for-
ward facing” child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is in contact
with the back of the vehicle’s seat and
that the head restraint does not cause
any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be re-
moved, ensure that it is stored or at-
tached securely to prevent it from be-
ing thrown around the vehicle in the
event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not
travel in the “forward facing” position
on the front passenger seat, unless
the rear seats are already occupied by
other children, cannot be used or are
absent.
Disarm the passenger air bag when
a “rear facing” child seat is installed
on the front seat. Otherwise, the child
would risk being seriously injured or
k i l l e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e . Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child’s shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child’s
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of
a b o o s t e r s e a t w h i c h h a s a b a c k , fi t -
ted with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and un-
supervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle w h i c h i s e x p o s e d t o t h e s u n , w i t h
the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors, use the “Child lock”.
Take care not to open the rear win-
dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the
r a y s o f t h e s u n , fi t s i d e b l i n d s o n t h e
rear windows.
Lower the control A to position 1 .
Locking
Unlocking
Raise the control A to position
2 .
Mechanical system to prevent opening
of the rear door using its interior con-
trol.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door.
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Although one of CITROËN’s main cri-
teria when designing your vehicle, the
safety of your children also depends on
you. INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT USING A THREE POINT SEAT BELT
Intermediate longitudinal position
* T h e r u l e s f o r t r a n s p o r t i n g c h i l d r e n a r e s p e c i fi c t o e a c h c o u n t r y . C o n s u l t t h e
current legislation in your country.
GENERAL POINTS RELATING
TO CHILD SEATS
“Forwards-facing”
“Rearwards-facing”
F o r m a x i m u m s a f e t y , p l e a s e f o l l o w
these precautions:
- in accordance with Directive 2003/20, all children under the
age of 12 or less than one me-
t r e fi f t y * t a l l m u s t t r a v e l i n a p -
proved child seats suited to
their weight , o n s e a t s fi t t e d w i t h
a s e a t b e l t o r I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s * ,
- statistically, the safest seats in
your vehicle for the transpor-
tation of children are the rear
seats,
- a child weighing less than 9 kg
must travel in the “rearwards-
facing” position both in the
front and in the rear. When a “rearwards-facing”
child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat , it is
essential that the passenger
air bag is disarmed. Otherwise,
the
child would risk being seriously
injured or killed if the air bag were
t o i n fl a t e .
CITROËN recommends that children
should travel in the
rear seats of your
vehicle:
- “rearwards-facing” up to the age
of 2,
- “forwards-facing” over the age
of 2. When a “forwards-facing” child seat is
installed on the
front passenger seat ,
adjust the vehicle’s seat to the interme-
diate longitudinal position with the seat
back upright and leave the passenger
air bag armed.
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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are secured
using a three point seat belt :
Passenger air bag OFF
Group 0: from birth to 10 kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
“ROMER Baby-Safe Plus”
Installed in the rear-facing position
Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L2
“KIDDY Life”
For the safety of young children (from 9 to 18 kg),
CITROËN recommends use of the restraining cushion.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3
“RECARO Start’’
L4
“KLIPPAN Optima” From the age of 6 years
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y
22 kg), the booster is used on its own.
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LOCATION OF CHILD SEATS SECURED USING THE SEAT BELT
In accordance with European regulations (Directive 2005/40), this table indicates the options for installing child seats se-
cured using a seat belt and universally approved (a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.
(c) Consult the legislation in force in your country before inst alling your child on this seat.
U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured u sing the seat belt and universally approved, “rear facing” and/o r
“forward facing”.
X: seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.
L-: only the child seats indicated can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country).
Seat
Weight of the child and indicative age
Less than 13 kg
(groups 0 (b) and 0+) U p t o ≈ 1 y e a r
From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
From 1 to ≈ 3 years
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
From 3 to ≈ 6 years
From
22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
From 6 to ≈ 10 years
Front passenger seat
(c) with passenger
air bag activated
X L2 L3, L4 L3, L4
Front passenger seat
(c) with passenger
air bag disarmed
L1 L2 L3, L4 L3, L4
Rear side seats
(row 2)
U U U U
Rear centre seat
(row 2)
L1 L2 L3, L4 L3, L4
Rear side seats
(row 3)
L1 L2 L3, L4 L3, L4
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The incorrect installation of a child
seat in a vehicle compromises
the child’s protection in the event
of an accident.
For information regarding the ISOFIX
child seats which can be installed in
your vehicle, consult the summary
table for the location of the ISOFIX
child seats.
“ISOFIX” MOUNTINGS
These are three rings for each seat:
- two rings
A , located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion,
indicated by a label,
- a ring B , u s e d t o fi x t h e u p p e r s t r a p ,
referred to as the TOP TETHER ,
indicated by a label. This ISOFIX mounting system guaran-
t e e s y o u f a s t , r e l i a b l e a n d s a f e fi t t i n g o f
the child seat in your vehicle.
The
ISOFIX child seats a r e fi t t e d w i t h
two locks which are secured easily on
the two rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which
is attached to the ring
B .
To attach this strap, remove the vehi-
c l e s e a t ’ s h e a d r e s t r a i n t . T h e n fi x t h e
hook on the ring B and tighten the up-
per strap.
Your vehicle has been approved in ac-
cordance with the
new ISOFIX regula-
tion .
T h e s e a t s , r e p r e s e n t e d b e l o w , a r e fi t t e d
with regulation ISOFIX mountings:
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ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE
T h i s c h i l d s e a t c a n a l s o b e u s e d o n s e a t s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s .
In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.
F o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r fi t t i n g t h e c h i l d s e a t g i v e n i n t h e s e a t m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s i n s t a l l a t i o n g u i d e .
ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus (size category B1 )
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Installed in the forward facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the ISOFIX uppe r ring,
referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
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SUMMARY TABLE FOR THE LOCATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS
IUF: s e a t s u i t a b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n I s o fi x U n i v e r s a l s e a t , “ F o r w a r d f a c i n g ” s e c u r e d u s i n g t h e “ T o p T e t h e r ” u p p e r
strap.
IL-SU: s e a t s u i t a b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n I s o fi x S e m i - U n i v e r s a l s e a t e i t h e r :
- “ r e a r f a c i n g ” fi t t e d w i t h a “ T o p T e t h e r ” u p p e r s t r a p o r a s u p p o r t ,
- “ f o r w a r d f a c i n g ” fi t t e d w i t h a s u p p o r t .
F o r a d v i c e o n s e c u r i n g o f t h e “ T o p T e t h e r ” u p p e r s t r a p , r e f e r t o t h e “ I s o fi x m o u n t i n g s s e c t i o n ” .
X: seat not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat o f the size category indicated.
The head restraint of the vehicle’s ISOFIX seat must be removed and stored.
In accordance with European Regulations (ECE 16), this table i
ndicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats
i n t h e v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s .
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, th e ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G ,
i s i n d i c a t e d o n t h e c h i l d s e a t n e x t t o t h e I S O F I X l o g o .
Weight of the child / indicative age
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
U p t o a p p r o x . 6 months
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than
13 kg
(group 0+)
U p t o a p p r o x . 1 y e a r
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
F r o m a p p r o x . 1 t o 3 y e a r s
Type of ISOFIX child seat infant car seat “rear facing” “rear facing” “forward facing”
ISOFIX size category F G C D E C D A B B1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the rear seats X IL-SU IL-SU
IUF
IL-SU
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
HORN
Lower the lights stalk when moving
to the left (position 1 ).
Raise the lights stalk when moving
to the right (position 1 ).
The indicator light on the instrument
p a n e l fl a s h e s .
As a safety precaution in a
t r a f fi c j a m , s w i t c h o n t h e h a z -
ard warning lights when you
are the last in the queue.
Press button A , the direction indicators
fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
Selection of the left or right direction in-
dicators to signal a change of direction
of the vehicle.
The “motorway” function
System for indicating a change of lane
on a motorway.
Press up or down once (positions
2 ),
without passing the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators
w i l l fl a s h t h r e e t i m e s .
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or ac-
cident. Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Certain direction indicator functions
c a n b e c o n fi g u r e d v i a t h e c o l o u r d i s -
play “Equipment” menu.
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking
in complete safety in emergency
situations:
- the anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD).
When braking in an emergen-
c y , p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e -
leasing the pressure. The two warning lights comes on at
the same time and the two warnings
are displayed alternately on the
instrument panel display.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by the indication on the
instrument panel display, it indicates
a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in a loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If these two warning lights come
on, linked with the warnings on the
instrument panel display, they indicate a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution which could result in a loss of
control of the vehicle on braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehi-
cle when braking, in particular on poor
or slippery surfaces. The warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on (ON position). If it does not switch
off or does not come on, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When the vehicle is stationary
When the vehicle is moving
If this warning light comes
on continuously it indicates
a malfunction of the anti-lock
braking system which could
result in a loss of control of the vehicle
on braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system is active if
the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph
(10 km/h). It is deactivated when the ve-
hicle speed falls below 3 mph (5 km/h).
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
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The ASC/TCL systems offer
e x c e p t i o n a l s a f e t y i n n o r m a l
driving, but this should not en-
c o u r a g e t h e d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s
or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITRÖEN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITRÖEN dealer.
Disarming
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a v e -
hicle which is bogged down, stuck in
snow, on soft ground, etc.), it may be
advisable to disarm the ASC system,
so that the wheels can move freely and
regain grip.
Press the “ASC OFF” button, locat-
ed to the right of the steering wheel,
until the ASC OFF symbol appears
on the instrument panel display.
The displaying of this symbol in the top
right corner of the instrument panel dis-
play indicates that the ASC and TCL
systems are disarmed. Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated au-
tomatically above 30 mph (50 km/h).
Press the “ASC OFF” button again
to reactivate them manually.
The switching off of the symbol in the
top right corner of the instrument panel
display indicates the reactivation of the
ASC and TCL systems.
Operating fault
The displaying of this mes-
sage on the instrument
panel display indicates a
malfunction of these sys-
tems.
Contact a CITRÖEN dealer to have the
ASC/TCL systems checked.
TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Activation
These systems are activated automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started.
They operate when the vehicle speed is
higher than 10 mph (15 km/h).
Anti-skid regulation and
electronic stability programme
The anti-skid regulation optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels and
on the engine to keep the vehicle on the
trajectory required by the driver.
They come into operation in
the event of a grip or trajectory
problem.
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g o f
this symbol on the instrument panel dis-
play.
Associated systems which guarantee
the directional stability of the vehicle
within the limits of the laws of physics:
- the anti-skid regulation (TCL),
- the electronic stability programme (ASC).