warning light Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G User Guide

A C C E S S
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Opening

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, press the
handle A and raise the tailgate.
“Tailgate open” warning
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel display
when the tailgate is not closed
correctly.
TAILGATE LOWER TAILGATE
Opening

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

 Pull the handle B downwards to
guide the tailgate,

 release the handle and press the
exterior surface of the tailgate gently
to close it. 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 .

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In foggy weather or in snow,
the brightness sensor can de-
tect suffi cient light. The lights
will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
the associated functions will no long-
er be controlled.
Automatic lighting
Daytime lights *
* According to country. This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction display, air
conditioning control panel, etc.) are lit. Automatic switching off
When the lights stalk is at “dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps”, if the
ignition switch is at “LOCK” or “ACC” or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off au-
tomatically
when the driver’s door is
opened .
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime lights, the dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The side lights and the dipped head-
lamps come on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver, if a
low level of exterior light is detected or
if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
The sensitivity of the automatic light-
ing can be confi gured via the colour
display “Equipment” menu.

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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
panel fl ashes.
As a safety precaution in a
traffi c jam, switch on the haz-
ard warning lights when you
are the last in the queue.

 Press button A , the direction indicators
fl ash.
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
will fl ash three times.
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
can be confi gured via the colour dis-
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-
cy, press very fi rmly without re-
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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Front seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning light When the ignition is switched
on, this warning light comes
on accompanied by an audi-
ble signal for a few seconds if
the driver has not fastened his
seat belt.
Rear seat belts
Each rear seat is fi tted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt with force limiter.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening

 Press the red button on the buckle.
If the driver does not fasten his seat
belt within one minute after switching
on the ignition, the warning light fl ashes
accompanied by an intermittent audible
signal and a display on the instrument
panel display.
The warning light, the audible signal
and the display stop after approximate-
ly 90 seconds and then return until the
driver fastens his seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened
while the
vehicle is moving , you are alerted by
the same warnings. Storing after use

1. Pass the seat belt under the support

A located on each rear side pillar,

2. Insert the tongue in the slot B of the
support.
Rear buckles

 Store the buckles in the locations A
and B provided for this purpose in
the rear seat cushion.
Front passenger’s seat belt
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning light comes on on the centre
console panel.
It is accompanied by an audible signal
for a few seconds if the passenger has
not fastened his seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened
while the
vehicle is moving , you are alerted by
the same warnings.
Driver’s seat belt
Rear side seat belts

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Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfi l their role fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment of
the length of the strap to your size. The
seat belt is stored automatically when not
in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is rolled up correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be posi-
tioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an auto-
matic locking device which comes into
operation in the event of a collision,
emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. You can release the device by pull-
ing rapidly on the strap and releasing it. Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old
or shorter than one metre fi fty.
Never use the same seat belt to
secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one person of adult size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or modifi ed to avoid altering its
performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer and par-
ticularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts , the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the air bag warning light
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.

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If the air bag warning light and the
display come on continuously,
do not install a “rear facing” child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on on the
instrument panel and this display
appears on the instrument panel
display, contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the event
of a serious impact.
To guarantee the safety of your
child, it is imperative that the
passenger air bag is disarmed
when you install a “rear facing” child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the air
bag were triggered.
This warning light comes on on the cen-
tre console front panel when the ignition
is on and until the air bag is re-armed. Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
switch
A to the “ ON” position to re-arm
the air bag and so guarantee the safety
of your front passenger in the event of
an impact.
The associated warning light switches
off.
Deactivation
Only the front passenger’s air bag can
be disarmed:


with the ignition off , insert the key
in the passenger air bag disarming
switch
A ,

 turn it to the “OFF” position,

 remove the key.

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Side air bags
System which protects the driver and
passenger in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury
to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated in
the front seat back frame, on the door
side.
Activation
The side air bag is triggered unilaterally
in the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side impact
zone B , perpendicular to the longitudi-
nal centreline of the vehicle on a hori-
zontal plane and directed from the out-
side towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. Curtain air bags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger and the passen-
gers of row 3) in the event of a serious
side impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the head.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated in
the pillars and the upper section of the
passenger compartment. Activation
The curtain air bag is triggered at the
same time as the corresponding side
air bag in the event of a serious side
impact applied to all or part of the side
impact zone
B , perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the outside towards the inside of the
vehicle.
The curtain air bag infl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.
In the event of a minor impact
or bump on the side of the ve-
hicle or if the vehicle rolls over,
the air bag may not be triggered.
In the event of a rear or front colli-
sion, the air bag is not triggered.
Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.
Operating fault
If this warning light comes on on the
instrument panel and this display appears
on the instrument panel display, contact
a CITROËN dealer to have the system
checked. The air bags may no longer be
triggered in the event of a serious impact.

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CHANGING A BULB
Handle the bulbs using a dry
cloth.

Do not clean the headlamps
using a dry or abrasive cloth, or us-
ing detergent or solvent products,

use a sponge and soapy water. In certain climatic conditions
(low temperature, humidity),
t
he
presence of condensation on the
inside of the headlamp glass is
normal ; it disappears a few minutes
after the lights are switched on.
Front lights
Blown bulb
Refer to the appropriate procedure to
change the corresponding bulb.
1. Direction indicators
(PY21W - 21 W).
2. Dipped headlamps (H11 - 55 W) or xenon bulb (D2S - 35 W).
3. Side lights (W5W - 5 W).
4. Main beam headlamps (H7 - 55 W).
5. Front fog lamps (H11 - 55 W). WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
CITROËN dealer.
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty bulb with a new bulb.

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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 .
 On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2 .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To access 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
required out of the tool bag.
When being towed with the
engine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.
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.
 Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3 .

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
Operating procedure for having your
vehicle towed on a fl atbed or for towing
another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.