Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G Service 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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AUTOMATIC AIR
CONDITIONING
Automatic operation
Set the temperature control dial 3 to
the temperature required.
P l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l d i a l 2 in
the
“AUTO” position.
Place the air distribution adjustment
dial 1 in the
“AUTO” position. When the engine is cold, to avoid
a n e x c e s s i v e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f c o l d a i r ,
the ventilation will reach its optimum
level gradually.
On entering the vehicle, the interior
temperature may be much colder
(or warmer) than the comfort
temperature. There is no need to
change the temperature displayed in
order to reach the comfort required
rapidly.
The automatic regulation of the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g w i l l o p e r a t e a t m a x i m u m
performance to eliminate the
temperature difference as quickly as
possible.
1. Air distribution adjustment
2. A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
3. Temperature adjustment
4. Rear screen de-icing
5. Air conditioning On / Off
6. I n t a k e o f e x t e r i o r a i r / R e c i r c u l a t i o n
of interior air
In automatic mode:
when the temperature is set to
m a x i m u m ( R a p i d h e a t i n g ) , t h e
i n t a k e o f e x t e r i o r a i r i s a c t i v a t e d a n d
the air conditioning stops.
when the temperature is set to
minimum (Rapid cooling), the air
recirculation is activated and the air
conditioning operates.
In accordance with the level of comfort
selected, the system controls the air
d i s t r i b u t i o n , t h e fl o w , t h e t e m p e r a t u r e
and the air intake to guarantee comfort
a n d a s u f fi c i e n t c i r c u l a t i o n o f a i r i n t h e
passenger compartment. No further ac-
tion on your part is required.
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Manual operation
It is possible to set one or more func-
tions manually while leaving the other
functions in automatic mode.
Switching to manual mode may result
in discomfort (temperature, humidity,
odour, condensation) and does not of-
fer optimum comfort.
Temperature adjustment (1) A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t ( 2 )
Turn the dial to the
right to increase the
a i r fl o w o r t o t h e l e f t t o
decrease it.
Turn the temperature
control dial to the right
to increase the tem-
perature and to the
left to decrease it.
Place the dial in the
position required to
direct the air towards:
To avoid condensation and deterio-
ration of the quality of the air in the
passenger compartment, ensure that
a s u f fi c i e n t fl o w o f a i r i s m a i n t a i n e d . the central and side vents,
the central and side vents and
the footwells,
the footwells,
the windscreen, the side win-
dows and the footwells, the windscreen and the side
windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by
placing the adjustment dial in the inter-
mediate positions.
Air distribution adjustment (3)
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Air conditioning On / Off (5)
Press button 5 to activate the air
conditioning.
The indicator light comes on.
Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of interior air (4)
This function insulates the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m e x t e r i o r o d o u r s a n d
smoke.
Press button 4 to select the air in-
take mode.
When the indicator light on button 4 is
o f f , t h e e x t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e f u n c t i o n i s a c -
tivated.
When the indicator light on button 4 is
o n , t h e i n t a k e o f e x t e r i o r a i r i s d e a c t i -
vated and the system is in air recircula-
tion mode.
Do not drive for long periods in in-
t e r i o r a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n m o d e , e x c e p t
i n t r u l y e x c e p t i o n a l a t m o s p h e r i c
conditions. Personalisation of the Exterior air
intake / Interior air recirculation
function
This function is controlled automati-
cally. However, you can deactivate its
automatic control if you wish to change
the air intake mode at any time.
Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On / Off function
This function is controlled automati-
cally. However, you can deactivate its
automatic control if you wish to activate
or deactivate the air conditioning at any
time.
The settings are retained, even after
switching off the ignition.
Changing the status
Press the Air Conditioning On / Off but-
ton for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t fl a s h e s t h r e e t i m e s .
When the status changes from inactive
to active, two bleeps are heard and the
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t fl a s h e s t h r e e t i m e s .
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and
t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t d i a l a r e p l a c e d
in the “AUTO” position, or if the temper-
ature control dial is set to the minimum
temperature, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled automatically.
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial
a n d t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t d i a l a r e
placed in the “AUTO” position, the Air
intake / Interior air recirculation func-
tion is also controlled automatically.
Changing the status
Press the Air intake / Interior air recircu-
lation button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t fl a s h e s t h r e e t i m e s .
When the status changes from inactive
to active, two bleeps are heard and the
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t fl a s h e s t h r e e t i m e s .
Automatic control inactive
Even if the air distribution adjustment
d i a l a n d t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t d i a l a r e
placed in the “AUTO” position, the Air
intake / Interior air recirculation function
is no longer controlled automatically.
Automatic control inactive
The air conditioning system is no
longer controlled automatically.
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Windows and windscreen de-icing
De-icing
1. Press button A t o s e l e c t “ e x t e r i o r a i r
intake”. The indicator light on this
button is switched off.
2. Place the air distribution dial in the
“windscreen, side windows and foot-
wells” position.
3. S e l e c t t h e a i r fl o w r e q u i r e d .
4. Select the temperature required.
5. Press the “air conditioning on / off”
button
B to activate the air condi-
tioning. The indicator light on this
button comes on. Rapid de-icing
1. Place the air distribution dial in the
“windscreen and side windows”
position.
2. S e l e c t t h e m a x i m u m a i r fl o w .
3. S e l e c t t h e m a x i m u m t e m p e r a t u r e .
Rear screen de-icing (6)
With the engine running, press but-
ton 6 to activate the de-icing of the rear
s c r e e n a n d e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s .
The indicator light on the button comes
on while the de-icing is in operation.
The de-icing switches off automatically
t o p r e v e n t a n e x c e s s i v e c o n s u m p t i o n o f
current.
The operation of the de-icing can be
stopped before it is switched off auto-
matically by pressing the button again.
It is advisable to switch off the rear
screen de-icing as soon as pos-
sible as lower current consumption
reduces the fuel consumption.
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FRONT SEATS
Manual mode
Forwards-backwards adjustment
Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
When your seat is at the correct dis-
tance, move it forwards and backwards
slightly without using the control bar to
check that it is secured correctly. Driver’s seat cushion height and
angle adjustment
Pull and/or push the control several
times to adjust the height of the seat.
Seat back angle adjustment
Pull the control upwards to adjust the
seat back.
When the seat back is at the correct
angle, release the control.
To prevent the seat back from
moving forward sharply and
knocking you, press on it with
your back or push it with your
hand while operating the lever.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, seat
back and head restraint which can all
be adjusted to your optimum driving
and comfort position.
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Electric mode (driver’s seat only)
Forwards-backwards adjustment
Push the control forwards or rearwards
to move the seat to the position
required. Driver’s seat cushion height and
angle adjustment
Pull or push the front of the control
to raise or lower the front of the seat
cushion.
Pull or push the rear of the control
to raise or lower the rear of the seat
cushion.
Pull or push the entire control to raise or
lower the entire seat cushion. Seat back angle adjustment
Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
straighten or tilt the seat back.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, seat
back and head restraint which can all
be adjusted to your optimum driving
and comfort position.
To avoid discharging the battery, use
the electric mode with the engine
running.
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Head restraint height adjustment Front armrest
Heated seats adjustment
The adjustment is correct when the
top of the head restraint is aligned
with the top of the head of the seated
person. Never drive with the removed
head restraints in the vehicle
as they could be thrown
around the vehicle on sharp braking.
They must be in place and adjusted
correctly.
After installing the head restraint,
check that the height adjustment
button is locked correctly.
You can move the console housing
cover in order to use it as an armrest.
With the
engine running , tilt the button
to the position required.
The temperature of the seat is regulat-
ed automatically.
There are two setting positions:
- “HI”: High heating
- “LO”: Low heating
When the button is in the intermediate
position, the heating is switched off.
The indicator lights A comes on when
the system is activated . To raise the head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower the head restraint, push it
downwards pressing the height adjust-
ment button at the same time.
To remove the head restraint, bring it to
the uppermost position then remove it
pressing the height adjustment button
at the same time.
T o r e fi t t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , e n g a g e t h e
stems of the head restraint in the holes
pressing the height adjustment button
at the same time.
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REAR SEATS (ROW 2)
Seat back angle adjustment
Pull the control and adjust.
When the seat back is at the correct
angle, release the control.
Sit in the centre of the rear bench seat
to check that the two seats are at the
same level and that the angle of their
seat backs is the same.
Forwards-backwards adjustment
Pull the control towards the outside and
adjust.
When your seat is at the correct
distance, release the control.
To ensure that the seat is secured
correctly, move it forwards and
backwards slightly without using the
control. When manoeuvring the seats,
ensure that no person or ob-
ject is in the vicinity of the mov-
ing parts to avoid any risk of injury or
damage.
To prevent the seat back from mov-
ing forwards sharply and knocking
you, press on it with your back or
push it with your hand while operat-
ing the lever.
The rear seats can be folded in two
parts (1/3 - 2/3).
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Rear armrest
Lower the armrest to use it.
T o r e t u r n t o t h e i n i t i a l c o n fi g u r a t i o n ,
push the armrest until it locks in its ver-
tical position. Access to the third row
The passenger gains access to the
third row of seats by tilting a second
row seat.
To put this seat back in place, refer to
the following pages.
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Folding the second row
1. Raise the rear seat lever A , or
Pull the button in the boot B for at least one second, or
Pull the rear seat releasing strap C towards you.
2. The seat backs fold forwards then the cushion rises and folds fo rwards.
3. After carrying out these operations, press on the seat lightly to check that it is secured correctly.
Before folding the seats, lower the head restraints fully.
Before folding the seat backs forwards, insert the seat belt b
uckles in the slots provided for this purpose in the rear seat
cushion.
Before folding the seats , ensure that no object or person is hindering the execution of the operatio ns.
Do not place luggage on the folded seats.