bonnet Citroen C CROSSER 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Audio equipment controls.
2. Telephone controls.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Front and rear wipers/wash-wipe
control.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver’s air bag.
Horn.
7. Cruise control switches.
8. Gear lever.
9. Handbrake.
10. Bonnet release.
11. Enclosed storage compartment.
12. Headlamp height adjustment.
Deactivation of the ASC system.
Deactivation of the audible parking assistance.
13. Cup holder.
14. Side adjustable and closing vent.
15. Information button.
16. Window de-icing and demisting
vent.
17. Windscreen de-icing vent.
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D R I V I N G
VII
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Switching to automated mode
Automated mode
After using the sequential mode, you
can return to the automated mode by
selecting position D .
“D” appears on the instrument panel
display.
T h e g e a r b o x t h e n o p e r a t e s i n a u t o - a c -
tive mode, without any action on the
part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most
suited to the following parameters:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp var-
iations in the pressure on the accelera-
tor pedal. “Auto sequential” mode
In the automated mode, you can
resume control temporarily at any time
using the steering wheel controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown
than that offered in automated mode
( a r r i v a l a t a r o u n d a b o u t , e x i t f r o m a c a r
park with a steep gradient, overtaking,
etc.).
T h e g e a r b o x e n g a g e s t h e g e a r r e -
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, press
the back of the
“+/OFF” control for ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y 2 s e c o n d s .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can:
- move to position N to leave the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
- l e a v e a g e a r e n g a g e d , s u c h a s fi r s t or reverse.
In both cases, it is imperative that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise the
vehicle. Operating anomaly
With the ignition on, if the message
“Slow down” or
“Maintenance
required” appears on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x m a l -
function.
When a message is displayed, carry
out the following operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position N and let
the engine run,
- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long
period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or
appears frequently, contact a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
At low speeds, when approaching a
s t o p o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s f o r e x a m p l e , t h e
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n t o fi r s t g e a r a u -
tomatically.
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C H E C K S
VIII
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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 inside: pull the handle
A , on the
right-hand side below the door, towards
you.
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.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Protection system which also provides
access for checking the various levels
of the engine components.
I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , fi l l t h e t a n k a n d o p -
erate the starter until the engine starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.