VIN Citroen C CROSSER 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL
4WD AUTO (position 1)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive and provides optimum traction
regardless of the level of grip.
This is the vehicle's normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the
torque between the front and rear axles
is controlled automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels,
the transfer of torque to the rear wheels
is managed electronically by the control
unit in relation to the level of grip, so
guaranteeing optimum road holding.
Three transmission modes are avail-
able and can be selected manually
by the driver in accordance with his
requirements.
You can change transmission mode
when stationary or while driving at a
speed below 60 mph (100 km/h) .
The transmission mode can be selected
by turning the control A .
Display on the instrument panel
The transmission mode is displayed in
the form of an intermittent display on
the instrument panel display when the
transmission mode is selected.
Selecting the transmission mode
The selection of this mode is recom-
mended when the level of grip permits.
2WD (position 3)
The vehicle operates with front two
wheel drive.
This mode corresponds to use on a tar-
macked road on which the driver con-
siders that there is no risk of loss of grip
(dry road).
4WD LOCK (position 2)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive in this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is particularly
p o o r o r d i f fi c u l t ( s a n d , m u d , s l o p e s , . . . ) .
System which permits the selection of
a transmission mode in relation to the
driving conditions.
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Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode dis-
p l a y fl a s h e s , t h e v e h i c l e s w i t c h e s a u t o -
matically to front "2WD" transmission
mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A . Do not subject the vehicle to exces-
sive conditions while driving.
As the engine torque is applied to
all four wheels, the condition of the
tyres has a considerable impact on
the performance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy
or muddy areas or in other areas in
which the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through
deep water.
Avoid driving over excessively un-
even terrain (risk of scraping under
the body or of grounding on crossing
a bridge).
Have your vehicle towed on a
fl a t b e d .
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.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is dis-
played on the instrument panel, let the
transmission cool down then wait for the
display to clear before setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed
alternately and if "MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED" is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.
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Programming
Press button 1 .
Set the programmed speed by ac-
celerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 "COAST SET" .
CRUISE CONTROL
The controls of this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.
1. "ON/OFF" button: activation/deacti-
vation of the cruise control mode.
2. "COAST SET" button: storing of a
driving speed and decreasing of the
cruising speed.
3. "ACC RES" button: increasing of
the cruising speed and recalling of
the stored speed.
4. "CANCEL" button: switching off of
the cruise control. When you press button
1 , the "CRUISE"
indicator light comes on on the instrument
panel.
Steering wheel controls Display on the instrument panel
The cruise control cannot, in any cir-
cumstances, take the place of the
need to comply with speed limits or
of the vigilance and responsibility of
the driver.
System which permits automatic main-
taining of the vehicle speed at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is
switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
25 mph (40 km/h) minimum and sec-
ond gear must be engaged in the case
of a manual gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off man-
ually, by an action on the brake or clutch
pedal or if the ASC system is triggered.
The programmed speed can be ex-
ceeded temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
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Diesel additive level (Diesel with particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive is indi-
cated by lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is topped
up by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
CHECKS
B a t t e r y
Check the electrolyte level
regularly. If necessary, top up
the level with distilled water.
Check that the terminals are
clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and
winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use
of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l -
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the vehicle or on the
environment.
Avoid any prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network. D o n o t d i s c a r d t h e o i l fi l t e r t h r o u g h
public channels, deposit it in the
containers dedicated to this use
in the CITROËN network.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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Diesel additive level (Diesel with particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive is indi-
cated by lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is topped
up by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
CHECKS
B a t t e r y
Check the electrolyte level
regularly. If necessary, top up
the level with distilled water.
Check that the terminals are
clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and
winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use
of the vehicle (city driving...), replace
them twice as often if necessary (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l -
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the vehicle or on the
environment.
Avoid any prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose in the
CITROËN network. D o n o t d i s c a r d t h e o i l fi l t e r t h r o u g h
public channels, deposit it in the
containers dedicated to this use
in the CITROËN network.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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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
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
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
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s . In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
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 A WHEEL
1. Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and t h e w h e e l fi x i n g b o l t s .
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
U s e d t o e x t e n d t h e j a c k .
4. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T o w i n g " p a r a g r a p h .
Other accessories
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , remove
t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e h a n d l e 3 , p u l l i n g
at the notch.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m
s t a r t i n g b y p l a c i n g i t s n o t c h F (indicated
o n t h e b a c k o f t h e t r i m ) o p p o s i t e t h e
valve G a n d p r e s s o n i t s p e r i p h e r y w i t h
t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
List of tools
W h e n c h a n g i n g a w h e e l , e n s u r e
t h a t t h e f o u r w h e e l s a r e o f i d e n t i -
c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d b r a n d .
W h e n s t o r i n g , t a k e c a r e t o s e c u r e
t h e t o o l b a g
D fi r m l y u s i n g t h e fi x i n g
band C .
Access to the tools
T h e t o o l s a r e s t o r e d i n t h e s t o r a g e c o m -
p a r t m e n t i n t h e b o o t r i g h t - h a n d t r i m .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
t u r n b u t t o n A to the left,
remove the cover B ,
r e m o v e t h e fi x i n g b a n d C a n d t a k e o u t
t h e t o o l b a g D c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s ,
g r i p t h e j a c k E i n y o u r h a n d a n d r e -
m o v e i t f r o m i t s fi x i n g p o s i t i o n .
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Fixing the "space-saving" spare
wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
w i t h t h e " s p a c e - s a v i n g " s p a r e w h e e l
w h e n t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g .
T h e w h e e l i s r e t a i n e d b y t h e c o n i c a l
contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel in the 7 seat configuration
The "space-saving" s p a r e w h e e l i s i n -
s t a l l e d o n t h e o u t s i d e , u n d e r t h e b o o t ,
s u p p o r t e d b y a m e t a l c a r r i e r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s , r e f e r t o t h e
" A c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s " p a r a g r a p h . Putting the wheel back in place
P u t t h e w h e e l b a c k i n p l a c e i n i t s
carrier.
Lift the carrier C a n d r e p o s i t i o n t h e
hook D .
O p e n t h e l o w e r t a i l g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e
"Access" section).
R e m o v e t h e p l a s t i c c o v e r A u s i n g
the handle 3 .
U n s c r e w t h e s p a r e w h e e l c a r r i e r r e -
t a i n i n g b o l t B u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 .
C l o s e t h e l o w e r t a i l g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e
"Access" section).
Lift the carrier C to detach the hook D
then allow it to lower.
T i g h t e n t h e s p a r e w h e e l c a r r i e r r e -
t a i n i n g b o l t B f u l l y u s i n g t h e w h e e l -
brace 1 .
R e fi t t h e p l a s t i c c o v e r A , close the
l o w e r t a i l g a t e a n d s t o r e t h e t o o l s .
Removing the wheel
O p e n t h e t a i l g a t e a n d t h e l o w e r t a i l -
g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e " A c c e s s " s e c t i o n ) .
T a k e o u t t h e h a n d l e 3 (refer to the
" A c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s " p a r a g r a p h ) .
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Access to the spare wheel in the 5 seat configuration
The "steel" s p a r e w h e e l i s i n s t a l l e d o n
t h e o u t s i d e , u n d e r t h e b o o t , s u p p o r t e d
b y a w i n c h a n d a p l a s t i c c a r r i e r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s , r e f e r t o t h e
" A c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s " p a r a g r a p h .
Fixing the "steel" spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
w i t h t h e " s p a c e - s a v i n g " s p a r e w h e e l
w h e n t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g .
T h e w h e e l i s r e t a i n e d b y t h e c o n i c a l
contact of each bolt.
Removing the wheel
O p e n t h e t a i l g a t e a n d t h e l o w e r t a i l -
g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e " A c c e s s " s e c t i o n ) .
T a k e o u t t h e h a n d l e 3 (refer to the
" A c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s " p a r a g r a p h ) .
R e m o v e t h e p l a s t i c c o v e r A u s i n g
the handle 3 . Putting the wheel back in place
P u t t h e w h e e l b a c k i n p l a c e i n i t s
carrier.
Pass the hook C into the chain.
O p e n t h e l o w e r t a i l g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e
"Access" section).
U n s c r e w t h e r e t a i n i n g b o l t B fully
u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 , t o u n w i n d
the winch cable.
C l o s e t h e l o w e r t a i l g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e
" Access" section).
Detach the hook C from the chain.
U n w i n d t h e w i n c h c a b l e f u l l y t o m a k e
u n h o o k i n g o f t h e c h a i n e a s i e r .
T i g h t e n t h e w i n c h r e t a i n i n g b o l t B
f u l l y u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 .
R e fi t t h e p l a s t i c c o v e r A , close the
l o w e r t a i l g a t e a n d s t o r e t h e t o o l s .
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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : i f p o s s i b l e , p a r k t h e
v e h i c l e o n l e v e l , s t a b l e a n d n o n -
s l i p p e r y g r o u n d .
A p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e , s w i t c h o f f t h e
i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r t o l o c k
the wheels.
I f n e c e s s a r y , p l a c e a c h o c k u n d e r
t h e w h e e l d i a g o n a l l y o p p o s i t e t h e
w h e e l t o b e c h a n g e d .
N e v e r g o u n d e r n e a t h a v e h i c l e
r a i s e d u s i n g a j a c k ; u s e a s t a n d .
Removing the wheel List of operations
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h o n e
( e q u i p m e n t a v a i l a b l e a s a n a c c e s -
s o r y ) fi t t h e a n t i - t h e f t s o c k e t 5 on
the wheelbrace 1 t o u n l o c k t h e a n t i -
theft bolt.
U n l o c k t h e o t h e r b o l t s u s i n g t h e
wheelbrace 1 o n l y .
P l a c e t h e j a c k 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
p r o v i d e d o n t h e u n d e r f r a m e , w h i c h -
ever is closest to the wheel to be
c h a n g e d .
E x t e n d t h e j a c k 2 u n t i l i t s b a s e p l a t e
i s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d . E n s u r e
t h a t t h e c e n t r e l i n e o f t h e j a c k b a s e
p l a t e i s d i r e c t l y b e l o w t h e l o c a t i o n A
or B u s e d .
R a i s e t h e v e h i c l e u n t i l t h e r e i s s u f fi -
c i e n t s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e w h e e l a n d
t h e g r o u n d t o a d m i t t h e s p a r e ( n o t
p u n c t u r e d ) w h e e l e a s i l y .
Remove the bolts and store them in
a c l e a n p l a c e .
Remove the wheel.