CITROEN C CROSSER 2010 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2010, Model line: C CROSSER, Model: CITROEN C CROSSER 2010Pages: 217, PDF Size: 6.48 MB
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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 re-
gardless 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 screen 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
tarmacked road on which the driver
considers 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 comes on in the instrument
panel.
Steering mounted 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 automatically maintains
the vehicle speed at the value pro-
grammed by the driver, without any ac-
tion 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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When the cruise control is in
operation, pay attention if you
press and hold one of the pro-
grammed speed adjustment buttons:
this can result in a very rapid change
in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slip-
p e r y r o a d s o r i n h e a v y t r a f fi c .
On a steep descent, the cruise con-
trol will not be able to prevent the
vehicle from exceeding the pro-
grammed speed.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
To deactivate the cruise control:
Press the brake or clutch pedal, or
Press button 1 "ON OFF" , or
Press button 4 "CANCEL" .
The cruise control may be deactivated
automatically:
When the vehicle reaches a speed
below 20 mph (35 km/h).
When the active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) comes into operation.
Reactivating the function
When the cruise control has been de-
activated, you can return to the stored
speed by pressing button 3 "ACC RES"
when you reach a minimum speed of
25 mph (40 km/h).
Decreasing the programmed speed
Using button 2 "COAST SET" :
- successive presses decrease the speed in steps of approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
- a maintained press of this button decreases the speed progressively.
Once the speed required has been
reached, release the button, the new
speed is stored.
Using the brake pedal:
- brake to deactivate the cruise con- trol, then press button 2 "COAST
SET" . Release to store the new
speed.
Temporary acceleration/deceleration Increasing the programmed speed
Using button 3 "ACC RES" :
- successive presses increase the speed in steps of approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
- a maintained press of this button increases the programmed speed
progressively.
Once the speed required has been
reached, release the button, the new
speed is stored.
Using the accelerator pedal:
- accelerate to reach the speed re- quired, then press button 2 "COAST
SET" . Release the button to store
the new speed. Temporary acceleration
Press the accelerator pedal as normal.
When the pedal is released, you return
to the stored speed.
Temporary deceleration
Press the brake pedal to reduce the
speed. To return to the stored speed,
press button
3 "ACC RES" .
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AUDIBLE REAR PARKING
SENSORS
It detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, ...) located behind the vehi-
cle, but it cannot detect obstacles locat-
ed immediately below the bumper. Activation
The parking sensors are activated by
engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated
by an audible signal which becomes
more frequent as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle.
When a certain distance between the
rear of the vehicle and the obstacle is
reached, the audible signal becomes
continuous:
An object such as a stake, a road
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the begin-
ning of the manoeuvre but may no
longer be detected when the vehicle
moves closer to it.
Location of the sensors
T h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h f o u r s e n s o r s :
- two side sensors
A
- two central sensors B . Vehicle only
V e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
Detection zones
The detection zones differ depending
o n w h e t h e r t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a
towbar.
If you select towbar mode, the towbar
zone
C is excluded from the detection
zones.
The parking sensor system cannot,
in any circumstances, take the place
of the need for vigilance and respon-
sibility on the part of the driver.
Sensors
Distance
between vehicle and obstacle less than:
Side A Approximately
25 cm
Central B
without towbar Approximately
40 cm
Central B
with towbar Approximately
60 cm
System consisting of proximity sensors
installed in the rear bumper.
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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a
reversing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided on the
navigation screen with indication of the
limit of the rear bumper and of the gen-
eral direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
lamp on button
A fl a s h e s w h e n r e v e r s e
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator lamp goes
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator lamp
comes on, the system is reactivated.
M o d i fi c a t i o n o f t h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e s
Press button A to deactivate the
system.
Press button A again for a few sec-
onds and release it.
T h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e m o d i fi c a t i o n i n f o r -
mation is indicated by an audible signal:
- double s i g n a l o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
a towbar,
- single signal on vehicles which are
n o t fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r .
The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.
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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a
reversing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided on the
navigation screen with indication of the
limit of the rear bumper and of the gen-
eral direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
lamp on button
A fl a s h e s w h e n r e v e r s e
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator lamp goes
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator lamp
comes on, the system is reactivated.
M o d i fi c a t i o n o f t h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e s
Press button A to deactivate the
system.
Press button A again for a few sec-
onds and release it.
T h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e m o d i fi c a t i o n i n f o r -
mation is indicated by an audible signal:
- double s i g n a l o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
a towbar,
- single signal on vehicles which are
n o t fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r .
The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.
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Bonnet stay
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly latched.
From outside: move the safety catch
to the left then raise the bonnet. Secure the stay in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
stay in its clip.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
From inside: pull the release lever A ,
on the right-hand side below the door,
towards you. 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
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts may be needed be-
fore the engine re-starts.
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PETROL ENGINE
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3 . P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4 . B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Fusebox.
6. Battery.
7. CVT gearbox dipstick.
8. Radiator cap.
9. Engine oil dipstick.
1 0 . E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
1 1 . A i r fi l t e r .
A c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l s o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d t h e r e p l a
c e m e n t o f c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
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DIESEL ENGINE
A c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l s o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Fusebox.
6. Battery.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
9. A i r fi l t e r .