CITROEN C-CROSSER 2012 Handbook (in English)

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CHECKING LEVELS
Brake fluid level
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Oil level

The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the engine oil between
services. The manufacturer recommends
that the oil level be checked, and topped up
if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).
The brake fl uid level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN"
marks.
If it is not, check the brake pad
wear.

Changing the brake fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.


Coolant level

The coolant level must be mea-
sured when the engine is cold
and should be between the
"LOW" and "FULL" marks.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the ig-
nition off.
On vehicles which are fi tted with a
particle emission fi lter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash * fluid

Check the fl uid level regularly,
using the gauge.

*
According to country.
Changing the engine oil
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.

Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.

Changing the coolant fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.


Fluid specifi cation
This fl uid must conform to the manufac-
turer's recommendations for optimum
cleaning.

Power steering fluid level

Check the fl uid level with the engine at
idle.
Check that the power steering fl uid
level is always between the "MAX" and
"MIN" marks and top up if necessary.

Fluid specifi cation
This fl uid must conform to the manufac-
turer's recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
When working under the bonnet, take
care as certain areas of the engine may
be extremely hot (risk of burns).

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Diesel additive level (Diesel
with particle emission filter) The minimum level of this additive is indicat-
ed by lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.


Waste productsCHECK
S

Battery

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 clogged passenger compartment fi l-
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
Maintenance of the particle emission fi l-
ter must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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
used oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the contain-
ers provided for this purpose at
CITROËN dealers (France) or a
qualifi ed workshop, or take them to
an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not discard the oil fi lter through public
channels, deposit it in the containers dedi-
cated to this use in the CITROËN network
(France) or a qualifi ed workshop or take them to
an authorised waste disposal site.

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 or a qualifi ed workshop.

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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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.


Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

Parking brake

If the parking brake travel is
too long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specifi cations.

In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specifi c products.

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 inter-
val for these components.

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CHANGING A WHEEL

1.
Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.

3.
Handle.
Used to extend the jack.
4.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.
Other accessories

Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, remove
the trim fi rst using the handle 3
, pulling
at the notch.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim
starting by placing its notch F
(indicated
on the back of the trim) opposite the
valve G
and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.

List of tools
When changing a wheel, ensure
that the four wheels are of identi-
cal specifi cation and brand. When storing, take care to secure
the tool bag D
fi rmly using the fi xing
band C
.


Access to the tools

The tools are stored in the storage
compartment in the boot right-hand trim.
To gain access to 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 jack E
in your hand and re-
move it from its fi xing position.

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Fixing the "space-saver" spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the "space-saver" spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.












Access to the spare wheel in
the 7 seat configuration
The "space-saver"
spare wheel is in-
stalled on the outside, under the boot,
supported by a metal carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph.
Putting the wheel back in place


)
Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

)
Lift the carrier C
and reposition the
hook D
.

)
Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).
)
Remove the plastic cover A
using
the handle 3
.

)
Unscrew the spare wheel carrier re-
taining bolt B
using the wheelbrace 1
.

)
Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).

)
Lift the carrier C
to detach the
hook D
then allow it to lower.

)
Tighten the spare wheel carrier re-
taining bolt B
fully using the wheel-
brace 1
.

)
Refi t the plastic cover A
, close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.


Removing the wheel


)
Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the "Access" section).

)
Take out the handle 3
(refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph).

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Access to the spare wheel in
the 5 seat configuration
The pressed steel
spare wheel is installed
on the outside, under the boot, supported
by a winch and a plastic carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph.

Fixing the pressed steel spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the pressed steel spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.

Removing the wheel


)
Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the "Access" section).

)
Take out the handle 3
(refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph).
)
Remove the plastic cover A
using
the handle 3
.
Putting the wheel back in place


)
Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

)
Pass the hook C
into the chain.

)
Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).

)
Unscrew the retaining bolt B fully

using the wheelbrace 1
, to unwind
the winch cable.

)
Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).

)
Detach the hook C
from the chain.
Unwind the winch cable fully to make
unhooking of the chain easier.
)
Tighten the winch retaining bolt B

fully using the wheelbrace 1
.

)
Refi t the plastic cover A
, close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffi c: if possible, park the
vehicle on level, stable and non-slip-
pery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst gear to
lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use a stand.
Removing a wheel

List of operations


)
If your vehicle is equipped with secu-
rity wheel bolts (equipment available as an accessory) fi t the security socket 5
on the wheelbrace 1
to slacken the
security bolt.

)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A

or B
used.

)
Raise the vehicle until there is suffi -
cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

)
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

)
Remove the wheel.

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After changing a wheel
When using the "space-saver" spare
wheel, do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as soon
as possible.


Fitting a wheel

List of operations

)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the security
socket 5
(if your vehicle is equipped
with security wheel bolts).

)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Store the tools (refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools").


Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tyres fi tted on steel wheel rims,
special bolts available from your
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop must
be used.


)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

)
Pre-tighten the security bolt us-
ing the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the
security socket 5 (if your vehicle is
equipped with security wheel bolts).

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

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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 using
detergent or solvent products,
use
a sponge and soapy water. In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.


Front lamps



1.
Direction indicators


(PY21W - 21 W).


2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H11 - 55 W)


or xenon bulb (D2S - 35 W).


3.
Sidelamps (W5W - 5 W).


4.
Main beam headlamps
(H7 - 55 W).


5.
Front foglamps


(H11 - 55 W).


WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

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Changing direction indicator bulbs (1)
Coloured bulbs must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifi cation
and colour.


)
Turn the bulb holder A
to the left
and remove it.

)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Access to the bulbs on the left-hand
side
When you change a bulb on the left-
hand side, remove the relay box fi xing
nut B
and move the relay box towards
the rear.
Access to the bulbs on the right-
hand side
When you change a bulb on the right-
hand side:


)
Remove the screenwash reservoir
fi xing C
and move the reservoir to-
wards the rear.

)
Remove the coolant reservoir fi xing
nut D
.

)
Remove the clip E
and raise the res-
ervoir moving it towards the front.