tow CITROEN C-CROSSER 2012 Handbook (in English)

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DRIVING
123
AUDIBLE REAR PARKING
SENSORS
It detects obstacles (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, ...) located behind the vehicle,
but it cannot detect obstacles located
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 approach-
es 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 beginning
of the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
closer to it.
Location of the sensors
The vehicle is fi tted with four sensors:


- two side sensors A


- two central sensors B
.
Vehicle only

Vehicle fi tted with a towbar
Detection zones
The detection zones differ depending
on whether the vehicle is fi tted with 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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DRIVING
124
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 naviga-
tion screen with indication of the limit of the
rear bumper and of the general direction of
the vehicle.

Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
lamp in button A
fl ashes when reverse
gear is engaged.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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.

Modifi cation of the detection zones


)
Press button A
to deactivate the
system.

)
Press button A
again for a few seconds
and release it.

The detection zone modifi cation information
is indicated by an audible signal:


- double
signal on vehicles fi tted with
a towbar,

- single
signal on vehicles which are
not fi tted with a towbar.

The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.

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CHECKS
125

Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
Development departments have developed
for CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest
technical innovations on CITROËN vehi-
cles, both for competition and for everyday
motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will
obtain of the best performance for your en-
gine.

Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITROËN ve-
hicle serviced with TOTAL lu-
bricants, you are contributing
towards improving the life and
performances of your engine,
while also protecting the envi-
ronment.

prefers

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CHECKS
126

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.
If you run out of fuel, fi ll the tank and
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts may be needed before
the engine re-starts.

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CHECKS
131

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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
132
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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
138

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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
140

Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Changing foglamp bulbs (5)


)
Push the repeater A
towards the
rear and detach it.

)
Unclip the repeater.

)
Disconnect the repeater connector
and change the repeater.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain repeaters, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

)
Turn the wheel fully out for easy
access to the fl ap A
located in the
wheelarch.
)
Using a screwdriver, remove the four
clips B
located in the wheelarch.

IX
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
151 The battery A
is located under the bon-
net on the left.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior re-
lease lever, then the exterior safety
catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay.

BATTERY


Access to the battery



)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.
)

Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.


)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point C
on
the broken down vehicle, as far as
possible from the battery (for exam-
ple, right-hand engine mounting).

)
Start the engine of the assisting ve-
hicle.

)
Operate the starter, let the engine
run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.


)
Raise the front of the cover 1
to re-
lease the three clips 2
.

)
Then pull the cover 1
towards you
to release the clip 3
and remove the
cover.

Check the electrolyte level regularly.
If necessary, top up the level with dis-
tilled water.


Starting using another battery

Looking for an earth point at
the right-hand engine mounting

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
153
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE

Removin
g a front or rear wiper blade



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it
towards the outside.



Fitting a front or rear wiper blade



)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted on the right-hand side of the
vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and fi x it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.