light CITROEN C-CROSSER DAG 2012 Handbook (in English)

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Automatic illumination of headlamps
Daytime running lamps *


*
According to country.
Automatic switching off

When the lights stalk is at "dipped head-
lamps or main beam headlamps", if the
ignition switch is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or
if the key has been removed from the
ignition switch, the lights switch off auto-
matically when the driver's door is
opened
.
On vehicles which are equipped with day-
time running lamps, the dipped beam head-
lamps come on when the vehicle is started.
This warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.
The instruments and controls (instrument
panel, multifunction screen, air condition-
ing control panel, ...) are illuminated. The sidelamps and the dipped beam
headlamps come on automatically, with-
out any action on the part of the driver,
if a low level of exterior light is detected
or if the wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a suffi cient
level or the wipers are switched off, the
lighting is switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the
windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to adjust the sensitivity
of the sensor.

In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect suf-
fi cient light. The lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
The sensitivity of the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps can be confi gured via
the colour screen "Equipment" menu.

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MANUAL HEADLAMP
ADJU
STMENT

To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the headlamps must be
adjusted in relation to the load in the
vehicle.

AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP
ADJU
STMENT
On vehicles with xenon bulbs: when
stationary
, the system automatically
corrects the height of the beam, what-
ever the load of the vehicle. The driv-
er is then assured of having optimum
lighting and not causing a nuisance to
other road users.

In cases of malfunction
,
this message appears in
the multifunction screen.

7-seat version


0.
Driver only or Driver + 1 passenger
in the front.

1 or 2.
Driver + 1 passenger in the front
+ 2 passengers on the third
bench seat.

3.
7 occupants (including the driver
with or without maximum authorised
load).

4.
Driver + maximum authorised load.


5-seat version


0.
Driver only or Driver + 1 passenger
in the front.

1 or 2.
5 occupants (including the driver).

3.
5 occupants (including the driver) +
maximum authorised load.

4.
Driver + maximum authorised load.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

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WIPER CONTROLSManual controls
The wiper commands are issued direct-
ly by the driver by means of the stalk A

and the ring B
.
single wipe.
Windscreen wipers

A.
wiping speed selection stalk:
park.
intermittent (the speed can be
set manually),
slow.
fast.




B.
intermittent operation or rain sensor
sensitivity adjustment ring.
You can increase or decrease:


●
the wiping frequency when the in-
termittent mode is active,

●
the sensitivity of the rain sensor
when the automatic mode is active.


- "+": high sensitivity.

- "-": low sensitivity.

Headlamp wash
Press the end of the lighting stalk to
activate the headlamp wash, when the
dipped beam headlamps are on.

Programming
An automatic control mode is also avail-
able, the automatic rain sensitive wind-
screen wipers.











Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The wind-
screen wash then the wipers operate for a
set time.
The headlamp wash is also activated if
the dipped
beam
headlamps are on
. Certain windscreen wiper func-
tions (intermittent operation, ...) can
be confi gured via the colour screen
"Equipment" menu.



Model with intermittent wiping



Model with AUTO wiping
or

automatic rain sensitive wipers
(the speed can be set manually).

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COURTESY LAMPS
Front courtesy lamp

Map reading lamps

There are two map reading lamps, one
on each side of the courtesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A
.
Position 1
The courtesy lamp comes on when a
door or the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed
again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched
off automatically in the following cases:


- When the doors and the tailgate
are closed and the ignition switch is
placed in the "ON"
position.

- When the doors and the tailgate are
closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.


Position 2
The courtesy lamp is off, regardless of
whether the doors or tailgate are open
or closed.
The durations of lighting of the front
courtesy lamps can be confi gured
via the colour screen "Equipment"
menu.

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Position 1 "ON"
The courtesy lamp is permanently on.

Position 2 "●"
The courtesy lamp comes on when a
door or the tailgate is opened. When
the door or the tailgate is closed again,
the lighting gradually dims for a few
seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched
off immediately in the following cases:


- When the doors and the tailgate
are closed and the ignition switch is
placed in the "ON"
position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are
closed and you lock the vehicle from
inside or using the remote control.




Position 1 "ON"
The boot lamp is on, regardless of
whether the tailgate is open or closed.

Position 2 "●"
The boot lamp comes on if the tailgate
is opened and switches off when the
tailgate is closed.


Position 3 "OFF"
The courtesy lamp is permanently off.


Boot lamp


Position 3 "OFF"
The boot lamp is off, regardless of
whether the tailgate is open or closed.

Courtesy lamps automatic
switch off
To prevent discharging of the battery,
the courtesy lamps, map reading lamps
and boot lamp switch off automatically
after 30 minutes.
The courtesy lamps are switched on
again if the ignition switch is placed
in the "ON"
or "ACC"
position, if you
open then close a door or the tailgate or
if you use the remote control.
The duration of lighting of the rear
courtesy lamps can be confi gured
via the colour screen "Equipment"
menu.


Rear courtesy lamp

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DIRECTION INDICATORS





HAZARD WARNING LAMPSHORN



)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.


)
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.

"Motorway" function



)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.

Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
The audible signal can be confi gured
via the colour screen "Equipment"
menu.

)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD).
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure. The two warning lamps comes on
at the same time and the two warn-
ings are displayed alternately in the
instrument panel screen.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, accompa-
nied by the indication on the instrument
panel screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the anti-lock braking system which could
result in a loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop. If these two warning lamps come on,
linked with the warnings on the instru-
ment panel screen, they indicate a mal-
function of the electronic brake force
distribution which could result in a loss
of control of the vehicle on braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.


Anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution

Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehi-
cle when braking, in particular on poor
or slippery surfaces. The warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on (ON position). If it does not switch
off or does not come on, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
When the vehicle is stationary

When the vehicle is moving
If this warning lamp comes on
continuously it indicates a mal-
function of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in a
loss of control of the vehicle on braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.


Activation
The anti-lock braking system is active if
the vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph
(10 km/h). It is deactivated when the ve-
hicle speed falls below 3 mph (5 km/h).
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.

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The driver must ensure that pas-
sengers use the seat belts correct-
ly and that they are all restrained
securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buck-
les as they will not fulfi l their role fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stowed automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an auto-
matic locking device which comes into
operation in the event of a collision,
emergency braking or if the vehicle
rolls over. You can release the device
by pulling fi rmly on the strap and re-
leasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passen-
ger is less than 12 years old or shorter
than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap. In order to be effective, a seat belt
must:


- be tightened as close to the body
as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a
smooth movement, checking that
it does not twist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modifi ed to
avoid affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety reg-
ulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,
go to a qualifi ed workshop with the
skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop, particularly if the straps
show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seri-
ousness of the impact
, the preten-
sioning device may be deployed be-
fore and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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AIRBAGS


The airbags do not operate
when the ignition is switched
off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs (dur-
ing the same or a subsequent acci-
dent), the airbag will not operate.
Front airbags

System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passenger
in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard
above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A
, in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensi-
tive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may re-
sult in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.


System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front
and side impacts sustained in the im-
pact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the
airbags are deployed instantly and
protect the occupants of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear cen-
tre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags defl ate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the
seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-
vide optimum protection in these
situations.

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DRIVING
11 4

Stopping - Starting on a slope


Do not use the accelerator pedal to im-
mobilise the vehicle on a slope, apply
the parking brake instead.
When starting on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking
brake.


Switching to sequential mode

Once you have moved off, you can
switch to sequential mode by selecting
position +/-
.

"D"
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession in the instrument
panel screen.
The gear change requests are only carried
out if the engine speed permits it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.

Switching to automated mode


Automated mode
After using the sequential mode, you
can return to the automated mode by
selecting position D
.

"D"
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of
the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most
suited to the conditions of:


- driving style,

- road characteristics,

- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp
variations in the pressure on the accel-
erator pedal.

Auto sequential mode
In the automated mode, you can take
over control temporarily at any time using
the steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manual
selection of the gears in situations which
require a faster changedown than that
offered in automated mode (arrival at a
roundabout, exit from a car park with a
steep gradient, overtaking...). Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can:


- move to position N
to leave the
gearbox in neutral.

- leave a gear engaged, such as fi rst
or reverse.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
Operating anomaly

With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down"
or "Maintenance required"
ap-
pears in the multifunction screen, this indi-
cates a gearbox malfunction.
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 or a qualifi ed workshop without
delay.
Press the brake pedal fi rmly
while starting the engine.

Start the engine. "N"
appears in the in-
strument panel screen.

Select fi rst gear (position D
or +/-
) or reverse
(position R
).

Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal then accelerate.

"D"
or "1"
or "R"
appear in the instrument
panel screen. The gearbox engages the gear re-
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-
proximately 2 seconds.
At low speeds, when approaching a
stop or traffi c lights for example, the
gearbox changes down to fi rst gear au-
tomatically.