engine coolant CITROEN C-CROSSER DAG 2012 Handbook (in English)

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MONITORING
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Warning messages (ignition at "ON")



Message



is on



Cause



Solution - action



Observations



ABS
Fixed Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. The vehicle retains
conventional braking
without assistance
but you are advised
to stop.

Braking
system
Fixed Associated warning
lamp.
The level of brake
fl uid in the reservoir is
too low. Stop and top up, otherwise
contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop. If the message
remains on after
topping up, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Associated warning
lamp.
Braking system fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
You must stop as
soon as it is safe
to do so.


Parking brake
on
Fixed You have moved off with
the parking brake still
applied. Release the parking brake.

Coolant
temperature
Flashing
High engine temperature. If the message fl ashes
,
wait for the engine to cool
before topping up the level,
if necessary.

You must stop
your vehicle as
soon as it is safe
to do so.


Flashing
If the message fl ashes
and the service
warning light comes
on
, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.

Seat belt
Fixed The driver has not fastened
or has unfastened his seat
belt. Fasten your seat belt. There is an
intermittent audible
signal above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

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31 The total distance is
displayed in zone 1
of the screen and the
trip distance in zone 2

(refer to the "Distance
recorders" section).
Distance recorder (A and B)
INFORMATION ON THE
IN
STRUMENT PANEL SCREEN
Information displa
y
With the ignition on, press the INFO
button, located on the fascia to the
left of the instrument panel, to display
the various types of information in
succession:


- distance recorder A,

- distance recorder B,

- service indicator,

- coolant temperature,

- range,

- trip computer,

- setting menu. This displays the distance
and the number of
months remaining before
the next service, in line
with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule (refer
to the "Service indicator"
section).
Service indicator
When the engine is
running, this indicates
the temperature of the
coolant (refer to the
"Coolant temperature
indicator" section).
Coolant temperature When the engine is
running, this indicates
the number of miles
(kilometres) which can
still be travelled with the
fuel remaining in the tank,
based on the average
fuel consumption over
the last few miles (kilometres) travelled
(refer to the "Range" section).
Range
This indicates the average
fuel consumption, the
average speed and the
current fuel consumption
(refer to the "Trip
computer" section).
Trip computer

When the vehicle is
stationary
, this allows
the user to change the
following settings (refer
to the "Setting menu"
section):


- the display language,

- the temperature dis-
play units,

- the fuel consumption units,

-
the option to reinitialise the average fuel
consumption and the average speed,

- the break (rest) reminder display interval.




Setting menu

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MONITORING
32 The total distance is
displayed in zone 1
of
the screen and the trip
distance in zone 2
.
DISTANCE RECORDERS (A/B)

System for measuring the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its
service life and the distance travelled in
a day or other period until it is reset to
zero by the driver.
Zero reset
With the ignition on, press the INFO
button for more than 2 seconds until
zeros appear. When the engine is
running, this indicates
the temperature of the
coolant.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
If the bar is close to the critical
position
located on the right, the temperature is
too high.
The symbol fl ashes when your engine
is overheating.

You must stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.


Wait a few minutes before switching
off the engine.

Wait for the engine to cool before
topping up the level. The cooling
system is pressurised.
When the engine is
running
, this indicates
the distance which can
still be travelled with the
fuel remaining in the tank
based on the average
fuel consumption over
the last few miles/
kilometres travelled.
RANGE
When the range is less than 30 miles
(50 km)
, dashes are displayed.
Refuel as soon as possible. The display
of the range is updated.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level, if
necessary.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. This fi gure may increase following a
change in the style of driving or the
relief, resulting in a reduction in the
current fuel consumption.
If you only add a few litres, the
value displayed will be incorrect.
Therefore, you must fi ll the tank
whenever possible.
When you disconnect the
battery, the previous fuel
consumption data is lost and the
value displayed will be different from
that displayed before the battery was
disconnected. The distance displayed
must be considered an approximate
indication.

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127
PETROL ENGINE


1. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

2. Coolant reservoir.

3. Power steering fl uid reservoir.

4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Fusebox.

6. Battery.

7. CVT gearbox dipstick.

8. Radiator cap.

9. Engine oil dipstick.

10. Engine oil fi ller cap.

11. Air fi lter. Access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and the replacement of certain components.

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128
DIESEL ENGINE
Access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and the replacement of certain components.


1. Coolant reservoir.

2. Power steering fl uid reservoir.

3. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Fusebox.

6. Battery.

7. Engine oil dipstick.

8. Engine oil fi ller cap.

9. Air fi lter.

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CHECKS
129
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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, ETC.
Drivin
g advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the lighting and signalling on
the trailer.

)
If this message is dis-
played, stop your ve-
hicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.


If the message fl ashes slowly, wait for
the engine to cool before topping up the
level, if necessary.
If the message fl ashes rapidly, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.
Opening of the lower tailgate is
prohibited if a towbar is being
used.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine CITROËN towbars and
their harnesses that have been
tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment located at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.


Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing
load must be reduced by 10 % of the
GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres
of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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VISUAL SEARCH

TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE


Checking the levels ................. 129-131


- fuel supply,

- dipstick,

- power steering fl uid,

- brake fl uid,

- coolant.


Screen/headlamp wash,
fi lling reservoir ......................... 127-129

Bulbs........................................ 137-145
Changing bulbs........................ 137-145
Engine technical data ......................159
Weights, loads .................................160
Dimensions ......................................161
Identifi cation markings .....................162

Opening the bonnet, stay ................126
Underbonnet view.................... 127-128
Air/oil fi lters, checks ................. 129-131
Fuses ....................................... 146-150

Battery ..................................... 151-152