2007-2012 Citroen C-Crosser Suv PRACTICAL INFORMATION User Manual
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
List of tools  
Other accessories  
CHANGING A WHEEL  
Access to the tools  
4. Removable towing eye.  
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.  
Wheel with trim  
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,  
1. Wheelbrace.  
Used to remove the wheel trim and  
the wheel fixing bolts.  
2. Jack.  
Used to raise the vehicle.  
3. Handle.  
Used to extend the jack.  
) remove the fixing 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 fixing position.  
When removing the wheel, remove  
the trim first using the handle 3, pulling  
at the notch.  
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When refitting the wheel, refit 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.  
When changing a wheel, ensure  
that the four wheels are of identi-  
cal specification and brand.  
When storing, take care to secure  
the tool bag D firmly using the fixing  
band C.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Access to the spare wheel in  
the 7 seat configuration  
Putting the wheel back in place  
) Put the wheel back in place in its  
carrier.  
) Remove the plastic cover A using  
the handle 3.  
) Lift the carrier C and reposition the  
hook D.  
) Open the lower tailgate (refer to the  
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.  
"Access" section).  
Fixing the "space-saver" spare  
wheel  
If your vehicle is fitted 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 fitting.  
The wheel is retained by the conical  
contact of each bolt.  
) Unscrew the spare wheel carrier re-  
taining bolt B using the wheelbrace 1.  
) Close the lower tailgate (refer to the  
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"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.  
) Refit 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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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Access to the spare wheel in  
the 5 seat configuration  
Putting the wheel back in place  
) Put the wheel back in place in its  
) Remove the plastic cover A using  
the handle 3.  
carrier.  
) Pass the hook C into the chain.  
) Open the lower tailgate (refer to the  
"Access" section).  
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 fitted 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 fitting.  
The wheel is retained by the conical  
contact of each bolt.  
) Unscrew the retaining bolt B fully  
using the wheelbrace 1, to unwind  
the winch cable.  
) Close the lower tailgate (refer to the  
"Access" section).  
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) Tighten the winch retaining bolt B  
fully using the wheelbrace 1.  
) Refit the plastic cover A, close the  
) Detach the hook C from the chain.  
Unwind the winch cable fully to make  
unhooking of the chain easier.  
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).  
lower tailgate and store the tools.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
List of operations  
Removing a wheel  
) If your vehicle is equipped with secu-  
rity wheel bolts (equipment available as  
an accessory) fit 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.  
Parking the vehicle  
Immobilise the vehicle where it does  
not block traffic: if possible, park the  
vehicle on level, stable and non-slip-  
pery ground.  
Apply the parking brake, switch off  
the ignition and engage first 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.  
) 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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List of operations  
Fitting a wheel  
) 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 fitted with the  
security socket 5 (if your vehicle is  
equipped with security wheel bolts).  
) Tighten the security bolt using the  
wheelbrace 1 fitted 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-  
) Pre-tighten the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
graph "Access to the tools").  
After changing a wheel  
When using the "space-saver" spare  
wheel, do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph (80 km/h).  
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Have the tightening of the bolts and  
the pressure of the spare wheel  
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop without delay.  
Have the punctured wheel repaired  
and replace it on the vehicle as soon  
as possible.  
Fitting snow tyres  
If you equip your vehicle with snow  
tyres fitted on steel wheel rims,  
special bolts available from your  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified work-  
shop must be used.  
) Lower the vehicle fully.  
) Fold the jack 2 and detach it.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
CHANGING A BULB  
Front lamps  
WARNING: RISK OF  
ELECTROCUTION  
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Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified work-  
shop.  
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.  
1. Direction indicators  
(PY21W - 21 W).  
2. Dipped beam headlamps  
(H11 - 55 W)  
or xenon bulb (D2S - 35 W).  
3. Sidelamps (W5W - 5 W).  
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.  
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4. Main beam headlamps  
(H7 - 55 W).  
5. Front foglamps  
(H11 - 55 W).  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Changing direction indicator bulbs (1) Access to the bulbs on the left-hand Access to the bulbs on the right-  
side  
hand side  
When you change a bulb on the left-  
hand side, remove the relay box fixing  
nut B and move the relay box towards  
the rear.  
) Turn the bulb holder A to the left  
and remove it.  
) Pull the bulb and change it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
When you change a bulb on the right-  
hand side:  
) Remove the screenwash reservoir  
fixing C and move the reservoir to-  
wards the rear.  
) Remove the coolant reservoir fixing  
nut D.  
Coloured bulbs must be replaced  
with bulbs of identical specification  
and colour.  
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) Remove the clip E and raise the res-  
ervoir moving it towards the front.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Changing dipped beam headlamp  
bulbs (2)  
Changing sidelamp bulbs (3)  
Changing main beam headlamp  
bulbs (4)  
) Unscrew the cover H.  
) Disconnect the connector.  
) Unscrew the cover J.  
) Disconnect the connector.  
) Unscrew the cover F.  
) Disconnect the connector.  
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) Turn the bulb holder I a quarter of a  
turn and remove it.  
) Turn the bulb G to the left and re-  
move it.  
) Move aside the spring K to release  
the bulb and remove it.  
) Pull the bulb and change it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Changing integrated direction  
indicator side repeaters  
Changing foglamp bulbs (5)  
) Push the repeater A towards the ) Turn the wheel fully out for easy ) Using a screwdriver, remove the four  
access to the flap A located in the  
wheelarch.  
rear and detach it.  
) Unclip the repeater.  
clips B located in the wheelarch.  
) Disconnect the repeater connector  
and change the repeater.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
Toobtainrepeaters,contactaCITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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) Using a screwdriver, remove the ) Lift the access flap D located in the ) Disconnect the connector E.  
three clips C located below the  
bumper.  
wheelarch and slide it downwards.  
) Turn the bulb F to the left and remove it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Changing brake lamp/sidelamp and  
direction indicator bulbs  
Rear lamps  
These two bulbs are changed from out-  
side with the tailgate open:  
) Open the tailgate (refer to the "Access"  
section),  
) Turn the pin C to the left and remove it.  
) Pull the bulb D out and change it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
1. Third brake lamp (LEDs).  
2. Brake lamps/Sidelamps  
(21/5 - W21W - 5 W).  
3. Direction indicators  
(WY21W - 21 W).  
4. Reversing lamps (W21W - 21 W).  
) Remove the two lamp fixing bolts A,  
) Extract the lamp unit from outside,  
5. Number plate lamps  
(W5W - 5W).  
6. Foglamps  
(W21W - 21 W).  
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the  
direction indicators, must be replaced  
with bulbs of identical specification  
and colour.  
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When refitting the lamp unit, align the  
two pins E with the openings on the ve-  
hicle.  
Changing the third brake lamp  
(LEDs)  
All work on the LED lamps must be  
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
) Turn the pin B to the left and remove it.  
) Pull the bulb out and change it.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Changing reversing lamp bulbs  
) Open the tailgate (refer to the "Ac- ) Pull the bulb C out and change it.  
cess" section),  
) Insert a thin screwdriver in the open-  
ing on the lens to press the tab E.  
) Remove the lens.  
) Pull the bulb out and change it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
) From the inside of the tailgate, in- reverse order.  
sert a screwdriver in the opening on  
the cover A to use it as a lever to  
open the cover.  
Changing number plate lamp bulbs  
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) Open the tailgate (refer to the "Ac-  
cess" section) to gain access to the  
number plate lamps D,  
) Remove the lamp unit D while  
pressing it to the left.  
) To refit the lamp unit, insert the end of  
the tab F first, then align the tab G.  
)
Turn the pin B to the left and remove it.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
Changing foglamp bulbs  
) Open the tailgate and the lower tail- ) Turn the pin and bulb assembly D to  
gate (refer to the "Access" section)  
and fold down the cover A.  
the left.  
) Remove the bulb.  
To refit, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
) Remove the 4 clips B using a screw-  
driver to detach the lamp cover.  
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) When refitting the lamp unit, align  
the clips E with the openings on the  
bodywork.  
) Remove the bolts C and remove the  
lamp unit.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
INTERIOR LAMP BULBS  
Glove box lamp  
Front and rear courtesy lamps  
) Insert a screwdriver to remove the courtesy lamp cover.  
) Remove the bulb while pressing the tab A.  
To refit the cover, align the hooks on the holes located in the body of the vehicle.  
) Turn the pin B anticlockwise and re-  
move it.  
) Remove the bulb.  
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Low level lamp  
) Insert a screwdriver to remove the  
lamp cover.  
) Remove the bulb.  
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N  
CHANGING A FUSE  
Changing a fuse  
Your vehicle’s electrical system is  
designed to operate with standard or  
optional equipment.  
Before installing other electrical  
equipment or accessories in your ve-  
hicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Before changing a fuse, the cause of  
the failure must be identified and recti-  
fied.  
) Identify the failed fuse by checking  
the condition of its filament.  
CITROËN will not accept re-  
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sponsibility for the cost incurred  
in repairing your vehicle or for  
rectifying the malfunctions resulting  
from the installation of accessories  
not supplied and not recommended  
by CITROËN and not installed in ac-  
cordance with its instructions, in par-  
ticular when the consumption of all of  
the additional equipment connected  
exceeds 10 milliamperes.  
Access to the tools  
Good  
Failed  
The extraction tweezer is installed in  
the engine compartment fusebox.  
To gain access to it:  
) Use the special tweezer to extract  
the fuse from its location.  
) Open the bonnet (refer to the "Ac-  
cess" section),  
) Always replace the faulty fuse with  
a fuse of the same rating.  
) Press on the hook A and release  
the catch,  
) Remove the cover completely,  
) Remove the tweezer B.  
) Check that the number marked on  
the box, the rating marked on the  
top of the fuse and the tables below  
all agree.  
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The spare fuses are located on the  
engine compartment fusebox cover.  
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Dashboard fuses  
Fuse N°  
Rating  
30 A  
Functions  
The fuseboxes are placed in the lower  
dashboard behind the glove box.  
1*  
2
Heating.  
Brake lamps, third brake lamp, built-in systems  
interface.  
15 A  
3
4
5
6
10 A  
30 A  
10 A  
20 A  
Rear foglamps.  
Windscreen wipers and screenwash.  
Diagnostic socket.  
Central locking, door mirrors.  
Audio system, telematics, multifunction screen,  
hands-free kit.  
7
8
15 A  
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit,  
instrument panel, switch panel, steering mounted  
controls.  
Access to the fuses  
) Open the glove box,  
7.5 A  
) Push the two opening guides A in-  
wards to pass the first notch,  
) Remove the retaining tab B pulling  
it outwards,  
9
15 A  
15 A  
15 A  
Multifunction screen, instrument panel.  
Built-in systems interface.  
Rear wiper.  
10  
11  
) Support the cover and tilt it down-  
wards,  
) Change the fuse (refer to the cor-  
responding paragraph).  
Instrument panel, 4 wheel drive control unit,  
air conditioning control panel, ABS control  
unit, multifunction screen, automatic headlamp  
adjustment, heated seats, airbag control unit,  
steering wheel angle sensor, sunroof, rear screen  
demisting, remote control.  
12  
7.5 A  
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13  
14  
15  
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Not used.  
10 A  
20 A  
Ignition switch.  
Sunroof.  
16  
10 A  
Door mirrors, audio system, telematics.  
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Access to the fuses  
) Open the glove box,  
) Push the two opening guides A in-  
wards to pass the first notch,  
) Remove the retaining tab B pulling  
it outwards,  
) Support the cover and tilt it down-  
wards,  
) Change the fuse (refer to the cor-  
responding paragraph).  
Fuse N°  
17  
Rating  
10 A  
7.5 A  
15 A  
30 A  
30 A  
7.5 A  
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Functions  
4 wheel drive control unit.  
Reversing lamps, parking sensors control unit,  
reversing camera, airbag control unit.  
18  
19  
Accessory socket.  
Electric window controls.  
Rear screen demisting.  
Heated door mirrors.  
Not used.  
20*  
21*  
22  
23  
Driver’s electric seat, footwell lighting, rear bench  
seat release.  
24  
25 A  
30 A  
25  
Heated seats.  
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* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried  
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Engine compartment fuses  
Fuse N° Rating  
Functions  
Front foglamps.  
The fuse box is placed in the engine compartment near the  
battery (left-hand side).  
1
2
15 A  
7 A  
2.4 litre 16V engine control unit.  
CVT automatic gearbox control unit,  
CVT automatic gearbox control  
relay.  
3
20 A  
4
5
10 A  
7.5 A  
20 A  
10 A  
15 A  
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Horn.  
2.4 litre 16V alternator.  
Headlamp wash.  
6
7
Air conditioning.  
8
2.4 litre 16V engine control unit.  
Not used.  
9
Access to the fuses  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
15 A  
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Demisting, wipers.  
) Open the bonnet (refer to the "Access" section),  
) Press on the hook A to release the catch,  
) Remove the cover completely,  
) Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding paragraph).  
) When you have finished, close the cover carefully to en-  
sure sealing of the fusebox.  
Not used.  
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Not used.  
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Not used.  
10 A  
10 A  
20 A  
20 A  
Left-hand main beam headlamp.  
Right-hand main beam headlamp.  
Left-hand dipped beam headlamp (xenon).  
Right-hand dipped beam headlamp (xenon).  
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Left-hand dipped beam headlamp,  
manual and automatic headlamp  
adjustment.  
18  
10 A  
19  
20  
21  
10 A  
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Right-hand dipped beam headlamp.  
Not used.  
10 A  
Ignition coils.  
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Fuse N°  
22  
Rating  
20 A  
Functions  
Engine control unit, water in Diesel detector, injection pump (Diesel), air flow sensor, water  
presence sensors, oxygen sensor, camshaft position sensor, canister purge electrovalve,  
vehicle speed sensor, variable timing (VTC) electrovalve, EGR electrovalve.  
23  
24*  
25  
15 A  
30 A  
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Petrol pump, fuel gauge.  
Starter.  
Not used.  
26*  
27*  
28*  
29*  
30  
40 A  
30 A  
30 A  
40 A  
30 A  
30 A  
30 A  
ABS control unit, ASC control unit.  
ABS control unit, ASC control unit.  
Condenser fan.  
Radiator fan.  
Passenger compartment fusebox.  
Audio amplifier.  
31  
32  
Diesel engine control unit.  
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried  
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Spare fuses  
The spare fuses are located under the engine compartment  
fuse box cover.  
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The cover does not contain spare fuses with an amperage  
of 7.5 A, 25 A or 30 A. If one of the fuses with these amper-  
ages develops a fault, replace it with the following fuse:  
A 7.5 A fuse must be replaced with the 10 A spare fuse,  
a 25 A fuse with a 20 A spare fuse and a 30 A fuse with  
the audio system fuse (N° 31).  
Fuse N°  
Rating  
33  
34  
35  
10 A  
15 A  
20 A  
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BATTERY  
Starting using another battery  
Access to the battery  
Looking for an earth point at  
the right-hand engine mounting  
) 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.  
)
Connect one end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the  
slave battery B.  
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,  
) 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.  
) secure the bonnet stay.  
) Operate the starter, let the engine  
run.  
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) Wait until the engine returns to idle  
and disconnect the cables.  
) Connect the red cable to the posi-  
tive terminal (+) of the flat battery A,  
then to the positive terminal (+) of  
the slave battery B.  
Check the electrolyte level regularly.  
If necessary, top up the level with dis-  
tilled water.  
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Before disconnecting the battery  
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ig-  
nition before disconnecting the battery.  
Close the windows, the sunroof, the  
doors and the tailgate before discon-  
necting the battery.  
Charging the battery using a  
battery charger  
When charging the battery, it is normal  
to observe an increase in temperature  
and bubbling of the electrolyte.  
) Disconnect the battery from the ve-  
hicle.  
) Remove the battery and place it in a  
ventilated area.  
) Remove the top-up caps and top up  
the level with distilled water if nec-  
essary.  
) Connect the battery to the charger  
observing the instructions for use  
provided by the manufacturer and  
start charging.  
) Disconnect the battery from the  
charger and let it to cool.  
) If necessary, top up the level with  
distilled water.  
Thebatteriescontainharmfulsub-  
stances such as sulphuric acid  
and lead. They must be disposed  
of in accordance with regulations and  
must not, in any circumstances, be dis-  
carded with household waste.  
Take used remote control batteries  
and vehicle batteries to a special col-  
lection point.  
Following reconnection of the  
battery  
Following reconnection of the battery,  
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute  
before starting to permit initialisation  
of the electronic systems. However, if  
slight difficulties are encountered follow-  
ing this operation, contact a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
It is advisable to disconnect the bat-  
tery if the vehicle is to be left unused  
for more than one month.  
) Clean the top of the battery care-  
fully.  
) Put the top-up caps back in place.  
Referring to the corresponding section,  
you must yourself reinitialise:  
) Check that the terminals and connec-  
tors are clean. If they are covered with  
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),  
remove them and clean them.  
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the one-touch electric windows,  
the sunroof,  
the satellite navigation system.  
Do not disconnect the terminals while  
the engine is running.  
) Reconnect the battery starting with  
the positive terminal (+).  
Do not charge the batteries with-  
out disconnecting the terminals  
first.  
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Avoid prolonged contact of the  
electrolyte with the skin.  
Most of these fluids are harmful to  
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health and very corrosive.  
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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE  
Removing 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  
fitted on the right-hand side of the  
vehicle.  
) Put the corresponding new wiper  
blade in place and fix it.  
) Fold down the wiper arm carefully.  
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TOWING  
Having your vehicle towed on  
a flatbed  
Access to the tools  
Place the gear lever in neutral.  
Always have the vehicle  
towed on a flatbed.  
Never have the vehicle towed with  
the four wheels on the ground, this  
could damage the transmission.  
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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.  
) Below the front bumper, install the  
towing system on the towing eye 1.  
The towing eye and the tools are stored  
in the storage compartment in the right-  
hand boot trim.  
To gain access to them:  
) open the boot,  
) turn button A to the left,  
) remove the cover B,  
) remove the fixing band C and take out  
the tool bag D containing the tools,  
) take the towing eye and the tools re-  
quired out of the tool bag.  
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Towing another vehicle  
General recommendations  
Observe the legislation in force in your country.  
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed  
vehicle.  
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.  
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.  
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an ap-  
proved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.  
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assis-  
tance for braking or steering.  
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:  
) On the rear bumper, remove the  
cover by pulling at the bottom using  
the jack handle 2.  
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,  
when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,  
or release the parking brake,  
towing with only two wheels on the ground,  
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where there is no approved towing bar available...  
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) Screw in the towing eye fully using  
the wheelbrace 3.  
) Install the towbar.  
) Switch on the hazard warning lamps  
on the towed vehicle.  
When being towed with the en-  
gine off, there is no longer any  
braking or steering assistance.  
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The maximum towing load on a long  
slope depends on the gradient and the  
outside temperature.  
TOWING A TRAILER,  
CARAVAN, ETC.  
Driving advice  
Distribution of loads  
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant  
temperature.  
) 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.  
Your vehicle is primarily designed for  
transporting people and luggage, but it  
may also be used for towing a trailer.  
) If this message is dis-  
played, stop your ve-  
hicle as soon as it is  
safe to do so.  
If the message flashes slowly, wait for  
the engine to cool before topping up the  
level, if necessary.  
If the message flashes rapidly, contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified work-  
shop without delay.  
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for  
details of the weights and towing loads  
which apply to your vehicle.  
Braking  
Towing a trailer increases the braking  
distance.  
Side wind  
) Take into account the increased  
sensitivity to side wind.  
We recommend the use of gen-  
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uine CITROËN towbars and  
their harnesses that have been  
tested and approved from the design  
stage of your vehicle and that the fit-  
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified work-  
shop.  
Tyres  
) Check the tyre pressures of the towing  
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the  
recommended pressures.  
Cooling  
Towing a trailer on a slope increases  
the temperature of the coolant.  
If the towbar is not fitted by a  
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that it is fitted using the electrical pre-  
equipment located at the rear of the  
vehicle and in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
As the fan is electrically controlled, its  
cooling capacity is not dependent on  
the engine speed.  
) To lower the engine speed, reduce  
your speed.  
Lighting  
) Check the lighting and signalling on  
the trailer.  
Driving with a trailer subjects the  
towing vehicle to more significant  
stress and its driver must be particu-  
larly careful.  
Opening of the lower tailgate is  
prohibited if a towbar is being  
used.  
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FITTING ROOF BARS  
Consult a CITROËN dealer or a quali- Use accessories recommended by  
fied workshop for the installation of lon- CITROËN and follow the accessory  
gitudinal roof bars. manufacturer's fitting instructions.  
Maximum authorised weight on the roof  
bars, for a loading height not exceeding  
40 cm (except bicycle carriers): 80 kg.  
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt  
the speed of the vehicle to the con-  
dition of the road, to avoid damaging  
the roof bars and the fixings on the  
roof.  
When fitting transverse roof bars, en- In order to place a load on the roof, your  
sure that they are positioned correctly vehicle must be fitted with longitudinal  
as shown by marks on the longitudinal roof bars with transverse roof bars fitted  
roof bars.  
on top of these.  
The longitudinal roof bars cannot be re-  
moved.  
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Please refer to national legislation  
to comply with the regulations re-  
garding the transportation of objects  
which are longer than the vehicle.  
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ACCESSORIES  
"Security and safety":  
Depending on the legislation in force  
in the country, it may be compulsory  
to have a high visibility safety vest,  
warning triangle and spare bulbs and  
fuses available in the vehicle.  
A wide range of accessories and genu-  
ine parts is available from the CITROËN  
dealer network.  
These accessories and parts have  
been tested and approved for reliability  
and safety.  
anti-intrusion alarm, glass etching,  
wheel security bolts, first aid kit, warn-  
ing triangle, high visibility vest, stolen  
vehicle tracking system, child seats and  
booster cushions, under-inflation detec-  
tion, anti-slip covers...  
They are all adapted to your vehicle and  
benefit from CITROËN's recommenda-  
tion and warranty.  
"Protection":  
The fitting of electrical equip-  
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ment or accessories which are  
"Comfort":  
mat*, side protective mouldings...  
not recommended by CITROËN  
may result in a failure of your vehi-  
cle's electronic system and exces-  
sive electrical consumption.  
Please note this precaution. You are  
advised to contact a CITROËN rep-  
resentative to be shown the range  
of recommended equipment and ac-  
cessories.  
rear parking sensors, side sun blinds,  
insulated module...  
"Multimedia":  
"Transports solutions":  
MP3/USB audio systems, audio-tele-  
phone, amplifiers, satellite navigation  
systems, hands-free kit, speakers, DVD  
player, connection kit for MP3 player or  
portable CD player...  
boot liner, dog guard, roof bars, bicycle  
carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, roof  
box...  
Trailer towbar which must be fitted by  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified work-  
shop.  
Installation of radio  
communication transmitters  
Before installing any after-market ra-  
dio communication transmitter, you  
can contact a CITROËN dealer for  
the specification of transmitters which  
can be fitted (frequency, maximum  
power, aerial position, specific instal-  
lation requirements), in line with the  
VehicleElectromagneticCompatibility  
Directive (2004/104/EC).  
"Style":  
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PVC door sill protectors, style rear  
mudflaps, Hortaz 18 inch alloy wheels,  
chromed door handle shells, diffuser on  
rear bumper, brushed aluminium look  
boot sill protector...  
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To prevent any risk of jamming of  
the pedals:  
- ensure that the mat is positioned  
and secured correctly,  
- never fit one mat on top of another.  
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