Get SAFETY Guide for Citroen C-Crosser Suv First Generation (2007-2012)

S A F E T Y

DIRECTION INDICATORS

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

HORN

A visual warning by means of the direc- Audible warning to alert other road users

tion indicators to alert other road users to to an imminent danger.

a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

) Left: lower the lighting stalk passing

the point of resistance.

) Right: raise the lighting stalk passing

the point of resistance.

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) Press this button, the direction indi- ) Press one of the spokes of the

steering wheel.

cators ﬂash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

The audible signal can be conﬁgured

via the colour screen "Equipment"

menu.

Automatic operation of hazard

warning lamps

"Motorway" function

When braking in an emergency, de-

pending on the deceleration, the hazard

warning lamps come on automatically.

They switch off automatically the ﬁrst

time you accelerate.

) Press brieﬂy upwards or down-

wards, without going beyond the

point of resistance; the direction

indicators will ﬂash 3 times.

) You can also switch them off by

pressing the button.

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S A F E T Y

Operating fault

BRAKING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

When the vehicle is stationary

Group of supplementary systems which

help you to obtain optimum braking in

complete safety in emergency situations:

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.

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anti-lock braking system (ABS),

electronic brake force distribution

(EBFD).

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.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe

to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-

Anti-lock braking system

and electronic brake force

distribution

ﬁed workshop.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-

ﬁed workshop.

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

secondswhentheignitionisswitchedon

(ON position). If it does not switch off or

does not come on, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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.

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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).

When the vehicle is moving

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.

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-

When braking in an emergency,

press very ﬁrmly without releas-

ing the pressure.

ﬁed workshop.

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S A F E T Y

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a

vehicle which is bogged down, stuck

Associated systems which guarantee in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be

Reactivation

TRAJECTORY CONTROL

SYSTEMS

These systems are not reactivated au-

tomatically above 30 mph (50 km/h).

) Press the "ASC OFF" button again

the directional stability of the vehicle better to deactivate the ASC system, so

to reactivate them manually.

within the limits of the laws of physics:

that the wheels can move freely and re-

gain grip.

Switching off of the symbol in the top

right corner of the instrument panel

screen indicates the reactivation of the

ASC and TCL systems.

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traction control (TCL),

automatic stability control (ASC).

Operating fault

Traction control and automatic

stability control

The display of this message

in the instrument panel

screen indicates a malfunc-

tion of these systems.

Traction control optimises traction to

prevent wheel spin, by acting on the

brakes of the driving wheels and on the

engine.

Automatic stability control acts on the

brake of one or more wheels and on the

engine to keep the vehicle on the tra-

jectory required by the driver.

Contact a CITROËN deal-

er or a qualiﬁed workshop to have the

ASC/TCL systems checked.

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) Press the "ASC OFF" button, locat-

ed to the right of the steering wheel,

until the ASC OFF symbol appears

in the instrument panel screen.

The ASC/TCL systems offer ex-

ceptional safety in normal driving,

but this should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks or drive at

high speed.

The correct functioning of these sys-

tems depends on observation of the

manufacturer’s recommendations on:

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Activation

These systems are activated automati-

cally each time the vehicle is started.

They operate when the vehicle speed is

higher than 10 mph (15 km/h).

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wheels (tyres and rims),

braking components

electronic components,

assembly and repair procedures.

They come into operation in

the event of a grip or trajectory

problem.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

This is indicated by ﬂashing

of this symbol on the instrument panel

screen.

The display of this symbol in the top

right corner of the instrument panel

screen indicates that the ASC and TCL

systems are deactivated.

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S A F E T Y

Fastening

Height adjustment

SEAT BELTS

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are ﬁtted with a pre-

tensioning and force limiting system.

This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front or side im-

pact. Depending on the severity of the

impact, the pretensioning system instant-

ly tightens the seat belts against the body

of the occupants.

The pretensioning seat belts are active

when the ignition is on.

The force limiter reduces the pres-

sure of the seat belt on the chest of the

occupant, so improving their protection. ) Pull the strap, then insert the tongue ) to lower the attachment point, press

in the buckle A.

) Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

the control B and slide the ﬁxing C

down,

) to raise the attachment point, press

the control B and slide the ﬁxing C up.

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Unfastening

) Press the red button on the buckle A.

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S A F E T Y

Front seat belt not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp

Driver's seat belt

Front passenger's seat belt

Storing after use

Outer rear seat belts

When the ignition is switched

on, this warning lamp comes

on accompanied by an au-

dible signal for a few seconds

if the driver has not fastened

their seat belt.

When the ignition is switched on, this

warning lamp comes on the centre

console panel.

It is accompanied by an audible signal

for a few seconds if the passenger has

not fastened their seat belt.

1. Pass the seat belt under the support A

located on each rear side pillar,

2. Insert the tongue in the slot B of the

support.

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If the seat belt is unfastened while the

vehicle is moving, you are alerted by

the same warnings.

Rear buckles

If the driver does not fasten their seat

belt within one minute after switching on

the ignition, the warning lamp ﬂashes

accompanied by an intermittent audible

signal and a display on the instrument

panel screen.

Rear seat belts

Each rear seat is ﬁtted with a three-point

inertia reel seat belt with force limiter.

The warning lamp, the audible signal

and the display stop after approximate-

ly 90 seconds and return until the driver

fastens their seat belt.

If the seat belt is unfastened while the

vehicle is moving, you are alerted by

the same warnings.

Fastening

) Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

in the buckle.

) Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

) Store the buckles in the locations A

and B provided for this purpose in

the rear seat cushion.

Unfastening

) Press the red button on the buckle.

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In order to be effective, a seat belt Recommendations for children

must:

The driver must ensure that pas-

sengers use the seat belts correct-

ly and that they are all restrained

securely before setting off.

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Use a suitable child seat if the passen-

ger is less than 12 years old or shorter

than one and a half metres.

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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,

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 fulﬁl their role fully.

The seat belts are ﬁtted 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 ﬁtted 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 ﬁrmly on the strap and re-

leasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Never use the same seat belt to se-

cure more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

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be used to restrain only one person,

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modiﬁed to

avoid affecting its performance.

In the event of an impact

Dependingonthenatureandserious-

ness of the impact, the pretensioning

device may be deployed before and in-

dependently 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 cartridge incorporated in

the system.

In accordance with current safety reg-

ulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,

go to a qualiﬁed workshop with the

skills and equipment needed, which a

CITROËN dealer is able to provide.

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Have your seat belts checked regu-

larly by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-

ﬁed 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.

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 qualiﬁed workshop.

After folding or moving a seat or rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is

positioned and reeled in correctly.

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S A F E T Y

Impact detection zones

AIRBAGS

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 ﬁtted in the centre

of the steering wheel; the front passen-

ger's airbag is ﬁtted in the dashboard

above the glove box.

Systemdesignedtomaximisethesafety

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:

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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 deﬂate rapidly so

that they do not hinder visibility or the

exit of the occupants,

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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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 sufﬁcient to pro-

vide optimum protection in these

situations.

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.

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 inﬂates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

dashboard to cushion their forward

movement.

The airbags do not operate

when the ignition is switched

off.

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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.

The noise of the detonation may re-

sult in a slight loss of hearing for a

short time.

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S A F E T Y

Deactivation

Only the front passenger's airbag can

be deactivated:

) with the ignition off, insert the key

in the passenger airbag deactiva-

tion switch A,

Operating fault

To ensure the safety of your

child, the passenger's airbag

must be deactivated when you

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install a "rear facing" child seat on

the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were triggered.

) turn it to the "OFF" position,

) remove the key.

Reactivation

If this warning lamp comes on on the

instrument panel and this display ap-

pears on the instrument panel screen,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the system checked.

The airbags may no longer be deployed

in the event of a serious impact.

When you remove the child seat, turn

switch A to the "ON" position to reacti-

vate the airbag and so ensure the safe-

ty of your front passenger in the event

of an impact.

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The associated warning lamp goes off.

If the airbag warning lamp and

the display come on continuously,

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do not install a "rear facing" child

seat on the front passenger seat.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

This warning lamp comes on in the cen-

tre console panel when the ignition is

on and until the airbag is reactivated.

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S A F E T Y

Impact detection zones

Deployment

Lateral airbags

The curtain airbag is deployed at the

same time as the corresponding lateral

airbag in the event of a serious side im-

pactappliedtoallorpartofthesideimpact

zone B, perpendicular to the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane and directed from the outside to-

wards the inside of the vehicle.

System which protects the driver and

passenger in the event of a serious side

impact in order to limit the risk of injury

to the chest.

Each lateral airbag is ﬁtted in the front

seat back frame, on the door side.

The curtain airbag inﬂates between the

front or rear occupant of the vehicle and

the windows.

In the event of a minor impact or

bump on the side of the vehicle

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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or if the vehicle rolls over, the

airbag may not be deployed.

In the event of a rear or front colli-

sion, the airbag is not deployed.

System which protects the driver and

passengers (with the exception of the

rear centre passenger and the passen-

gers in row 3) in the event of a serious

side impact in order to limit the risk of

injury to the head.

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Operating fault

Each curtain airbag is ﬁtted in the pillars

and the upper section of the passenger

compartment.

Activation

The lateral airbag is triggered unilater-

ally in the event of a serious side impact

applied to all or part of the side impact

zone B, perpendicular to the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal

plane and directed from the outside to-

wards the inside of the vehicle.

The lateral airbag inﬂates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

corresponding door trim panel.

If this warning lamp comes on in the instru-

ment panel and this display appears in the

instrument panel screen, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop to have the

system checked. The airbags may no longer

be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the

following safety rules:

Front airbags

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Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on

the centre part of the wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.

occupants and the airbags (a child,

pet, object...). This could hamper the

operation of the airbags or injure the

occupants.

If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the

Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the

lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your

vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - §

Accessories").

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause

injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

After an accident or if the vehicle has

been stolen or broken into, have the

airbag systems checked.

All work on the airbag system must be

carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

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Curtain airbags

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if

the curtain airbag is deployed.

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof,

they play a part in securing the curtain airbags.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, a risk of injury

or of minor burns to the head, chest

or arms when an airbag is deployed

cannot be ruled out. The bag inﬂates

almost instantly (within a few millisec-

onds) then deﬂates within the same

time discharging the hot gas via open-

ings provided for this purpose.

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SAFETY for Your Citroen C-Crosser Suv First Generation (2007-2012)

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