Citroen C-Crosser (2012 year). Instruction — part 7

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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are se-

cured using a three point seat belt :

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

Installed in the rearwards-facing position.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L3

"RECARO Start''

L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"

From the age of 6 years

(approximately 22 kg), the booster is

used on its own.

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX"

Can be fi tted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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Passenger airbag OFF

Refer to the advice given on the label

present on both sides of the passen-

ger's sun visor.

To assure the safety of your child, you must deactivate the passenger's

front airbag when you install a child seat in the rearwards facing position

on the front passenger's seat.
Otherwise, there is a risk that the child could be seriously injured or killed if the

airbag were deployed.

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LOCATIONS FOR CHILD SEATS SECURED USING THE SEAT BELT

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt

and universally approved (a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.

(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.
U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or

"forward facing".

X: seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.
L-: only the child seats indicated can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country).

Seat

Weight of the child and indicative age

Less than 13 kg

(groups 0 (b) and 0+)

Up to ≈ 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

From 1 to ≈ 3 years

From 15 to 25 kg

(group 2)

From 3 to ≈ 6 years

From 22 to 36 kg

(group 3)

From 6 to ≈ 10 years

Front passenger

seat (c) with

passenger airbag

activated

X

X

L3, L4 ** , L5 ***

L3, L4 ** , L5 ***

Front passenger

seat (c) with

passenger airbag

deactivated

L1

X

L3, L4 ** , L5 ***

L3, L4 ** , L5 ***

Outer rear seats

(row 2)

L1

X

U *

U *

Centre rear seat

(row 2)

L1

X

L4 * , L5 *

L4 * , L5 *

* Remove the rear head restraint before fi tting a child seat at this position.
** Place the head restraint in the fully up position before fi tting a child seat at this position.
*** Remove the front head restraint before fi tting a child seat at this position.

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The incorrect installation of a

child seat in a vehicle compro-

mises the child's protection in

the event of an accident.

For information regarding the ISOFIX

child seats which can be installed in

your vehicle, refer to the table show-

ing the locations for ISOFIX child

seats.

"ISOFIX" mountings

These are three rings for each seat:

- two rings

A , located between the

vehicle seat back and cushion, indi-

cated by a label,

-

a ring B , used to fi x the upper strap,

referred to as the TOP TETHER , in-

dicated by a label.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides

fast, reliable and safe fi tting of the child

seat in your vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fi tted with

two latches which are secured easily on

the two rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which

is attached to the ring B .
To attach this strap, remove the vehicle

seat's head restraint. Then fi x the hook

on the ring

B and tighten the upper

strap.

Your vehicle has been approved in accor-

dance with the new ISOFIX regulation .
The seats, represented below, are fi tted

with regulation ISOFIX mountings:

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This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.
Follow the instructions for fi tting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus

(size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed in the forward facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the ISOFIX upper ring, referred to as the

TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
Before fi tting this child seat to the outer rear seats of your vehicle, you should:
-

incline the front seat backrest as far back as possible or,

-

place the rear head restraint in the fully up position.

ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE

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LOCATIONS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofi x U niversal seat, " F orward facing" secured using the "Top Tether" upper

strap.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation of an Isofi x S emi- U niversal seat either:
- "rear

facing"

fi tted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a support,

- "forward

facing"

fi tted with a support.

For advice on securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.
X: seat not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size category indicated.
The head restraint of the vehicle's ISOFIX seat must be removed and stored.

In accordance with European Regulations (ECE 16), this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats

in the vehicle fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G ,

is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

Weight of the child /indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to approx.

6 months

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to approx. 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From approx. 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat

infant car seat

"rear facing"

"rear facing"

"forward facing"

ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

Universal and semi-

universal ISOFIX child seats

which can be installed on

the outer rear seats

X

IL-SU

IL-SU

IUF

IL-SU

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must

be positioned on the child's shoulder

without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat

belt passes correctly over the child's

thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of

a booster seat which has a back, fi t-

ted with a seat belt guide at shoulder

level.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:
-

one or more children alone and un-

supervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle

which is exposed to the sun, with

the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children

inside the vehicle.

To prevent accidental opening of the

doors, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear win-

dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the

rays of the sun, fi t side blinds on the

rear windows.

CHILD LOCK

) Lower the control A to position 1 .

Child lock on

Child lock off
) Raise the control A to position 2 .

Mechanical system to prevent open-

ing of the rear doors using their interior

controls.
The control is located on the edge of

each rear door.

The incorrect installation of a child

seat in a vehicle compromises the

child's protection in the event of an ac-

cident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or

the child seat harnesses keeping the

slack in relation to the child's body to

a minimum , even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "for-

ward facing" child seat, ensure that

the back of the child seat is in contact

with the back of the vehicle's seat and

that the head restraint does not cause

any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,

ensure that it is stored or attached se-

curely to prevent it from being thrown

around the vehicle in the event of sharp

braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not

travel in the "forward facing" position

on the front passenger seat, unless

the rear seats are already occupied

by other children, cannot be used or

are absent.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag

when a "rear facing" child seat is in-

stalled on the front seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seriously

injured or killed if the airbag were to

infl ate.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

HORN

) 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 workshop.

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 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:
-

wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking

components

- electronic

components,

-

assembly and repair procedures.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a

vehicle which is bogged down, stuck

in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be

better to deactivate the ASC system, so

that the wheels can move freely and re-

gain grip.

) 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 display of this symbol in the top

right corner of the instrument panel

screen indicates that the ASC and TCL

systems are deactivated.

Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated au-

tomatically above 30 mph (50 km/h).
) Press the "ASC OFF" button again

to reactivate them manually.

Switching off of the symbol in the top

right corner of the instrument panel

screen indicates the reactivation of the

ASC and TCL systems.

Operating fault

The display of this message

in the instrument panel

screen indicates a malfunc-

tion of these systems.
Contact a CITROËN deal-

er or a qualifi ed workshop to have the

ASC/TCL systems checked.

TRAJECTORY CONTROL
SYSTEMS

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).

Traction control and automatic

stability control

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.

They come into operation in

the event of a grip or trajectory

problem.
This is indicated by fl ashing

of this symbol on the instrument panel

screen.

Associated systems which guarantee

the directional stability of the vehicle

within the limits of the laws of physics:
-

traction control (TCL),

-

automatic stability control (ASC).

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SEAT BELTS

Height adjustment

Fastening

) Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

in the buckle A .

) Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

) to lower the attachment point, press

the control B and slide the fi xing C

down,

) to raise the attachment point, press

the control B and slide the fi xing C up.

Unfastening
) Press the red button on the buckle A .

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fi tted 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.

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Front seat belt not fastened/

unfastened warning lamp

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.

Rear seat belts

Each rear seat is fi tted with a three-point

inertia reel seat belt with force limiter.

Fastening
) Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

in the buckle.

) Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening
) Press the red button on the buckle.

If the driver does not fasten their seat

belt within one minute after switching on

the ignition, the warning lamp fl ashes

accompanied by an intermittent audible

signal and a display on the instrument

panel screen.
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.

Storing after use

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.

Rear buckles

) Store the buckles in the locations A

and B provided for this purpose in

the rear seat cushion.

Driver's seat belt

Outer rear seat belts

Front passenger's 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.
If the seat belt is unfastened while the

vehicle is moving , you are alerted by

the same warnings.

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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 serious-

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 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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If the airbag warning lamp and

the display come on continuously,

do not install a "rear facing" child

seat on the front passenger seat.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop.

Operating fault

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 qualifi ed

workshop to have the system checked.

The airbags may no longer be deployed

in the event of a serious impact.

To ensure the safety of your

child, the passenger's airbag

must be deactivated when you

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.

This warning lamp comes on in the cen-

tre console panel when the ignition is

on and until the airbag is reactivated.

Reactivation
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.
The associated warning lamp goes off.

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 ,

) turn it to the "OFF" position,
) remove the key.

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Lateral airbags

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 fi tted in the front

seat back frame, on the door side.

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 infl ates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

corresponding door trim panel.

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.
Each curtain airbag is fi tted in the pillars

and the upper section of the passenger

compartment.

Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the

same time as the corresponding lateral

airbag in the event of a serious side im-

pact 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 curtain airbag infl ates 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

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.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Operating fault

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 qualifi ed workshop to have the

system checked. The airbags may no longer

be deployed in the event of a serious impact.