tow Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G User Guide

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CHECKS
CHECKS Oil filter
Change the fi lter regularly, in accord-
ance with the servicing schedule. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the
operation of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN selects
and offers specifi c products.
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and
certain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide
which correspond to your vehicle's
engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Have the fi lter elements replaced regularly.
If you drive in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
Disc and drum wear
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROEN dealer. Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
If the engine stops, it is
possible to restart it to drive
a short distance by operating
the priming pump at least
10 times.
If you run out of fuel, the circuit must
be reprimed:
- fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual priming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the
protective cover which must fi rst
be unclipped and then removed,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.

Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
15 seconds, operate the priming
pump again approximately
fi fteen times before trying again.
If the emission control warning lamp
has come on, it will only switch off
after your vehicle has been used
several times.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle

 As far as possible, immobilise
the vehicle on level, stable, non-
slippery ground.

 Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
gear or reverse for the manual
gearbox, position N for the
"SensoDrive" gearbox. Tools
The following tools are installed in a
carrier, located in the centre of the
spare wheel:

1. Wheelbrace

2. Jack with handle

3. Removable towing eye
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack in the boot

 Remove the carpet then the
plastic cover using the handle. Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label
positioned on the inner pillar of the
left door, see "Identifi cation".
CHANGING A WHEEL

 If necessary, chock the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.

 It is imperative that you ensure that
the occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait in a safe location.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DIRECTION INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS(WY 5 W AMBER)

 Push the repeater forwards or
rearwards and detach it by pulling
towards you.

 Disconnect the bulb holder and
change it.
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under the
instrument panel trim and next to the
battery in the engine compartment.

Correct
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause
of the incident must be found and
rectifi ed.

 Use the pliers A located in the
fuse box under the bonnet.

Incorrect

Pliers A Instrument panel fuse boxes
These are located on each side of
the instrument panel under the trim.

 Turn the steering wheel to the
left, remove bolt B .

 Turn the steering wheel to the
right (do not forget to release the
steering wheel using the key),
remove bolt C .
Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rating
(same colour).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DIRECTION INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS(WY 5 W AMBER)

 Push the repeater forwards or
rearwards and detach it by pulling
towards you.

 Disconnect the bulb holder and
change it.
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under the
instrument panel trim and next to the
battery in the engine compartment.

Correct
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause
of the incident must be found and
rectifi ed.

 Use the pliers A located in the
fuse box under the bonnet.

Incorrect

Pliers A Instrument panel fuse boxes
These are located on each side of
the instrument panel under the trim.

 Turn the steering wheel to the
left, remove bolt B .

 Turn the steering wheel to the
right (do not forget to release the
steering wheel using the key),
remove bolt C .
Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rating
(same colour).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DIRECTION INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS(WY 5 W AMBER)

 Push the repeater forwards or
rearwards and detach it by pulling
towards you.

 Disconnect the bulb holder and
change it.
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under the
instrument panel trim and next to the
battery in the engine compartment.

Correct
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause
of the incident must be found and
rectifi ed.

 Use the pliers A located in the
fuse box under the bonnet.

Incorrect

Pliers A Instrument panel fuse boxes
These are located on each side of
the instrument panel under the trim.

 Turn the steering wheel to the
left, remove bolt B .

 Turn the steering wheel to the
right (do not forget to release the
steering wheel using the key),
remove bolt C .
Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rating
(same colour).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle can only be towed at
the front. Lifting (2 wheels only on the
road)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle by
the wheels.

Never use the radiator crossmember.
When your vehicle is being
towed with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steer-
ing assistance.
Without lifting (4 wheels on
the road)
You should always use a towing bar.
The removable towing eye is stored
in the spare wheel, under the boot
carpet.

 Unclip the bottom of the cover,

 Screw in the towing eye until it
locks.
Place the gear lever in posi-
tion N for the "SensoDrive"
gearbox.
FITTING ROOF BARS
When fi tting transverse roof bars,
use the accessories recommended
by CITROËN and follow the manu-
facturer's fi tting instructions.
For further information, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Please refer to national
legislation in order to comply
with the regulations concerning
the transportation of objects
which are longer than the
vehicle.
Towing with fours wheels on the
road must be carried out at very low
speed over a very short distance (in
accordance with the legislation in
force).
In all other cases, your vehicle must
be transported on a trailer.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position.
Failure to observe this special
condition may result in damage to
certain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.
Maximum weight authorised on
the bars, for a loading height not
exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle
carrier): 50 kg.

If the height exceeds 40 cm,
adapt the speed of the vehicle to
the profi le of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars.