engine Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks
on the dipstick:

A = maximum
If you fi ll past this mark,
contact a CITROËN
dealer.

B = minimum
Never allow the level
to fall below this mark.
Dipstick
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet. Changing the brake fluid
The brake fl uid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fl uids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4
standards.
Windscreen wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Oil viscosity grade
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements. Cooling system
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
Brake fl uid is harmful to health and
very corrosive.
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control
systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited. Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a
turn to release the pressure
to prevent any risk of
scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level. Only use the fl uid recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.
Do not dispose of used oil,
brake fl uid or coolant into
drains or into the ground.
Empty the used oil into the
containers provided for this
purpose in the CITROËN network
(France) or at an authorised waste
disposal site.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling
system is pressurised, wait for at
least one hour after the engine has
stopped before carrying out any
work.

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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
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
* Fuses located behind the instrument panel. To change them, contact a CITROËN dealer.

Fuse N° Rating
Functions

1 10 A Brake lamps - ABS - "SensoDrive" gearbox

2 25 A Central locking/unlocking

3 20 A Rear screen demisting

4 7.5 A Rear lamps - Number plate lamps - Instrument panel - Screen

5 7.5 A Diagnostic socket

6 7.5 A Rear foglamp - Instrument panel - "SensoDrive" gearbox

7 - Not used

8 7.5 A ABS - Power steering - Air conditioning - Fan assembly

9 10 A Rear lamps - Central locking/unlocking - Electric windows - Rear scree
n demisting -
Speedometer - Air conditioning - Heating - Rev counter

10 20 A Front and rear wipers

11 15 A Audio equipment - Electronic engine immobiliser - 12 V socket (120 W max)

12 7.5 A Rear screen demisting - ABS - Fan assembly - Front and rear wipers - Powe
r steering -
Central locking/unlocking - Air conditioning - Electric windows - Speedometer - Rev counter

13 15 A Air bag - Engine control unit - Electronic engine immobiliser - "Se
nsoDrive" gearbox -
Instrument panel

14 7.5 A Air conditioning

15 * 40 A Accessories - Demisting - ABS - Fan assembly relay - Front and rear wipe rs

16 * 30 A Electric windows

17 * 40 A Heating - Air conditioning

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Engine compartment fuse box

 Unclip the cover, pressing on the
right on lug E , to gain access to
the fuses. Your vehicle's electrical
circuit is designed to operate
with standard or optional
equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer.
The pliers A and the replacement
fuses B are fi xed at the front of the
box.
When you have fi nished, close the
cover very carefully. Some electrical accessories or the
way in which they are fi tted may have
an adverse effect on the operation of
your vehicle (audio circuit, control
circuit and electrical charging
circuit).
CITROËN will not accept any responsi-
bility for the costs incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for the malfunctions re-
sulting from the installation of auxiliary
accessories which were not supplied or
recommended by CITROËN and which
were not installed in accordance with
its instructions, in particular in the case
of any equipment the consumption of
which exceeds 10 milliamps.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse N° Rating
Functions

1 50 A "SensoDrive" gearbox - Fan assembly (diesel)

2
10 A Headlamps

20 A Headlamps with daytime running lamps

3 30 A ABS/ESP control unit

4 30 A Ignition switch supply

5 10 A Hazard warning lamps - Instrument panel warning lamps - Direct ion indicators

6 10 A Headlamps

7 15 A Courtesy lamp - Speedometer - Audio equipment - Instrument pan el - Rev counter

8 15 A/25 A Petrol/diesel engine control unit

9 10 A Horn

10 30 A Fan assembly (petrol)

11 50 A ABS/ESP

12 50 A Power steering

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Do not push the vehicle to
start the engine if you have a
"SensoDrive" gearbox.
Before disconnecting the
battery, you must wait for
2 minutes after switching off
the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when
the engine is running.
Never charge a battery without fi rst
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the windows and doors before
disconnecting the battery.
After every reconnection of the
battery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to allow the
electronic systems to be initialised.
If slight diffi culties are experienced
after this, please consult a CITROËN
dealer.
To start the vehicle from
another battery:
- Connect the red cable to the
positive (+) terminals of the two
batteries,
- Connect the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminals of the
two batteries,
-
Operate the starter, let the engine run,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period of
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must
be discarded in accordance
with the provisions of the law and
must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Return used batteries to a special
collection point.
To charge the battery using a
battery charger:
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect
them and clean them.

A. Failed battery

B. Slave battery

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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.