Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Workshop Manual

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ACCESS ELECTRIC WINDOWS
The driver and front passenger each
have an electric window.
After the ignition has been switched
on, press or pull control 1 . The window
stops when you release the control.
Always remove the key from
the ignition when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short
time.
The driver must ensure that the front
passenger uses his electric window
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
DOORS

Simultaneous central locking/
unlocking of the doors and boot.
To lock/unlock the vehicle, press/pull
button A on the driver's door.
For the other doors, carry out the
same operation as for normal locking/
unlocking.
Driver's door open
If the driver's door is open,
the courtesy lamp remains
on if the button is in this
position.
Locking/unlocking a door
from the inside

Normal locking/unlocking: the
doors lock/unlock independently.
To lock/unlock a door, press/pull
button A .

Note: operating the handle does
not unlock the door, pull button A to
unlock.

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ACCESS
CHILD LOCK
This prevents the opening of each of
the rear doors from the inside.
Push control 1 towards the outside of
the vehicle.
LOCKING/UNLOCKINGTHE BOOT USING THE KEY*
To open, operate the lock B using the
key and raise the tailgate.
LOCKING/UNLOCKINGTHE BOOT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL *
The boot is locked/unlocked using
the buttons on the remote control.
Then, to open, press button C and raise
the tailgate.

Note: the boot can be locked/unlocked
using control A on the driver's door.
REAR WINDOWS(5-DOOR)
To partially open the rear windows,
pull the lever then push the window.
To close the window, pull then press
the lever to lock the window.
Check the status of this safety
device before switching on
the ignition.
This system is independent
of the central locking.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle. * According to version.

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ACCESS
CHILD LOCK
This prevents the opening of each of
the rear doors from the inside.
Push control 1 towards the outside of
the vehicle.
LOCKING/UNLOCKINGTHE BOOT USING THE KEY*
To open, operate the lock B using the
key and raise the tailgate.
LOCKING/UNLOCKINGTHE BOOT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL *
The boot is locked/unlocked using
the buttons on the remote control.
Then, to open, press button C and raise
the tailgate.

Note: the boot can be locked/unlocked
using control A on the driver's door.
REAR WINDOWS(5-DOOR)
To partially open the rear windows,
pull the lever then push the window.
To close the window, pull then press
the lever to lock the window.
Check the status of this safety
device before switching on
the ignition.
This system is independent
of the central locking.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle. * According to version.

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ACCESS
BOOT
2. Spare wheel/Additional storage compartments
Located under the carpet and a
plastic cover, this contains the tools
for wheel changing and towing.
There are two shelf storage options:
- either behind the rear seats,
- or fl at in the boot.
1. Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
- unhook the shelf from its fi xing
A ,
- pull upwards on each side to detach it from its fi xings,
- raise then tilt the shelf slightly to remove it. In order to obtain additional
space, the spare wheel can be
removed temporarily (boot tray
available as an accessory).

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ACCESS
FILLING THE FUEL TANK

 Open the fuel fi ller fl ap.

 Insert the key, turn it slightly to the
left then return to the right. The
key returns to its initial position
and the cap is unlocked.
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached, the last
segment fl ashes, accompanied
by an audible signal.

You have approximately 5 litres
remaining.
In certain driving conditions and depending
on the engine, the distance which can be
travelled with the fuel remaining may be
less than 30 miles (50 km).
When the frequency of the fl ashing
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
 Unscrew the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of
the fl ap.
A label affi xed on the inside of the
fl ap reminds you which type of fuel
to use.
When you fi ll the fuel tank, do not
continue after the 3rd cut-off of the
pump. This could cause malfunctions.

 Remove the key.

Note : if you run out of fuel,
the emission control system
warning lamp may come on
on the instrument panel. It
will switch off automatically after the
engine has been started a few times.
The fuel tank must be fi lled

with the engine switched
off .
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 35 litres.

 After fi lling the fuel tank, screw
the cap back on fully to the right
until it clicks and close the fl ap.

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VISIBILITY
LIGHTING STALK

1. Lamps off

2. Sidelamps

3. Dipped headlamps/
Main beam
headlamps Dipped headlamps/main beam
headlamps

Dipped headlamps: pull the stalk.

Main beam headlamps: push the
stalk.
Lamps on buzzer
When the driver's door is opened with
the ignition off, a continuous audible
signal is heard if you have left your
lamps on. Rear foglamp
With the dipped head-
lamps on, selection is
by rotation of ring B for-
wards to switch on and
rearwards to switch off.
The status is displayed by the indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
In clear weather or in rain,
both day and night, the rear
foglamps are dazzling and
are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when
they are no longer needed.
Direction indicators (flashers)

Left: stalk downwards.

Right: stalk upwards.
Headlamp flash
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Front and rear lamps
Selection is by rotation of ring
A .
Note: Switching to sidelamps does
not switch off the rear foglamps if
they are on.

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VISIBILITY
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
When using a car wash,
switch off the ignition and
ensure that the wiper blades
are in the low position.
In winter, you are advised to wait until
the windscreen has been defrosted
fully before operating the windscreen
wiper stalk. Windscreen wash
Pull the wipers stalk towards you.
Rear wiper and wash-wipe
Turn ring
A to "ON" for a steady wipe.
Turn it forwards to trigger
the wash during wiping. Rear wash
Ring
A at "OFF" (wiper off).
Turn it towards you to
trigger a wash operation.
Windscreen wipers

MIST Single wipe.
For a single wipe of the windscreen, push the
control upwards then
release it.

OFF Off.

INT Intermittent wipe.

LO Normal wipe (moderate rain).

HI Fast wipe (heavy rain).

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VISIBILITY
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
To avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, the height of the
headlamps should be adjusted in
relation to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 people.

2. 4 people + maximum authorised
load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position "0" . In this position, it comes
on on opening the driver's
door.
The courtesy lamp is deacti-
vated and is permanently off.
COURTESY LAMP
Permanently on.

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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press the button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with
the EBFD and CSC * braking
systems, increases the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
on braking and provides improved
control, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems
provide full control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel. A
distribution between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning lamp indicates that
the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly
released.

When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the

parking brake
.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake to immobilise
your vehicle.

Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the EBFD on vehicles which are not
fi tted with ASR/ESP systems.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the parking brake.

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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press the button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with
the EBFD and CSC * braking
systems, increases the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
on braking and provides improved
control, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems
provide full control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel. A
distribution between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning lamp indicates that
the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly
released.

When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the

parking brake
.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake to immobilise
your vehicle.

Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the EBFD on vehicles which are not
fi tted with ASR/ESP systems.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the parking brake.