Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Repair Manual
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SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o prevent the wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and on the engine. It also allows the directional stability of the vehicle to be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that required by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to put the vehicle back on course, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems When one of these two systems is operating, this warning lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
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SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o prevent the wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and on the engine. It also allows the directional stability of the vehicle to be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that required by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to put the vehicle back on course, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems When one of these two systems is operating, this warning lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
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SAFETY
SEAT BELTS Pretensioning front seat
belts with force limiter
Safety in the event of front
impacts has been improved
by means of the introduction of
pretensioning seat belts with force
limiter for the front seats. Depending
on the force of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts and pulls them
against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the
occupant, increasing his protection. 3-door
5-door
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are equipped with two
three-point inertia reel seat belts.
You can store the seat belt buckles in
the housing
A .
Fastening/Unfastening the seat
belts
Pull the strap, then insert the buckle
into the stalk.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
To unfasten the seat belts, press the
button on the stalk.
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SAFETY The driver must ensure that
the passengers use the seat
belts correctly and that they
are all properly restrained
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the
vehicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
If the seats have armrests * , the lap
part of the seat belt must always
pass under the armrest.
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n e r t i a
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stored 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.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n
automatic locking device which
comes into operation in the event of
a collision, on emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can
release the device by pulling rapidly
on the strap and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one adult only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or m o d i fi e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s
performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked
r e g u l a r l y b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a n d
particularly if the straps show signs
of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
s o l d b y C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r s .
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years
o l d o r s h o r t e r t h a n o n e m e t r e fi f t y ,
- do not use the strap-guide * when a child seat is installed.
- never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts
, the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the air bag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the
seat belts system checked, and if
n e c e s s a r y r e p l a c e d , b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
* According to model.
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SAFETY
AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions. They
work in conjunction with the force-
limiting seat belts. The electronic
detectors register and analyse any
abrupt deceleration of the vehicle
in the impact detection zones (see
diagram): if the triggering threshold is
r e a c h e d , t h e a i r b a g s i n fl a t e i n s t a n t l y
and protect the occupants of the
vehicle.
FRONT AIRBAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They
are deployed simultaneously, except in
cases where the passenger airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious
front impact applied in the impact
zone A in the longitudinal centreline of
the vehicle, on a horizontal plane and
from the front of the vehicle towards
t h e r e a r . T h e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the dashboard to cushion his forward
movement. The airbags therefore limit
the risk of injury to the head and chest.
Front airbag malfunction
Flashing indicates an
airbag malfunction, contact
a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e
the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be
triggered in the event of a serious
impact
Note: the gas escaping from
the airbags can be a minor
irritant.
Immediately after the impact, the
a i r b a g s d e fl a t e r a p i d l y s o t h a t t h e y
do not hinder the visibility of the
occupants nor their exit if necessary
from the vehicle. The air bags are
not deployed in the case of minor
impacts, rear impacts or in certain
roll-over conditions. The seat belt
i s s u f fi c i e n t t o e n s u r e m a x i m u m
protection in these situations. The
seriousness of a collision depends
on the nature of the obstacle and the
speed of the vehicle at the moment
of the collision.
Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on. When they
are triggered, a noise is heard
d u r i n g i n fl a t i o n .
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
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SAFETY
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
it is essential to deactivate the passenger airbag 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 air bag were t o i n fl a t e . With the ignition switched off , switched offinsert the key into the passenger airbag deactivation switch 1 , turn it to the "OFF" position, then remove the key keeping the switch in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passenger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed, turn the airbag switch to the "ON"position to re-activate the airbag and thus ensure the safety of your passenger in the event of an impact.
If the passenger airbag is deactivated, the warning lamp on the instrument panel remains on until the passenger airbag is reactivated.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk
of head injuries. 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 triggered. The
airbag is not triggered in the event of
a front or rear collision. Flashing indicates a
malfunction of at least one
of these airbags.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
to have the system checked.
The air bags may no longer be triggered
in the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag malfunction
* According to version.
SIDE AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The side airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The triggering of these airbags
requires a serious side impact
applied in the side impact zone B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle, on a
horizontal plane and from the outside
of the vehicle towards the inside. The
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t
occupant of the vehicle and the door
trim pad. It therefore limits the risk of
injury to the chest.
The rear side airbags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
which the front side airbags offer the
front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining.
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SAFETY
For the front, side and cur-
tain
airbags
to be fully effec-
tive, observe the following
safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. Front airbags
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.
Smoke as little as possible;
deployment of the airbags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
N e v e r r e m o v e o r p i e r c e t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The triggering of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, injury or
slight burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is triggered cannot
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Side airbags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e
seats, these will not hamper the
i n fl a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t
a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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Deactivating the passenger
airbag
it is essential to deactivate the passenger airbag 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 air bag were t o i n fl a t e . With the ignition switched off , switched offinsert the key into the passenger airbag deactivation switch 1 , turn it to the "OFF" position, then remove the key keeping the switch in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passenger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed, turn the airbag switch to the "ON"position to re-activate the airbag and thus ensure the safety of your passenger in the event of an impact.
If the passenger airbag is deactivated, the warning lamp on the instrument panel remains on until the passenger airbag is reactivated.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk
of head injuries. 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 triggered. The
airbag is not triggered in the event of
a front or rear collision. Flashing indicates a
malfunction of at least one
of these airbags.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
to have the system checked.
The air bags may no longer be triggered
in the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag malfunction
* According to version.
SIDE AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The side airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The triggering of these airbags
requires a serious side impact
applied in the side impact zone B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle, on a
horizontal plane and from the outside
of the vehicle towards the inside. The
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t
occupant of the vehicle and the door
trim pad. It therefore limits the risk of
injury to the chest.
The rear side airbags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
which the front side airbags offer the
front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining.
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SAFETY
For the front, side and cur-
tain
airbags
to be fully effec-
tive, observe the following
safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. Front airbags
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.
Smoke as little as possible;
deployment of the airbags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
N e v e r r e m o v e o r p i e r c e t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The triggering of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, injury or
slight burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is triggered cannot
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Side airbags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e
seats, these will not hamper the
i n fl a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t
a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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DRIVING Driver information
The symbol which corresponds to the
selection, R , N , E or M and the number
of the gear engaged 1 to 5 , are displayed on the instrument panel screen.
SENSODRIVE GEARBOX
T h e fi v e - s p e e d " S e n s o D r i v e " g e a r -
box offers a choice between the
ease of automatic operation or
t h e d r i v i n g p l e a s u r e o f manual gear
changing .
Driving mode
S e l e c t t h e d r i v i n g m o d e b y m o v i n g
t h e g e a r l e v e r .
R e v e r s e " R " . T h i s g e a r w i l l b e e n -
gaged when stationary or at a
speed below approximately 4 mph
(6 km/h).
E n g a g e m e n t o f r e v e r s e g e a r i s
accompanied by an audible signal.
N e u t r a l " N " .
P o s i t i o n t h e l e v e r t o t h e r i g h t i n p o s i -
tion N , to start the engine .
E a s y " E " : a u t o m a t i c g e a r c h a n g i n g .
M a n u a l ( + / - ) " M " : m a n u a l g e a r
changing. Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied, press
the brake pedal then select position
N to start the engine.
With your foot on the brake, select
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e , t a k e
your foot off the brake pedal, then
accelerate.
Notes: w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
n i n g , i n t h e s e t h r e e p o s i -
tions, an audible signal is
h e a r d w h e n t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r
is opened.
You can change from position E to
position M a n d v i c e v e r s a a t a n y
time.