Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Manual PDF
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DRIVING
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Select position E u s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r .
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
Manual mode
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M ,
then change up or down through the
g e a r s b y p r e s s i n g :
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" to change up,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
t o p r e v e n t s t a l l i n g .
I n t h e e v e n t o f o v e r h e a t i n g o f
the clutch, position N is selected
automatically and the symbol N
fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
t h e v e h i c l e . With the ignition on, the
lighting of this warning
lamp indicates a gearbox
malfunction.
On a slope, use the brake
t o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e
a n d p l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n
position N , E or R .
D o n o t k e e p t h e v e h i c l e i m m o b i l i s e d
using the accelerator.
Always press the brake pedal
while starting the engine.
N e v e r s e l e c t n e u t r a l N while
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g .
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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CHECKS
OPENING THE BONNET
On the inside: pull control A , located
under the dashboard.
On the outside : lift control B and
raise the bonnet.
Bonnet strut
Fix the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
To close
Before closing the bonnet, return the
strut to its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel. Check that the
bonnet is fully closed.
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1.0 LITRE PETROL ENGINE
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Windscreen wash reservoir
3. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r
4. Fuse box
5. Battery
6. A i r fi l t e r
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p
1.4 LITRE TURBO DIESEL HDI ENGINE
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Windscreen wash reservoir
3. P r i m i n g p u m p
4. A i r fi l t e r
5. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r
6. Fuse box
7. Battery
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p
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CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks
on the dipstick:
A = maximum
I f y o u fi l l p a s t t h i s m a r k ,
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
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a t
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
U s e fl u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l D O T 4
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.
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
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. O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m -
mended by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.
Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
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 Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r d -
ance with the servicing schedule. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the
operation of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
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
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y .
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 l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual priming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the
p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r w h i c h m u s t fi r s t
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 f t e e n t i m e s b e f o r e t r y i n g a g a i n .
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
o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t
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
l e f t d o o r , s e e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n " .
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 R e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l
1. Position the wheel.
2. Screw in the bolts fully by hand.
Removing the wheel
1. Remove the trim.
2. Slacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 .
3. Place the jack 2 in contact with
one of the four locations A pro-
vided on the underbody, the
one closest to the wheel to be
changed.
4. Extend the jack 2 until its base
is in contact with the ground.
Ensure that the centreline of the
jack base is directly below the
location A used.
5. Lift the vehicle.
6. Remove the bolts and detach the
wheel.
3. Pre-tighten the bolts * using the
wheelbrace 1 .
* I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y w h e e l s , w h e n t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s i t i s normal
to notice that the washers do not come into contact with t he spare wheel. It is
s t i l l fi x e d s e c u r e l y .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A BULB
1. Sidelamps (W 5 W)
Turn the bulb holder A one quarter
of a turn and remove it.
Remove the bulb and change it.
2. Direction indicators (PY 21 W amber)
Turn the bulb holder B one quarter
of a turn and remove it.
Turn the bulb one quarter of a
turn.
Remove the bulb and change it.
I f y o u e n c o u n t e r a n y d i f fi c u l t i e s ,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Note: in certain climatic con-
ditions (low temperatures,
humidity), the presence of
condensation on the inter-
nal face of the headlamps is normal ;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on.
Never go underneath a
vehicle supported only by a
jack (use an axle stand).
4. Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 .
6. R e fi t t h e t r i m .
7. Store the tools and the wheel in
the boot.
T h e j a c k a n d t h e t o o l k i t a r e s p e c i fi c
to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
After changing a wheel:
- have the tighteness of the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel
checked as soon as possible,
- have the punctured wheel r e p a i r e d a n d r e fi t i t o n t h e v e h i c l e
as soon as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Front lamps
1. Sidelamps
2. Direction indicators
3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam
headlamps
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A BULB
1. Sidelamps (W 5 W)
Turn the bulb holder A one quarter
of a turn and remove it.
Remove the bulb and change it.
2. Direction indicators (PY 21 W amber)
Turn the bulb holder B one quarter
of a turn and remove it.
Turn the bulb one quarter of a
turn.
Remove the bulb and change it.
I f y o u e n c o u n t e r a n y d i f fi c u l t i e s ,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Note: in certain climatic con-
ditions (low temperatures,
humidity), the presence of
condensation on the inter-
nal face of the headlamps is normal ;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on.
Never go underneath a
vehicle supported only by a
jack (use an axle stand).
4. Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 .
6. R e fi t t h e t r i m .
7. Store the tools and the wheel in
the boot.
T h e j a c k a n d t h e t o o l k i t a r e s p e c i fi c
to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
After changing a wheel:
- have the tighteness of the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel
checked as soon as possible,
- have the punctured wheel r e p a i r e d a n d r e fi t i t o n t h e v e h i c l e
as soon as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Front lamps
1. Sidelamps
2. Direction indicators
3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam
headlamps
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam headlamps (H4 - 60/55 W)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the rubber cap C .
Push the side of the tongue D .
Remove the bulb holder and
change the bulb.
R e fi t t h e b u l b h o l d e r , t h e t o n g u e
then the rubber cap.
I f y o u e n c o u n t e r a n y d i f fi c u l t i e s ,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Rear lamps
1. Brake/side
lamps
(P21/5 W)
2. Direction indicators (P21 W)
3. Reversing
lamp (P21 W),
left-
hand side
Foglamp (P21 W),
right-hand
side These 3 bulbs are changed by
removing the lamp unit:
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l a m p u n i t fi x i n g
nuts A ,
remove the lamp unit by pulling
outwards,
unclip the harness,