tow Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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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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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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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.

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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
reached, the airbags infl ate instantly
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
the rear. The airbag infl ates between
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 CITROËN dealer to have
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
air bags defl ate rapidly so that they
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
is suffi cient to ensure maximum
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
during infl ation.
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 to infl ate. 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.
The curtain airbag infl ates between
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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
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
side airbag infl ates between the front
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
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 to infl ate. 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.
The curtain airbag infl ates between
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.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
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
side airbag infl ates between the front
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.