Citroen C1 DAG 2008 1.G Manual PDF
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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. 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. Priming pump
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. Dipstick
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p
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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
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
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 s t a n -
dards.
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.
Viscosity selection
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
t o p r e v e n t a n y r i s k o f s c a l d -
ing. 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 -
m e n d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c -
turer.
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.
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.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m -
perature of the coolant is controlled
b y t h e e n g i n e f a n . A s t h i s f a n c a n o p -
erate 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 -
dance with the servicing schedule. O n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c o m -
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and characteristics.
I n o r d e r t o o p t i m i s e t h e o p -
eration of units as important as the
braking circuit, 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 .
I n o r d e r t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e e l e c -
trical 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 servicing
booklet which correspond to your
vehicle's engine.
Battery
A t t h e s t a r t o f w i n t e r , h a v e y o u r b a t -
tery 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 -
larly.
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 status
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer. Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s e r -
vicing schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
I f t h e e n g i n e s t o p s , i t i s p o s -
sible to restart it to drive a
short distance by operating
the pump at least 10 times.
I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , t h e c i r -
cuit 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,
- s q u e e z e a n d r e l e a s e t h e m a n u a l repriming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the protective
c o v e r w h i c h m u s t fi r s t b e u n c l i p p e d
and then removed,
- o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r u n t i l t h e e n - gine starts.
Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
1 5 s e c o n d s o f a t t e m p t s , o p -
erate the repriming pump
a g a i n a p p r o x i m a t e l y fi f t e e n t i m e s b e -
fore trying again.
If the emission control warning light has
come on, it will only switch off after your
vehicle has been used several times.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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Parking the vehicle
As far as possible, immobilise the
vehicle on level, stable, non-slip-
pery ground.
Apply the handbrake, 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, reverse or 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 plas-
tic cover using the handle. Tyre pressure
This is indicated on the label posi-
tioned on the interior pillar of the left
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 di-
agonally 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 loca-
tion.
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1. Position the wheel.
2. Screw in the bolts fully by hand.
Removing the wheel
1. Remove the trim.
2. Release 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 underframe, the
one closest to the wheel to be
changed.
4. Extend the jack 2 until its base
is in contact with the ground. En-
sure 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 * using the wheel-
brace 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
fi x e d s e c u r e l y .
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CHANGING A BULB
1. Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the bulb holder A one quar-
ter 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 quar-
ter 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 , c o n -
tact a CITROËN dealer.
Note: in certain climatic con-
ditions (low temperatures,
humidity), the presence of
condensation on the in-
ternal face of the headlamps is
normal ; it disappears a few minutes
after the lights are switched on.
Never go underneath a vehi-
cle 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 tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel
checked as soon as possible,
- have the punctured wheel re- 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 lights
1. Side lights
2. Direction indicators
3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam
headlamps
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CHANGING A BULB
1. Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the bulb holder A one quar-
ter 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 quar-
ter 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 , c o n -
tact a CITROËN dealer.
Note: in certain climatic con-
ditions (low temperatures,
humidity), the presence of
condensation on the in-
ternal face of the headlamps is
normal ; it disappears a few minutes
after the lights are switched on.
Never go underneath a vehi-
cle 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 tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel
checked as soon as possible,
- have the punctured wheel re- 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 lights
1. Side lights
2. Direction indicators
3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam
headlamps
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3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam headlamps (H4 - 60/55 W)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the rubber C .
Push the tab D on the side.
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 a b t h e n
the rubber.
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 , c o n t a c t
a CITROËN dealer.
Rear lights
1. Brake/side lights
(P21/5 W)
2. Direction indicators
(P21 W)
3. Reversing light (P21 W),
right side These 3 bulbs are changed by re-
moving the light:
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l i g h t fi x i n g n u t s A ,
remove the light unit by pulling
outwards,
unclip the harness,
Fog lamp (P21 W), left side
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3. Dipped headlamps/Main beam headlamps (H4 - 60/55 W)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the rubber C .
Push the tab D on the side.
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 a b t h e n
the rubber.
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 , c o n t a c t
a CITROËN dealer.
Rear lights
1. Brake/side lights
(P21/5 W)
2. Direction indicators
(P21 W)
3. Reversing light (P21 W),
right side These 3 bulbs are changed by re-
moving the light:
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l i g h t fi x i n g n u t s A ,
remove the light unit by pulling
outwards,
unclip the harness,
Fog lamp (P21 W), left side
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Third brake light
(Four W 5 W bulbs)
U n s c r e w t h e 2 fi x i n g b o l t s A .
Release the lamp unit by pushing
the two tabs B inwards.
Disconnect the connector and the
rear wash-wipe pipe.
Remove the bulb holder.
Remove the bulb and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , p r o c e e d i n t h e r e v e r s e
order and ensure that the lamp unit
seal and the rear wash-wipe pipe have
been put back in place correctly.
Number plate lights (W 5 W)
Pass your hand under the bumper.
Remove the bulb holder turning it
one quarter of a turn.
Remove the bulb and change it.
Do not tighten the bolts more
than is necessary at the risk
of breaking the light.
remove the bulb holder moving
aside the four tabs B ,
remove the bulb and change it.
Note: w h e n r e fi t t i n g , p r o c e e d i n t h e
reverse order and take care to posi-
tion the bulb holder, the tabs and the
light correctly.