brake fluid Citroen C ZERO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Monitoring
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations



Braking
On fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.or Braking assistance system fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed b
y CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked bya CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
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On fixed, associated
with the ABS warninglamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)

On fixed.The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.

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Checks
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Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Heater fluid reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Ancillaries battery.
5. Fusebox.












Front compartment

To avoid damaging electricalcomponents, the use of a high pressure jet washer in the front compartment is strictly prohibited.

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Checks
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Checking levels Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Never do anything in the compar tmentswhen the "Ready" lamp is on or whenyour vehicle is being charged. Take care when carrying out checks in the front and rear compartments assome parts of the compartments canbe very hot (risk of burns): wait at leastone hour after stopping the motor or the end of the charging procedure beforecarrying out any work.

Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MA X"
marks. If it is not, check the brakepad wear.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details ofthe inter val for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meetthe DOT4 standard.

Front compartment

Heatin
g system fluid level


Changing the fl uid

The fluid does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Th
e level of this fluid should be between the "L"MIN and "F" MA X marks.


Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when necessary.


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.

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Checks
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Checks
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Passenger compartment filter

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
f
or this filter.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace it twice as often if necessar y.y A dirty passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirableodours.
Brake wear depends on the style
o
f driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake pads
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specifications. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.
Parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of thissystem is noticed, the parking brakemust be checked, even between two services.
This system must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc/drum wear
For information on checking the
brake disc or drum wear, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Visual search
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Technical data - Maintenance
Front compartment 115Checking l e v e l s 117-11 8- ancillaries battery electrolyte- brake fluid - heating system fluid - screenwash fluid
Changing front bulbs 97-102


Ancillaries battery 86-89


Opening the bonnet 114

Checks 119
Electric motor 120
Weights 121
Dimensions 12 2
Identification markings 123

Rear compartment 11 6 Checking the coolant level 118
Front compartment fuses 108 -109

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Alphabetical index
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Headlamp adjustment...................................58Head restraints........................................38-40Heating ..........................................................49Heating circuit fluid level.............................117
Indicator/warning lamps..........................20-25Indicators, direction......................................69Instrument panel ...........................................18Interior fittings ...............................................44Interior lamp ..................................................60ISOFIX child seats ..................................66-67ISOFIX mountings.........................................65
Levels and checks................................115-119Lighting bulbs (replacement).................97-104Lighting on reminder.....................................r57Lighting dimmer............................................r29Lighting stalk .................................................56Localised assistance call ............................126Localised emergency call...........................126Locking from the inside.................................35
Main battery ..................................................80Main beam ............................................97, 100Markings, identification...............................123Mat................................................................45Mountings for ISOFIX seats.........................65MP3 CD...............................................133,134
Labels, identification ...................................123Lamps, warning and indicator.................r20-25Lateral airbags ........................................78, 79Level, brake fluid .........................................117
Number plate lamps....................................104
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Parking brake........................................53,119Passenger compartment filter....................r119Player, CD MP3................................... 133,134Protecting children......................61- 68, 75, 77Puncture........................................................90
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Radio...........................................................129Range............................................................30Rear compartment......................................116Rear foglamp.................................57, 102, 104Rear lamps ..................................................102Rear screen(demisting)..................................................51Rear seats .....................................................40Rear view mirror............................................r43Rear wiper.....................................................r59Recirculation/exterior air intake ....................49Refitting a wheel...........................................96Refitting the mat............................................45Remote control.........................................31-33Removing a wheel........................................95Removing the mat.........................................45Repair kit, puncture.......................................90Replacing bulbs.....................................97-104Replacing fuses ...................................105-10 9Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r119Replacing wiper blades ............................... 110Reversing lamps .................................102, 103
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Keeping children safe.................61- 68, 75, 77Key in ignition warning..................................52Key with remote control..........................31, 33
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Opening the boot..........................................36
Opening the front compar tment..................114
Operation indicator lamps.......................20-25
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Alphabetical index
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Safety for children .......................61-68, 75, 77Screen-wash reservoir................................ 117Screen menu map ....................................... 146Screenwash..................................................59Screenwash fluid level................................117Seat adjustment......................................38,40Seat belts.................................................73-75Seat belts warning lamp...............................73Serial number, vehicle ................................123Ser vice indicator...........................................r29Sidelamps .............................97, 100, 102, 103Side repeater............................................... 102Speedometer................................................r18Stability control (ESP)...................................72Starting the vehicle.................................52, 54Stopping the vehicle...............................52, 54Storage..........................................................44Sun visor.......................................................r45Systems, ASR and ESP................................72
Te c hnical data.............................................120Te m p o r a r y
tyre repair kit...............................................90Third brake lamp.........................................104Total distance recorder.................................r28To w i ng another vehicle ...............................110Traction control (ASR)..........................................................72Tr affic information (TA)............................... 131Tyre pressures ............................................123
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Unlocking from the inside.............................35USB port................................................46,135USB Reader............................................r44, 46
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Ventilation ................................................47-49
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Weights .......................................................121Window controls............................................34Wipers...........................................................59
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