Citroen C1 2008 1.G Workshop 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/UNLOCKING THE BOOT USING THE KEY*
To open, operate the lock B using the
key and raise the tailgate.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE 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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ACCESS
FILLING THE FUEL TANK

 Open the fuel fi ller fl ap.

 Insert the key, turn it slightly to the
left then return to the right. The
key returns to its initial position
and the cap is unlocked.
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached, the last
block fl ashes, accompanied
by an audible signal.

You have approximately
5 litres remaining.
In certain driving conditions and
depending on the engine, the
distance which can be travelled with
the fuel remaining may be less than
30 miles (50 km).
When the frequency of the fl ashing
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
 Unscrew the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of
the fl ap.
A label affi xed on the inside of the
fl ap reminds you which type of fuel
to use.
When you fi ll the fuel tank, do
not continue after the 3rd cut-off
of the pump. This could cause
malfunctions.

 Remove the key.

Note: if you run out of fuel,
the emission control system
warning light may come on
on the instrument panel. It
will switch off automatically
after the engine has been started a
few times.
The fuel tank must be fi lled

with the engine switched
off .
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 35 litres.

 After fi lling the fuel tank, screw
the cap back on fully to the right
until it clicks and close the fl ap.

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VISIBILITY
LIGHTS STALK

1. Lights off

2. Side lights

3. Dipped headlamps/
Main beam
headlamps Dipped headlamps/
main beam headlamps

Dipped headlamps: pull the stalk.

Main beam headlamps: push the
stalk.
Lights on buzzer
When the driver’s door is opened with
the ignition off, a continuous audible
signal is heard if you have left your
lights on. Rear fog lamp

With the dipped headlamps
on, selection is by rotation
of ring B forwards to switch
on and rearwards to switch
off. The status is displayed
by the indicator light on the instrument
panel.
In clear weather or in rain,
both day and night, the rear
fog lamps 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 lights
Selection is by rotation of ring
A .
Note: Switching to side lights does
not switch off the rear fog lamps 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 de-iced
fully before operating the windscreen
wipers stalk. Windscreen wash-wipe
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-wipe during wiping. Rear wash-wipe
Ring
A at "OFF" (wiper off).
Turn it towards you to
trigger a wash-wipe jet.
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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VISIBILITY
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
To avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, the height of the
headlamps should be adjusted in
relation to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 people.

2. 4 people + maximum authorised
load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
load.
The initial setting is position "0" . In this position, it comes
on on opening the driver’s
door.
The courtesy light is
deactivated and is
permanently off.
COURTESY LIGHT
Permanently on.

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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
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 im-
proved 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 light indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.

When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake 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 handbrake.

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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
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 im-
proved 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 light indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.

When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake 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 handbrake.

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SAFETY When this warning light
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When these warn-
ing lights come on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
handbrake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.

Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.

In emergency braking,
press very fi rmly without
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and sup-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 tra-
jectory 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 light comes on. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, this warning
light comes on.
The ASR/ESP systems offer
exceptional safety during nor-
mal 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 man-
ufacturer’s recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components as well as the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Activation of the ESP system is also
accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the systems checked.

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SAFETY When this warning light
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When these warn-
ing lights come on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
handbrake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.

Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.

In emergency braking,
press very fi rmly without
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and sup-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 tra-
jectory 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 light comes on. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, this warning
light comes on.
The ASR/ESP systems offer
exceptional safety during nor-
mal 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 man-
ufacturer’s recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components as well as the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Activation of the ESP system is also
accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the systems checked.