parking brake Citroen C1 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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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.

6
55
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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle

 As far as possible, immobilise
the vehicle on level, stable, non-
slippery ground.

 Apply the handbrake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
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
plastic cover using the handle. Tyre pressure
This is indicated on the label posi-
tioned on the interior pillar of the left
door, see "Identifi cation".
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.