engine Citroen C1 2010.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Do not push the vehicle to
start the engine if you have a
"SensoDrive" gearbox.
Before disconnecting the
battery, you must wait for
2 minutes after switching off
the ignition.
Starting the vehicle from
another battery
- Connect the red cable to the positive
(+) terminals of the two batteries,
- connect the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminals of the two
batteries,
- operate the starter, let the engine run,
- wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period of
more than one month.
The batteries contain harm-
ful substances such as sul-
phuric acid and lead. They
must be discarded in accor-
dance with the provisions of the law
and must not, in any circumstances,
be discarded with household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
waste disposal site.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect
them and clean them.
A. Failed battery
B. Slave battery Never disconnect a terminal when
the engine is running.
N e v e r c h a r g e a b a t t e r y w i t h o u t fi r s t
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the windows and doors before
disconnecting the battery.
After every reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to allow the
electronic systems to be initialised. If
s o m e d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f -
ter this, please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Your vehicle can only be towed at
the front.
Lifting (2 wheels only
on the road)
Never use the radiator crossmember.
Towing with fours wheels on the road
must be carried out at very low speed
over a very short distance (in accor-
dance with the legislation in force).
In all other cases, your vehicle must
be transported on a trailer.
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
The removable towing eye is stored
in the spare wheel, under the boot
carpet.
Unclip the bottom of the cover,
Screw in the towing eye until it locks.
Place the gear lever in posi-
tion N for the "SensoDrive"
gearbox.
FITTING ROOF BARS
Please refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with
the regulations concerning the
transportation of objects which
are longer than the vehicle.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition may result in damage to cer-
tain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.
W h e n fi t t i n g t r a n s v e r s e r o o f b a r s ,
use the accessories recommended
by CITROËN and follow the manu-
f a c t u r e r ' s fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s .
For more information, contact a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k -
shop.
Maximum weight authorised on
the bars, for a loading height not
exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle
carrier): 50 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the pro-
fi l e o f t h e r o a d t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g
the roof bars.
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in
force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of
the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads
is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the en-
gine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must al-
ways call on a professional recovery
service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...