battery replacement Citroen C1 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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27 Access
Electronic engine immobiliser
Changing the remote
control battery
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the remote control
batter
y or in the event of a remote control fault,it may be necessary to reinitialise the system. ) Switch off the ignition.)
Switch the ignition on again.)
Press one of the remote control buttons
immediately for a few seconds.) Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition lock.The remote control is now working again.If the fault persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not discard the remote control batteries, they contain metals which areharmful to the environment. Take them to a CITROËN dealership, or
to any other approved collection point. Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compar tment
by the emergency ser vices more
difficult in an emergency.
As a safety measure (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
shor t time.
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic immobiliser system.

To change the battery, remove the screw then
unclip the housing using a coin inser ted at the
rin
g.
Battery CR 2016/3 volts.
If the remote control does not work after thebattery has been changed, reinitialise it. The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
in your pockets as there is a risk that
it may unlock the vehicle without you
being aware of this.
Avoid pressing the buttons of your
remote control out of range of
your vehicle, you risk rendering it
inoperative. It would then have to be
reinitialised. This locks the engine management system as
soon as the ignition has been switched off and
therefore prevents star ting of the vehicle byanyone who does not have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic chip whichhas a special code. When the ignition is
switched on, the code must be recognised for
starting to be possible.
In the event of a malfunction, your vehicle willnot start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Checks
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Brake pads
Unless other wise indicated, check thesecomponents in accordance with the servicingbooklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
12 V battery
Oil filter
Manual gearbox
Only use products recommended byCITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as impor tant as the brakingsystem, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictlyprohibited.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Brake disc wear
Parkin
g brake
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.

Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement intervals
for these components.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Replace the oil
filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking intervalfor this component.
The
gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked
, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn. For information on checkin
g brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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f excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

134Alphabetical index
Oil filter..........................................................r88Oil level ..........................................................86Opening the bonnet......................................84Opening the boot..........................................29
Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r41Parking brake....................................20, 48,88Parking the vehicle........................................48Passenger compartment filter......................r88Player, CD MP3.....................................99, 100Port, USB..............................................40, 101Power steering..............................................22Pre-tensioning seat belts..............................51Protecting children ..................................57,63Puncture........................................................65
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Radio .............................................................95Rear foglamp ...........................................44, 69Rear screen (demisting)..........................34, 35Recharging the battery.................................77Recirculation / exterior air intake..................35Reinitialising the remote control...................27Remote control ........................................26, 27Removing and fitting a fuse ..........................71Removing a wheel........................................65Replacing bulbs ............................................68Replacing the air filter...................................r88Replacing the oil filter...................................r88Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r88Rev counter...................................................r19Reversing lamps ...........................................69Roof bars.......................................................81Routine checks .............................................88
Keeping children safe .......................28,57, 63Key................................................................26
Lamps, front ......................................44,67,68Lamps, rear.......................................r44, 69,70LED daytime running lamps..........................45Level, brake fluid...........................................86Levels and checks...................................86,87Lighting....................................................44,68Lighting bulbs (replacement)..................67,68Lighting control stalk.....................................44Lighting on reminder.....................................r44Loading..........................................................17Locating your vehicle....................................26Locking/unlocking a door from
the inside ....................................................28
Main beam........................................44,67,68Maintenance............................................17,85Manual mode................................................42Mat ................................................................79Mini fuel level ..........................................23,30Mirror, rear view ............................................37Mirrors, door..................................................r37Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................62MP3 CD.................................................99,100
Number plate lamps ......................................70
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Hands-free kit..............................................104Headlamp adjustment...................................44Headlamp flash .............................................44Headlamps ........................................44, 67, 68Head restraints, rear.....................................r39Heating ........................................12, 13, 17,34
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dentification..................................................92Identification plates.......................................92Inflating tyres................................................17Instrument panel...........................................19Instrument panel fusebox.............................71Interior fittings...............................................40Interior lamp ..................................................46ISOFIX.....................................................62,64
ISOFIX child seats ..................................63,64
ISOFIX mountings...................................62,64
Gearbox, electronic.......................................88Gearbox, manual..........................................88Gearbox, manual(reverse gear).............................................16Gear lever......................................................17Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system.........................................................88
Jack...............................................................65JACK socket ..................................................40
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