recommended oil Citroen C1 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, ...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is onlyafter the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

Monitoring
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Warning lamps
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations



Parking brake

fixed. The parking brake is applied or not properly released. With
your foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake
to switch off the warning lamp.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information, refer to the "Parkin
g brake" section.



STOP

fixed, associated
with another
warning lamp.
It is associated with
the engine oil pressure
or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.



Engine oilpressure

fixed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.



Braking


fixed. The braking system
fluid level has dropped
significantly. Top up with brake fluid recommended b
y CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

+



fixed, associated
with the ABS
warning lamp. The braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition
and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

82Practical information




Accessories A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts
is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested
and approved for reliability and safety.
The
y are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and
warranty.

Installation of radio communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you can contact
a CITROËN dealer for the specification of
transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific
installation requirements), in line with theVehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/10 4/EC).

*

France only.
"Comfort":front and rear parking sensors,portable ashtray, glove box lid, insulatedmodule, centre armrest, portable reading lamp,
door deflectors, sun blinds, ...
"Transport solutions":boot liner, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, rigid and flexible roof boxes, boot carpet, boot dividers,
boot net, ...
Y
ou can obtain "Van" conversion kits to converta private vehicle to a van * .
"Styling":14 inch wheel trims, 14 and15 inch alloy wheels, spoiler, "aluminium"
interior styling kit, aluminium look and carbon
fibre look mirror shells, aluminium look and carbon fibre look sill finishers, chromed exhaust
tailpipe, leather steering wheel, aluminium
look and carbon fibre look rear diffuser, stylingstickers, door sill protectors, aluminium gear
knob... "Securit
y and safety":anti-theft alarm,
wheel security bolts, snow chains and wheelnon-slip covers, high visibility vest, warningtriangle, breathalyzer, child seats, first aid kit,fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, animal seat belt,
animal cage, ...
"Protection"
: mats, seat covers, front and rear
mud flaps, side protection rubbing strip, boot
sill protectors, vehicle cover, translucent front
an
d rear bumper protectors, rear seat cover, boot cover, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming caught under the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned andsecured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

"Multimedia"
: semi-integral navigation systems,
portable satellite navigation system, USB Box,
audio systems, speakers, rear parcel shelf with
speakers, Bluetooth hands-free system, portable
hands-free kit for a smar t phone, speed camera
detectors, video pack
(DVD player + 2 screens),
auxiliary cable for audio equipment, iPod dock, Hi-Fi module, mobile phone charger compatible
with iPhone, head-up display, rear multi-media
suppor t, Wi-Fi On board, ...

Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle. The fitting of electrical equipmentor accessories which are notrecommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system and excessive electrical consumption.Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËN representative to be shown the rangeof recommended equipment andaccessories.

88Checks






Checks
Electronic gearbox















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.

I
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.