brake CITROEN C1 2013 User Guide

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50Safety














Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and electronic
stability programme (ESP)


Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP
s
ystems
When one of these two systems is
operating, this warning lamp comes on.
If a fault occurs with the s
ystems, this
warning lamp comes on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop to have thesystems checked.
These systems are linked and supplement the
ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the
wheels skidding, by acting 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 trajectory 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 theengine to put the vehicle back on course, within
the limits of the laws of physics.
The ASR/ESP systems offer exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive athigh speed. Correct operation of these systemsdepends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendationsregarding the wheels (tyres and rims), thebraking components and the electronic components as well as the repair procedures use by a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
After an impact, have these systemschecked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.

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65 Practical information
)As far as possible, immobilise the vehicle
on level, stable, non-slippery ground. )Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear or reverse
for the manual gearbox, position Nfor theelectronic gearbox. The followin
g 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 pressures

These are indicated on the label positioned on the inner pillar of the left door, see
"Identification markings".



























Changing a wheel
)
If necessary, chock the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel to be changed.) You must ensure that the occupants leave
the vehicle and wait in a safe location.

Parking the vehicle
To o l s

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Rear lamps
1.Brake lamps / sidelamps (P 21/5 W)2. Direction indicators (P 21 W)3.Reversing lamp (P 21 W), near sideFoglamp (P 21 W), offside
These 3 bulbs are changed by removing thelamp unit:) open the boot,)
unscrew the two lamp fixing nuts A , )
remove the lamp unit by pulling outwards, )
unclip the harness,
When refittin
g, proceed in the reverse order
and take care to position the bulb holder, the
tongues and the lamp unit correctly.

)
remove the bulb holder by spreading the four tongues B
, )
remove the bulb and change it.

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Direction indicator side
repeaters (WY 5 W amber)
Third brake lamp
(Four W 5 W bulbs) Number
plate
lamps (W 5 W)
Do not tighten the screws more than isnecessary, to avoid the risk of breaking
the lamp.
)Pass your hand under the bumper. )Remove the bulb holder turning it onequar ter of a turn.)Remove the bulb and change it.
)
Unscrew the 2 fixing screws A.)
Release the lamp unit by pushing the two
tabs Binwards.)
Disconnect the connector and the rear screen wash pipe.)
Remove the bulb holder.)
Remove the bulb and change it.
When refitting, proceed in the reverse order
and ensure that the lamp unit seal and the rear
screen wash pipe have been put back in place correctly.
)Push the repeater forwards or rearwardsand detach it by pulling towards you. )Disconnect the bulb holder and change it.

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73 Practical information
*
Fuses located behind the instrument panel. To change them, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
FuseN°Rating(A)Functions
110Brake lamps - ABS - Electronic gearbox
225Central locking/unlocking - Remote control
320Rear screen demisting
47.5Rear lamps - Number plate lamps - Instrument panel - Screen - headlamp adjustment - LED daytime runninglamps - Sidelamps
57.5Diagnostic socket
67.5Electronic gearbox - Rear foglamp - ESP - LED daytime running lamps - Instrument panel - Rev counter
7-Not used
87.5
ABS/ESP - Power steering - Fan assembly
910Reversing lamps - Central locking/unlocking - Electric windows - Rear screen demisting - Speedometer -Air conditioning - Heating - Rev counter - Remote control
1020Front and rear wipers and screenwash
1115
Audio equipment - 12 V socket (120 W max)
127.5
Heated rear screen - ABS - Fan assembly - Front and rear wipers and screenwash - Power steering - Central
locking/unlocking - Air conditioning - Heating - Electric windows - Speedometer - Rev counter - Remote control -Reversing lamp
1315
Airbag - Fuel injection system - Electronic gearbox - Instrument panel - Rev counter - LED daytime running lamps
147.5 Air conditioning - Heating
15 *40
Audio system - 12 V socket - Front and rear wipers - Power steering - ABS/ESP - Cooling fan assembly
16 * 30Electric windows
17 *40
Air conditioning - Heating

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Towing the vehicle
)
Install the towing bar. )
Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the electronic gearbox).
)Take the removable towing eye stowed in
the spare wheel, under the boot carpet.
)Unclip the plastic cover, )Fully screw in the towing eye.

General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed 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 engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake,- towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towingbar available...

Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
To w i ng with fours wheels on theroad must be carried out at very low speed over a very shor t distance (in accordance with the legislation in force).
In all other cases, your vehicle must betranspor ted on a trailer.

Failure to obser ve this instruction may lead to damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission, ...) and the absence of braking assistance when the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key to
the first position and release the parkingbrake. ) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.

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85 Checks
1. Coolant header tank2.Screenwash fluid reservoir 3.Brake fluid reservoir 4.Fusebox
5.Battery6. Air filter 7.Engine oil dipstick8.
Engine oil filler cap












Engine

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Checking levels
There are two marks on thedipstick:A= maximum
If you fill past this mark, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. B= minimum
Never allow the level to fallbelow this mark.
Dipstick
Brake fluid level

The brake fluid level should be close to the
"MA X" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad
w
ear. If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels re
gularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the
dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two ser vices (or oil changes). CITROËN recommends that you checkthe level, and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oillevel indicator in the instrument panelis not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up.


Engine oil change

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.



Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.

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Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Coolant level
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.



Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
D
OT4 standard.


The coolant level should be close to the "MAX" mark but should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan. This can
operate with the ignition off.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out anywork.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove thecap and top up the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.









Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids
with the skin.
M
ost of these fluids are harmful to health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids intosewers or onto the ground.Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.

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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.