brake fluid Citroen C1 2016 1.G Owner's Manual
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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has d
ropped s ignificantly.Top
up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed,
associated with
t
he STOP warning
lam
p.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
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant
temperature flashing
(
VTi 68 engine only).The
temperature of the engine
c
oolant
i
s
inc
reasing.Drive
gently.
fixed. The
temperature of the engine
c
oolant is too high.Stop
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait
until the engine has cooled down before
c
hecking up the level; top up if necessary.
If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The
anti-lock braking system has a
f
ault.The
vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive
carefully at reduced speed and contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d
e l ay.
Instruments
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
A
ir filter.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
R
emote earth point.
Petrol engines
PureTech 82
VTi 68
For
access
to
the
brake
fluid
reservoir
a
nd
t
he
f
usebox,
u
nclip
t
he
p
lastic
c
over
a
t
the
base
of
the
windscreen,
pressing
o
n
the
two
tongues.
Refer
to
the
"Changing
a
fuse"
section.
7
Practical information
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The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conform to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
Refer
to the under-bonnet view for the location
o
f the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the filler cap for access to the
filler
orifice.
F
P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
s
pills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
T
op-up again if necessary.
F
A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
r
efit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
h
ousing.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emissions control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.
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Practical information
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ETG gearbox
The ETG gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for information on when this
u
nit should be checked.
Brake
wear depends on the style
o
f driving, particularly in the case
o
f vehicles used in town, over short
d
istances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
o
r a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
q
uality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In
order to optimise the operation of
u
nits as important as those in the
b
raking system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
o
n the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
n
oticed, the parking brake must be
c
hecked,
e
ven
b
etween
t
wo services.
Checking
this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
have
the
condition
of
the
brakes
checked,
even
b
etween
v
ehicle
s
ervices.
Unless
there
is
a
leak
in
the
circuit,
a
drop
in
t
he
brake
fluid
level
indicates
that
the
brake
p
ads
are
worn. To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
Practical information
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Lamp, boot ......................................................62
Lamps, front .......................................... 16
3, 16 4
Lamps,
re
ar
...............................
....................166
Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS)
.....93
L
evel, brake fluid
........................................... 14
9
Level,
engine coolant
.................................... 15
0
Level,
engine oil
...............................
.............148
Levels
and checks
..............................
...147-150
Level,
screenwash fluid
................................15
0
Lighting
dimmer
..............................
................27
Lighting,
guide-me home
..............................10
2
Loading
..............................
............................... 9
Locating
your vehicle
...................................... 32
L
ocking/unlocking a door from the inside.......38
Low fuel level
..............................
...... 17, 26, 138
Maintenance, routine
................................ 9
, 148
Manual
m
ode
.................................................. 77
M
at
.......
........................................................... 66
Menu
(touch screen
tablet)
...............
.......... 189, 190, 202, 208, 220
Mirror, rear view
.............................................. 51
M
irrors, door.................................................... 50
Mirror, vanity
..............................
.....................64
Mode,
driving
..............................
....................77
Mode,
easy
(automatic mode)
.................................77
M
ountings,
I
sofix
...............................
............132
L
M
Navigation ............................... ......................220
Number plate lamps ...................................... 16
7Radio ...............
......................................194, 242
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting
- DAB)
...........................1
96, 243
RDS
................
.......................................195, 242
Rear
s
creen,
d
emisting
...................................61
R
echarging the battery
.................................17
9
Recirculation, air
...............................
........56, 58
Reinitialisation
of the under-inflation
detection
system
...........................................96
R
eminder, lighting on
....................................10
0
Remote
control
..........................................3
2, 37
Removing
and fitting a fuse
..........................16
8
Removing
a wheel
..............................
..........15 8
Removing
the mat
...............................
............66
Replacing
bu
lbs
..............................
..............163
Replacing
the air filter
...................................1
51
Replacing
the oil filter
...................................1
51
Replacing the p assenger c ompartment f ilter ...151
Reservoir, screenwash ................................. 15
0
Reversing
c
amera
...............................
............ 92
Reversing
lam
ps
........................................... 16
6
Roof bars
....................................................... 14
4
Roof, electric fabric
......................................... 42
O
pening
the
bonnet
......................................
14
6
Opening
the
boot
..............................
........34,
39
Opening
the
doors
...............................
...........
34
Pads,
b
rake
................................................... 15
2
Parcel shelf, rear
............................................. 67
P
arking
brake
.......................................... 7
6,
152
Pedal,
clutch.................................................. 151
Plates,
id
entification ...................................... 18 4
Port, USB
................................. 6
3,
65,
196,
245
Power
s
teering
................................................ 18
P
ressures, tyres
.................................... 1
57,
184
Pre-tensioning
seat
belts
.............................. 11
7
Protecting children ...................1 17, 119, 123 -127
Puncture ................ ................................ 153, 15
8
O
P
NR
S
Safety, children .................................1 17, 119, 123 -127
Screen, touch
...............................
.................185
Screen
menu map
................ 1
90, 202, 208, 220
Screenwash
..............................
....................105
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