brake Citroen C1 DAG 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
1. Driver's exterior mirror control
2. Instrument panel
3. Wipers stalk
4. Steering lock and ignition
5. Hazard warning lights
6. Storage compartments
7. Diffusion grille
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent
9. Passenger front air bag
10. Side adjustable and closing vent
11. Storage box
12. Audio equipment
13. V e n t i l a t i o n , h e a t i n g o r a i r
conditioning controls
14. Storage compartments
15. 12 V socket (120 W max)
16. Handbrake
17. Driver's electric window control
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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FAMILIARISATION "SensoDrive" gearbox
Starting the vehicle
W i t h t h e h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d , p r e s s
the brake pedal then select position
N to start the engine.
W i t h y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e , s e l e c t
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
f o o t o f f t h e b r a k e p e d a l , t h e n a c c e l -
erate.
62 Select position
E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
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Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" t o c h a n g e u p ,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
63 Press the clutch pedal fully when
changing gear.
Reverse
T o e n g a g e r e v e r s e g e a r , p u s h t h e
gear lever fully to the right then to-
wards the rear.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary, en-
gine at idle.
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Manual gearbox
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning light
T h i s fl a s h e s f o r a f e w
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Linked with the warnings:
- "engine oil pressure",
- "coolant temperature",
Stop immediately if this light comes
on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning light, with the engine running,
this indicates that the oil pressure is
too low.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If this warning light comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
Fixed lighting indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional braking with assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake, low brake
fluid level and braking
system warning light
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the handbrake is
released. Electric power steering
warning light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
Fixed lighting, when the vehicle is
moving, indicates a malfunction of
the electric steering system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
an abnormal increase in the coolant
temperature.
Stop immediately .
Check the coolant level.
To do this, wait until the engine has
cooled before topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
When checking the level, and
to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap 1/4 of a turn
to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap.
Then:
1. top up, if necessary
(see "Levels").
2. or, if the level is satisfactory,
contact a CITROËN dealer. Fixed lighting, with the engine running,
indicates one of the following:
- that the handbrake is applied
or has not been released fully,
when the vehicle is moving,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
remains on even with the
handbrake released),
- a braking system fault.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indica-
t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with the
EBFD and CSC * braking systems,
increases the stability and manoeu-
vrability of your vehicle on braking
and provides improved control, in
particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems pro-
vide full control of the braking pres-
sure wheel by wheel. A distribution
between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning light indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the E B F D o n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t -
ted with ASR/ESP systems.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton to release the handbrake.
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indica-
t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with the
EBFD and CSC * braking systems,
increases the stability and manoeu-
vrability of your vehicle on braking
and provides improved control, in
particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems pro-
vide full control of the braking pres-
sure wheel by wheel. A distribution
between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning light indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the E B F D o n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t -
ted with ASR/ESP systems.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton to release the handbrake.
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SAFETY When this warning light
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When these warn-
ing lights come on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
handbrake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and sup-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 tra-
jectory 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
the engine to put the vehicle back on
course, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR
and ESP systems When one of these two
systems is operating, this
warning light comes on. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, this warn-
ing light comes on.
The ASR/ESP systems of-
fer exceptional safety dur-
ing normal driving, but this
should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
Correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the man-
ufacturer's recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components as well as the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Activation of the ESP system is also
accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the systems checked.
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SAFETY When this warning light
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When these warn-
ing lights come on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
handbrake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and sup-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 tra-
jectory 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
the engine to put the vehicle back on
course, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR
and ESP systems When one of these two
systems is operating, this
warning light comes on. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, this warn-
ing light comes on.
The ASR/ESP systems of-
fer exceptional safety dur-
ing normal driving, but this
should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
Correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the man-
ufacturer's recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components as well as the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Activation of the ESP system is also
accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the systems checked.
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DRIVING Driver information
The symbol which corresponds to the
selection, R , N , E or M and the num-
ber of the gear engaged 1 to 5 , are dis-
played on the instrument panel screen.
SENSODRIVE GEARBOX
T h e fi v e - s p e e d "SensoDrive" gear-
box offers a choice between the com-
fort of automatic operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing .
Driving mode
S e l e c t t h e d r i v i n g m o d e b y m o v i n g
t h e g e a r l e v e r .
R e v e r s e " R " . T h i s g e a r w i l l b e e n g a -
ged when stationary or at a speed be-
low approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).
T h e s w i t c h t o r e v e r s e g e a r i s a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal.
N e u t r a l " N " .
P o s i t i o n t h e l e v e r t o t h e r i g h t i n p o s i -
tion N , to start the engine .
E a s y " E " : a u t o m a t i c g e a r c h a n g i n g .
M anual ( +/-) " M " : m a n u a l g e a r c h a n -
ging. Starting the vehicle
With the handbrake applied, press
the brake pedal then select position
N to start the engine.
With your foot on the brake, select
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
foot off the brake pedal, then acce-
lerate.
Notes: with the engine run-
ning, in these three posi-
tions, an audible signal is
h e a r d w h e n t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r
is opened.
You can change from position E to
position M a n d v i c e v e r s a a t a n y
time.
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DRIVING
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Select position E u s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r .
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
If you press the accelerator pedal
beyond the point of resistance, the
S e n s o D r i v e g e a r b o x s e l e c t s t h e g e a r
below to permit sharper acceleration.
Manual mode
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M ,
then change up or down through the
g e a r s b y p r e s s i n g :
- rearwards, "+" to change up,
- forwards, "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
I n t h e e v e n t o f u n d e r - r e v v i n g , t o p r e -
v e n t a n y r i s k o f s t a l l i n g , t h e g e a r b e -
low is selected automatically.
I n t h e e v e n t o f o v e r h e a t i n g o f t h e
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise
t h e v e h i c l e . With the ignition on, the
lighting of this warning light
indicates a gearbox mal-
function.
On a slope, use the brake to
i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
p l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i -
tion N , E or R .
D o n o t k e e p t h e v e h i c l e i m m o b i l i s e d
using the accelerator. It is compulsory to press the
brake pedal while starting
the engine.
N e v e r s e l e c t n e u t r a l
N while
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g .
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the handbrake to im-
m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
C o n s u l t a C I T R Ö E N d e a l e r .
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CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks
on the dipstick:
A = maximum
I f y o u fi l l p a s t t h i s
mark, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
B = minimum
Never allow the level
to fall below this mark.
Dipstick
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet. Changing the brake fluid
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a t
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
U s e fl u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l D O T 4 s t a n -
dards.
Windscreen wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements. Cooling system
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control
systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited. Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a
turn to release the pressure
t o p r e v e n t a n y r i s k o f s c a l d -
ing. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level. O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m -
m e n d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c -
turer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.
Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or into the ground.
Empty the used oil into the
containers provided for this
purpose in the CITROËN network.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m -
perature of the coolant is controlled
b y t h e e n g i n e f a n . A s t h i s f a n c a n o p -
erate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying out any work.