ignition Citroen C1 DAG 2010.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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SAFETY
Deactivating the passenger
airbag

To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to deactivate the
passenger airbag when you install
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
were to infl ate.

 With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch 1 , turn
it to the "OFF" position, then re-
move the key keeping the switch
in this position.
In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger airbag will not be deployed in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag switch to the "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. If the passenger airbag is de-
activated, the warning lamp
in the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated.
Flashing indicates a fault
with at least one of these
airbags.
Contact a CITROËN deal-
er or a qualifi ed workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
Deactivation (check)
Airbag fault
* According to version.
LATERAL AIRBAGS * AND CURTAIN AIRBAGS *
The lateral airbags are built into the
front seat backs on the door side.
The deployment of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane
and from the outside of the vehicle
towards the inside. The lateral airbag
infl ates between the front occupant
of the vehicle and the door trim pan-
el. It therefore limits the risk of injury
to the chest.
The rear lateral airbags afford the
rear passengers the same protection
which the front lateral airbags offer
the front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining. The curtain airbag infl ates between
the front or rear occupant and the
windows. It therefore limits the risk
of head injuries. In the event of a
minor impact or bump on the side of
the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over,
the airbag may not be deployed. The
airbag is not deployed in the event of
a front or rear collision.

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DRIVING
EASY mode
(automatic mode)
Select position E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- rearwards, "+" to change up,
- forwards, "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
to prevent stalling.
In the event of overheating of the
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl ashes
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
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 parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle. With the ignition on, illumi-
nation of this warning lamp
indicates a gearbox fault.
On a slope, use the brake to
immobilise the vehicle and
place the gear lever in posi-
tion N , E or R .
Do not keep the vehicle immobilised
using the accelerator. Always press the brake ped-
al while starting the engine.
Never select neutral
N while
the vehicle is moving.
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
If you press the accelerator pedal
beyond the point of resistance, the
SensoDrive gearbox changes down
to permit sharper acceleration.

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CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks
on the dipstick:

A = maximum
If you fi ll past this
mark, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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
The brake fl uid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fl uids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4 stan-
dards.
Windscreen wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Oil viscosity grade
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.
Brake fl uid is harmful to health and
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
to prevent any risk of scald-
ing. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level. Only use the fl uid recom-
mended by the manufac-
turer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.
Do not dispose of used oil,
brake fl uid or coolant into
drains or into the ground.
Empty the used oil into the
containers provided for this
purpose in the CITROËN dealer
network or at a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or at an authorised waste
disposal site.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum oil
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can op-
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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse
N° Rating
(A)
Functions

1 50 "SensoDrive" gearbox

2
10 Headlamps

20 Headlamps with daytime running lamps

3 30 ABS/ESP control unit

4 30 Ignition switch supply

5 10 Hazard warning lamps - Instrument panel warning lamps - Direct ion indicators

6 10 Headlamps

7 15 Courtesy lamp - Speedometer - Audio equipment - Instrument pan el - Rev counter

8 15/25 Petrol/Diesel engine control unit

9 10 Horn

10 30 Fan assembly (petrol)

11 50 ABS/ESP

12 50 Power steering

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Do not push the vehicle to
start the engine if you have a
"SensoDrive" gearbox.
Before disconnecting the
battery, you must wait for
2 minutes after switching off
the ignition.
Starting the vehicle from
another battery
- Connect the red cable to the positive
(+) terminals of the two batteries,

- connect the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminals of the two
batteries,

- operate the starter, let the engine run,

- wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period of
more than one month.
The batteries contain harm-
ful substances such as sul-
phuric acid and lead. They
must be discarded in accor-
dance with the provisions of the law
and must not, in any circumstances,
be discarded with household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
waste disposal site.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- follow the instructions for use giv-
en by the battery charger manu-
facturer,
- reconnect starting with the nega- tive (-) terminal,
- check that the terminals and con- nectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect
them and clean them.

A. Failed battery

B. Slave battery Never disconnect a terminal when
the engine is running.
Never charge a battery without fi rst
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the windows and doors before
disconnecting the battery.
After every reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to allow the
electronic systems to be initialised. If
some diffi culties are experienced af-
ter this, please contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.