engine Citroen C1 RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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45 Visibility








LED daytime running lamps *
On starting the vehicle, the LED daytime running lamps come on automatically, if the lighting stalk is in the OFFposition.
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched on manually or automatically, the LED lamps switch off.
Deactivation/activation

Vehicles fi tted with front
foglamps and a rear foglamp (ring C)
Turn the ring C
: )forwards a 1 st
time to switch on the front
foglamps, )forwards a 2nd time to switch on the rear foglamp, )rearwards a 1 sttime to switch off the rear foglamp, )rearwards a 2nd
time to switch of the frontfoglamps.


Direction indicators
Left:
stalk downwards. Right:
stalk upwards.
The front foglamps only operate if thesidelamps or dipped beam / main beamheadlamps are on. The rear foglamp only operates if the front foglamps are on.
In countries where exterior lighting by day is nota legal requirement, it is possible to deactivate
the function in the following way.
- Engine stopped, lighting off and parking brake applied, switch on the ignition (key in
the Running position (2nd notch)).
- Within a period of 5 seconds, turn the
lighting control stalk ring Afrom the OFF
position to the Sidelamps
position thenreturn to the OFF
position three times.
An audible signal con
firms the deactivation of
the daytime running lamps.

*
LED: li
ght-emitting diodes.
In countries where daytime running lamps are required by law, this "Daytimerunning lamps" function is alwaysactivated by default and must not dedeactivated.



To reactivate the daytime running lamps, repeat this procedure. An audible signal confirms the
reactivation of the daytime running lamps.

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


Operating check
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems

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 AB
S.
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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Front seat belts(s) not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp *
Not fastened
Unfastened
When the ignition is switched on, the
warning lamp flashes if the driver
and
/or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
Above a speed of about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for two minutes, the warning lamp flashes accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
After these two minutes, the warning lampcontinues to flash but without the audiblesignal, if the driver and/or front passenger hasnot fastened their seat belt.
The warnin
g lamp flashes when the
driver and/or the front passenger unfastens their seat belt with the engine running.
Above a speed of about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for two minutes, the warning lamp flashes accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
After these two minutes, the warning lampcontinues to flash but without the audiblesignal, if the driver and/or front passenger has
not fastened their seat belt.

*
Dependin
g on version.

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71 Practical information




















Changing a fuse
Good


Removing and fitting a fuse
Failed
Tweezer A
Th
ese are located on each side of the
instrument panel under the trim.
) If necessary, unlock the steering using the
key. ) Turn the steering wheel to the left, remove bolt B.
)
Turn the steering wheel to the right, removebolt C.


Always replace a failed fuse with a fuse of the same rating (same colour).


Instrument panel fuseboxes


The fuseboxes are located under the instrument panel trim and next to the battery in the engine compartment.

Before chan
ging a fuse, the cause of the
incident must be found and rectified. )Use the tweezer A located in the fusebox under the bonnet.

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)Unclip the cover, pressing on the right onlug E, to gain access to the fuses.

Th
e tweezer A
and the replacement fuses Bare fixed at the front of the box.
Your vehicle's electrical system is designed to operate with standard or optional equipment. Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted may have anadverse effect on the operation of your vehicle (audio circuits, control circuitand electrical charging circuit).
CITROËN will not accept any
responsibility for the costs incurred in repairing your vehicle or for the malfunctions resulting from theinstallation of auxiliary accessories which were not supplied or recommended by CITROËN and whichwere not installed in accordance with its instructions, in particular in the caseof any equipment the consumption of which exceeds 10 milliamps.
Engine compartment
fusebox

When you have finished, close the cover very carefully.

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Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal
(+) of the flat battery A, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.) Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of theslave battery B.
Starting using another battery
)Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the ear th point Con your vehicle(engine mounting). )Operate the star ter, let the engine run. )Wait until the engine returns to idle anddisconnect the cables.





Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it
is flat or for star ting the engine using another
battery.
The batter
y is located under the bonnet.To gain access to it:)open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,)secure the bonnet stay,)remove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery

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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.)Connect the battery star ting with thenegative terminal (-).)Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.

The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acidand lead. They must be disposed of inaccordance with regulations and mustnot, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if you have a electronic gearbox.

It is advisable to disconnect the batteryif the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.


Do not reverse the polarity and use onlya 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries withoutdisconnecting the terminals first.

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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 maylead to damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission, ...) andthe absence of braking assistance whenthe 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

86Checks






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.