parking brake Citroen C1 RHD 2015 1.G User Guide

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Towing the vehicle
F Take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F

U
nclip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F

F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from the front
.
F

I

nstall the towing arm.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W

ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector at
position N .
Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F

U

nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
If your vehicle has "Active City Brake",
it should be deactivated when being
towed.
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ETG gearbox
The ETG gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for information on when this
unit should be checked.
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two
ser
vices.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Checks

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Dashboard fuses 154-158
Instruments and controls
Opening the bonnet 1 72 Door mirrors
4
9
Electric windows
4
0
Courtesy lamp
9
8
Control for electric fabric roof
4
1
Rear view mirror
5
0
Sun visors
6
2
Manual parking brake
7
4
Heating, ventilation
5

1-53
Manual air conditioning
5
4-55
Automatic air conditioning
5
6 -58
Windscreen demist / defrost
5
9
Rear screen demist / defrost
6
0
7-inch touch screen tablet
1
83 -222
Audio system
2
23 -242
Setting the time
2
8, 29
Manual gearbox
7
4
ETG electronic gearbox

7
5 -78
Gear efficiency indicator

7
9
Stop & Start

8
1- 83
Hill start assist

8
0 12 V accessory socket

6
2
USB port

6
3
Jack auxiliary socket

6
3
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