brakes Citroen C1 RHD 2016 1.G Owner's Manual
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The vehicle can be stopped whatever the position of the gear selector (N , E or R ).
However,
there is an audible signal on opening
t
he driver's door if the gear selector is not at
p
osition N .
Switching off
When the vehicle is stopped with the e
ngine running, always put the gear
s
elector to neutral N .
There
is a continuous audible signal
i
f you turn the ignition switch to "OFF "
with
the vehicle in 2
nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ge a r.
In
this
case
return
the
ignition
switch
t
o " ON ",
move
the
gear
selector
to
p
osition
N , then to position E , M or R,
then
turn
the
ignition
switch
to
" OFF ".
On
a
slope,
use
the
brakes
to
i
mmobilise
the
vehicle
and
place
the
g
ear
selector
in
position
N , E or R . With
the ignition on, illumination
o
f this warning lamp indicates a
g
earbox fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Operating faults
In all cases, it is essential
that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
t
he vehicle.
Before
doing anything under the
b
onnet, check that the gear selector is
i
n neutral N and the parking brake is
a
pplied.
Limits of operation
On a gradient, or when hill start assist is activated, n ever hold the vehicle using the
accelerator :
you could damage the clutch.
In
these situations there is an audible signal.
F
M
ove the gear selector to position N.
F
W
ait 15 minutes to allow the clutch to cool
d
own before setting off. -
c
heck that the ignition switch is at the
"
O
N
"
position,
-
p
lace the gear selector at N
, then move it
t
o E
, M or R .
If 1 is flashing in the instrument panel:
- p lace the gear selector at E or M
, then
move it to N.
If R
is flashing in the instrument panel:
-
p
lace the gear selector at R,
then move it
t
o N.
If
N is flashing in the instrument panel
a
ccompanied by an audible signal for a long time:
Driving
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating the following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em
ergency
b
raking
a
ssistance,
-
t
raction control (TRC),
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
a
nd contribute towards better control in
c
orners, in particular on poor or slippery road
su
rfaces.
The
ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
em
ergency
b
raking.
The
electronic brake force distribution system
m
anages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
q
uickly and therefore reduce the stopping
di
stance.
It
is triggered according to the speed at which
t
he brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
r
eduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
i
ncrease in the effectiveness of the braking.
Traction control (TRC)
This system optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
w
heels and on the engine. It also improves
t
he directional stability of the vehicle on
a
cceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required by the
d
river, this system monitors each wheel and
a
utomatically acts on the brake of one or more
w
heels and on the engine to return the vehicle
t
o the required path, within the limits of the laws
o
f physics.
6
Safety
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Illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal,
i
ndicates that there is a fault with the
e
lectronic brake force distribution
(
EBFD), which could cause loss of
c
ontrol of the vehicle when braking.
Operation
Illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal,
i
ndicates that there is a fault with
t
he ABS system, which could cause
l
oss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)When changing w heels ( tyres a nd r ims), m
ake sure that these are approved for
y
our vehicle.
Normal
operation of the ABS may make
i
tself felt by slight vibration of the brake
ped
al.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing
the
pressure.
Yo u must
stop
as
soon
as
it
is
safe
to
do
so.
Contact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
w
orkshop
as
soon
as
possible.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and traction control (TRC)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically e ach time the vehicle is started.
As
soon as they detect a problem of grip or
t
rajectory, these systems act on the operation if
t
he engine and brakes.
Activation
of the DSC system is
s
ignalled by the flashing of this
i
ndicator lamp in the instrument panel,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal.
Activation
of the TRC system is
s
ignalled by the flashing of this
i
ndicator lamp in the instrument panel.
Drive
carefully
at
reduced
speed,
and
contact
a
C
ITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
Safety
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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 the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
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