2008.5 Citroen C1 ABS
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning lamp
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. It is linked with the
warnings for:
- "engine oil pressure",
- "coolant temperature",
Stop immediately if this lamp
comes on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning lamp, with the engine run-
ning, this indicates that the oil pres-
sure is too low.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
lamp
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 servo-assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake, low
brake fluid level
and braking system
warning lamp
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the parking brake
is released. Electric power steering
warning lamp
This comes on for a few sec-
onds 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.
If this warning lampcomes on, with
the engine running, this indicates
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 scald-
ing, unscrew the cap 1/4 of
a turn to allow the pressure
to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move 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 run-
ning, indicates one of the following:
- that the parking brake 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 a m p
remains on even with the parking
brake released),
- a braking system fault.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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COMFORT
ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a
child seat in a vehicle compromises
the child's protection in the event of
an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts
or the child seat harness k e e p i n g
t h e s l a c k in relation to the child's
body to a minimum , even for short
journeys.
For optimum installation of the
"forward facing" child seat, ensure
that the back of the child seat is in
contact with the back of the vehicle's
seat and that the head restraint does
not cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be
removed, ensure that it is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from
being thrown around the vehicle in
the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel in the "forward facing" position
on the front passenger seat, unless
the rear seats are already occupied
by other children, cannot be used or
are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag
when a "rear facing" child seat is
installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e . As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.
To protect young children from the
r a y s o f t h e s u n , fi t s i d e b l i n d s o n t h e
rear windows.
I n s t a l l i n g a b o o s t e r s e a t
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child's
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a
b o o s t e r s e a t w h i c h h a s a b a c k , fi t t e d
with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level.
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COMFORT
ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS
The incorrect installation of a
child seat in a vehicle compromises
the child's protection in the event of
an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts
or the child seat harness k e e p i n g
t h e s l a c k in relation to the child's
body to a minimum , even for short
journeys.
For optimum installation of the
"forward facing" child seat, ensure
that the back of the child seat is in
contact with the back of the vehicle's
seat and that the head restraint does
not cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be
removed, ensure that it is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from
being thrown around the vehicle in
the event of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not travel in the "forward facing" position
on the front passenger seat, unless
the rear seats are already occupied
by other children, cannot be used or
are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag
when a "rear facing" child seat is
installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e . As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,
- the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.
To protect young children from the
r a y s o f t h e s u n , fi t s i d e b l i n d s o n t h e
rear windows.
I n s t a l l i n g a b o o s t e r s e a t
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child's
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a
b o o s t e r s e a t w h i c h h a s a b a c k , fi t t e d
with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level.
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a 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 manoeuvrability 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
provide full control of the braking
pressure 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 lamp indicates that
the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
parking brake
.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake 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 EBFD on vehicles which are not
fi t t e d w i t h A S R / E S P s y s t e m s .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the parking brake.
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a 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 manoeuvrability 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
provide full control of the braking
pressure 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 lamp indicates that
the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
parking brake
.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake 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 EBFD on vehicles which are not
fi t t e d w i t h A S R / E S P s y s t e m s .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the parking brake.
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SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o 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 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 lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during 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 manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
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SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o 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 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 lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during 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 manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Third brake lamp
(Four W 5 W bulbs)
U n s c r e w t h e 2 fi x i n g b o l t s A .
Release the lamp unit by pushing
the two tabs B inwards.
Disconnect the connector and the
rear wash-wipe pipe.
Remove the bulb holder.
Remove the bulb and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , p r o c e e d i n t h e r e v e r s e
order and ensure that the lamp unit
seal and the rear wash-wipe pipe have
been put back in place correctly.
Do not tighten the bolts more
than is necessary at the risk
of breaking the light.
Number plate lamps (W 5 W)
Pass your hand under the
bumper.
Remove the bulb holder turning it
one quarter of a turn.
Remove the bulb and change it.
remove the bulb holder by
spreading the four tongues B ,
remove the bulb and change it.
Note: w h e n r e fi t t i n g , p r o c e e d i n
the reverse order and take care to
position the bulb holder, the tabs and
the lamp unit correctly.