2008.5 Citroen C1 oil change

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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.

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
standards.
Windscreen wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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
scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level. Only use the fl uid recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
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 network
(France) or at an authorised waste
disposal site.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate 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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CHECKS
CHECKS Oil filter
Change the fi lter regularly, in accord-
ance with the servicing schedule. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the
operation of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN selects
and offers specifi c products.
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and
certain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide
which correspond to your vehicle's
engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Have the fi lter elements replaced regularly.
If you drive in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
Disc and drum wear
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROEN dealer. Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
If the engine stops, it is
possible to restart it to drive
a short distance by operating
the priming pump at least
10 times.
If you run out of fuel, the circuit must
be reprimed:
- fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual priming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the
protective cover which must fi rst
be unclipped and then removed,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.

Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
15 seconds, operate the priming
pump again approximately
fi fteen times before trying again.
If the emission control warning lamp
has come on, it will only switch off
after your vehicle has been used
several times.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A wide range of accessories
recommended by CITROËN and
genuine parts is offered by the
Network.
They all benefi t from CITROËN's
recommendation.
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for
reliability and safety, are all adapted
to your CITROËN vehicle.
This product range is structured
around 5 categories: You can obtain "Van" conver-
sion kits to convert a private
vehicle to a van.

"Protection": anti-theft alarm, fi rst
aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility
safety jacket, snow chains and
non-skid covers, fog lamps kit, rear
parking assistance...

"Comfort and leisure": mats, boot
tray, sun blinds, roof bars, armrest,
telephone support, CD storage,
glove box lid, child seats and booster
cushions...
"Personalisation": covers, 14 inch
alloy wheels, wheel trims, spoiler,
standard mud fl aps, styling strips, door
spoilers, sill protectors, aluminium/
leather gear lever knob, aluminium in-
terior trim kit, chromed exhaust tailpipe,
anti-scratch covers under the handles,
"Cristal" rear lights...
"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl uid, interior and exterior cleaning
and maintenance products.

"Navigation and communication":
bluetooth hands-free kit, audio equip-
ment, portable satellite navigation
system, CD changer, auxiliary cable
for audio equipment (e.g.: connec-
tion for portable MP3 player on audio
equipment), speakers...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another. The fi tting of electrical
equipment or accessories
which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in
a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excess consumption.
Please note this specifi c warning.
You are advised to contact a
representative of the Marque to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.