2012 Citroen C1 battery

88Checks






Checks
Electronic gearbox















Brake pads
Unless other wise indicated, check thesecomponents in accordance with the servicingbooklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
12 V battery
Oil filter
Manual gearbox
Only use products recommended byCITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as impor tant as the brakingsystem, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictlyprohibited.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Brake disc wear
Parkin
g brake
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.

Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement intervals
for these components.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Replace the oil
filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking intervalfor this component.
The
gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
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. For information on checkin
g brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

I
f excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
Traffi c announcement
TA is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c
information.Th
e radio station does not broadcast traffi c information. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c
information.
Th
e stored stations arenot found (no sound, 87.5 MHz is displayed...). An in
correct waveband is selected. Press the SRC/TEL button to return to thewaveband (FM1 or FM2) on which the stations arestored.
The CD is e
jected
automatically or is not played by the player. The CD is inserted upside down, is unpla
yable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The
CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.
- Check that the CD is inserted in the pla
yer the
right way up.

-
Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
be played if it is too damaged.

-
Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.

- The audio equipment's CD pla
yer does not
play DVDs.

- Due to their qualit
y level, certain writeableCDs will not be played by the audio system.
The CD pla
yer sound ispoor.The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions.
The audio settin
gs (bass, treble, ambience) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selectingan ambience.
Th
e Bluetooth connection
is cut. The battery of the peripheral may not be suffi ciently charged. Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.
The messa
ge "USB
device error" is displayedon the screen.The USB memor
y stick is not recognised.
The memor
y stick may be corrupt. Reformat the memor
y stick in FAT 16 or FAT 32.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
A telephone connects
automatically,
disconnecting another
telephone. A
utomatic connection overrides manual connection. Modify the telephone settings to remove automatic connection.

An iPod is not recognised
when connecting to the
USB port.The iPod is of a
generation that is not compatible with the USB.

The hard disk or deviceis not recognised whenconnecting to the USBport. Some hard disks and devices need a power suppl
y greater than is
provided by the audio system. Connect the device to the 230 V socket, the 12 V socket or an external power supply.
Caution
:
ensure that the device does not transmit
a voltage greater than 5 V (risk of destruction of
the system).
When streamin
g, the sound cuts momentarily. Some telephones prioritise connection of the "hands-free" profi le. Delete the "hands-free" connection profi le to
improve streaming.

In "Random all" play,not all of the tracks areplayed.In "Random all" pla
y, the system can only take into account up to 999
tracks.
With the en
gine off, the
audio system switches off after a few minutes of use. When the en
gine is switched off, the audio system operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio s
ystem switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.

The message "the audio system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation i
f the surrounding temperature is too
high, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal protection mode
leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.

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FIRST STEPS
With the ignition key in the accessories position or with the ignition on, press this button to switch the
audio equipment on or off.

You exit
from this mode automatically after a fewseconds without any action.










GENERAL FUNCTIONS

When the parameter is displayed, change thesetting using these two buttons.
Pr
ess this button several times in succession togain access to the bass (BASS)
, treble (TREB)
,
front / rear balance (FA D)and left / right balance(BAL) settings.
After the en
gine has been switched off, the audio equipmentcan only operate for approximately 30 minutes, to preventdischarging of the battery.
AUDIO SETTINGS
ON / OFF

Press the upper part o
f this button several times
in succession to increase the volume of theaudio system or the lower part of this button todecrease it.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

The audio s
ystem controls enable you to adjust the volume and the
audio settings.
T
o exit from the AUX
source, press AM/FM.
When using an MP3 player:
increase the volume of the radio signifi cantly (between 30 and 60) to obtain a satisfactory playing
volume.

In order to listen to it, connect
your equipment then press this button.
An auxiliary socket "AUX"
is provided for the connection of portable equipment (MP3 player, etc.).
AUXILIARY SOCKET

128Visual search
Exterior


Keys, remote control, locating the vehicle 4, 26
Remote control battery 27
Starting 4, 42

Opening the bonnet 84


To w i ng 80-81


Tyres, pressures 65, 92


Parking brake 48, 88
ABS (EBFD-CSC) 49
ASR/ESP 50

Fuel tank, filler cap,filling with fuel 5, 30
Fuel gauge 23


Mirrors 37
Roof bars 81

Opening/closing, locking/unlocking doors 28


Front lamps, foglamps 44
Direction indicators 45 Changing bulbs 67- 68
Adjusting the headlamps 46


Boot 29, 41
Spare wheel, jack, changing,fitting 41, 65 - 67


Rear lamps, foglamp 44
Changing bulbs 69
Number plate lamps, 3rd brake lamp, siderepeaters 70

LED daytime running lamps 45

132Visual search
Engine (technical data) 89
Bulbs, lighting, changing bulbs 67-70
Screenwash (level) 87


Engine fuses 71, 74-75
Battery 76-78


Opening the bonnet, stay 84
Engine (under the bonnet) 85



Identification markings 92
Dimensions 91



Weights 90

Maintenance Technical data

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133 Alphabetical index
ABS ...............................................................49Accessories .............................................. 4, 82Access to rear seats (3-door).......................38Adjusting headlamps....................................46Adjusting the steering wheel.........................37Airbag fault..............................................54, 55Airbags..............................................21, 54, 55Airbags, curtain .......................................55,56Airbags, front.................................................56Airbags, lateral........................................55,56Airbag warning lamp.....................................54Air conditioning.......................................12, 17Air conditioning, manual.........................13, 35Air conditioning on/off...................................f35Air distribution adjustment......................34, 35Air filter..........................................................r88Air flow..............................................17,34, 35Air flow adjustment .................................34, 35Air vents ..................................................33-35Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................49Anti-theft........................................................26ASR...............................................................50Assistance, emergency braking...................49Audible warning............................................48Audio equipment (general)............25, 117,118Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......................103Audio system (CD/CD changer) ..........124-127Audio system (radio)...................119,120,122Auxiliary socket ..............................40, 117,118
Backup starting.............................................76Battery ...............................................76-78,88Battery, charging ...........................................77Bluetooth (hands-free) ................................ 104Bonnet...........................................................84Boot...............................................................41
Brake discs ....................................................88Brake lamps ..................................................69Brake pads ....................................................88Brakes...........................................................88
A
B
C
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................30CD changer..........................................r124-127CD MP3.................................................98-100Central locking ..............................................26Changing a bulb......................................67,68Changing a fuse............................................71Changing a wheel.........................................65Changing the remote control battery............27Changing the time .................................25, 117Checking levels.......................................86,87Checking the engine oil level ........................86Checks ..........................................................88Child lock.......................................................28Children...................................................28, 63Child seats.......................................57,59, 60Child seats, conventional..............................59Coolant level.................................................87Courtesy mirror.............................................r40Cup holder.....................................................r40
Deactivating the passenger airbag...............55Defrosting......................................................33Demisting ......................................................33Dimensions...................................................91Dipped beam .....................................44,67,68Dipstick ..........................................................86Direction indicators...........................44,67-69Display screen..............................................23
D
Doors.............................................................28Driver''s seat belt not fastenedwarning lamp ........................................22, 52Driving mode.................................................42
E
Easy mode (automatic mode) .......................42Eco-driving...................................................17Eco-driving (advice)......................................17Economical driving .......................................17Electronic engine immobiliser.......................r27Electronic gearbox....16, 19,22, 24, 42,43, 77Electronic stability control (ESP)..................50Engine...............................................85, 89,90Engine, petrol................................................31Engine compartment fusebox.......................71Engine oil ................................................85,86Engine oil level indicator...............................r86Engines .........................................................89Environment..................................................17ESP...............................................................50
F
Filling with fuel........................................30, 31Fitting a wheel...............................................65Flashing indicators.............................44,67-70Folding/unfolding the door mirrors................37Force limiter..................................................r51Front foglamps ........................................44, 68Front seats ....................................................38Fuel..............................................17,23,30, 31Fuel consumption..............................17, 23, 30Fuel gauge..............................................23, 30Fuel tank..................................................23, 30Fuses.............................................................71

134Alphabetical index
Oil filter..........................................................r88Oil level ..........................................................86Opening the bonnet......................................84Opening the boot..........................................29
Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r41Parking brake....................................20, 48,88Parking the vehicle........................................48Passenger compartment filter......................r88Player, CD MP3.....................................99, 100Port, USB..............................................40, 101Power steering..............................................22Pre-tensioning seat belts..............................51Protecting children ..................................57,63Puncture........................................................65
P
R
Radio .............................................................95Rear foglamp ...........................................44, 69Rear screen (demisting)..........................34, 35Recharging the battery.................................77Recirculation / exterior air intake..................35Reinitialising the remote control...................27Remote control ........................................26, 27Removing and fitting a fuse ..........................71Removing a wheel........................................65Replacing bulbs ............................................68Replacing the air filter...................................r88Replacing the oil filter...................................r88Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r88Rev counter...................................................r19Reversing lamps ...........................................69Roof bars.......................................................81Routine checks .............................................88
Keeping children safe .......................28,57, 63Key................................................................26
Lamps, front ......................................44,67,68Lamps, rear.......................................r44, 69,70LED daytime running lamps..........................45Level, brake fluid...........................................86Levels and checks...................................86,87Lighting....................................................44,68Lighting bulbs (replacement)..................67,68Lighting control stalk.....................................44Lighting on reminder.....................................r44Loading..........................................................17Locating your vehicle....................................26Locking/unlocking a door from
the inside ....................................................28
Main beam........................................44,67,68Maintenance............................................17,85Manual mode................................................42Mat ................................................................79Mini fuel level ..........................................23,30Mirror, rear view ............................................37Mirrors, door..................................................r37Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................62MP3 CD.................................................99,100
Number plate lamps ......................................70
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M
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Hands-free kit..............................................104Headlamp adjustment...................................44Headlamp flash .............................................44Headlamps ........................................44, 67, 68Head restraints, rear.....................................r39Heating ........................................12, 13, 17,34
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dentification..................................................92Identification plates.......................................92Inflating tyres................................................17Instrument panel...........................................19Instrument panel fusebox.............................71Interior fittings...............................................40Interior lamp ..................................................46ISOFIX.....................................................62,64
ISOFIX child seats ..................................63,64
ISOFIX mountings...................................62,64
Gearbox, electronic.......................................88Gearbox, manual..........................................88Gearbox, manual(reverse gear).............................................16Gear lever......................................................17Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system.........................................................88
Jack...............................................................65JACK socket ..................................................40
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