2012 Citroen C1 RHD maintenance

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, ...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is onlyafter the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

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.

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

134Alphabetical index
Keeping children safe .......................28,57, 63Key................................................................26
Lighting 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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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
Gearbox, electronic.......................................88Gearbox, manual ..........................................88Gearbox, manual (reverse gear)...................16Gear lever......................................................17Gear lever, electronic gearbox system.........88
Identification..................................................92Identification plates.......................................92Inflating tyres................................................17Instrument panel...........................................19Instrument panel fusebox .............................71Interior fittings ...............................................40Interior lamp..................................................46ISOFIX.....................................................62, 64ISOFIX child seats..................................63, 64ISOFIX mountings...................................62, 64
Hands-free kit.............................................. 104Headlamp adjustment................................... 44Headlamp flash.............................................44Headlamps........................................44, 67, 68Head restraints, rear.....................................r39Heating........................................12, 13, 17,34
Jack ...............................................................65JACK socket..................................................40
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Lamps, front ......................................44,67,68Lamps, rear.......................................r44, 69,70LED daytime running lamps..........................45Level, brake fluid...........................................86Levels and checks...................................86,87Lighting....................................................44,68
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Oil filter..........................................................r88Oil level ..........................................................86Opening the bonnet......................................84Opening the boot ..........................................29
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