2013 CITROEN C1 brakes

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50Safety














Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and electronic
stability programme (ESP)


Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP
s
ystems
When one of these two systems is
operating, this warning lamp comes on.
If a fault occurs with the s
ystems, this
warning lamp comes on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop to have thesystems checked.
These systems are linked and supplement the
ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to 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 theengine to put the vehicle back on course, within
the limits of the laws of physics.
The ASR/ESP systems offer exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive athigh speed. Correct operation of these systemsdepends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendationsregarding the wheels (tyres and rims), thebraking components and the electronic components as well as the repair procedures use by a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
After an impact, have these systemschecked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.

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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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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

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135 Alphabetical index
Screen-wash reservoir..................................87Screen menu map.......................................112Screenwash, front.........................................47Screenwash fluid level..................................87Seat, rear, folding backrest ...........................39Seat adjustment ......................................38, 39Seat belts ....................................22, 51,53,59Seat belts warning lamp .........................22,52Seats, rear.....................................................r39Servicing.......................................................17Setting the clock...........................................25Sidelamps.........................................44, 45, 67Side repeater.................................................70Source, CD and CD changer...............r124-127Spare wheel ............................................ 41, 65Speakers (fitting) ...........................................79Speedometer..........................................r19,23Start...............................................................76Starting the engine..........................................4Starting the vehicle.......................................42Steering wheel adjustment...........................37Steering wheel height ...................................37Stopping the vehicle.....................................42Storage.................................................... 40, 41Sun visor.......................................................r40System, ASR .................................................50System, brakes.............................................49
Tables of fuses ..............................................71Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment .........................34, 35Third brake lamp...........................................70Time......................................................25, 117Tools ..............................................................65To w i ng another vehicle.................................80Traffic information (TA).................................97
T
S
Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r...................................r23Tyre pressures..............................................92Tyres..............................................................17
U
Unlocking......................................................26
V
Ventilation...............................................13,33Visibility .........................................................33
Warning lamp, parking brake........................48Warning lamps ..............................................20Wash-wipe, rear............................................r47Weights .........................................................90Wheel, changing ...........................................65Window controls............................................28Windows, rear...............................................r29Wiper control stalk........................................47Wipers...........................................................47
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