2014 Citroen C1 Owner's Manual

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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
27 7. 5VSC system
28 60Passenger compartment fusebox
29** 125***Heated rear screen and door mirror heating -
Heated seats
- Electric fabric roof - ABS system -
VSC system - Cooling fan
- Front foglamps - LED daytime
running lamps
30 50
Electronic gearbox
40 Stop & Start
31 50Power steering
32 50*
Cooling fan
30
40
33 50ABS system - VSC system
34 10Spare fuse
* VTi 82 engine.
** VTi 68 engine.
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his fuse must be replaced only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
35 20Spare fuse
36 30Spare fuse
37 20Heated rear screen and door mirror heating
38 30ABS system - VSC system
39 7. 5Front foglamps - Instrument panel - Display screen
40 7. 5LED daytime running lamps
41 15Right hand heated seat
42 20Electric fabric roof
43 15Left hand heated seat
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
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r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
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r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
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l
ift the plastic cover for access to the
(+) terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge
of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an ETG electronic
gearbox.
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When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
Starting using another
battery
F Operate the starter on the broken down vehicle and let the engine run
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f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
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ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
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onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
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C

onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
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S

tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes. First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows, the fabric roof and the
doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F
F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
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onnect the battery starting with the
positive terminal (+).
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C
heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Electrical energy economy mode*
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio system, windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of
twenty
m

inutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
Let the engine run for the duration
specified to ensure that the battery
charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously
restart the engine in order to charge the
battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
Refer to the "Battery" section.
Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed the active functions
are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run for at
least 5 minutes.
Changing a wiper
blade
Removing the front wiper blade
F Raise the wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting the front wiper blade
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and fix it.
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F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
To conserve the effectiveness of
the flat-blade type wiper blades, we
recommend that they are:
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andled with care,
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leaned regularly with soapy water,
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ot used to hold a cardboard sheet
against the windscreen,
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eplaced at the first signs of wear.
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nly on vehicles with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
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Towing the vehicle
F Take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
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nclip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
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F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
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nstall the towing bar.
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ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the ETG electronic gearbox).
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ailure to observe this instruction may
lead to damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, ...) and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine is
started.
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nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
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S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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Fitting roof bars
When fitting transverse roof bars, use the
accessories recommended by CITROËN and
follow the manufacturer's fitting instructions.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.Please refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations
concerning the transportation of objects
which are longer than the vehicle.
Maximum weight authorised on the bars,
for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm
(except bicycle carrier): 40 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars.
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