2015 Citroen C1 RHD Owner's Manual

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Changing a wheel
F As far as possible, immobilise the vehicle on level, stable, non-slippery ground.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

S
witch off the ignition (" OFF" mode for
vehicles fitted with "Keyless Entry and
Starting").
F

E
ngage first gear or reverse for a manual
gearbox, position N for an ETG electronic
gearbox.
Parking the vehicle
Procedure for replacing a wheel by the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
F
I
f necessary, chock the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel to be changed.
F

Y
ou must ensure that the occupants leave
the vehicle and wait in a safe location.
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Access to the spare wheel
and tools
Tools provided
The following tools are installed in a carrier,
located in the centre of the spare wheel:
1.

Wheelbrace
2.
J

ack with handle
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing the vehicle" section.
Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label affixed to the
middle pillar of the left door, driver's side.
Refer to the "Identification markings" section. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported only by a jack (use an axle
stand).
Never use a jack other than the one
listed by the manufacturer. If your
vehicle does not have one, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for
your vehicle.
Depending on version, the spare wheel and
tools are stowed in the boot under the floor.
F

R

emove the boot carpet.
F

R

emove the tool carrier.
F

S

lacken the central wheel retaining bolt.
F
R
emove the wheel.
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Removing a wheel
F Remove the label from the middle of the spare wheel (indicating that a wheel needs
repair), and fix it inside the vehicle, where
the driver can see it.
F

R
emove the wheel trim using the end of the
wheelbrace.
F

S
lacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F
P osition the foot of the jack 2 on the ground
and ensure that it is directly below one
of the jacking points A or B located on
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be
changed.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B
under the vehicle,
making sure that the vehicle's contact area is centred on the head of the jack. Other wise
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury! F
E xtend the jack 2 until its head is in contact
with the jacking point A or B used. The
contact area A or B on the vehicle used
must engage correctly with the middle of
the head of the jack.
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Fitting the "space-saver"
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
it is normal to notice when tightening
the wheel bolts that the washers do not
come into contact with the "space-
saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is
secured by the conical contact sur face
on each bolt.
Fitting a wheel
F Remove the bolts and put then in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
F
Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground,
so that the (not punctured) spare wheel can
be easily fitted.
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F Tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace 1 .
F

S
tore the tools and the wheel in the boot.
F

L
ower the vehicle to the ground.
F
F
old the jack 2 and detach it.
After changing a wheel
As soon as possible, have the
tightness of the wheel bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the punctured tyre repaired or
replaced and refit it to the vehicle as
soon as possible.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
using the "space-saver" spare wheel.
F

P

osition the wheel on the hub.
F

S

crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

P

re-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised. The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum

link size.
165/65 R14 9 mm
165/60 R15
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
1. Sidelamps (W5W).
2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4.
M

ain beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5.
L

ED* daytime running lamps. In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F
D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
* LED: light-emitting diodes.
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Direction indicators
(PY 21W amber)
Sidelamps (W5W)
F Turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn
and remove it.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
If you encounter any difficulties, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
F
T
urn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn
and remove it.
F

R

emove the bulb and change it.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7 - 55W)
F Remove protective cover by pulling on the tag.
F

S
pread the spring to free the bulb holder.
F

R
emove the bulb holder /bulb assembly
and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
If you encounter any difficulties, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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