2015 Citroen C1 RHD oil level

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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning


/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action

/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The engine oil pressure is too low. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant
temperature flashing

(VTi 68 engine only). The temperature of the engine
coolant is increasing. Drive gently.
fixed. The temperature of the engine
coolant is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
checking up the level; top up if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
1
Monitoring

173
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

ir filter.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
PureTech 82
VTi 68
For access to the brake fluid reservoir,
unclip the plastic cover at the base of
the windscreen, pressing on the two
tongues.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
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Checks

174
Checking levels
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.To ensure the accuracy of the reading,
your vehicle must be on a level
sur face, with the engine off for at least
30
m

inutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km). If you find that the oil level is above the A mark
or below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of engine damage), contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B .
Checks

175
Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the filler cap for access to the
filler orifice.
F

P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

T
op-up again if necessary.
F

A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
housing.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Coolant level
The coolant level must be:
- b etween the " FULL" or "F" and
" LOW " or "L" marks for VTi 68
and VTi 68 S&S engines,
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. -
b
etween the "
MIN" and " MAX" marks for
the PureTech 82 engine.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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Checks

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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
When unclipping the plastic cover, take
care not to remove the seal.
Access to the reservoir
F Unclip the plastic cover located below the windscreen, by pressing on the two
tongues.
Checks

178
ETG gearbox
The ETG gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for information on when this
unit should be checked.
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two
ser
vices.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Checks

247
Changing bulbs 149-153
- f ront
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r
ear
Maintenance - Technical data
Opening the bonnet 1 72
Underbonnet, petrol 1 73
Petrol engines

1
79
12 V battery

1
63 -165
Economy mode
1
66
Engine compartment
fuses
15
4 -155, 159 -162
Petrol weights
1
80
Checking levels

1

74-176
-

e

ngine oil
-

b

rake fluid
-
c

oolant
-

s

creenwash fluid
Checking components

1

77-178
-

c

lutch
-
b

attery
-

a

ir / passenger compartment filter
-

o

il filter
-

b

rake pads / discs
Dimensions 181
Identification markings
1

82
.
Visual search

250
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 8
M anual mode .................................................. 75
M
at
.......
........................................................... 64
Menus (audio)

.............. 1
88, 190, 200, 206, 208
Menus (Touch screen tablet)
...............

........................................... 187
Mirror, rear view

.............................................. 50
M

irrors, door.................................................... 49
Mirror, vanity
..............................

.....................62
Mode, driving

..............................
....................75
Mode, easy (automatic mode)

........................75
M

ountings, ISOFIX
............................... 13

0, 13 3
Number plate lamps

...................................... 15

3Pads, brake
...................................................
17
8
Parcel shelf, rear
............................................. 65
P
arking brake
.......................................... 7
4, 178
Pedal, clutch.................................................. 17 7
Plates, identification ...................................... 182
Player, USB
...........................................1
96, 233
Port, USB
..................................6
1, 63, 196, 233
Power steering
................................................ 17
P
ressures, tyres .................................... 1 42, 182
Protecting
children ................................. 1 15, 117, 121-135
Puncture
................

........................................13 8
M
N
P
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 17 6
Level, engine coolant .................................... 17
5
Level, engine oil

...............................
.............174
Levels and checks

..............................
...173 -178
Level, screenwash fluid

................................17

6
Lighting dimmer

..............................
................26
Lighting, guide-me home

................................97
Lo

ading
..............................
............................... 8
Locating your vehicle

...................................... 31
L

ocking/unlocking a door from the inside

...............................
...............37
Low fuel level

..............................
............ 25, 136Opening the bonnet
......................................
17 2
Opening the boot .............................. ........33, 38
Opening the doors

...............................
...........33
O
Remote control .......................................... 3 1, 36
Removing and fitting a fuse

...............................
....................15 4 -16 2
Removing a wheel

..............................
..........145
Removing the mat

...............................
............64
Replacing bulbs
..............................

.......14 9 -15 3
Replacing the air filter

...................................17

7
Replacing the oil filter

................................... 17

7
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

...................................... 17

7
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 17

6
Reversing camera
...............................

............90
Reversing lamps
........................................... 15

2
Roof bars
....................................................... 16

8
Roof, electric fabric
......................................... 41
S

afety,
children
................................. 1

15, 117, 121-135
Screen, colour
............................................... 18

3
Screen menu

................ 1
88, 190, 200, 206, 208
Screenwash
..............................

....................10 0
Screenwash, rear
...............................

...............................10 0
Seat belts
..................................4

7, 113 -115, 127
Seats, front
...............................

.......................45
Seats, rear
................................................. 4

6, 47
Selector, gear
.................................................. 75
S

ervicing
...............................
............................ 8
Sidelamps
...............................................9

3, 150
Side repeater
..............................

..................153
Snow chains
.................................................. 14

8
Socket, 12 V accessory

............................ 6
1, 62
S
Radio .....................................................192, 230
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting - DAB)

........................... 1
94, 231
RDS
................

.......................................193, 230
Rear screen, demisting
...................................................... 60
R

echarging the battery
.................................16

5
Recirculation, air
...............................

........55, 57
Reminder,
key in ignition

...............................
.................70
Reminder, lighting on

...................................... 95
R
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