Citroen C1 Dag (2010 year). Instruction - part 5

SAFETY

     The  driver  must  ensure  that
the passengers use the seat
belts  correctly  and  that  they
are  all  properly  restrained
before setting off.

Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as

they will not fulﬁ l their role fully.
If the seats have armrests * , the lap
part of the seat belt must always
pass under the armrest.
The seat belts are ﬁ tted with an inertia

reel  permitting  automatic  adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The  seat  belt  is  stored  automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The  lower  part  of  the  strap  must  be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are ﬁ tted with an au-

tomatic  locking  device  which  comes
into operation in the event of a colli-
sion, on emergency braking or if the
vehicle  rolls  over.  You  can  release
the  device  by  pulling  rapidly  on  the
strap and releasing it.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:
-

must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,

must restrain one adult only,

must not bear any trace of cuts or
fraying,

must be pulled in front of you with
a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,

must not be transformed or modi-

ﬁ ed to avoid altering its perfor-

mance.

In  accordance  with  current  safety
regulations,  all  repairs  and  checks
must  be  carried  out  by  a  CITROËN
dealer  who  can  guarantee  that  the
work is carried out correctly, or quali-

ﬁ ed workshop.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-

ﬁ ed workshop and particularly if the

straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly.

Recommendations for children:
-

use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or

shorter than one metre ﬁ fty,

do not use the strap-guide * when
a child seat is installed.

never use the same seat belt to
secure more than one person,

never allow a child to travel on
your lap.

  Depending  on  the  nature  and  se-
riousness  of  the  impacts ,  the  pre-
tensioning  device  may  be  triggered
before  and  independently  of  the  air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners
is  accompanied  by  a  slight  emission
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to  the  activation  of  the  pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following  an  impact,  have  the  seat
belts  system  checked,  and  if  neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁ ed workshop.

* According to model.

SAFETY

AIRBAGS

FRONT AIRBAGS

Front airbag fault

Flashing indicates an airbag
fault, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁ ed work-

shop to have the system
checked. The airbags may

no longer be deployed in the event of
a serious impact.

   Note:  the gas escaping from
the  airbags  can  be  a  minor
irritant.

Immediately after the impact, the air-

bags deﬂ ate rapidly so that they do

not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants nor their exit if necessary from
the vehicle. The air bags are not de-
ployed in the case of minor impacts,
rear impacts or in certain roll-over

conditions. The seat belt is sufﬁ cient

to  ensure  maximum  protection  in
these situations. The seriousness of
a collision depends on the nature of
the obstacle and the speed of the ve-
hicle at the moment of the collision.
  Airbags only operate when the ig-
nition  is  switched  on.  When  they
are  deployed,  a  noise  is  heard

during inﬂ ation.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

  The  airbags  have  been  designed  to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions. They
work  in  conjunction  with  the  force-
limiting  seat  belts.  The  electronic
detectors  register  and  analyse  any
abrupt  deceleration  of  the  vehicle  in
the impact detection zones (see dia-
gram): if the deployment threshold is

reached, the airbags inﬂ ate instantly

and protect the occupants of the ve-
hicle.

These are ﬁ tted in the centre of the steer-

ing wheel for the driver and in the dash-
board  for  the  front  passenger.  They  are
deployed simultaneously, except in cases
where  the  passenger's  airbag  is  deacti-
vated, in the event of a serious front im-
pact applied in the impact zone  A  in the
longitudinal  centreline  of  the  vehicle,  on
a  horizontal  plane  and  from  the  front  of
the  vehicle  towards  the  rear. The  airbag

inﬂ ates between the front occupant of the

vehicle and the dashboard to cushion his
forward movement. The airbags there-
fore limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.

SAFETY

Deactivating the passenger
airbag

  To ensure the safety of your child,
it  is  essential  to  deactivate  the
passenger airbag when you install
a  "rear-facing"  child  seat  on  the
front  passenger  seat.  Otherwise,
the  child  would  risk  being  seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag

were to inﬂ ate.
 With the ignition switched off ,

insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch  1 , turn
it to the  "OFF"  position, then re-
move the key keeping the switch
in this position.

In  the   "OFF"   position,  the  passen-
ger airbag will not be deployed in the
event of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn  the  airbag  switch  to  the   "ON"
position to re-activate the airbag and
thus  ensure  the  safety  of  your  pas-
senger in the event of an impact.

  If the passenger airbag is de-
activated,  the  warning  lamp
in  the  instrument  panel  re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated.

Flashing  indicates  a  fault
with  at  least  one  of  these
airbags.
Contact  a  CITROËN  deal-

er or a qualiﬁ ed workshop

to  have  the  system  checked.  The
airbags  may  no  longer  be  deployed
in the event of a serious impact.

Deactivation (check)

Airbag fault

* According to version.

LATERAL AIRBAGS * AND
CURTAIN AIRBAGS *

  The  lateral  airbags  are  built  into  the
front seat backs on the door side.
The deployment of these airbags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in  the  side  impact  zone   B ,  perpen-
dicular  to  the  longitudinal  centreline
of  the  vehicle,  on  a  horizontal  plane
and  from  the  outside  of  the  vehicle
towards the inside. The lateral airbag

inﬂ ates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim pan-
el. It therefore limits the risk of injury
to the chest.
The rear lateral airbags afford the
rear passengers the same protection
which the front lateral airbags offer
the front passengers.
The curtain airbags are built into the
headlining.

The curtain airbag inﬂ ates between

the  front  or  rear  occupant  and  the
windows.  It  therefore  limits  the  risk
of  head  injuries.  In  the  event  of  a
minor impact or bump on the side of
the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over,
the airbag may not be deployed. The
airbag is not deployed in the event of
a front or rear collision.

SAFETY

Deactivating the passenger
airbag

were to inﬂ ate.
 With the ignition switched off ,

insert the key into the passenger
airbag deactivation switch  1 , turn
it to the  "OFF"  position, then re-
move the key keeping the switch
in this position.

  If the passenger airbag is de-
activated,  the  warning  lamp
in  the  instrument  panel  re-
mains on until the passenger
airbag is reactivated.

Flashing  indicates  a  fault
with  at  least  one  of  these
airbags.
Contact  a  CITROËN  deal-

er or a qualiﬁ ed workshop

to  have  the  system  checked.  The
airbags  may  no  longer  be  deployed
in the event of a serious impact.

Deactivation (check)

Airbag fault

* According to version.

LATERAL AIRBAGS * AND
CURTAIN AIRBAGS *

inﬂ ates between the front occupant

The curtain airbag inﬂ ates between

SAFETY

             For  the  front,  lateral  and
curtain  airbags  to  be  fully
effective,  observe  the  fol-
lowing safety rules:

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do  not  leave  anything  between  the
occupants  and  the  airbags  (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All  work  on  the  airbag  systems  is
strictly  prohibited  unless  it  is  car-

ried out by qualiﬁ ed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network or a quali-

ﬁ ed workshop.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.

Front airbags

Do  not  drive  holding  the  steering
wheel  by  its  spokes  or  resting  your
hands  on  the  centre  part  of  the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
Smoke  as  little  as  possible;  deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or  the  risk  of  injury  from  a  cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.

Curtain airbags
Do not ﬁ x or attach anything to the

pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain

airbag inﬂ ates.
The  deployment  of  an  airbag  or  air-
bags  is  accompanied  by  a  slight
emission  of  harmless  smoke  and
a  noise  due  to  the  activation  of  the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in
the system. This smoke is not harm-
ful  but  sensitive  individuals  may  ex-
perience some irritation.
The  detonation  noise  may  result  in
a  slight  loss  of  hearing  for  a  short
time.
Even  if  all  of  the  precautions  men-
tioned  are  observed,  injury  or  slight
burns  to  the  head,  chest  or  arms
when  the  air  bag  is  deployed  can-
not be ruled out. Indeed, the bag in-

ﬂ ates almost instantly (approximately

30 milliseconds) then deﬂ ates within

the  same  time  discharging  hot  gas
via  the  openings  provided  for  this
purpose.
This  equipment  will  only  operate
once.  If  a  second  impact  occurs
(during  the  same  or  a  subsequent

accident), the airbag will not inﬂ ate.

Lateral airbags

Only put approved covers on the

seats, these will not hamper the inﬂ a-

tion of the lateral airbags. Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁ ed work-

shop.
Do not ﬁ x or attach anything to the

front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the

lateral airbag inﬂ ates.
Do  not  sit  with  the  upper  part  of  the
body  any  nearer  to  the  door  than
necessary.

DRIVING

Driver information

The  symbol  which  corresponds  to  the
selection,  R ,  N ,  E  or  M  and the number
of the gear engaged  1  to  5 , are displayed
in the instrument panel screen.

Driving mode

Select  the  driving  mode  by  moving
the gear lever.
  R everse  "R".  This  gear  will  be  en-
gaged when stationary or at a speed
below approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).
Engagement  of  reverse  gear  is  ac-
companied by an audible signal.
  N eutral "N".
Position the lever to the right in posi-
tion  N , to  start the engine .
  E asy "E": automatic gear changing.
  M anual (+/-) "M": manual gear changing.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied, press
the brake pedal then select position  N
to start the engine.
With  your  foot  on  the  brake,  select
position  R ,  E  or  M .
Release the parking brake, take your
foot  off  the  brake  pedal,  then  accel-
erate.

  With  the  engine  running,  in
these three positions, an au-
dible  signal  is  heard  when
the driver’s door is opened.

The ﬁ ve-speed " SensoDrive" gear-

box offers a choice between the ease
of automated operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing .

You  can  change  from  position   E   to
position   M   and  vice  versa  at  any
time.

DRIVING

EASY mode
(automatic mode)

Select position  E  using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The  gearbox  continuously  selects
the most suitable gear.

Manual mode

Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
-

rearwards, "+" to change up,

forwards, "-" to change down.

The  gear  engaged  is  displayed  on
the instrument panel screen.
If  the  engine  speed  is  too  low,  the
gearbox automatically changes down
to prevent stalling.
In  the  event  of  overheating  of  the
clutch,  position   N   is  selected  auto-
matically  and  the  symbol   N

ﬂ ashes

accompanied by an audible signal.

Operating fault

Stopping the engine

Before  switching  off  the  engine,  you
can  change  to  position   N   to  be  in
neutral.
In  all  cases,  it  is  essential  that  you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.

With the ignition on, illumi-
nation of this warning lamp
indicates a gearbox fault.

  On a slope, use the brake to
immobilise  the  vehicle  and
place  the  gear  lever  in  posi-
tion  N ,  E  or  R .

Do not keep the vehicle immobilised
using the accelerator.

Always press the brake ped-
al while starting the engine.

  Never select neutral  N  while
the vehicle is moving.
  In all cases, it is essential to
apply  the  parking  brake  to
immobilise the vehicle.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁ ed workshop.

                         If  you  press  the  accelerator  pedal
beyond  the  point  of  resistance,  the
SensoDrive  gearbox  changes  down
to permit sharper acceleration.

CHECKS

OPENING THE BONNET

On the outside : lift the safety catch B
and raise the bonnet.

Bonnet stay

Secure the stay to hold the bonnet
open.

To close

Before closing the bonnet, return the
stay to its housing.
Lower  the  bonnet  and  release  it  at
the  end  of  its  travel.  Check  that  the
bonnet is fully closed.

On the inside : pull the release lever A ,
located under the dashboard.

CHECKS

1.0 LITRE PETROL ENGINE

   1.   Coolant reservoir
  2.   Screenwash reservoir
  3.

Brake ﬂ uid reservoir

  4.   Fusebox
  5.   Battery
  6.

Air ﬁ lter

7. Engine oil dipstick
8.

Engine oil ﬁ ller cap

CHECKS

CHECKING THE LEVELS

There  are  two  marks
on the dipstick:
  A  = maximum
If  you  ﬁ ll  past  this

mark,

contact

CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁ ed workshop.
B = minimum
Never allow the level to
fall below this mark.

Dipstick

Oil change

According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.

Changing the brake fluid

The brake ﬂ uid must be changed at

the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use ﬂ uids recommended by the

manufacturer, which fulﬁ l DOT4 stan-

dards.

Windscreen wash level

For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁ ed workshop.

Oil viscosity grade

In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.

Cooling system

Used oil

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
Brake ﬂ uid is harmful to health and

very corrosive.

To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control
systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited.

Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a

turn  to  release  the  pressure
to  prevent  any  risk  of  scald-
ing.  When  the  pressure  has

dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Only use the ﬂ uid recom-

mended by the manufac-
turer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.

Do not dispose of used oil,

brake ﬂ uid or coolant into

drains or into the ground.
Empty the used oil into the
containers provided for this

purpose in the CITROËN dealer

network or at a qualiﬁ ed workshop

(France) or at an authorised waste
disposal site.

Oil level

Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum oil
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.

When  the  engine  is  warm,  the  tem-
perature  of  the  coolant  is  controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can op-
erate  with  the  ignition  key  removed
and  because  the  cooling  system  is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after  the  engine  has  stopped  before
carrying out any work.

CHECKS

Oil filter

Change the ﬁ lter regularly, in accor-

dance with the servicing schedule.

Only  use  products  recom-
mended  by  CITROËN  or
products  of  equivalent  qual-

ity and speciﬁ cation.

In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers

speciﬁ c products.
In order to avoid damaging the elec-
trical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.

To check the main levels and certain
components, in accordance with the
manufacturer's  servicing  schedule,
refer  to  the  pages  of  the  servicing
booklet  which  correspond  to  your
vehicle's engine.

Battery

At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁ ed workshop.

Air filter and passenger
compartment filter

Have the ﬁ lter elements replaced regu-

larly. If you drive in dusty conditions,
change them twice as often.

Brake pads

Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.

Disc and drum wear

For information on disc and drum
surface wear, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁ ed workshop.

Manual gearbox

Have the level checked in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.

It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.

Parking brake

Where the parking brake travel is too
great  or  there  is  a  reduction  in  the
performance of the system, the park-
ing  brake  should  be  adjusted,  even
between services.
Have  the  system  checked  by  a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁ ed work-

shop.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Parking the vehicle
 As far as possible, immobilise the

vehicle on level, stable, non-slip-
pery ground.

 Apply the parking brake, switch

off the ignition and engage ﬁ rst

gear or reverse for the manu-
al gearbox, position N for the
"SensoDrive" gearbox.

Tools

The following tools are installed in a
carrier,  located  in  the  centre  of  the
spare wheel:
   1.   Wheelbrace
  2.   Jack with handle
  3.   Removable towing eye

Access to the spare wheel and
the jack in the boot
 Remove the carpet then the plas-

tic cover using the handle.

Tyre pressures

These are indicated on the label po-
sitioned on the inner pillar of the left

door, see "Identiﬁ cation".

CHANGING A WHEEL

 If necessary, chock the wheel di-

agonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.

 It is imperative that you ensure

that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe loca-
tion.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  Reﬁ tting the wheel
   1.   Position the wheel.
  2.   Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

  Removing the wheel
   1.   Remove the trim.
  2.   Slacken the wheel bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 .

3. Place the jack 2 in contact with

one  of  the  four  locations   A   pro-
vided  on  the  underbody,  the
one  closest  to  the  wheel  to  be
changed.

4. Extend the jack 2 until its base is

in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
is directly below the location A
used.

5. Lift the vehicle.
6. Remove the bolts and detach the

wheel.

3. Pre-tighten the bolts * using the

wheelbrace 1 .

* If your vehicle is ﬁ tted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts it is normal

to notice that the washers do not come into contact with the spare wheel. It is

still ﬁ xed securely.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

CHANGING A BULB

1. Sidelamps (W5 W)
 Turn the bulb holder A one quarter

of a turn and remove it.

 Remove the bulb and change it.

2. Direction indicators

(PY 21 W amber)

 Turn the bulb holder B one quarter

of a turn and remove it.

 Turn the bulb one quarter of a

turn.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
If you encounter any difﬁ culties, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁ ed

workshop.

In certain climatic conditions
(low temperatures, humidity),
the presence of condensa-
tion on the internal face of

the headlamps is normal ; it disap-
pears a few minutes after the lights
are switched on.

Never go underneath a vehi-
cle supported only by a jack
(use an axle stand).

4. Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 .

Reﬁ t the trim.

7. Store the tools and the wheel in

the boot.

The jack and the tool kit are speciﬁ c

to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
After changing a wheel:
-

have  the  tighteness  of  the  bolts
and  the  pressure  of  the  spare
wheel  checked  as  soon  as  pos-
sible,

have the punctured wheel re-

paired and reﬁ t it on the vehicle

as soon as possible.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁ ed workshop.

Front lamps

   1.    Sidelamps
  2.    Direction indicators
  3.    Dipped/Main beam headlamps

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

CHANGING A BULB

1. Sidelamps (W5 W)
 Turn the bulb holder A one quarter

of a turn and remove it.

 Remove the bulb and change it.

2. Direction indicators

(PY 21 W amber)

 Turn the bulb holder B one quarter

of a turn and remove it.

 Turn the bulb one quarter of a

turn.

 Remove the bulb and change it.
If you encounter any difﬁ culties, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁ ed

workshop.

In certain climatic conditions
(low temperatures, humidity),
the presence of condensa-
tion on the internal face of

the headlamps is normal ; it disap-
pears a few minutes after the lights
are switched on.

Never go underneath a vehi-
cle supported only by a jack
(use an axle stand).

4. Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 .

Reﬁ t the trim.

7. Store the tools and the wheel in

the boot.

The jack and the tool kit are speciﬁ c

to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
After changing a wheel:
-

have  the  tighteness  of  the  bolts
and  the  pressure  of  the  spare
wheel  checked  as  soon  as  pos-
sible,

have the punctured wheel re-

paired and reﬁ t it on the vehicle

as soon as possible.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁ ed workshop.

Front lamps

   1.    Sidelamps
  2.    Direction indicators
  3.    Dipped/Main beam headlamps

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

3. Dipped/Main beam headlamps

(H4 - 60/55W)

      Disconnect the connector.
     Remove the rubber cap  C .
     Push the side of the tongue  D .
     Remove  the  bulb  holder  and

change the bulb.



Reﬁ t the bulb holder, the tongue

then the rubber cap.

If you encounter any difﬁ culties, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁ ed

workshop.

Rear lamps

1. Brake/sidelamps

(P 21/5 W)

2. Direction indicators

(P 21 W)

3. Reversing lamp (P 21 W),

right side

These  3  bulbs  are  changed  by  re-
moving the lamp unit:
      open the boot,
  

unscrew the two lamp ﬁ xing nuts A ,

 remove the lamp unit by pulling

outwards,

 unclip the harness,

Foglamp (P 21 W), left side

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