ESP Citroen C1 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n , t h e o r a n g e
and red warning lights come on.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , t h e s e
warning lights should switch off.
I f w a r n i n g l i g h t s r e m a i n o n , r e f e r t o
the page concerned.
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A. Rev counter
B. Display
C. Fuel gauge
17 The dynamic stability control system
(ASR/ESP) optimises the vehicle’s
road holding.
F o r c o r r e c t o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m ,
refer to the page concerned.
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Instrument panel Warning lights ASR/ESP option
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Battery charge warning
light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Driver’s seat belt not
fastened warning light *
When the ignition is switched
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s u n t i l t h e
driver fastens his seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h), the warning light
fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal until the driver fastens his seat
belt.
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t a l l p a s -
sengers have fastened their seat belt
correctly.
Air bags warning light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c -
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Passenger air bag disarmed
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the warning light remains on. SensoDrive gearbox
warning light
Fixed lighting of this warning
l i g h t , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i n d i -
cates a malfunction of the SensoDrive
gearbox.
Emission control
system warning light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, indicates an emission control
system fault.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait until the warning light is
switched off before starting.
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s s u f fi c i e n t , t h e
w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n b r i e fl y , y o u
can start without waiting.
Water in diesel filter
warning light **
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on.
F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, indicates a risk of damage to
the engine.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
Note: it may also come on if
y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l ( s e e " R u n -
ning out of fuel").
** According to country.
Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) activation
warning light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d t h e v e h i -
cle moving, it comes on if the system
is activated. Dynamic stability
control system (ASR/
ESP) fault warning light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If this warning light comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates a
fault in the system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Operating mode:
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
If this warning light comes on,
with the engine running, this
indicates a malfunction of the
"SensoDrive" gearbox. Fuel gauge
This indicates the quantity of fuel
available:
-
1/1 and six blocks, the fuel tank
is full.
- R a n d o n e b l o c k fl a s h i n g , t h e
fuel tank is on the reserve.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level in the fuel
t a n k i s r e a c h e d , t h e l a s t b l o c k fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal.
I n c e r t a i n d r i v i n g c o n d i t i o n s a n d d e p e n d -
ing on the engine, the distance which
can be travelled with the fuel remaining
may be less than 30 miles (50 km).
You have approximately 5 litres remaining.
W h e n t h e f r e q u e n c y o f t h e fl a s h i n g i n c r e a s e s ,
you have approximately 3 litres remaining .
At least 5 litres must be added
after running out of fuel. Running out of diesel fuel
After running out of fuel, you
can travel a short distance
a f t e r 1 0 p u m p r e p r i m i n g o p -
erations (see corresponding
section).
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k ( m i n i m u m
5 litres), operate the repriming pump
at least 10 times (see corresponding
section).
"!" warning light
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Stereo reception
When the audio equipment receives
a station broadcasting in stereo it au-
tomatically transmits stereo sound
and the screen displays "ST" . If the
reception conditions deteriorate, the
audio equipment returns to mono
transmission and "ST" is no longer
displayed. Press one of these
t w o b u t t o n s b r i e fl y t o
increase or decrease
the frequency dis-
played respectively.
If you maintain the
pressure on the button
in the chosen direc-
tion, the frequency will be scanned
continuously.
The scan stops when you release the
button.
Manual station search
Automatic station search
Manual station storing
Selection of the radio source
Selection of a waveband
Press this button. Press this button twice
to select the next sta-
tion.
P r e s s t h i s b u t t o n b r i e fl y t o l i s t e n t o
each station available on the FM
waveband for three seconds. To stop
the station scan, press this button
again.
I f t h e t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n p r o g r a m m e
TA is selected, only stations which
broadcast this type of programme
are selected.
Press the button sever-
al times in succession
to select the wave-
bands FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM. Select the required station.
Press one of the buttons "1" to "6"
for more than 2 seconds
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e
station has been stored.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT Notes on radio
reception
Your audio equipment will be
subjected to phenomena which do
not affect domestic radio sets. Both
MW/LW and FM reception are sub-
ject to various forms of interference.
T h i s i s n o r e fl e c t i o n o n t h e q u a l i t y o f
the equipment but is due to the na-
ture of the signals and the way in
which they are transmitted.
On MW/LW, interference may be no-
ticed when passing under high voltage
power lines or bridges, or in tunnels.
On FM, interference may be the re-
sult of increasing distance from the
t r a n s m i t t e r , d e fl e c t i o n o f t h e s i g n a l
by obstacles (mountains, hills, build-
ings, etc) or of being in an area which
is not covered by a transmitter.
Automatic storing of FM
stations (autostore)
Press this button.
Your audio equipment
automatically stores
the six best transmitters
received on AM and FM in your cur-
rent location. These stations are stored
on the AM and FM3 wavebands. The
end of the search is signalled by two
audible signals. Recalling stored stations
On each waveband, a brief press on
one of the buttons
"1" to "6" recalls
the corresponding stored station.
I f i t w a s n o t p o s s i b l e t o fi n d
six transmitters, the remain-
ing memories remain empty:
three dashes are displayed
on the audio equipment screen for
each empty memory.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Regional following mode
(REG)
Some stations, organised in a net-
work, broadcast regional programmes
in the various regions which they
serve. The regional following mode
enables you to continue listening to
the same programme. Search by type of programme
(PTY)
This enables you to listen to sta-
tions which broadcast a type of pro-
gramme which has a theme (NEWS,
SPORTS, TALK, POP, CLASSICS).
EON system
This system links stations which be-
long to the same network. It permits
t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n o f t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n
broadcast by a station which belongs
to the same network as the station to
which you are listening.
I n o r d e r t o b e n e fi t f r o m t h i s , s e l e c t t h e
t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n p r o g r a m m e
TA .
Using the AF (alternative
frequency) function on the FM
waveband
The
RDS (Radio Data System) ena-
bles you to continue listening to the
same station irrespective of the fre-
quency that it uses in your current
location. The audio equipment con-
tinuously searches for the transmitter
which provides the best reception.
Press this button sever-
al times in succession
to activate or deactivate
the function.
On FM, the multifunction display will
indicate:
- "TP" or "TP EON" : the radio
transmits a programme while
awaiting the broadcasting of
t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n .
- "TA" or "TA EON" : the program-
me transmitted by the radio is
put on standby while awaiting the
b r o a d c a s t i n g o f t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n .
If you wish to interrupt the transmis-
sion of a message, press this button
again.
Traffic information
programme (TA)
Press this button sever-
al times in succession
to activate or deactivate
the function.
The screen will indicate:
- "AF" if the function is activated,
- "AF REG" if the function is
activated at regional level,
- "AF" fl a s h i n g i f t h e f u n c t i o n i s n o t
available. When
FM is selected,
press this button:
Notes: the volume of the
t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n i s i n d e -
pendent of the volume of
normal radio listening.
You can adjust it using the volume
button, when the TA programme is
being transmitted.
The setting will be stored and will be
used during subsequent message
transmissions.
RDS
- "no pty" is displayed,
- t h e n p r e s s t h e b u t t o n b r i e fl y t o select a programme.
After a few seconds without any action,
your selection is stored.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT Press this button.
CD CHANGER FUNCTIONS Random playing of a CD
(RAND) When the CD changer
is selected, press this
button for 2 seconds.
The tracks of the cur-
rent CD will be played in a random
order.
Press the button again for 2 seconds
to return to normal play.
Selection of a CD Press one of these
buttons on the audio
equipment to select
the previous or next
CD respectively. Repeating of a CD (RPT)
If you wish to listen to
the current CD again,
press and hold this
button.
The use of copied CDs may
cause faults.
Insert circular CDs only.
To cancel the repetition, press the
button again.
Selection of the CD changer
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indicators
fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with the EBFD
and CSC * braking systems, increases
the stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle on braking and provides im-
proved control, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems provide
full control of the braking pressure wheel
by wheel. A distribution between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning light indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the E B F D o n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t t e d
with ASR/ESP systems.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indicators
fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with the EBFD
and CSC * braking systems, increases
the stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle on braking and provides im-
proved control, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems provide
full control of the braking pressure wheel
by wheel. A distribution between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning light indicates that
the handbrake is still on or has
not been properly released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the E B F D o n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t t e d
with ASR/ESP systems.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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SAFETY When this warning light
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When these warn-
ing lights come on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
handbrake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and sup-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing 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 tra-
jectory 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
the engine to put the vehicle back on
course, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems When one of these two
systems is operating, this
warning light comes on. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, this warning
light comes on.
The ASR/ESP systems offer
exceptional safety during nor-
mal driving, but this should not
encourage the driver to take
extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the man-
ufacturer’s recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components as well as the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Activation of the ESP system is also
accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the systems checked.