stop start Citroen C1 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION

C. Locking/unlocking of the vehicle
from the inside (driver’s side).
1. Stop position.

2. Accessories position (1st notch).

3. Running position (2nd notch).

4. Starting position.

A. Locking of the vehicle.

B. Unlocking of the vehicle.

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Remote control key Manual central control
STARTING

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning light
This fl ashes for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched
on. Linked with the warnings:
- "engine oil pressure",
- "coolant temperature",

Stop immediately if this light comes
on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning light, with the engine running,
this indicates that the oil pressure is
too low.

Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning light
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
Fixed lighting indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional braking with assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake, low brake
fluid level and braking
system warning light
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the handbrake is
released. Electric power steering
warning light
This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, when the vehicle is
moving, indicates a malfunction of
the electric steering system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If this warning light comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates
an abnormal increase in the coolant
temperature.

Stop immediately.
Check the coolant level.
To do this, wait until the engine has
cooled before topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
When checking the level, and
to avoid any risk of scald-
ing, unscrew the cap 1/4 of
a turn to allow the pressure
to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap.
Then:

1. top up, if necessary
(see "Levels").

2. or, if the level is satisfactory,
contact a CITROËN dealer. Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates one of the following:
- that the handbrake is applied or
has not been released fully, when
the vehicle is moving,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl uid level (if the warning light
remains on even with the hand-
brake released),
- a braking system fault.

Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Press this button to
select the next track.
CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER FUNCTIONS
Introscan (SCAN) Press this button to
listen to the start of
each track on the cur-
rent CD.
Accelerated play
Press and hold one
of these buttons for
accelerated forwards
or backwards play re-
spectively.
The accelerated play
stops when the button
is released. When a CD is insert-
ed, printed face up-
permost, play begins
automatically.
If there is a CD in the player already,
press this button.
CD PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeating of a track on the
CD (RPT)
Random playing of the CD
(RAND) When the CD player
is selected, press this
button. If you wish to listen to
the current track again,
press this button. To
cancel the repetition,
press the button again.
CD eject Press this button to
eject the CD from the
player.
The tracks on the CD will be played
in a random order. Press the button
again to return to normal play.
The random play mode is deacti-
vated when the audio equipment is
switched off. The use of copied CDs may
cause faults.
Insert circular CDs only.
Selection of a track on a CD
Press this button to re-
turn to the start of the
current track or to se-
lect the previous track. Selection of the CD player

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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Press this button to
select the next track.
CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER FUNCTIONS
Introscan (SCAN) Press this button to
listen to the start of
each track on the cur-
rent CD.
Accelerated play
Press and hold one
of these buttons for
accelerated forwards
or backwards play re-
spectively.
The accelerated play
stops when the button
is released. When a CD is insert-
ed, printed face up-
permost, play begins
automatically.
If there is a CD in the player already,
press this button.
CD PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeating of a track on the
CD (RPT)
Random playing of the CD
(RAND) When the CD player
is selected, press this
button. If you wish to listen to
the current track again,
press this button. To
cancel the repetition,
press the button again.
CD eject Press this button to
eject the CD from the
player.
The tracks on the CD will be played
in a random order. Press the button
again to return to normal play.
The random play mode is deacti-
vated when the audio equipment is
switched off. The use of copied CDs may
cause faults.
Insert circular CDs only.
Selection of a track on a CD
Press this button to re-
turn to the start of the
current track or to se-
lect the previous track. Selection of the CD player

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DRIVING
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Select position E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed on
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.
In the event of under-revving, to prevent
any risk of stalling, the gear below is se-
lected automatically.
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 vehicle
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 handbrake to immobilise
the vehicle. With the ignition on, the
lighting of this warning light
indicates a gearbox mal-
function.
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. It is compulsory to press the
brake pedal while starting
the engine.
Never select neutral N while
the vehicle is moving.
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the handbrake to im-
mobilise the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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CHECKS
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 quality
and characteristics.
In order to optimise the op-
eration of units as important as the
braking circuit, 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 battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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 status
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer. Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer’s servicing
schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
If the engine stops, it is pos-
sible to restart it to drive a
short distance by operating
the pump at least 10 times.
If you run out of fuel, the circuit must be
reprimed:
- fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual repriming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the protective
cover which must fi rst be unclipped
and then removed,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.

Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
15 seconds of attempts, op-
erate the repriming pump
again approximately fi fteen times be-
fore trying again.
If the emission control warning light has
come on, it will only switch off after your
vehicle has been used several times.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.