warning Citroen C1 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
1. Driver’s exterior mirror control
2. Instrument panel
3. Wipers stalk
4. Steering lock and ignition
5. Hazard warning lights
6. Storage compartments
7. Diffusion grille
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent
9. Passenger front air bag
10. Side adjustable and closing vent
11. Storage box
12. Audio equipment
13. V e n t i l a t i o n , h e a t i n g o r a i r
conditioning controls
14. Storage compartments
15. 12 V socket (120 W max)
16. Handbrake
17. Driver’s electric window control
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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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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Your vehicle has been approved in
accordance with the new ISOFIX
regulation.
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h r e g u l a t i o n
ISOFIX mountings.
These are three rings for each seat:
- two lower rings A , l o c a t e d
between the vehicle’s seat back
a n d c u s h i o n ,
- an upper ring B , r e f e r r e d t o a s t h e
T O P T E T H E R , l o c a t e d a t t h e r e a r
of the seat back at the bottom. The
ISOFIX child seats a r e fi t t e d
with two locks and/or a strap which
a r e s e c u r e d e a s i l y o n t h e s e r i n g s ,
indicated by labels or a mark on the
rear seat back panel.
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Passenger air bag disarmed
60 If the passenger air bag is
d i s a r m e d , t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t
remains on until the passen-
ger air bag is reactivated. Driver’s seat belt not fastened
warning light
1. Insertion of the key.
2. Selection of the "OFF" position
3. Removal of the key retaining the
position. When the ignition is
s w i t c h e d 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 d r i v e r
fastens his seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
1 0 m p h ( 1 5 k m / h ) , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
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.
Passenger air bag disarming "ISOFIX" mountings
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Total/trip distance recorder zero
reset button
2. Warning lights and indicators
display
3. Direction indicators
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Total/trip distance recorder
7. Rear fog lamp indicator light
8. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
9. Dipped headlamps
indicator light
REV COUNTER
When approaching the maximum
engine speed, when the rev counter
needle crosses into the red zone, you
must engage the next gear up.
10. "SensoDrive" gearbox gear and
gear lever positions indicator
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WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning light
T h i s fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c -
onds each time the ignition is switched
on. Linked with the warnings:
- " e n g i n e o i l p r e s s u r e " ,
- " c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e " ,
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.
H o w e v e r , t h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n -
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
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.
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
t o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f s c a l d -
ing, unscrew the cap 1/4 of
a turn to allow the pressure
to drop.
W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e h a s d r o p p e d , r e -
move the cap.
Then:
1. top up, if necessary
(see "Levels").
2. or, if the level is satisfactory,
contact a CITROËN dealer. 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 one of the following:
- t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e i s a p p l i e d o r
has not been released fully, when
the vehicle is moving,
- a n e x c e s s i v e d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
r e m a i n s o n e v e n w i t h t h e h a n d -
brake released),
- a b r a k i n g s y s t e m f a u l t .
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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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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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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ACCESS
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
Insert the key, turn it slightly to the
left then return to the right. The
key returns to its initial position
and the cap is unlocked.
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached, the last
b l o c k fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d
by an audible signal.
You have approximately
5 litres remaining.
In certain driving conditions and
depending on the engine, the
distance which can be travelled with
the fuel remaining may be less than
30 miles (50 km).
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
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
Unscrew the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of
t h e fl a p .
A l a b e l a f fi x e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e
fl a p r e m i n d s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l
to use.
W h e n y o u fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k , d o
not continue after the 3rd cut-off
of the pump. This could cause
malfunctions.
Remove the key.
Note: if you run out of fuel,
the emission control system
warning light may come on
on the instrument panel. It
will switch off automatically
after the engine has been started a
few times.
T h e f u e l t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d
with the engine switched
off .
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 35 litres.
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k , s c r e w
the cap back on fully to the right
u n t i l i t c l i c k s a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p .
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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
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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.