engine Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION "SensoDrive" gearbox
Starting the engine
W i t h t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e a p p l i e d , p r e s s
the brake pedal then select position N
to start the engine.
W i t h y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e , s e l e c t
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
f o o t o f f t h e b r a k e p e d a l , t h e n a c c e l -
erate.
62 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.
63
Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" t o c h a n g e u p ,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
63 Press the clutch pedal fully when
changing gear.
Reverse
T o e n g a g e r e v e r s e g e a r , p u s h t h e
g e a r l e v e r f u l l y t o t h e r i g h t t h e n t o -
wards the rear.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary, en-
gine at idle.
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Manual gearbox
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Total/trip distance recorder zero
reset button
2. Warning lamps and indicators
display
3. Direction indicators
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Total/trip distance recorder
7. Rear foglamp indicator lamp
8. Main beam headlamps indicator
lamp
9. Dipped headlamps indicator
lamp
REV COUNTER
Approaching the maximum engine
speed, when the rev counter needle
crosses into the red zone, you must
change up.
10. " SensoDrive" gearbox gear and
gear lever positions indicator
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning lamp
T h i s fl a s h e s f o r a f e w
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. It is linked with the
warnings for:
- "engine oil pressure",
- "coolant temperature",
Stop immediately if this lamp
comes on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning lamp, with the engine run-
ning, this indicates that the oil pres-
sure is too low.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
lamp
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 servo-assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake, low
brake fluid level
and braking system
warning lamp
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the parking brake
is released. Electric power steering
warning lamp
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 lampcomes 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 parking brake is applied
or has not been released fully,
when the vehicle is moving,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
remains on even with the parking
brake released),
- a braking system fault.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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Battery charge warning
lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Driver’s seat belt not
fastened warning lamp *
When the ignition is switched
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p 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 lamp
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 their
seat belt.
The driver must ensure that all pas-
sengers have fastened their seat belt
correctly.
Airbags warning lamp
This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing of this warning lamp indi-
cates a malfunction of the airbags.
They may no longer be triggered in
the event of a serious impact.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Passenger airbag deactivated
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the warning lamp remains on.
SensoDrive gearbox
warning lamp
Fixed lighting of this warn-
ing lamp, with the engine running,
indicates a malfunction of the Senso-
Drive gearbox.
Emission control
system warning lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates an emission control
system fault.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning lamp
Wait until the warning lamp 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 lamp **
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates a risk of damage to
the engine.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
Note: it may also come on if
you run out of fuel (see "Run-
ning out of fuel").
** According to country.
Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) activation
warning lamp
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle moving, it comes on if the sys-
tem is activated. Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) fault
warning lamp
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If this warning lamp comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates a
fault in the system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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DISPLAY SCREEN
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button 1 . "SensoDrive" gearbox
indicator
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching to manual
mode.
Lever in manual mode
"M" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching
to EASY mode.
"Neutral"
"Reverse"
Total/trip distance recorder
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected when
the engine was switched off is dis-
played.
Press button 1 to alternate the dis-
tance display:
- total with "ODO" displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed.
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DISPLAY SCREEN
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button 1 . "SensoDrive" gearbox
indicator
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching to manual
mode.
Lever in manual mode
"M" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching
to EASY mode.
"Neutral"
"Reverse"
Total/trip distance recorder
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected when
the engine was switched off is dis-
played.
Press button 1 to alternate the dis-
tance display:
- total with "ODO" displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Operating mode:
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
If this warning lamp 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 segments, the fuel
tank is full.
- R a n d o n e s e g m e n t 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 tank
i s r e a c h e d , t h e l a s t s e g m e n t fl a s h e s a c -
companied by an audible signal.
In certain driving conditions and depend-
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 -
creases, 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
after 10 pump repriming op-
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 -
mum 5 litres), operate the repriming
pump at least 10 times (see corre-
sponding section).
"!" warning
lamp
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
On/off
With the ignition key
in the accessories po-
sition or with the ignition on, press
this button to switch the audio equip-
ment on or off.
After the engine has been switched
off, the audio equipment can only
operate for approximately 30 minutes,
to prevent discharging of the battery.
Press the upper part
of this button several
times in succession to
increase the volume
of the audio equip-
ment or the lower
part of this button to
decrease it.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
Press this button sev-
eral times in succes-
sion to gain access
to the bass
(BASS) ,
treble (TREB) , front/rear balance
(FAD) and left/right balance (BAL)
settings.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Press this button for
more than 2 seconds,
the clock display
fl a s h e s :
AUXILIARY SOCKET
An auxiliary socket
"AUX" is provided for
the connection of port-
able equipment (MP3
player, etc.).
When the parameter
is displayed, change
the setting using these
two buttons.
You exit from this mode automati-
cally after a few seconds without any
action. In order to listen to it,
connect your equip-
ment then press this
button.
The audio equipment controls enable
you to adjust the volume and the audio
settings.
To exit from the AUX source, press
AM/FM .
When using an MP3 player: in-
c r e a s e t h e v o l u m e o f t h e r a d i o s i g n i fi -
cantly (between 30 and 60) to obtain
a satisfactory playing volume.
-
to adjust the hours,
press this button,
-
to adjust the minutes,
press this button.
You exit from this mode automati-
cally after a few seconds without any
action.
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COMFORT
VENTILATION
Recommendations for use
If the interior temperature
remains very high after
a prolonged period parked in the
s u n , fi r s t v e n t i l a t e t h e p a s s e n g e r
compartment for a few minutes.
For an even air distribution, make
sure that you do not block the outside
air inlet grille, the vents, the air
passages and the air outlets to the
footwells.
Ensure that the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r , l o c a t e d b e l o w
the windscreen, in the engine
compartment, is in good condition.
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d
regularly. If you drive in dusty
conditions, change them twice as
often.
Operate the air conditioning system
for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month, to keep it in perfect working
order.
In order to ensure that your air
conditioning system continues to
operate correctly, you are advised to
have it checked regularly.
The condensation created by the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g r e s u l t s i n a fl o w o f w a t e r
under the vehicle when stationary
which is perfectly normal.
If the system does not produce
cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
3. Side vents.
4. Diffusion grille.
5. Air outlets to the footwells.
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vent.
2. Side window demisting/
defrosting vents.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine
and does not present any
danger to the ozone layer.
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COMFORT
HEATING
1. Temperature adjustment
Turn the control from blue (cold) to
red (hot) to adjust the temperature to
suit your requirements.
2 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
When the ignition is switched on,
t u r n t h e c o n t r o l t o o b t a i n a fl o w o f
a i r w h i c h i s s u f fi c i e n t t o e n s u r e y o u r
comfort.
To maintain a certain level of comfort
in the passenger compartment, avoid
position 0 whenever possible.
In position 0 , a s l i g h t fl o w o f a i r , d u e
to the movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt. The air distribution can be
adjusted by placing the
control in an intermediate
position.
Footwells. 4. Rear screen demisting
With the engine running,
press button 4 , the indicator
lamp comes on.
The system demists the
rear screen.
It is switched off by pressing control 4 .
Windscreen, side windows
and footwells. Footwells, diffusion grille
and side vents.
Diffusion grille and side
vents.
3. Air distribution adjustment Windscreen and side win-
dows. Switch the system off as
soon as you consider
this necessary as a lower
consumption of current
reduces fuel consumption.
Demisting and defrosting
To quickly demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows:
- set the air distribution to "Windscreen and side windows",
- place the temperature control 1
a n d t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l 2 at
maximum,
- close the side vents.