ignition Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
1. Driver's exterior mirror control

2. Instrument panel

3. Wiper stalk

4. Steering lock and ignition

5. Hazard warning lamps

6. Storage compartments

7. Diffusion grille

8. Windscreen demisting and
defrosting vent

9. Passenger's front airbag

10. Adjustable and closing side vent

11. Storage box

12. Audio equipment

13. Ventilation, heating or air
conditioning controls

14. Storage compartments

15. 12 V socket (120 W max)

16. Parking brake

17. Driver's electric window control
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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Your vehicle has been approved in
accordance with the new ISOFIX
regulation.
The rear seats are fi tted with regula-
tion ISOFIX mountings.
These are three rings for each seat:
- two lower rings A , located
between the vehicle's seat back
and cushion,
- an upper ring B , referred to as
the TOP TETHER, located at
the rear of the seat back at the
bottom. The
ISOFIX child seats are fi tted
with two locks and/or a strap which
are secured easily on these rings,
indicated by labels or a mark on the
rear seat back panel.

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Passenger air bag deactivated

 60 If the passenger air bag is de-
activated, this warning lamp
remains on until the passen-
ger air bag is reactivated. Driver's seat belt not fastened
warning lamp

1. Insert the key.

2. Select the "OFF" position

3. Remove the key in the OFF
position. When the ignition is switched
on, the warning lamp fl ashes
until the driver fastens their
seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h), the warning lamp
fl ashes accompanied by an audible
signal until the driver fastens their
seat belt.
Passenger air bag
deactivation "ISOFIX" mountings

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning lamp
This fl ashes for a few
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 uid level (if the warning lamp
remains on even with the parking
brake released),
- a braking system fault.

Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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
on, the warning lamp fl ashes until the
driver fastens his seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h), the warning lamp
fl ashes accompanied by an audible
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.
If the temperature is suffi cient, the
warning light comes on briefl y, you
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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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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
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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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 ashes:
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-
crease the volume of the radio signifi -
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
HEATING
1. Temperature adjustment
Turn the control from blue (cold) to
red (hot) to adjust the temperature to
suit your requirements.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
When the ignition is switched on,
turn the control to obtain a fl ow of
air which is suffi cient to ensure your
comfort.
To maintain a certain level of comfort
in the passenger compartment, avoid
position 0 whenever possible.
In position 0 , a slight fl ow of air, due
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
and the air fl ow control 2 at
maximum,
- close the side vents.

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COMFORT
1. Air conditioning On/Off With the engine running,
press the button, the
indicator lamp comes on.

1. Air conditioning On/Off

2. Temperature adjustment

3. Air fl ow adjustment
AIR CONDITIONING
2. Temperature adjustment
Turn the control from blue (cold) to
red (hot) to adjust the temperature to
suit your requirements.

4. Air recirculation/Air intake

5. Air distribution adjustment

6. Rear screen demisting 3. Air fl ow adjustment
When the ignition is switched on,
turn the control to obtain a fl ow of
air which is suffi cient to ensure your
comfort.
To maintain a certain level of comfort
in the passenger compartment, avoid
position
0 whenever possible.
In position 0 , a slight fl ow of air, due
to the movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt.

The air conditioning will not operate
if the air fl ow adjustment control 3
is in position 0.

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ACCESS
KEYS/REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control
This carries out the vehicle locking - unlocking and locating functions at a distance.
Keys
The keys allow you to switch on the
ignition and operate the locks on the
front doors, the boot, the fuel tank cap,
the steering lock and the passenger
air bag deactivation switch.
Locking
Press button A to lock the vehicle from Aa distance. This is confi rmed by brief lighting of the direction indicators.
Central locking and unlocking
From the driver's door, the keys allow
you to lock and unlock the doors and
boot simultaneously.
Unlocking
Press button B to unlock the vehicle.
This is confi rmed by two successive fl ashes of the direction indicators.
Locating the vehicle
To locate your vehicle in a car park, if
you have locked it:

 press button A , the direction
indicators come on briefl y.
Note: after locking, if you notice that a door is not closed properly, close it then lock the vehicle again.
The set of keys or remote
controls, supplied with your
vehicle, enable you to obtain
a maximum of three new
keys.
If all of the keys in your possession
are lost, a major operation will have
to be carried out on your vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.