gearbox Citroen C1 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION Manual air conditioning
T h i s a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m o p t i -
mises the distribution of the air and
its temperature inside the passenger
compartment.
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SensoDrive gearbox
T h i s fi v e - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
offers a choice between the comfort
o f a u t o m a t e d o p e r a t i o n o r t h e p l e a -
sure of manual gear changing.
65 Auxiliary socket for portable
equipment
C o m p a t i b l e w i t h m a n y M P 3 p l a y e r s ,
this socket allows you to listen to
your favourite tracks while travelling.
Refer to the conditions of use in the
"Audio" section.
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INTERIOR
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FAMILIARISATION "SensoDrive" gearbox
Moving off
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 e r a t e .
65 Select position
E using the gear
lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
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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 in the
instrument panel screen.
66 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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MONITORING
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 warning lamp
8. Main beam headlamp warning
lamp
9. Dipped beam headlamp warning
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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MONITORING
"SensoDrive"
gearbox fi x e d . The "SensoDrive"
gearbox has a fault. C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop without delay.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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MONITORING
"SENSODRIVE" GEARBOX
INDICATOR
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It goes 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"
Operating mode:
1 st
gear
2 nd
gear
3 rd
gear
4 th
gear
5 th
gear
If this warning lamp comes
on with the engine running,
this indicates a fault with the
" SensoDrive " gearbox.
"!" warning lamp
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
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DRIVING
EASY mode
(automatic mode)
Select position E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in 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.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
to prevent stalling.
In the event of overheating of the
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
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 parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle. With the ignition on, illumi-
nation of this warning lamp
indicates a gearbox fault.
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. Always 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 parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
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CHECKS
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
dance with the servicing schedule. O n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c o m -
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical 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
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
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.
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
For information on disc and drum
surface wear, contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r d -
a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s e r v i c -
ing schedule.
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services. Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
As far as possible, immobilise
the vehicle on level, stable, non-
slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch
o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t
gear or reverse for the manual
gearbox, position N for the
"SensoDrive" gearbox. Tools
The following tools are installed in a
carrier, located in the centre of the
spare wheel:
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack with handle
3. Removable towing eye
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack in the boot
Remove the carpet then the
plastic cover using the handle. Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label po-
sitioned on the inner pillar of the left
d o o r , s e e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n m a r k i n g s " .
CHANGING A WHEEL
If necessary, chock the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure
that the occupants get out of
the vehicle and wait in a safe
location.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* F u s e s l o c a t e d b e h i n d t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l . T o c h a n g e t h e m , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Fuse
N° Rating (A)
Functions
1 10 Brake lamps - ABS - "SensoDrive" gearbox
2 25 Central locking/unlocking
3 20 Rear screen demisting
4 7.5 Rear lamps - Number plate lamps - Instrument panel - Screen
5 7.5 Diagnostic socket
6 7.5 Rear foglamp - Instrument panel - "SensoDrive" gearbox
7 - Not used
8 7.5 ABS - Power steering - Air conditioning - Fan assembly
9 10 Rear lamps - Central locking/unlocking - Electric windows - Rear scree
n demisting -
Speedometer - Air conditioning - Heating - Rev counter
10 20 Front and rear wipers
11 15 Audio equipment - Electronic engine immobiliser - 12 V socket (120 W max)
12 7.5 Rear screen demisting - ABS - Fan assembly - Front and rear wipers - Powe
r steering -
Central locking/unlocking - Air conditioning - Electric windows - Speedometer - Rev counter
13 15 Airbag - Engine control unit - Electronic engine immobiliser - "Sen
soDrive" gearbox -
Instrument panel
14 7.5 Air conditioning
15 * 40 Accessories - Demisting - ABS - Fan assembly relay - Front and rear wipe rs
16 * 30 Electric windows
17 * 40 Heating - Air conditioning
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fuse
N° Rating (A)
Functions
1 50 "SensoDrive" gearbox
2
10 Headlamps
20 Headlamps with daytime running lamps
3 30 ABS/ESP control unit
4 30 Ignition switch supply
5 10 Hazard warning lamps - Instrument panel warning lamps - Direct ion indicators
6 10 Headlamps
7 15 Courtesy lamp - Speedometer - Audio equipment - Instrument pan el - Rev counter
8 15/25 Petrol/Diesel engine control unit
9 10 Horn
10 30 Fan assembly (petrol)
11 50 ABS/ESP
12 50 Power steering