CITROEN C1 2011 User Guide
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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 lamps 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 lamps should go off.
I f w a r n i n g l a m p s r e m a i n o n , r e f e r t o
the relevant page.
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A. Rev counter
B. Screen
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 relevant page.
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Instrument panel Warning lamps 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 -
tion ISOFIX mountings.
These are three rings for each seat:
- t w o l o w e r r i n g s A , l o c a t e d
between the vehicle's seat back
a n d c u s h i o n ,
- a n u p p e r r i n g 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
the rear of the seat back at the
bottom. The
ISOFIX child seats a r e fi t t e d
with two latches 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's airbag deactivated
63 If the passenger's airbag is
d e a c t i v a t e d , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p
r e m a i n s o n u n t i l t h e p a s s e n -
ger's airbag 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
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s
until the driver fastens their
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 a m p
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.
Passenger's airbag
deactivation "ISOFIX" mountings
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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
WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Parking brake fi x e d . The parking brake is
applied or not properly
released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warnin
g
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer
to the "Safety" section.
STOP fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with another
warning lamp. It is associated with
the engine oil pressure
or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Engine oil
pressure fi x e d , a s s o c i a t e d
with the STOP warning lamp. The engine oil pressure
is too low. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact 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 .
Braking fi x e d .
The braking system
fl u i d l e v e l h a s d r o p p e d
s i g n i fi c a n t l y . T o p u p w i t h b r a k e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
b y 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 .
fi x e d ,
associated
with the ABS
warning lamp. The braking system has
a fault.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch
off the ignition and 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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MONITORING
Anti-lock
Braking
System (ABS) fi x e d .
The anti-lock braking
system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact 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 w i t h o u t
delay.
Electronic
stability
programme (
ASR
/
ESP
) fi x e d .
The ASR/ESP system is
in action. The system optimises traction and improves
the directional stability of the vehicle.
fi x e d .
The ASR/ESP system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Coolant
temperature fi x e d . The temperature of the
engine coolant is too
high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
checking up the level; top up if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Airbags temporarily.
This lamp comes on for
a few seconds when you
turn on the ignition, then
goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer
o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
fl a s h i n g . At least one of the
airbags has a fault. The airbags may not be deployed in the event of
a serious impact. Have it 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 .
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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MONITORING
Deactivating
the passenger's airbag fi x e d . The passenger's airbag
control is set to the
OFF
position.
The passenger's front
airbag is deactivated.
In this case you can
install a "rear facing" child
seat. Set the control to the
ON position to activate the
p a s s e n g e r ' s f r o n t a i r b a g . I n t h i s c a s e , d o n o t fi t a
child seat in the rear-facing position.
Battery
charge fi x e d . The battery charging
circuit has a fault (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer
o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Electric power
steering fi x e d . The electric power
steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Driver's
seat belt not fastened
(according to version) fl a s h i n g , t h e n
above 9 mph (15 km/h),
accompanied
by an audible signal. The driver has not
fastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Emission
control
system fi x e d .
The emission control
system has a fault. This lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p w i t h o u t d e l a y .
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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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
TOTAL/TRIP DISTANCE
RECORDER
FUEL GAUGE
This indicates the quantity of fuel
available:
- 1/1 and six bars, the fuel tank is full.
- R a n d o n e b a r fl a s h i n g , t h e f u e l
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 a r fl a s h e s
accompanied 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
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
At least 5 litres must be
added after running out of
fuel.
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected
when the engine was switched off is
displayed.
Press button
1 to alternate the
distance display:
- total with "ODO" displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed. To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button
1 .
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MONITORING
TOTAL/TRIP DISTANCE
RECORDER
FUEL GAUGE
This indicates the quantity of fuel
available:
- 1/1 and six bars, the fuel tank is full.
- R a n d o n e b a r fl a s h i n g , t h e f u e l
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 a r fl a s h e s
accompanied 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
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
At least 5 litres must be
added after running out of
fuel.
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected
when the engine was switched off is
displayed.
Press button
1 to alternate the
distance display:
- total with "ODO" displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed. To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button
1 .