engine CITROEN C1 2011 Owners Manual
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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.
66
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
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 .
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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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AUDIO
On/off With the ignition key in
the accessories posi-
tion or with the ignition
on, press this button to
switch the audio equipment on or off.
After the engine has been switched off, the audio equipment can
only operate for approximately
30 mi nutes, 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 de-
crease it.
Volume adjustment
Setting the clock 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 por-
table 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 au-
dio 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
VENTILATION
Recommendations for use
If the interior temperature re-
mains very high after a pro-
l o n g e d p e r i o d p a r k e d i n t h e s u n , fi r s t
ventilate the passenger compartment
for a few minutes.
For an even air distribution, make
sure that you do not block the out-
side air inlet grille, the vents, the air
passages and the air outlets to the
footwells.
Ensure that the passenger compart-
m e n t fi l t e r , l o c a t e d b e l o w t h e w i n d -
screen, in the engine compartment,
i s i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n . H a v e t h e fi l t e r
elements replaced 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 condi-
tioning 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
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 -
shop.
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.