engine Citroen C1 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

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Heating
The heating system works only when the engine is running.F
T
urn the control from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your wishes.
Temperature adjustment
Air flow adjustment
F Turn the knob from position 1 to 4 to obtain the desired flow of
a i r.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
Centre vent and side air vents.
Centre vent, side vents and footwells.
Footwells.
Windscreen and footwells.
Windscreen.
The air distribution can be varied by
placing the control in an intermediate
position.
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Manual air conditioning
This system only operates with the engine running.F
T
urn the control knob from
blue (cold) to red (hot) to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
Temperature level
adjustment
Air flow adjustment
F Turn the control knob from position 1 to position 4 to obtain
a comfortable air flow.
If you put the air flow control in
position


0

(system off), the temperature is no
longer controlled. However, a slight flow of air
can still be felt, resulting from the movement of
the vehicle.
Air distribution adjustment
Centre and side vents.
Centre and side air vents, footwells.
Footwells.
Windscreen and footwells.
Windscreen.
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Automatic air conditioning
F Press the "AUTO" button.
The "AUTO" symbol comes on.
The air conditioning operates when the engine is running.
By pressing the "AUTO" button again, you can
choose from one of the following settings in
turn:
Automatic programme
Allows optimum operation of the
system.
Offers temperature control while
restricting air flow.
Dynamic air distribution mainly
towards the side air vents.
We recommend that you use this mode.
It provides optimised automatic control of
all of the following functions: passenger
compartment temperature, air flow, air
distribution and air intake, in accordance with
the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows and fabric roof
closed.
For your comfort, when the engine is switched
off, the settings are retained until the engine is
switched on again.
To prevent too great a distribution of cold air
when the engine is cold, the air flow will only
reach its optimum level gradually.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching off
Switching on
F Press this button again to switch off the
heated rear screen.
T

he indicator lamp associated with the
button goes off.
The heated rear screen can only operate when
the engine is running.
F

S
witch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
(depending on version) as soon
as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
F

P

ress this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and, depending on version, the
door mirrors.
T

he indicator lamp associated with the
button comes on. The control button is located on the heating / ventilation or air conditioning system control
panel.
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Starting - stopping the engine with the key
1. "LOCK " position.
2. " AC
C" position.
3.


"ON " position.
4.
" S

TA R T" position.
Ignition switch
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Key in ignition
For vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox:
F
I nsert the key in the ignition switch.
F

T
urn the key to position 2 and unlock the
steering column, by turning wheel slightly.
F

F
ully depress the clutch pedal.
F

P
ut the gear lever into neutral.
F

O
perate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (S TA R T ) .
F

O
nce the engine is running, release the
key.
T

he key returns automatically to position 3
(ON) .
Starting using the key
If the key has been left in the ignition,
an audible signal is heard on opening
the driver's door.
For vehicles fitted with an ETG electronic
gearbox:
F

I

nsert the key in the ignition switch.
F

T

urn the key to position 2 and unlock the
steering column, by turning wheel slightly.
F

P

ress and hold the brake pedal
.
F

P

ut the gear lever into position N
.
F

O

perate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (S TA R T ) .
F

O

nce the engine is running, release the key. T
he key returns automatically to position 3
(ON) .
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period (key in position 2
or

3
),
you risk discharging the battery. Starting
your vehicle will then no longer be
possible. Be aware . F

I

mmobilise the vehicle.
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or position N
(vehicles fitted with an ETG electronic
gearbox).
F

T

urn the key towards you to position 2
(ACC) .
F

P

ress in and turn the key to position 1
(LOCK) .
F

R

emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T

urn the steering until the steering column
locks.
Stopping
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If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period, the vehicle will
automatically switch to "OFF" mode
after about 20 minutes.
Be aware in order to avoid discharging
the battery.
Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
Changing the mode of the
vehicle
With the electronic key inside the
vehicle; each press on the " S TA R T/
STOP " button, with no action on the
pedals, changes the vehicle's mode:
F

F

irst press (" ACC" mode).
T

he accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can
be used.
F

S

econd press (" ON" mode).
I

gnition on.
F

T

hird press (" OFF" mode).
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Starting using the
electronic key
With the first press on the "S TA R T/
STOP " button, this indicator lamp
flashes slowly in the instrument panel. Depending on the ambient temperature,
each attempt at starting can take up to
around 30 seconds. During this period,
do not press the "
START/STOP" button
again, or release the clutch pedal or
brake pedal (depending on the type of
gearbox).
After this period, if the engine has not
started, press the " START/STOP"
button again for another attempt at
starting. If one of the starting conditions
is not met, the Keyless Entry and
Starting system indicator lamp flashes
in the instrument panel. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to
assist unlocking of the steering.
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox:
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
put the gear lever into neutral and fully
depress the clutch pedal. The presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching
on the ignition and starting only. Once
the engine has started,
make sure
that the electronic key remains with
the vehicle until the end of the journey:
other wise you would not be able to lock
the vehicle.
F

P
ress and release the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. For vehicles fitted with an ETG electronic
gearbox
:
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
put the gear lever at N and press the brake
pedal.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
F
P
ress and release the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button.
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There is an audible signal when the driver's
door is opened and the vehicle is not in
"OFF "
mode.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching off using the
electronic key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F P lace the gear lever in neutral for vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox, or at N for
vehicles fitted with an ETG electronic
gearbox.
F

W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle. F

P
ress the "START/STOP " button
again to change to " OFF" mode.
Emergency starting
When the electronic key is in the
recognition zone and your vehicle
does not start after pressing the
"START/STOP " button, this warning
lamp flashes in the instrument panel.
F

P

lace the gear lever at N for vehicles with
an ETG electronic gearbox or neutral for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F

P

ut the corner of the electronic key, where
the indicator lamp is located, in contact
with the " START/STOP " button.
T

here is an audible signal when the
electronic key is recognised; the vehicle
changes to " ON" mode.
F

P

ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
ETG electronic gearbox, or fully declutch
with a manual gearbox.
F

C

heck that the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" indicator lamp comes on in green
in the instrument panel.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP " button.
T

he engine starts.
If the engine does not start, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched of without conditions. To do
this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button
for more than 2 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Electronic key not
recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine, there is
an audible signal to warn you.
F

P
ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for more than
2 seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine ( note
that restar ting will not be
possible without the key ).
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Manual parking brake
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
When the vehicle is being driven, if
the parking brake is still on or has
not been fully released, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by an
audible signal.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
5-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Press the clutch pedal fully down.
F P ush the gear lever fully to the right then
backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, switch off the ignition
and engage a gear (vehicles fitted with
a manual gearbox).
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