warning Citroen C1 2014 1.G User Guide

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t
(e-VTI 68 engine) fixed.
The Stop & Start
system has been
deactivated. Reactivate the function by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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 qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Warning lamps
STOPflashing, associated
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
dealer or qualified workshop.
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure fixed, associated 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 CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Emission control
systemfixed.
The emission control system has a
fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Engine fault fixed. A major fault has been detected that
does not have a specific warning lamp. You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
and traction
control (DSC/
TRC) flashing.
The DSC/ TRC system is in action. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. The DSC/ TRC system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Coolant
temperature flashing (VTi 68
engine only). The temperature of the engine
coolant is increasing. Drive gently.
fixed. 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 dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 35 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Front seat belts flashing accompanied
by an audible signal. The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Electric power
steeringflashing or fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal. The electric power steering has a
fault.
Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Airbags
fixed. One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
ETG electronic
gearbox fixed.
The ETG electronic gearbox has a
fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Clutch flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. The clutch temperature is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, place the ETG
electronic gearbox in position N, and wait about
15 minutes for the clutch cools down.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Under-inflation fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
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Stop & Star t
(e-VTi 68 engine) flashing.
The Stop & Start system has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Speed limiter fixed. The speed limiter has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open /
Boot open fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
Keyless Entr y
and Starting
system flashing quickly.
The steering column has not been
unlocked. Change to "
OFF" mode, then " ON" mode and turn the
wheel slightly to unlock the steering column.
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. The battery in the electronic key is
discharged. Replace the battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
You are leaving the vehicle without
activating " OFF" mode. With the electronic key on your person, press the
START/STOP button to change to "
OFF" mode.
The electronic key has not been
detected. Check that you have the electronic key with you.
The Keyless Entry and Starting
system has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Changing the battery of the
electronic key
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
Saving the electronic key
battery
To preserve the battery, it is possible to prevent
the electronic key working (no reception of
radio waves).
When this function is activated, the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system is inoperative.
To reactivate the electronic key, press one of
the buttons (open or closed padlock).F

P
ress on the open padlock twice,
while pressing on and holding
the closed padlock.
Check that the indicator lamp in the electronic
key flashes 4 times. When replacement of the battery is
needed, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.
F

U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout.
F

R
emove the cover.
F

R
emove the protective battery holder,
pulling it upwards.
F

R
emove the discharged battery from its
housing.
F

F
it the new battery into its housing
observing the original direction of fitment.
F

R
efit the battery holder.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
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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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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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F With the parking brake applied, press the brake pedal then select position N .
F

S
tart the engine.
Moving off
If you do not press the brake pedal or
if the gear lever is not in position N ,
engine starting is not possible.
Never leave a child unsupervised inside
the vehicle with the engine running.F

Sel
ect position E using the gear lever.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any intervention required by the
driver.
It continuously selects the most suitable gear
for:
- o ptimised fuel consumption,
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t
he driving style,
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t
he profile of the road,
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t
he load in the vehicle.
To obtain optimum acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle for example, press
firmly on the accelerator pedal going beyond
the point of resistance.
Automatic (EASY) mode
It is possible to change mode at any time,
by moving the gear lever from position E to
position M and the other way round.
F

W

ith your foot on the brake pedal, select
position R , E or M.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

P

rogressively release the brake pedal.
A

ccelerate away.
Creep function
This function makes manoeuvring the vehicle
at low speed easier (parking, traffic jams…).
After first placing the lever in position E
, M
or
R, the vehicle moves off as soon as you
take your foot off the brake pedal , at low
speed, with the engine at idle.
The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the gradient too steep. An
audible signal gives a warning if the
clutch temperature is too high.
ne

ver select neutral N when the vehicle
is moving.
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