Citroen C1 2014 1.G Manual PDF
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014, Model line: C1, Model: Citroen C1 2014 1.GPages: 256, PDF Size: 5.63 MB
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Boot fittings
1. Hooks
2. Temporary use spare wheel and tools.
or
St
orage box
The wheel or storage box must be put
in place under the carpet before loading
the boot.
4
Fittings
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Storage box
F Remove the boot carpet for access to the storage box.
Depending on the configuration, it is laid out for
storing:
-
a t
owing eye,
-
a t
emporary puncture repair kit,
-
... F
or versions with storage box: it must
be in place before loading the boot.
The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.
Hooks
Maximum authorised load on the
hooks:
2 kg.
Fittings
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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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Gear lever
ETG electronic gearbox
The five-speed ETG electronic gearbox offers a choice between the ease of automated operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
R
R
everse: with your foot on the brake pedal,
move the lever to the right then for ward to
select this position.
N
N
eutral: with your foot on the brake pedal,
select this position to start the engine.
E
A
utomatic (Easy) mode: move the lever
back to select this mode.
M
M
anual mode with sequential gear
changing: move the lever back then to the
left to select this mode. F
P
ress behind the "+" steering
mounted control paddle to
change up.
Steering mounted control
paddles
The position of the gear lever ( R, N , E or M ) is
displayed in the instrument panel.
In automatic (Easy) mode, when you
temporarily take control of gear changing,
the gear engaged is also displayed in the
instrument panel.
Display in the instrument
panel
F Press behind the " -" steering
mounted control paddle to
change down.
The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or come out of reverse gear.
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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,
-
t
he driving style,
-
t
he profile of the road,
-
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.
Driving