warning Citroen C1 2015 1.G User Guide
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: C1, Model: Citroen C1 2015 1.GPages: 271, PDF Size: 7.18 MB
Page 20 of 271

18
Stop & Star t
(VTi 68 S&S
engine)flashing.
The Stop & Start system has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Under-inflation fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the tyre pressures 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.
Monitoring
Page 21 of 271

19
C1_en_Chap01_controle-de-marche_ed01-2015
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
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.
Lane departure
warning system flashing (orange),
accompanied by an
audible signal. A lane marking is being crossed, on
the right.
Turn the wheel in the other direction to return to the
correct trajectory.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
A lane marking is being crossed, on
the left.
fixed. The lane departure warning system
has a fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Active City
Brake flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. The Active City Brake system is in
action. The system optimises braking to avoid a collision.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
flashing. The Active City Brake system has a
fault. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
1
Monitoring
Page 22 of 271

20
Operation indicator lamps
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps or
dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The sidelamps or dipped beam
headlamps are on.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Illumination of one of the following indicator lamps confirms that the corresponding system has been switched on.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal.
Rear foglamp fixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Monitoring
Page 23 of 271

21
C1_en_Chap01_controle-de-marche_ed01-2015
Parking brakefixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in
the
"ON" position. The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat.
Stop & Star t
(VTi 68 S&S
engine) fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The indicator lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
Keyless Entr y
and Starting
system fixed.
The conditions for starting are met. For more information, refer to the "Starting - switching
off the engine with the Keyless Entry and Starting
system" section.
flashing slowly. The vehicle is in "ACC" mode.
The accessories (audio system, 12V
socket...) can be used.
1
Monitoring
Page 24 of 271

22
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Gear shift
indicator fixed.
You can change up. For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
You can change down (only for the
VTi 68 engine).
Speed limiter
(VTi 68 engine) fixed.
The speed limiter is active.
Lane departure
warning system fixed.
The button has been pressed. The lane departure warning system has been
activated.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
fixed. The system is operational: it has detected road
markings to the left and
/or right.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Active City
Brake fixed.
The button has been pressed. The Active City Brake system has been activated.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Monitoring
Page 25 of 271

23
C1_en_Chap01_controle-de-marche_ed01-2015
Passenger's
front airbagfixed, in the seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat on the
front seat unless there is a fault with the airbags
(Airbag warning lamp on).
Traction control
(TRC) fixed.
A brief press has been made on the
button.
The traction control (TRC) system is
deactivated. Press the button to activate the system.
The TRC system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC) fixed.
Vehicle stationary, the button
has been pressed for more than
3
seconds.
The traction control (TRC) and
dynamic stability control (DSC)
systems are deactivated. Press this button to activate the systems.
The DSC system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal.
1
Monitoring
Page 26 of 271

24
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t
( VTi 68 S&S
engine) fixed.
The Stop & Start
system has been
deactivated. Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Active City
Brake fixed.
The Active City Brake system has
been deactivated. Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Monitoring
Page 38 of 271

36
C1_en_Chap02_ouvertures_ed01-2015
Changing the battery of the
electronic key
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.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.
Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.
Remote control / Electronic key
These high frequency devices are sensitive systems; do not handle them while in your
pocket as there is a risk of unlocking the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control or electronic key out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote
control would have to be reinitialised.
Locking the vehicle
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch, or take the electronic
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
Access
Page 74 of 271

72
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
W ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the gear
selector at N .
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
W
ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector
lever at N . 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
W
ith a manual gearbox: press the clutch
pedal fully down.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: press the brake
pedal.
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.
Driving
Page 76 of 271

74
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).
Driving