warning Citroen C1 2015 1.G Owner's Guide
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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 selector 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 selector.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any intervention required by
the
d
river.
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 selector 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 gear selector 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. Never select neutral N when the vehicle
is moving.
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To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
stationary with your foot on the brake pedal.
F
Sel
ect position R .
Reverse
There is an audible signal on engaging reverse.
The vehicle can be stopped whatever the
position of the gear selector ( N, E or R ).
However, there is an audible signal on opening
the driver's door if the gear selector is not at
position N .
Switching off
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always put the gear
selector to neutral N .
There is a continuous audible signal
if you turn the ignition switch to " OFF"
with the vehicle in 2
nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th g e a r.
In this case return the ignition switch
to
" ON ", move the gear selector to
position N , then to position E , M or R,
then turn the ignition switch to " OFF". On a slope, use the brakes to
immobilise the vehicle and place the
gear selector in position N
, E or R.
With the ignition on, illumination
of this warning lamp indicates a
gearbox fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If N
i
s flashing in the instrument panel
accompanied by an audible signal for
a long time:
Operating faults
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, check that the gear selector is
in neutral N and the parking brake is
applied.
Limits of operation
On a gradient, or when hill start assist is
activated, never hold the vehicle using the
accelerator : you could damage the clutch.
In these situations there is an audible signal.
F
M
ove the gear selector to position N .
F
W
ait 15 minutes to allow the clutch to cool
down before setting off. -
c
heck that the ignition switch is at the
" ON "
position,
-
p
lace the gear selector at N
, then move it
to E , M or R .
If 1 is flashing in the instrument panel:
-
p
lace the gear selector at E or M
, then
move it to N .
If R is flashing in the instrument panel:
-
p
lace the gear selector at R, then move it
to N .
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This system only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
c
ertain conditions of slope are met,
-
w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:
-
i
f you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,
-
i
f you are in position E or M with an ETG
electronic gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged,
the vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a fault in the system occurs, this
warning lamp comes on. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually.
Driving
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Going into engine START mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine starts automatically:
-
w
hen you fully depress the clutch pedal. START mode is invoked automatically when:
-
y ou open the driver's door,
-
y
ou open the bonnet,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
descending a steep gradient, adjustment of
the air conditioning...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Special cases: START invoked
automaticallyIn the event of a fault with the system,
this warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel.
Operating fault
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Switching off
F Press the end of the control stalk. The display of information related to the
speed limiter disappears.
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel indicates a fault
with the speed limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-
d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F Press f irmly on the accelerator pedal,
going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the
programmed value, the limiter operates again:
the display of the programmed speed becomes
steady again. An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed
when exceeding the speed is not due to
an action by the driver (steep hill...).
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Switching off
F Press the end of the control stalk The display of information related to the
speed limiter disappears.
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel indicates a fault
with the speed limiter.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-
d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F Press f irmly on the accelerator pedal,
going beyond the point of resistance ,
to
exceed the programmed speed limit.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed
when exceeding the speed is not due to
an action by the driver (steep hill...).
As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the
programmed value, the limiter operates again:
the display of the programmed speed becomes
steady again.
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Driving
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Lane departure warning system
System which detects the unintended crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the ground, using a camera that recognises both solid and
broken lines.
To improve your safety, the camera analyses the image and then triggers a warning if the vehicle wanders over a lane marking (speed higher than
30 mph (50 km/h)).
This system is particularly suitable for motor ways and dual carriageways.
The lane departure warning system
cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving
regulations and take a break every
two
hours.
Activation
F Press this button, located on the steering wheel.
Detection
You are alerted by an audible signal and the
display of a warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
No alert is given if the direction
indicators are on and for around
20
seconds after they stop flashing.
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Deactivation
Operating fault
Displays in the instrument panel
Display in the instrument panel
Comments
The function has been activated (green indicator).
The system has identified a marking on the ground (green
indicator).
The system is alerting you that a road marking is being crossed
(green and orange warning).
The display of this warning is accompanied by an audible signal.
The detection may be impeded:
-
i
f the ground markings are worn,
-
i
f there is little contrast between the markings on the ground and the road sur face,
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty,
-
i
n certain extreme weather conditions: fog, heavy showers, bright sunlight or direct
exposure to the sun (low sun, leaving a tunnel...) and shadows. F
P
ress this button again.
The status of the system remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.
In the event of a malfunction, this
(orange) warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
When manoeuvring the vehicle,
take care not to operate the horn
unintentionally.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times. F
P
ress one of the steering wheel spokes.
F
P
ress the central part of the steering
wheel.
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Safety
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Under-inflation detection
The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres. The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous condition
(high loading, high speed, long journey).
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
Hazard warning
lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Safety