eco CITROEN C1 2017 Owner's Manual
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Recommendations on care of your vehicle
The general recommendations on the care of your vehicle are given in the maintenance and warranty guide.
Fabric roof
To avoid damaging the roof.
- n ever use a high pressure jet wash,
-
n
ever wash your vehicle in an
a
utomatic roller-brush car wash.Remove
bird droppings or tree resins as
t
heir acidity may damage the roof.Never
use chemical products,
d
etergents, stain removers, solvents,
a
lcohol, petrol, ... to clean the roof.
We recommend that you clean the
a
ero-acoustic defector with care
using
a
soft brush.
Before
washing the fabric roof, first
r
emove as much dirt as possible from
t
he sur face using a soft brush or a
v
acuum cleaner.
To waterproof the roof, use only special
waterproofing products for fabric roofs.
To
remove marks, sponge them
(but never rub them) using soapy water,
t
hen immediately rinse with clean water.
Allow the vehicle to dry in a shaded
a
rea and avoid direct exposure to
t
he sun. For
the regular maintenance of the
f
abric roof and to conserve its original
a
ppearance, we recommend an
e
cological "Fly remover - Fabric roof
c
leaner" from the "TECHNATURE"
r
ange. To obtain this product go to a
C
ITROËN dealer.
Aero-acoustic deflector
2
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Recommendations for use
If the interior temperature remains very high after a prolonged period parked in the sun, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes.
For
an even air distribution, make sure that you do not block the outside air inlet grille, the
v
ents, the air passages and the air outlets to the footwells.
Ensure
that the passenger compartment filter, located behind the glove box in the heater
u
nit, is in good condition. Have the filter elements replaced regularly. If you drive in dusty
c
onditions, change them twice as often.
Operate
the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month, to keep it in
p
er fect working order.
In
order to ensure that your air conditioning system continues to operate correctly, you are
a
dvised to have it checked regularly.
If
the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
The
air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to
t
he ozone layer.
The
condensation created by the air conditioning results in a flow of water under the vehicle
w
hen stationary which is per fectly normal.
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Ease of use and comfort
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Manual override
It is possible to adjust one or more functions manually while leaving the other functions in
a
utomatic mode.
The "AUTO"
symbol switches off.
To
return to automatic mode, press the "AUTO"
button.
Switching
to manual mode may not be suitable
(
temperature, humidity, odour, condensation)
a
nd does not provide optimum comfort.
Automatic air conditioning
F Press the "AUTO" button.
The "AUTO"
symbol comes on.
The
air
conditioning
system
only
operates
with
the
engine
running.
By
pressing the "AUTO"
button again, you can
c
hoose
from one of the following settings in
t
urn:Automatic programme
Allows optimum operation of the s ystem.
Offers
temperature control while
r
estricting air flow.
Dynamic
air distribution mainly
t
owards the side air vents.
We
recommend
that
you
use
this
mode.
I
t
provides
optimised
automatic
control
of
a
ll
of
the
following
functions:
passenger
c
ompartment
temperature,
air
flow,
air
d
istribution
and
air
intake,
in
accordance
with
t
he
comfort
value
that
you
have
chosen.
This
system
is
designed
to
operate
effectively
i
n
all
seasons,
with
the
windows
and
fabric
roof
c
losed.
For
your
comfort,
when
the
engine
is
switched
o
ff,
the
settings
are
retained
until
the
engine
is
s
witched
on
again.
To
prevent
too
great
a
distribution
of
cold
air
w
hen
the
engine
is
cold,
the
air
flow
will
only
r
each
its
optimum
level
gradually.
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A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay
close attention to the traffic and keep your
h
ands on the wheel so that you are ready to
r
eact at any time to any eventuality.
On
a long journey, a break every two hours is
s
trongly
re
commended.
In
difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
t
he need to brake and increase the distance
f
rom other vehicles. Never
drive with the parking brake
a
pplied - Risk of overheating and
d
amage to the braking system!
Do
not park or run the engine when
s
tationary in areas where inflammable
s
ubstances and materials (dry grass,
d
ead leaves...) might come into
c
ontact with the hot exhaust system -
R
isk of fire!
Never
leave a vehicle unsupervised
w
ith the engine running. If you have
t
o leave your vehicle with the engine
r
unning, apply the parking brake
a
nd put the gearbox into neutral or
p
osition
N,
depending on the type of
g
earbox.
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage
t
o the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
e
lectrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
e
xceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
t
hat might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
s
talling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(
10 km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the
e
ngine.
On
leaving the flooded road, as soon as
c
ircumstances allow, make several light brake
a
pplications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If
in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Driving
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If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged period, the vehicle will automatically
s
witch to " OFF"
mode after about
20
m
inutes.
Be aware
in order to avoid discharging
t
he battery.
Starting - switching off the engine
w ith the Keyless Entry and Starting
system
Changing the mode of the
vehicle
With the electronic key inside the v
ehicle; 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
ancillaries (radio, 12V socket...) can be
u
sed.
F
S
econd press ("ON "
mode).
I
gnition on.
F
T
hird
press ("OFF "
mode).
Avoid
attaching
heavy
objects
to
the
k
ey,
which
would
weigh
down
on
its
b
lade
in
the
ignition
switch
and
could
c
ause
a
malfunction.
F
I
mmobilise
the
vehicle.
Switching off
F With
a manual gearbox: put the gear lever i
nto neutral.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector at
p
osition N .
F
T
urn the key towards you to position 2 (ACC).
F
Press in and turn the key to position 1 (LOCK) .F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F T urn the steering until the steering column
l
ocks.
Driving
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Starting using the
electronic key
With the first press on the "S TA R T/
STOP "
button, this indicator lamp f
lashes slowly in the instrument panel.Depending
on the ambient temperature,
e
ach attempt at starting can take up to
a
round 30 seconds. During this period,
d
o not press the "START/STOP " button
again,
or release the clutch pedal or
b
rake pedal (depending on the type of
g
earbox).
After
this period, if the engine has not
s
tarted, press the "START/STOP "
button
again for another attempt at
s
tarting. If
one of the starting conditions is
n
ot met, the "Keyless Entry and
S
tarting" system indicator lamp flashes
i
n the instrument panel. In some
c
ircumstances, it is necessary to
t
urn the steering wheel slightly while
p
ressing 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,
p
ut
the gear lever into neutral and fully
d
epress the clutch pedal. The
presence of the electronic key in t
he vehicle is essential for switching
o
n the ignition and starting only. Once
t
he engine has started, make sure that
t
he electronic key remains with the
v
ehicle until the end of the journey:
o
ther wise you would not be able to lock
t
he vehicle.
F
P
ress and release the "S TA R T/
STOP "
button.
This
indicator lamp comes on in the
in
strument
pan
el. For vehicles fitted with an ETG gearbox:
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
p
ut the gear selector at N and press the
b
rake
ped
al.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
in
strument
pan
el.
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 in "ACC "
mode.
If
the vehicle is not immobilised, the
e
ngine will not stop.
Switching off using the
electronic key
F Immobilise
the vehicle.
F W ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
i
nto neutral.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the gear
s
elector at N .
F
W
ith the electronic key inside
t
he vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP "
button.
The
engine stops.
The
steering locks when a door is opened or on
l
ocking 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
d
oes not start after pressing the
"ST
ART/STOP "
button, this warning
l
amp flashes in the instrument panel.
F
W
ith
a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
i
nto
neutral.
F
W
ith
an ETG gearbox: place the selector
l
ever at N . F
P
ut the corner of the electronic key, where
t
he indicator lamp is located, in contact
w
ith the "
START/STOP " button.
T
here is an audible signal when the
e
lectronic key is recognised; the vehicle
c
hanges to "
ON " mode.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox: press the clutch
p
edal fully down.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: press the brake
ped
al.
F
C
heck that the "Keyless Entry and S
tarting" indicator lamp comes on in green i
n the instrument panel.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP "
button.
T
he engine starts.
If
the engine does not start, contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Driving
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Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do
t
his, press for more than 2 seconds, or make
a
minimum of 3 successive presses on the
"ST
ART/STOP "
button.
In
this case the steering column locks as soon
a
s 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
a
n audible signal to warn you.
F
P
ress for more than 2 seconds,
o
r make a minimum of
3 s
uccessive presses on the
"ST
ART/STOP" button if you
want
to force switching off of the
e
ngine (note that restarting
will not be possible without
the
key).
Electronic e ngine
i
mmobiliser
This locks the engine management system as s
oon as the ignition has been switched off and
t
herefore prevents starting of the vehicle by
a
nyone who does not have the key.
The
ignition key has an electronic chip which
h
as a special code. When the ignition is
s
witched on, the code must be recognised for
s
tarting to be possible.
In
the event of a malfunction, your vehicle will
n
ot start.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop. Do
not make any modifications to the
e
lectronic immobiliser system.
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Driving
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System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
Gear shift indicator
Operation
Example:
- Y ou are in third gear.
-
Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-
T
he system may suggest that you engage
a
higher gear.
Depending
on the driving situation and your
v
ehicle's equipment, the system may advise
y
ou to change gear.
The gear engagement recommendations must
n
ot be considered compulsory. In fact, the
c
onfiguration of the road, the amount of traffic
a
nd safety remain determining factors when
c
hoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
r
emains responsible for deciding whether or not
t
o follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
The information appears in the
i
nstrument panel in the form of an
a
r row. The
system adapts its gear change
r
ecommendation according to the d
riving conditions (slope, load, ...) and t
he demands of the driver (power,
a
cceleration, braking, ...).
The
system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging
r
everse
g
ear.
With
an ETG electronic gearbox, the
s
ystem is only active in manual mode.
With the PureTech 82 engine, the
s
ystem only suggests when to
c
hange up.
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Driving
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
s
tarting on a gradient, the time it takes to
m
ove your foot from the brake pedal to the
a
ccelerator
ped
al.
This
system only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
y
our 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
d
eactivated. 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
m
anual
g
earbox,
-
i
f you are in position E or M with an ETG
electronic
ge
arbox.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
w
orkshop to have the system
c
hecked.
Do
not
exit
the
vehicle
while
it
is
being
h
eld
in
the
hill
start
assist
phase.
If
you
need
to
exit
the
vehicle
with
the
e
ngine
running,
apply
the
parking
brake
m
anually.
Driving