Citroen C1 RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.Single wipe.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers. In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
For a single wipe of the windscreen, raise and
release the control stalk.
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Rear wiperRear screenwash
Wiper off, turn the control stalk towards you to
operate the rear screenwash, accompanied by
several sweeps of the rear wiper.
Windscreen wash
Turn the ring to this position for a
steady wipe.
Pushing the stalk away from you operates the
wash during wiping.
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The

windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
do n

ot use the front or rear screenwash
when the screenwash reservoir is
empty. You risk damaging the pump.
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In this position, it comes on
when one of the doors is
opened.
The courtesy lamp is permanently
of f.
The courtesy lamp is permanently
on.
Courtesy lamp Boot lamp*
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
If left in the "permanently on" position,
the courtesy lamp will switch off about
20 minutes after the last door is closed. * Depending on version.
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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 system 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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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 vigilance or the
responsibility 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.
The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
See the "Identification markings"
section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label. Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
Hazard warning lamps
A 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.
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Under-inflation alert
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal.
F

R

educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking
F

S

top the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. F
I f you have a compressor (such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit) check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
I

f it is not possible to carry out this check
straight away, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F

I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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Reinitialisation of the system is done with the
ignition on (ignition switch in the " ON" position
or " ON" mode) and the vehicle stationary.
F

O
pen the glove box.
F

P
ress the reinitialisation button.
The new pressure settings registered
are considered to be reference values by
the
system.
Reinitialisation
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and
after changing one or more wheels.
A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's
side, gives a reminder of this. F

T
his warning lamp flashes
3
times in the instrument panel
when the reinitialisation is done.
F

W
ait a few minutes before switching off the
ignition (ignition switch in the " ACC"
or " LOCK " position, or " OFF" mode).
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Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination
of the under-inflation warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
The under-inflation alert can only be
considered reliable if reinitialisation of
the system is done with the the four tyre
pressures correctly set.Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating
the following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em

ergency braking assistance,
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t
raction control (TRC),
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d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards better control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Traction control (TRC)
This system optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates that there is a fault with the
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD), which could cause loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.
Operation
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates that there is a fault with
the ABS system, which could cause
loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Yo u must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and traction control (TRC)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
Activation of the DSC system is
signalled by the flashing of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Activation of the TRC system is
signalled by the flashing of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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