2008.5 Citroen C1 warning
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FAMILIARISATION
1. Driver's exterior mirror control
2. Instrument panel
3. Wiper stalk
4. Steering lock and ignition
5. Hazard warning lamps
6. Storage compartments
7. Diffusion grille
8. Windscreen demisting and
defrosting vent
9. Passenger's front airbag
10. Adjustable and closing side vent
11. Storage box
12. Audio equipment
13. V e n t i l a t i o n , h e a t i n g o r a i r
conditioning controls
14. Storage compartments
15. 12 V socket (120 W max)
16. Parking brake
17. Driver's electric window control
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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FAMILIARISATION W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n , t h e o r a n g e
and red warning lamps come on.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , t h e s e
warning lamps should switch off.
I f w a r n i n g l a m p s r e m a i n o n , r e f e r t o
the page concerned.
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A. Rev counter
B. Screen
C. Fuel gauge
17 The dynamic stability control system
(ASR/ESP) optimises the vehicle's
road holding.
F o r c o r r e c t o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m ,
refer to the page concerned.
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Instrument panel Warning lamps ASR/ESP option
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Your vehicle has been approved in
accordance with the new ISOFIX
regulation.
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h r e g u l a -
tion ISOFIX mountings.
These are three rings for each seat:
- t w o l o w e r r i n g s A , l o c a t e d
between the vehicle's seat back
a n d c u s h i o n ,
- a n u p p e r r i n g B , r e f e r r e d t o a s
t h e T O P T E T H E R , l o c a t e d a t
the rear of the seat back at the
bottom. The
ISOFIX child seats a r e fi t t e d
with two locks and/or a strap which
a r e s e c u r e d e a s i l y o n t h e s e r i n g s ,
indicated by labels or a mark on the
rear seat back panel.
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Passenger air bag deactivated
60 I f t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g i s d e -
a c t i v a t e d , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p
r e m a i n s o n u n t i l t h e p a s s e n -
ger air bag is reactivated. Driver's seat belt not fastened
warning lamp
1. Insert the key.
2. Select the "OFF" position
3. Remove the key in the OFF
position. When the ignition is switched
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s
until the driver fastens their
seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
1 0 m p h ( 1 5 k m / h ) , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal until the driver fastens their
seat belt.
Passenger air bag
deactivation "ISOFIX" mountings
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Total/trip distance recorder zero
reset button
2. Warning lamps and indicators
display
3. Direction indicators
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Total/trip distance recorder
7. Rear foglamp indicator lamp
8. Main beam headlamps indicator
lamp
9. Dipped headlamps indicator
lamp
REV COUNTER
Approaching the maximum engine
speed, when the rev counter needle
crosses into the red zone, you must
change up.
10. " SensoDrive" gearbox gear and
gear lever positions indicator
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning lamp
T h i s fl a s h e s f o r a f e w
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. It is linked with the
warnings for:
- "engine oil pressure",
- "coolant temperature",
Stop immediately if this lamp
comes on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning lamp, with the engine run-
ning, this indicates that the oil pres-
sure is too low.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
lamp
This comes on for a few seconds
each time the ignition is switched
on.
Fixed lighting indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional braking with servo-assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake, low
brake fluid level
and braking system
warning lamp
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the parking brake
is released. Electric power steering
warning lamp
This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, when the vehicle is
moving, indicates a malfunction of
the electric steering system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If this warning lampcomes on, with
the engine running, this indicates
an abnormal increase in the coolant
temperature.
Stop immediately .
Check the coolant level.
To do this, wait until the engine has
cooled before topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
When checking the level, and
to avoid any risk of scald-
ing, unscrew the cap 1/4 of
a turn to allow the pressure
to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap.
Then:
1. top up, if necessary (see
"Levels").
2. or, if the level is satisfactory,
contact a CITROËN dealer. Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates one of the following:
- that the parking brake is applied
or has not been released fully,
when the vehicle is moving,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
remains on even with the parking
brake released),
- a braking system fault.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Battery charge warning
lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Driver’s seat belt not
fastened warning lamp *
When the ignition is switched
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s u n t i l t h e
driver fastens his seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h), the warning lamp
fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal until the driver fastens their
seat belt.
The driver must ensure that all pas-
sengers have fastened their seat belt
correctly.
Airbags warning lamp
This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing of this warning lamp indi-
cates a malfunction of the airbags.
They may no longer be triggered in
the event of a serious impact.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Passenger airbag deactivated
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the warning lamp remains on.
SensoDrive gearbox
warning lamp
Fixed lighting of this warn-
ing lamp, with the engine running,
indicates a malfunction of the Senso-
Drive gearbox.
Emission control
system warning lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates an emission control
system fault.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning lamp
Wait until the warning lamp is
switched off before starting.
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s s u f fi c i e n t , t h e
w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n b r i e fl y , y o u
can start without waiting.
Water in diesel filter
warning lamp **
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates a risk of damage to
the engine.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
Note: it may also come on if
you run out of fuel (see "Run-
ning out of fuel").
** According to country.
Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) activation
warning lamp
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle moving, it comes on if the sys-
tem is activated. Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) fault
warning lamp
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If this warning lamp comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates a
fault in the system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Operating mode:
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
If this warning lamp comes
on, with the engine running,
this indicates a malfunction of
the "
SensoDrive
" gearbox. Fuel gauge
This indicates the quantity of fuel
available:
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1/1 and six segments, the fuel
tank is full.
- R a n d o n e s e g m e n t fl a s h i n g , t h e
fuel tank is on the reserve.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level in the fuel tank
i s r e a c h e d , t h e l a s t s e g m e n t fl a s h e s a c -
companied by an audible signal.
In certain driving conditions and depend-
ing on the engine, the distance which
can be travelled with the fuel remaining
may be less than 30 miles (50 km).
You have approximately 5 litres remaining.
W h e n t h e f r e q u e n c y o f t h e fl a s h i n g i n -
creases, you have approximately 3 litres
remaining .
At least 5 litres must be added
after running out of fuel. Running out of diesel fuel
After running out of fuel, you
can travel a short distance
after 10 pump repriming op-
erations (see corresponding
section).
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k ( m i n i -
mum 5 litres), operate the repriming
pump at least 10 times (see corre-
sponding section).
"!" warning
lamp
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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ACCESS
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
Insert the key, turn it slightly to the
left then return to the right. The
key returns to its initial position
and the cap is unlocked.
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached, the last
s e g m e n t fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d
by an audible signal.
You have approximately 5 litres
remaining.
In certain driving conditions and depending
on the engine, the distance which can be
travelled with the fuel remaining may be
less than 30 miles (50 km).
W h e n t h e f r e q u e n c y o f t h e fl a s h i n g
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
Unscrew the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of
t h e fl a p .
A l a b e l a f fi x e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e
fl a p r e m i n d s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l
to use.
W h e n y o u fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k , d o n o t
continue after the 3rd cut-off of the
pump. This could cause malfunctions.
Remove the key.
Note : if you run out of fuel,
the emission control system
warning lamp may come on
on the instrument panel. It
will switch off automatically after the
engine has been started a few times.
T h e f u e l t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d
with the engine switched
off .
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 35 litres.
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k , s c r e w
the cap back on fully to the right
u n t i l i t c l i c k s a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p .