2008 Citroen C1 DAG fuel
[x] Cancel search: fuelPage 2 of 97
5
W h e n t h i s b l o c k fl a s h e s ,
accompanied by an audible
s i g n a l , y o u h a v e e n o u g h
fuel left to drive approxi-
mately 30 miles (50 km).
1. Internal control.
2. External control.
3. Bonnet strut.
64
51
Low fuel level
Remove the key and unscrew the
cap.
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 t h e
cap back on fully to the right until it
c l i c k s a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p .
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
35 litres.
A f t e r o p e n i n g t h e fl a p , i n s e r t t h e k e y ,
turn it slightly to the left then return to
the right. The key returns to its initial
position and the cap is unlocked. OPEN
Fuel tank Bonnet
Page 11 of 97
14
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 lights 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 lights should switch off.
I f w a r n i n g l i g h t s r e m a i n o n , r e f e r t o
the page concerned.
18
A. Rev counter
B. Display
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.
56
Instrument panel Warning lights ASR/ESP option
Page 14 of 97
1
17
INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Total/trip distance recorder zero
reset button
2. Warning lights and indicators
display
3. Direction indicators
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Total/trip distance recorder
7. Rear fog lamp indicator light
8. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
9. Dipped headlamps indicator light
REV COUNTER
When approaching the maximum
engine speed, when the rev counter
needle crosses into the red zone, you
must engage the next gear up.
10. "SensoDrive" gearbox gear and
gear lever positions indicator
Page 16 of 97
1
19
INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Battery charge warning
light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine running,
indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning light *
When the ignition is switched
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t 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 light
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 his seat
belt.
The driver must ensure that all pas-
sengers have fastened their seat belt
correctly.
Air bags warning light This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Passenger air bag disarmed
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the warning light remains on. SensoDrive gearbox
warning light
Fixed lighting of this warning
light, with the engine running, indi-
cates a malfunction of the SensoDrive
gearbox.
Emission control
system warning light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine running,
indicates an emission control system
fault.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait until the warning light 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 light **
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, with the engine running,
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 "Running
out of fuel").
** According to country.
Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) activation
warning light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the engine running and the
vehicle moving, it comes on if the
system is activated. Dynamic stability
control system (ASR/
ESP) fault warning light
This comes on for a few seconds
each time the ignition is switched
on.
If this warning light comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates a
fault in the system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Page 19 of 97
1
21
INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Operating mode:
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
If this warning light comes on,
with the engine running, this
indicates a malfunction of the
"SensoDrive" gearbox. Fuel gauge
This indicates the quantity of fuel
available:
-
1/1 and six blocks, the fuel tank
is full.
- R a n d o n e b l o c k 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
t a n k i s r e a c h e d , t h e l a s t b l o c k fl a s h e s
accompanied 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
increases, 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 operations
(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 m u m
5 litres), operate the repriming pump
at least 10 times (see corresponding
section).
"!" warning light
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Page 32 of 97
3
32
COMFORT
HEATING
1. Temperature adjustment
Turn the control from blue (cold) to
red (hot) to adjust the temperature to
suit your requirements.
2 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
When the ignition is switched on,
t u r n t h e c o n t r o l t o o b t a i n a fl o w o f
a i r w h i c h i s s u f fi c i e n t t o e n s u r e y o u r
comfort.
To maintain a certain level of comfort
in the passenger compartment, avoid
position 0 whenever possible.
In position 0 , a s l i g h t fl o w o f a i r , d u e
to the movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt. The air distribution can be ad-
justed by placing the control
in an intermediate position.
Footwells. 4. Rear screen demisting
With the engine running,
press button 4 , the indica-
tor light comes on.
The system demists the
rear screen.
It is switched off by pressing control 4 .
Windscreen, side windows
and footwells. Footwells, diffusion grille
and side vents.
Diffusion grille and side vents.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows
Switch the system off as
soon as you consider this
necessary as a lower con-
sumption of current reduces
fuel consumption.
De-icing and demisting
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind-
screen and side windows:
- set the air distribution to "Windscreen and side windows",
- place the temperature control
1 a n d t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l 2 at
maximum,
- close the side vents.
Page 34 of 97
3
34
COMFORT Footwells.
4 . A i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n / A i r i n t a k e
The recirculation of interior
air (control 4 to the left) ena-
bles you to isolate the pas-
senger compartment from
exterior odours and smoke. 5. Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows
The air distribution can be ad-
justed by placing the control
in an intermediate position. Windscreen, side windows
and footwells.
Footwells, diffusion grille
and side vents.
Diffusion grille and side vents.
6. Rear screen demisting
As soon as possible, move control 4
to the right to the "Intake of exterior
air" position to avoid the risks of dete-
rioration of the air quality and misting
of the windscreen and side windows. The intake of exterior air
(control
4 to the right) enables
you to prevent and eliminate
misting of the windscreen
and side windows. With the engine running,
press button
6 , the indicator
light comes on.
The system demists the
rear screen.
It is switched off by pressing control 6 .
In a humid climate, use of the
air recirculation may cause
misting of the windows. Switch the system off as
soon as you consider this
necessary as a lower con-
sumption of current reduces
fuel consumption.
De-icing and demisting
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind-
screen and side windows:
- set the air distribution to "Windscreen and side windows",
- place the temperature control
2 a n d t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l 3 at
maximum,
- close the side vents,
- place the air intake control 4 in
the "Air intake" position,
- switch on the air conditioning by pressing button 1 .
Page 46 of 97
4
46
ACCESS
KEYS/REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control
This carries out the vehicle locking -
unlocking and locating functions at a
distance.
Keys
The keys allow you to switch on the
ignition and operate the locks on the
front doors, the boot, the fuel tank
cap, the steering lock and the pas-
senger air bag disarming switch. Locking
Press button
A to lock the vehicle
f r o m a d i s t a n c e . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y
brief lighting of the direction indica-
tors.
Central locking and unlocking
From the driver's door, the keys allow
you to lock and unlock the doors and
boot simultaneously. Unlocking
Press button
B to unlock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t w o s u c c e s s i v e
fl a s h e s o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s . Spotting the vehicle
To spot your vehicle, if you have
locked it, in a car park:
press button A , the direction indi-
c a t o r s c o m e o n b r i e fl y .
Note: after locking, if you no-
tice that a door is not closed
properly, close it then lock
the vehicle again.
The set of keys or remote
controls, supplied with your
vehicle, enable you to obtain a
maximum of three new keys.
If all of the keys in your possession
are lost, a major operation will have
to be carried out on your vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.