2008 Citroen C1 Owner's Manual

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ACCESS ELECTRIC WINDOWS
The driver and front passenger each
have an electric window.
After the ignition has been switched
on, press or pull control 1 . The
window stops when you release the
control.
Always remove the key from
the ignition when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short
time.
The driver must ensure that the front
passenger uses his electric window
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
DOORS Driver’s door open
If the driver’s door is open,
the courtesy light remains
on if the button is in this
position.
Locking/unlocking a door
from the inside

Normal locking/unlocking: the doors
lock/unlock independently.
To lock/unlock a door, press/pull
button A .

Note: operating the handle does
not unlock the door, pull button A to
unlock. Simultaneous central locking/
unlocking of the doors and boot.
To lock/unlock the vehicle, press/pull
button
A on the driver’s door.
For the other doors, carry out the
same operation as for normal locking/
unlocking.

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ACCESS
CHILD LOCK
This prevents the opening of each of
the rear doors from the inside.
Push control 1 towards the outside of
the vehicle.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE BOOT USING THE KEY*
To open, operate the lock B using the
key and raise the tailgate.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE BOOT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL *
The boot is locked/unlocked using
the buttons on the remote control.
Then, to open, press button C and
raise the tailgate.

Note: the boot can be locked/
unlocked using control A on the
driver’s door.
REAR WINDOWS (5-DOOR)
To partially open the rear windows,
pull the lever then push the window.
To close the window, pull then press
the lever to lock the window.
Check the status of this safety
device before switching on
the ignition.
This system is independent
of the central locking.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle. * According to version.

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ACCESS
CHILD LOCK
This prevents the opening of each of
the rear doors from the inside.
Push control 1 towards the outside of
the vehicle.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE BOOT USING THE KEY*
To open, operate the lock B using the
key and raise the tailgate.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE BOOT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL *
The boot is locked/unlocked using
the buttons on the remote control.
Then, to open, press button C and
raise the tailgate.

Note: the boot can be locked/
unlocked using control A on the
driver’s door.
REAR WINDOWS (5-DOOR)
To partially open the rear windows,
pull the lever then push the window.
To close the window, pull then press
the lever to lock the window.
Check the status of this safety
device before switching on
the ignition.
This system is independent
of the central locking.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle. * According to version.

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ACCESS
BOOT
2. Spare wheel/Additional storage compartments
Located under the carpet and a
plastic cover, this contains the tools
for wheel changing and towing.
There are two shelf storage options:
- either behind the rear seats,
- or fl at in the boot.
1. Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
- unhook the shelf from its fi xing

A ,
- pull upwards on each side to detach it from its fi xings,
- raise then tilt the shelf slightly to remove it. In order to obtain additional
space, the spare wheel can
be removed temporarily
(boot tray available as an
accessory).

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ACCESS
FILLING THE FUEL TANK

 Open the fuel fi ller fl ap.

 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
block fl ashes, accompanied
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).
When the frequency of the fl ashing
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
 Unscrew the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of
the fl ap.
A label affi xed on the inside of the
fl ap reminds you which type of fuel
to use.
When you fi ll the fuel tank, do
not 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 light may come on
on the instrument panel. It
will switch off automatically
after the engine has been started a
few times.
The fuel tank must be fi lled

with the engine switched
off .
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 35 litres.

 After fi lling the fuel tank, screw
the cap back on fully to the right
until it clicks and close the fl ap.

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VISIBILITY
LIGHTS STALK

1. Lights off

2. Side lights

3. Dipped headlamps/
Main beam
headlamps Dipped headlamps/
main beam headlamps

Dipped headlamps: pull the stalk.

Main beam headlamps: push the
stalk.
Lights on buzzer
When the driver’s door is opened with
the ignition off, a continuous audible
signal is heard if you have left your
lights on. Rear fog lamp

With the dipped headlamps
on, selection is by rotation
of ring B forwards to switch
on and rearwards to switch
off. The status is displayed
by the indicator light on the instrument
panel.
In clear weather or in rain,
both day and night, the rear
fog lamps are dazzling and
are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them
off when they are no longer
needed.
Direction indicators (flashers)
Left: stalk downwards.

Right: stalk upwards.
Headlamp flash
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Front and rear lights
Selection is by rotation of ring
A .
Note: Switching to side lights does
not switch off the rear fog lamps if
they are on.

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VISIBILITY
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
When using a car wash,
switch off the ignition and
ensure that the wiper blades
are in the low position.
In winter, you are advised to wait until
the windscreen has been de-iced
fully before operating the windscreen
wipers stalk. Windscreen wash-wipe
Pull the wipers stalk towards you.
Rear wiper and wash-wipe
Turn ring
A to "ON" for a steady
wipe.
Turn it forwards to trigger the
wash-wipe during wiping. Rear wash-wipe
Ring
A at "OFF" (wiper off).
Turn it towards you to
trigger a wash-wipe jet.
Windscreen wipers

MIST Single wipe.
For a single wipe of the windscreen, push the control
upwards then release it.

OFF Off.

INT Intermittent wipe.

LO Normal wipe (moderate rain).

HI Fast wipe (heavy rain).

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VISIBILITY
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
To avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, the height of the
headlamps should be adjusted in
relation to the load in the vehicle.

0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-. 3 people.

1. 4 people.

2. 4 people + maximum authorised
load.

3. Driver + maximum authorised
load.
The initial setting is position "0" . In this position, it comes
on on opening the driver’s
door.
The courtesy light is
deactivated and is
permanently off.
COURTESY LIGHT
Permanently on.