2008 Citroen C1 ignition
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FAMILIARISATION
1. Driver’s exterior mirror control
2. Instrument panel
3. Wipers stalk
4. Steering lock and ignition
5. Hazard warning lights
6. Storage compartments
7. Diffusion grille
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent
9. Passenger front air bag
10. Side adjustable and closing 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. Handbrake
17. Driver’s electric window control
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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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 t i o n
ISOFIX mountings.
These are three rings for each seat:
- two lower rings A , l o c a t e d
between the vehicle’s seat back
a n d c u s h i o n ,
- an upper ring 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 t h e r e a r
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 disarmed
60 If the passenger air bag is
d i s a r m e d , t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t
remains on until the passen-
ger air bag is reactivated. Driver’s seat belt not fastened
warning light
1. Insertion of the key.
2. Selection of the "OFF" position
3. Removal of the key retaining the
position. When the ignition is
s w i t c h e d 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 d r i v e r
fastens his 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 i g h t
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.
Passenger air bag disarming "ISOFIX" mountings
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning light
T h i s fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c -
onds each time the ignition is switched
on. Linked with the warnings:
- " e n g i n e o i l p r e s s u r e " ,
- " c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e " ,
Stop immediately if this light comes
on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning light, with the engine running,
this indicates that the oil pressure is
too low.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning light
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
Fixed lighting indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
H o w e v e r , t h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n -
tional braking with assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake, low brake
fluid level and braking
system warning light
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the handbrake is
released. Electric power steering
warning light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c -
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 light comes 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
t o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f s c a l d -
ing, unscrew the cap 1/4 of
a turn to allow the pressure
to drop.
W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e h a s d r o p p e d , r e -
move the cap.
Then:
1. top up, if necessary
(see "Levels").
2. or, if the level is satisfactory,
contact a CITROËN dealer. F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, indicates one of the following:
- t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e i s a p p l i e d o r
has not been released fully, when
the vehicle is moving,
- a n e x c e s s i v e d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
r e m a i n s o n e v e n w i t h t h e h a n d -
brake released),
- a b r a k i n g s y s t e m f a u l t .
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Battery charge warning
light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, 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.
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t a l l p a s -
sengers have fastened their seat belt
correctly.
Air bags warning light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c -
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
l i g h t , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i n d i -
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.
F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, 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.
F i x e d l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
ning, indicates a risk of damage to
the engine.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
Note: it may also come on if
y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l ( s e e " R u n -
ning 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.
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d t h e v e h i -
cle 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.
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DISPLAY
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button 1 . "SensoDrive" gearbox
indicator
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching to manual
mode.
Lever in manual mode
"M" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
I t i s s w i t c h e d o f f o n s w i t c h -
ing to EASY mode.
"Neutral"
"Reverse"
Total/trip distance recorder
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected when
t h e e n g i n e w a s s w i t c h e d o f f i s d i s -
played.
Press button
1 t o a l t e r n a t e t h e d i s -
tance display:
- t o t a l w i t h "ODO" displayed,
- t r i p w i t h "TRIP" displayed.
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DISPLAY
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button 1 . "SensoDrive" gearbox
indicator
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching to manual
mode.
Lever in manual mode
"M" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
I t i s s w i t c h e d o f f o n s w i t c h -
ing to EASY mode.
"Neutral"
"Reverse"
Total/trip distance recorder
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected when
t h e e n g i n e w a s s w i t c h e d o f f i s d i s -
played.
Press button
1 t o a l t e r n a t e t h e d i s -
tance display:
- t o t a l w i t h "ODO" displayed,
- t r i p w i t h "TRIP" displayed.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
On/off
With the ignition key
in the accessories po-
sition or with the ignition on, press
this button to switch the audio equip-
ment on or off.
After the engine has been switched
off, the audio equipment can only
operate for approximately 30 min-
utes, to prevent discharging of the
battery. Press the upper part
of this button several
times in succession to
increase the volume
of the audio equip-
ment or the lower part
of this button to de-
crease it.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
Press this button sever-
al times in succession
to gain access to the
bass
(BASS) , treble
(TREB) , front/rear balance (FAD) and
left/right balance (BAL) settings.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Press this button for
more than 2 seconds, the
c l o c k d i s p l a y fl a s h e s :
AUXILIARY SOCKET
An auxiliary socket
"AUX" is provided for
the connection of port-
able equipment (MP3
player, etc.).
When the parameter
is displayed, change
the setting using these
two buttons.
You exit from this mode automati-
cally after a few seconds without any
action. In order to listen to it,
connect your equip-
ment then press this
button.
The audio equipment controls enable
you to adjust the volume and the audio
settings.
To exit from the AUX source, press
AM/FM .
When using an MP3 player: increase
t h e v o l u m e o f t h e r a d i o s i g n i fi c a n t l y
(between 30 and 60) to obtain a satis-
factory playing volume.
- to adjust the hours, press this button,
- to adjust the minutes, press this button.
You exit from this mode automati-
cally after a few seconds without any
action.
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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 win-
dows. 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.