2014 Citroen C1 Owner's Manual

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Parking brakefixed, accompanied by
an audible signal. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Passenger's
front airbag fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in the
"ON"
position. The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a "rear ward facing" child
seat.
Stop & Star t
(e-VTi 68 engine) fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The indicator lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
Keyless Entr y
and Starting
system fixed.
The conditions for starting are met. For more information, refer to the "Starting - stopping
the engine with the Keyless Entry and Starting
system" section.
flashing slowly. The vehicle is in "ACC" mode.
The accessories (audio system, 12V
socket...) can be used.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Gear shift
indicator. fixed.
You can change up. For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
You can change down (only for the
VTi 68 engine).
Speed limiter
(VTi 68 engine) fixed.
The speed limiter is active.
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Passenger's
front airbagfixed, in the seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.The passenger's front airbag is deactivated.
You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat on the
front seat unless there is a fault with the airbags
(Airbag warning lamp on).
Traction control
(TRC) fixed.
A brief press has been made on the
button.
The traction control (TRC) system is
deactivated. Press the button to activate the system.
The TRC system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h).
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC ) fixed.
Vehicle stationary, the button
has been pressed for more than
3
seconds.
The traction control (TRC) and
dynamic stability control (DSC)
systems are deactivated. Press this button to activate the systems.
The DSC system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Stop & Star t
(e-VTI 68 engine) fixed.
The Stop & Start
system has been
deactivated. Reactivate the function by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Warning lamps
STOPflashing, associated
with another warning
lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or qualified workshop.
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The engine oil pressure is too low. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Emission control
systemfixed.
The emission control system has a
fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Engine fault fixed. A major fault has been detected that
does not have a specific warning lamp. You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
and traction
control (DSC/
TRC) flashing.
The DSC/ TRC system is in action. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. The DSC/ TRC system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Coolant
temperature flashing (VTi 68
engine only). The temperature of the engine
coolant is increasing. Drive gently.
fixed. The temperature of the engine
coolant is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before
checking up the level; top up if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 35 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Front seat belts flashing accompanied
by an audible signal. The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Electric power
steeringflashing or fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal. The electric power steering has a
fault.
Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Airbags
fixed. One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
ETG electronic
gearbox fixed.
The ETG electronic gearbox has a
fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Clutch flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. The clutch temperature is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, place the ETG
electronic gearbox in position N, and wait about
15 minutes for the clutch cools down.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Under-inflation fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
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