Citroen C1 (2016 year). Manual

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Indicator and warning lamps

Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred.
Refer to the tables in the following
pages for more information.

Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation or is switched off (indicator lamp) or has a fault (warning lamp).

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel when the
vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.

Associated warnings

The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.

Warning lamps

STOP

flashing, 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.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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Braking

fixed.

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

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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.

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.

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
delay.

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Low fuel level

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal.

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.

Emission control
system

fixed.

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.

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

State

Cause

Action / Observations

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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

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Electric power
steering

flashing 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 selector in position N, and wait
about 15 minutes for the clutch to cool down.

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Stop & Start
(VTi 68 S&S
engine)

flashing.

The Stop & Start system has a fault.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Speed limiter

fixed.

The speed limiter has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Door(s) open /
Boot open

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal.

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Under-inflation

fixed.

The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.

Check the tyre pressures 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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Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Keyless Entry
and Starting
system

flashing quickly.

The steering column has not been
unlocked.

Change to "OFF" mode, then "ON" mode and turn the
wheel slightly to unlock the steering column.

flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal.

The battery in the electronic key is
discharged.

Replace the battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.

You are leaving the vehicle without
activating "OFF" mode.

With the electronic key on your person, press the
START/STOP button to change to "OFF" mode.

The electronic key has not been
detected.

Check that you have the electronic key with you.

The Keyless Entry and Starting
system has a fault.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Lane departure
warning system

flashing (orange),
accompanied by an
audible signal.

A lane marking is being crossed, on
the right.

Turn the wheel in the other direction to return to the
correct trajectory.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

A lane marking is being crossed, on
the left.

fixed.

The lane departure warning system
has a fault.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Active City
Brake

flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal.

The Active City Brake system is in
action.

The system optimises braking to avoid a collision.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

flashing.

The Active City Brake system has a
fault.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Operation indicator lamps

Left-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Sidelamps or
dipped beam
headlamps

fixed.

The sidelamps or dipped beam
headlamps are on.

Main beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

Warning / indicator lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Illumination of one of the following indicator lamps confirms that the corresponding system has been switched on.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal.

Rear foglamp

fixed.

The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.

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Parking brake

fixed, 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

State

Cause

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 rearward facing child seat.

Stop & Start
(VTi 68 S&S
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 Entry
and Starting
system

fixed.

The conditions for starting are met.

For more information, refer to the "Starting - switching
off 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 lamp

State

Cause

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.

Lane departure
warning system

fixed.

The button has been pressed.

The lane departure warning system has been
activated.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

fixed.

The system is operational: it has detected road
markings to the left and /or right.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

Active City
Brake

fixed.

The button has been pressed.
The configuration of the system has
been modifiied.

The Active City Brake system has been activated.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Passenger's
front airbag

fixed, 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 rearward 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

State

Cause

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 lamp

State

Cause

Action / Observations

Stop & Start
(VTi 68 S&S
engine)

fixed.

The Stop & Start system has been
deactivated.

Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

Active City
Brake

fixed.

The Active City Brake system has
been deactivated.

Reactivate the system by pressing the button again.
For more information, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Indicators

Total/trip distance recorder

Press one of the buttons 1 to alternate the
distance display:
- total with "ODO" (odometer) displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed.
To reset the trip recorder to zero, when
it is displayed, press and hold one of the
two buttons 1

When the ignition is switched on, the distance
recorder selected when the engine was
switched off is displayed.

This indicates the quantity of fuel available:
- 1/1 and six bars, the fuel tank is full.
- R and one bar, the fuel tank is on the

reserve.

Low fuel level

Fuel gauge

At least 5 litres must be added after
running out of fuel.

You have approximately 5 litres remaining.

When the low level in the fuel tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal.

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Trip computer

System that gives you information on the journey in progress (range, fuel consumption…).

Information display

Press one of theses buttons to display the

various trip computer tabs in turn:
-  The total distance.
-  The trip "A".
-  The trip "B".
-  The Stop & Start partial time counter*.
-  The Stop & Start global time counter*.
-  The ambient temperature*.
-  The current fuel consumption.
-  The average fuel consumption.
-  The remaining range.
-  The average speed.
-  The lighting dimmer.

Trip reset

When the trip required is displayed, press

one of the two "DISP

" buttons for more

than two seconds.

Trips "A"

and "B" are independent but their

use is identical.
For example, trip "A" can be used for daily
figures, and trip "B" for monthly figures.

* Depending on version.

Ambient temperature

In certain situations, the ambient temperature
may only be displayed after a delay or not at all,
in particular:
- when stationary or at low speed (less than

about 18 mph (25 km/h),

- where there is too much variation in temperature

(entering or leaving a garage, a tunnel...),

- during very short journeys (less than about

2 minutes).

Lighting dimmer

When driving at night, this function allows
certain displays in the instrument panel to be
switched off to reduce visual fatigue for the
driver.
It operates only when the sidelamps are on.
F

When the "Lighting dimmer" menu

is displayed, press and hold one of
the "DISP" buttons for access to the
adjustment.

Then make repeated presses on one of the

two "DISP

" buttons to increase or reduce

the brightness.

The display flashes to show you the
brightness chosen.

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With the touch screen tablet

From the Menu page in the touch screen tablet:
F Select the "Vehicle information

" tab.

The "Trip information

" window is displayed

with the following information:
-  "Average speed",
-  "Elapsed time",
-  "Range",
-  the current fuel consumption, presented in

graphical form.

The "Erase

" button resets the fuel consumption

data in the touch screen tablet and the
instrument panel.

If your vehicle has a touch screen tablet, you
can view information on the current journey.

Trip computer, a few definitions

Range

(miles or km)
The distance which can still be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank (related to the
average fuel consumption over the last few
miles (kilometres) travelled).

This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.

When the fuel level is low, the message
"Lo FUEL" is displayed.
If only a small amount of fuel is added, the
range may not be recalculated.

Current fuel consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated over the last few seconds.

Stop & Start time counter

(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time
counter calculates the time spent in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.

Average fuel consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip computer reset.

Average speed

(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last trip computer reset.

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Audio system

The time is adjusted using the "MENU" knob:
- press the knob for access to menus and to

confirm a selection,

- turn the knob to select a function, an item

in a list.

You can go back to the previous step at any
time by using the "Back" button.

Press the knob for access to the menus.

Turn the knob to select "CLOCK".

Press the knob to confirm.

The hours figure flashes.

Turn the knob to adjust the hours.

Press the knob to confirm.

The minutes figure flashes.

Turn the knob to adjust the minutes.

Press the knob to confirm and quit

the menu.

Setting the time

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Touch screen tablet

Adjust the hours and minutes using the virtual
arrows in the screen.

Press on "Configuration

Choose the time format.

Press on "General

Select "Clock

Press on "OK

" to confirm and quit the menu.

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