Get Driving Guide for Citroen C1 4 Door Second Generation (2014-2022)

Driving

A few driving recommendations

If you are obliged to drive through water:

Observe the driving regulations at all times and

remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your

hands on the wheel so that you are ready to

react at any time to any eventuality.

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake

applied - Risk of overheating and

damage to the braking system!

Do not park or run the engine when

stationary in areas where inflammable

substances and materials (dry grass,

dead leaves...) might come into

contact with the hot exhaust system -

Risk of fire!

On a long journey, a break every two hours is

strongly recommended.

In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate

the need to brake and increase the distance

from other vehicles.

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check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves

that might be generated by other users,

deactivate the Stop & Start system,

drive as slowly as possible without

stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph

(10 km/h),

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Driving on flooded

roads

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised

with the engine running. If you have

to leave your vehicle with the engine

running, apply the parking brake

and put the gearbox into neutral or

position N, depending on the type of

gearbox.

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do not stop and do not switch off the

engine.

We strongly advise against driving on flooded

roads, as this could cause serious damage

to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the

electrical systems of your vehicle.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as

circumstances allow, make several light brake

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Driving

Starting - switching off the engine with the key

Ignition switch

Starting using the key

Never leave the engine running in

an enclosed area without adequate

ventilation: internal combustion

For vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox:

F

Insert the key in the ignition switch.

Turn the key to position 2.

Unlock the steering column, by turning the

wheel slightly.

engines emit toxic exhaust gases,

such as carbon monoxide. Danger of

intoxication and death. In very severe

winter conditions (temperatures

below -23°C), it is necessary to allow

the engine to run for 4 minutes before

setting off, in order to ensure the

correct operation and durability of

the mechanical components of your

vehicle, the engine and gearbox.

F

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

Put the gear lever into neutral.

Operate the starter by turning the key to

position 4 (START).

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F

Once the engine is running, release

the key.

The key returns automatically to position 3

(ON).

1. "LOCK" position.

The steering column is unlocked.

2. "ACC" position.

For vehicles fitted with an ETG gearbox:

F

Insert the key in the ignition switch.

Turn the key to position 2.

Unlock the steering column, by turning the

wheel slightly.

The ancillaries (audio system,

12V socket...) can be used.

3. "ON" position

Ignition on.

F

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Put the gear selector into position N.

Operate the starter by turning the key to

position 4 (START).

4. "START" position.

Engine starting.

If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged

period (key in position 2 or 3), you risk

discharging the battery. Starting your

vehicle will then no longer be possible.

Be aware.

F

Once the engine is running, release

the key.

The key returns automatically to position 3

(ON).

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Driving

Starting - switching off the engine

with the Keyless Entry and Starting

system

Changing the mode of the

vehicle

Switching off

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

With a manual gearbox: put the gear lever

into neutral.

F

With an ETG gearbox: place the selector at

If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged

position N.

period, the vehicle will automatically

switch to "OFF" mode after about

20 minutes.

Be aware in order to avoid discharging

the battery.

F

Turn the key towards you to position 2 (ACC).

Press in and turn the key to position 1 (LOCK).

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Turn the steering until the steering column

locks.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the

key, which would weigh down on its

blade in the ignition switch and could

cause a malfunction.

With the electronic key inside the

vehicle; each press on the "START/

STOP" button, with no action on the

pedals, changes the vehicle's mode:

F

First press ("ACC" mode).

The ancillaries (radio, 12V socket...) can be

used.

F

Second press ("ON" mode).

Ignition on.

Third press ("OFF" mode).

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Driving

Starting using the

electronic key

For vehicles fitted with an ETG gearbox:

If one of the starting conditions is

not met, the "Keyless Entry and

F

With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

put the gear selector at N and press the

brake pedal.

Starting" system indicator lamp flashes

in the instrument panel. In some

circumstances, it is necessary to

turn the steering wheel slightly while

pressing the "START/STOP" button to

assist unlocking of the steering.

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This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel.

F

Press and release the "START/

STOP" button.

The presence of the electronic key in

the vehicle is essential for switching

on the ignition and starting only. Once

the engine has started, make sure that

the electronic key remains with the

vehicle until the end of the journey:

otherwise you would not be able to lock

the vehicle.

With the first press on the "START/

STOP" button, this indicator lamp

flashes slowly in the instrument panel.

Depending on the ambient temperature,

each attempt at starting can take up to

around 30 seconds. During this period,

do not press the "START/STOP" button

again, or release the clutch pedal or

brake pedal (depending on the type of

gearbox).

For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox:

F

With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

put the gear lever into neutral and fully

depress the clutch pedal.

After this period, if the engine has not

started, press the "START/STOP"

button again for another attempt at

starting.

This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel.

F

Press and release the "START/

STOP" button.

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Driving

Switching off using the

electronic key

Emergency starting

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

F

Put the corner of the electronic key, where

the indicator lamp is located, in contact

with the "START/STOP" button.

There is an audible signal when the

electronic key is recognised; the vehicle

changes to "ON" mode.

With a manual gearbox: press the clutch

pedal fully down.

With an ETG gearbox: press the brake

pedal.

Check that the "Keyless Entry and

Starting" indicator lamp comes on in green

in the instrument panel.

Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

F

With a manual gearbox: put the gear lever

into neutral.

F

With an ETG gearbox: place the gear

selector at N.

F

With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/

STOP" button.

F

The engine stops.

The steering locks when a door is opened or on

locking the vehicle.

When the electronic key is in the

recognition zone and your vehicle

does not start after pressing the

"START/STOP" button, this warning

lamp flashes in the instrument panel.

F

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not stop.

If the engine does not start, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

F

With a manual gearbox: put the gear lever

into neutral.

There is an audible signal when the driver's door

is opened and the vehicle is in "ACC" mode.

With an ETG gearbox: place the selector

lever at N.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button

again to change to "OFF" mode.

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Driving

Electronic engine

immobiliser

This locks the engine management system as

soon as the ignition has been switched off and

therefore prevents starting of the vehicle by

anyone who does not have the key.

The ignition key has an electronic chip which

has a special code. When the ignition is

switched on, the code must be recognised for

starting to be possible.

Emergency switch-off

In the event of an emergency only, the engine

can be switched of without conditions. To do

this, press for more than 2 seconds, or make

a minimum of 3 successive presses on the

"START/STOP" button.

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In this case the steering column locks as soon

as the vehicle stops.

In the event of a malfunction, your vehicle will

not start.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Electronic key not

recognised

If the electronic key is no longer in the

recognition zone when driving or when you

(later) request switching off the engine, there is

an audible signal to warn you.

Do not make any modifications to the

electronic immobiliser system.

F

Press for more than 2 seconds,

or make a minimum of

3 successive presses on the

"START/STOP" button if you

want to force switching off of the

engine (note that restarting

will not be possible without

the key).

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Driving

Manual parking brake

5-speed manual

gearbox

Engaging reverse

gear

Applying

Releasing

F

Pull the parking brake lever up to

immobilise your vehicle.

F

Pull the parking brake lever up gently,

press the release button then lower the

lever fully.

F

Press the clutch pedal fully down.

Push the gear lever fully to the right then

backwards.

When the vehicle is being driven, if

the parking brake is still on or has

not been fully released, this warning

lamp comes on accompanied by an

audible signal.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

When parking on a slope, direct your

wheels against the kerb, apply the

parking brake, switch off the ignition

and engage a gear (vehicles fitted with

a manual gearbox).

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Driving

ETG electronic gearbox

The five-speed ETG electronic gearbox offers a choice between the ease of automated operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.

Gear selector

Steering mounted control paddles

Display in the instrument panel

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R. Reverse: with your foot on the brake pedal,

move the gear selector to the right then

forward to select this position.

N. Neutral: with your foot on the brake pedal,

select this position to start the engine.

E. Automatic (Easy) mode: move the gear

selector back to select this mode.

M. Manual mode with sequential gear

changing: move the gear selector back

then to the left to select this mode.

Press behind the "+" steering

mounted control paddle to change up.

The position of the gear selector (R, N, E or M)

is displayed in the instrument panel.

In automatic (Easy) mode, when you

temporarily take control of gear changing,

the gear engaged is also displayed in the

instrument panel.

Press behind the "-" steering

mounted control paddle to change

down.

The steering mounted control paddles

cannot be used to select neutral or to

engage or come out of reverse gear.

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Driving

Moving off

Creep function

Automatic (EASY) mode

This function makes manoeuvring the vehicle

at low speed easier (parking, traffic jams…).

After first placing the gear selector in

position E, M or R, the vehicle moves off as

soon as you take your foot off the brake

pedal, at low speed, with the engine at idle.

F

With the parking brake applied, press the

brake pedal then select position N.

Start the engine.

F

Select position E using the gear selector.

The gearbox then operates in auto-active

mode, without any intervention required by

the driver.

It continuously selects the most suitable

gear for:

if you do not press the brake pedal or

if the gear selector is not in position N,

engine starting is not possible.

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optimised fuel consumption,

the driving style,

the profile of the road,

the load in the vehicle.

Never leave a child unsupervised inside

the vehicle with the engine running.

To obtain optimum acceleration, when

overtaking another vehicle for example, press

firmly on the accelerator pedal going beyond

the point of resistance.

F

With your foot on the brake pedal, select

position R, E or M.

Release the parking brake.

Progressively release the brake pedal.

Accelerate away.

F

The creep function may be temporarily

unavailable if the clutch temperature is

too high or the gradient too steep. An

audible signal gives a warning if the

clutch temperature is too high.

It is possible to change mode at any time, by

moving the gear selector from position E to

position M and the other way round.

Never select neutral N when the vehicle

is moving.

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Driving

Manual mode

F

Place the gear selector in position M.

Change up or down using:

Under sharp acceleration, the gearbox will

Temporarily taking control of

gear changes

You can temporarily take control of gear

changes using the "+" and "-" steering

mounted control paddles.

Gear change commands are only acted on if

the engine speed allows. There is an audible

signal if a command is not accepted.

The gear engaged is displayed in the

instrument panel.

not change up without action by the driver on

the gear selector or steering mounted control

paddles (unless the engine speed is close to

maximum).

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the gear selector, pushing:

back, "+" to change up,

forward, "-" to change down.

or the "+" or "-" steering mounted

control paddle.

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It is possible to change mode at any time, by

moving the gear selector from position E to

position M and the other way round.

The gear engaged is displayed.

Gear change commands are only acted on if

the engine speed allows.

It is not necessary to release the accelerator

peal during gear changes. There is an audible

signal if a command is not accepted.

When braking or slowing down, the gearbox

automatically changes down so that pick-up is

in the right gear.

This function allows you to anticipate certain

situations such as overtaking a vehicle or

approaching a corner.

After a few moments with no action on the

controls, the gearbox returns to automatic

control of the gears.

Never select neutral N when the vehicle

is moving.

Reverse

To engage reverse, the vehicle must be

stationary with your foot on the brake pedal.

F

Select position R.

There is an audible signal on engaging reverse.

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Driving

Switching off

Operating faults

The vehicle can be stopped whatever the

position of the gear selector (N, E or R).

However, there is an audible signal on opening

the driver's door if the gear selector is not at

position N.

In all cases, it is essential that you

apply the parking brake to immobilise

the vehicle.

With the ignition on, illumination

of this warning lamp indicates a

gearbox fault.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

When the vehicle is stopped with the

engine running, always put the gear

selector to neutral N.

Before doing anything under the

bonnet, check that the gear selector is

in neutral N and the parking brake is

applied.

If N is flashing in the instrument panel

accompanied by an audible signal for a long time:

-

check that the ignition switch is at the

"ON" position,

-

place the gear selector at N, then move it

to E, M or R.

There is a continuous audible signal

if you turn the ignition switch to "OFF"

with the vehicle in 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^thor 5^thgear.

In this case return the ignition switch

to "ON", move the gear selector to

position N, then to position E, M or R,

then turn the ignition switch to "OFF".

If 1 is flashing in the instrument panel:

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Limits of operation

place the gear selector at E or M, then

move it to N.

On a gradient, or when hill start assist is

activated, never hold the vehicle using the

accelerator: you could damage the clutch.

In these situations there is an audible signal.

If R is flashing in the instrument panel:

-

place the gear selector at R, then move it

to N.

F

Move the gear selector to position N.

Wait 15 minutes to allow the clutch to cool

down before setting off.

On a slope, use the brakes to

immobilise the vehicle and place the

gear selector in position N, E or R.

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Driving

Gear shift indicator

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your

With an ETG electronic gearbox, the

vehicle's equipment, the system may advise

system is only active in manual mode.

you to change gear.

The gear engagement recommendations must

not be considered compulsory. In fact, the

configuration of the road, the amount of traffic

With the PureTech 82 engine, the

and safety remain determining factors when

system only suggests when to

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choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver

change up.

remains responsible for deciding whether or not

to follow the advice given by the system.

This function cannot be deactivated.

The system adapts its gear change

recommendation according to the

driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and

the demands of the driver (power,

acceleration, braking, ...).

The system never suggests:

Example:

-

You are in third gear.

You press the accelerator pedal.

The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

-

engaging first gear,

engaging reverse gear.

The information appears in the

instrument panel in the form of an

arrow.

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Driving

Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised

temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when

starting on a gradient, the time it takes to

move your foot from the brake pedal to the

accelerator pedal.

Operation

This system only operates when:

-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

-

certain conditions of slope are met,

with the driver’s door closed.

The hill start assist system cannot be

deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle

stationary, the vehicle is held for a

momentarily when you release the brake

pedal:

On a descending slope, with the vehicle

stationary and reverse gear engaged,

the vehicle is held momentarily when you

release the brake pedal.

Do not exit the vehicle while it is being

held in the hill start assist phase.

If you need to exit the vehicle with the

engine running, apply the parking brake

manually.

-

if you are in first gear or neutral with a

manual gearbox,

Operating fault

-

if you are in position E or M with an ETG

electronic gearbox.

If a fault in the system occurs, this

warning lamp comes on. Contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system

checked.

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Driving

Stop & Start (VTi 68 S&S engine)

The Stop & Start system puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

Operation

Going into engine STOP

stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or

other...). The engine restarts automatically -

START mode - as soon as you want to move

off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly

and silently.

Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system

reduces fuel consumption and exhaust

emissions as well as the noise level when

stationary.

For smoother operation, during

mode

parking manoeuvres STOP mode is

not available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear.

The Stop & Start does not affect the

vehicle's systems, such as for example,

braking, power steering...

This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel and the engine

goes into standby automatically:

-

when stationary, in neutral, and you

release the clutch pedal.

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Stop & Start time counters

A partial time counter counts the periods in

STOP mode during a journey.

It is displayed in the trip computer once the

Stop & Start is operating.

Never refuel with the engine in

STOP mode; you must switch off the

ignition with the button.

Press one of the "DISP" buttons to return to the

previous display.

A global time counter counts the periods in

STOP mode since the last reset.

When it is displayed, press one of the

"DISP" buttons to reset the counter.

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Driving

Operating fault

Going into engine START

mode

Special cases: STOP mode not

available

In the event of a fault with the system,

this warning lamp flashes in the

instrument panel.

STOP mode is not invoked principally when:

This indicator lamp goes off and the

engine starts automatically:

-

the driver's door is open,

the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger

compartment,

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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when you fully depress the clutch pedal.

-

demisting is active,

some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,

vehicle stopped on a steep gradient, high

altitude...) where the engine is needed to

assure control of a system.

Special cases: START invoked

automatically

START mode is invoked automatically when:

-

you open the driver's door,

you open the bonnet,

you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,

descending a steep gradient, adjustment of

the air conditioning...) where the engine is

needed for control of a system.

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Driving

Maintenance

Manual deactivation /

reactivation

Before doing anything under the

bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start

system to avoid any risk of injury

resulting from automatic operation of

START mode.

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At any time, press this button to deactivate the

system.

The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V

battery of a special specification and

technology.

All work on this type of battery must be

done only by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Deactivation is confirmed by the

illumination of this indicator lamp in

the instrument panel.

If the system has been deactivated in

STOP mode, the engine restarts immediately.

For more information on the 12 V

battery, refer to the corresponding

section.

Press this button again.

The system is active again; this is confirmed by the

indicator lamp going off in the instrument panel.

The system is reactivated automatically at

every new engine start by the driver.

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Driving

Speed limiter (PureTech 82 engine)

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

The speed limiter is switched on manually:

Steering mounted controls

Displays in the instrument panel

this can be done whatever the speed of the

vehicle. However, if you are driving at less than

20 mph (30 km/h), the programmed speed will

be fixed at 20 mph (30 km/h).

The speed limiter is paused by operation of the

control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded

temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly

beyond the point of resistance.

To return to the programmed speed, simply

release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle

returns to the programmed speed limit.

The controls are grouped together on this

control stalk at the steering wheel.

The information is grouped together in the

instrument panel screen.

1. Speed limiter on / off: by pressing the end

5. Speed limiter mode selection indication.

6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.

7. Speed value setting.

The programmed speed remains in the

memory when the ignition is switched off.

of the control stalk.

2. Decrease the setting: by pushing the

control stalk down.

3. Increase the setting: by pushing the control

stalk up.

The speed limiter cannot, in any

4. Speed limiter on / pause: by pulling the

control stalk towards you.

circumstances, replace the need to

observe speed limits, nor can it replace the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

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Driving

Switching on

Pause

Adjusting the speed limit

setting

You do not have to switch the speed

limiter on in order to set the speed.

Once the function is selected, you can modify

the speed setting by:

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-

by pushing the control stalk up to increase

the setting,

-

by pushing the control stalk down to

decrease the setting.

A brief push on the control stalk modifies the

speed setting by + or - 1 mph (km/h).

A maintained push on the control stalk modifies

the speed setting by + or - 5 mph (km/h).

F

Press the end of the control stalk: the

speed limiter mode is selected but is not

switched on.

Switch the speed limiter on by pulling the

control stalk towards you, if the speed

displayed is suitable (by default, the last

speed programmed).

F

You can temporarily stop the the speed

limiter by pulling the control stalk towards

you again: the display confirms that it has

been stopped (Pause).

Pull the control stalk towards you again to

restore the speed limiter.

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Driving

Temporarily exceeding the

programmed speed

Operating fault

Illumination of this warning lamp in

the instrument panel indicates a fault

with the speed limiter.

F

Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,

going beyond the point of resistance, to

exceed the programmed speed limit.

Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily

and the displayed programmed speed flashes.

An audible signal accompanies the

flashing of the programmed speed

when exceeding the speed is not due to

an action by the driver (steep hill...).

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the

operation of the speed limiter.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the

pedals:

-

ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the

programmed value, the limiter operates again:

the display of the programmed speed becomes

steady again.

-

do not fit one mat on top of another.

Switching off

F

Press the end of the control stalk.

The display of information related to the

speed limiter disappears.

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Driving

Speed limiter (VTi 68 engine)

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

The speed limiter is switched on manually:

Steering mounted controls

Displays in the instrument panel

this can be done whatever the speed of the

vehicle. However, if you are driving at less than

20 mph (30 km/h), the programmed speed will

be fixed at 20 mph (30 km/h).

The speed limiter is paused by operation of the

control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded

temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly

beyond the point of resistance.

To return to the programmed speed, simply

release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle

returns to the programmed speed limit.

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The controls are grouped together on this

control stalk at the steering wheel.

The information is grouped together in the

instrument panel screen.

1. Speed limiter on / off: by pressing the end

The programmed limit speed is erased

of the control stalk.

5. Speed limiter on / pause indication.

6. Speed value setting.

when switching off the ignition.

2. Programming the speed

Decrease the setting: by pushing the

control stalk down.

3. Restore speed limiter

Increase the setting: by pushing the control

stalk up.

4. Pause speed limiter: by pulling the control

If you choose to display other information

(trip A for example), the speed limiter

information is automatically displayed again

after about 6 seconds.

The speed limiter cannot, in any

circumstances, replace the need to observe

speed limits, nor can it replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

stalk towards you.

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Driving

Switching on

Pause

Adjusting the speed limit

setting

Once a speed is programmed, you can modify

it by pushing and releasing the control stalk:

-

up to increase the speed setting,

down to reduce the speed setting.

A brief push on the control stalk modifies the

speed setting by + or - 1 mph (km/h).

A maintained push on the control stalk modifies

the speed setting by + or - 5 mph (km/h).

F

Press the end of the control stalk: the

speed limiter is switched on.

F

You can temporarily stop the the speed

limiter by pulling the control stalk towards

you.

Push the control stalk up to restore

operation of the speed limiter with the

same speed setting.

This indicator lamp comes on in the

instrument panel.

F

Accelerate or decelerate to attain the

desired speed.

Push the control stalk down and release, to

programme the speed.

The speed at which the vehicle is running

at the moment when you release the

control stalk becomes the programmed

speed.

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Driving

Temporarily exceeding the

programmed speed

Operating fault

Illumination of this warning lamp in

the instrument panel indicates a fault

with the speed limiter.

F

Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,

going beyond the point of resistance, to

exceed the programmed speed limit.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily

and the displayed programmed speed flashes.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the

operation of the speed limiter.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the

pedals:

An audible signal accompanies the

flashing of the programmed speed

when exceeding the speed is not due to

an action by the driver (steep hill...).

-

ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the

programmed value, the limiter operates again:

the display of the programmed speed becomes

steady again.

-

do not fit one mat on top of another.

Switching off

F

Press the end of the control stalk

The display of information related to the

speed limiter disappears.

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Driving

Reversing camera

The reversing camera is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

The image is provided in the touch screen

The field of vision covered by the camera is

limited: objects in the immediate proximity of

the bumper or located below it are not visible.

The reversing camera cannot in any

circumstances replace the need for the

vigilance on the part of the driver.

only, with an indication of the limit of the rear

bumpers (red line) and the general direction of

the vehicle (blue lines).

It is normal to be able to see part of the number

plate at the bottom of the screen.

The camera's wide-angle lens deforms the

image presented in the screen: the distances

visible in the screen may be different from

the true distances. This deformation varies

according to the loading of the vehicle and the

slope of the road.

Never reverse the vehicle looking only

at the screen.

High pressure jet washing

When washing your vehicle, do not

direct the lance within 30 cm of the

camera lens.

Clean the reversing camera regularly

using a soft, dry cloth.

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Lane departure warning system

System which detects the unintended crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the ground, using a camera that recognises both solid and

broken lines.

To improve your safety, the camera analyses the image and then triggers a warning if the vehicle wanders over a lane marking (speed higher than

30 mph (50 km/h)).

This system is particularly suitable for motorways and dual carriageways.

Activation

Detection

The lane departure warning system

cannot in any circumstances replace

the need for vigilance on the part of the

driver.

You are alerted by an audible signal and the

display of a warning lamp in the instrument panel.

4

It is necessary to observe driving

regulations and take a break every

two hours.

No alert is given if the direction

indicators are on and for around

20 seconds after they stop flashing.

The system should be deactivated when

driving with snow chains or the spare

wheel fitted.

F

Press this button, located on the steering

wheel.

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Displays in the instrument panel

Deactivation

F

Press this button again.

Display in the instrument panel Comments

The function has been activated (green indicator).

The status of the system remains in the

memory when the ignition is switched off.

The system has identified a marking on the ground (green

indicator).

Operating fault

The system is alerting you that a road marking is being crossed

(green and orange warning).

The display of this warning is accompanied by an audible signal.

In the event of a malfunction, this (orange)

warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop without delay.

The detection may be impeded:

-

if the ground markings are worn,

if there is little contrast between the markings on the ground and the road surface,

if the windscreen is dirty,

in certain extreme weather conditions: fog, heavy showers, bright sunlight or direct

exposure to the sun (low sun, leaving a tunnel...) and shadows.

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Driving

Under-inﬂation detection

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.

The under-inflation detection system

does not replace the need for vigilance

on the part of the driver.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

This system does not avoid the need to

check the tyre pressures (including the

spare wheel) every month as well as

before a long journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs

road holding, extends braking distances

and causes premature tyre wear,

particularly under arduous condition

(high loading, high speed, long journey).

The inflation pressures defined for

your vehicle can be found on the tyre

pressure label.

For more information on the

identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

4

The system monitors the pressures in the four

tyres, once the vehicle is moving.

It compares the information given by the four

wheel speed sensors with reference values,

which must be reinitialised every time the

tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel

changed.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one

or more tyres.

Tyre pressures should be checked

when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle

stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of

less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate

speeds).

Otherwise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to

the pressures shown on the label.

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Under-inflation alert

Reinitialisation

This is given by fixed illumination of

this warning lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal.

Before reinitialising the system, ensure

that the pressures of the four tyres are

correct for the use of the vehicle and in

line with the recommendations on the

tyre pressure label.

The under-inflation alert can only be

relied on if the reinitialisation of the

system has done with the pressures in

the four tyres correctly adjusted.

F

Reduce speed immediately, avoid

excessive steering movements and sudden

braking.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always cause visible bulging of the tyre.

Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual

check.

The under-inflation detection system

does not give a warning if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

It is necessary to reinitialise the system every

time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,

and after changing one or more wheels.

A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's

side, gives a reminder of this.

F

If you have a compressor (such as the one

in the temporary puncture repair kit) check

the pressures of the four tyres when cold.

If it is not possible to carry out this check

straight away, drive carefully at reduced

speed.

or

F

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare

wheel (depending on equipment).

The alert is maintained until the system

is reinitialised.

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Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed illumination

of the under-inflation warning lamp

indicates a fault with the system.

Snow chains

The system does not have to be

reinitialised after fitting or removing

snow chains.

In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the

tyres is no longer assured.

4

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The under-inflation alert can only be

considered reliable if reinitialisation of

the system is done with the the four tyre

pressures correctly set.

Before doing anything to the system,

the pressures of the four tyres must be

checked and the system reinitialised.

Reinitialisation of the system is done with the

ignition on (ignition switch in the "ON" position

or "ON" mode) and the vehicle stationary.

F

Open the glove box.

Press the reinitialisation button.

F

This warning lamp flashes

3 times in the instrument panel

when the reinitialisation is done.

F

Wait a few minutes before switching off the

ignition (ignition switch in the "ACC"

or "LOCK" position, or "OFF" mode).

The new pressure settings registered

are considered to be reference values by

the system.

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Driving for Your Citroen C1 4 Door Second Generation (2014-2022)

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