Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

134 V Towing with all wheels on the ground
Towing ring ixings are placed at the front and at the rear o
f the vehicle.
Unclip the cover using a coin, or with a tool such as a screwdrive r.
The ignition key should be in position “M” to retain steeri ng capabi-
lity.
Use a bar with a hook to attach to the towing eye as indi cated above.
If the engine is not running, the steering and
braking systems will not be power-assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter
must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
T O W I N G - L I F T I N G
Advice :
In exceptional circumstances, it is
permitted to tow the vehicle at low
speed over a short distance (in
accordance with the local legisla-
tion in force).
In all other cases, the vehicle
must be transported by a trans-
porter.
CAUTION - TOWING A
VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Put the selector lever in posi-
tion N (neutral).
Removable towing eye
The towing eye is removable : it
can be itted at the front or at the
rear of the vehicle. It is stowed in
the engine compartment.

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Engine type
2.0i 16V
145 hp BVM 2.0i 16V
145 hp BVA
Fuel tank capacity Approximately 0 litres
Recommended fuel Unleaded petrol
RON 5 - RON 
Turning circle between walls (in metres) 11.71 11.71
French iscal rating  10
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) 1 10
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight 1 75 1 04
Gross vehicle weight 2 405 2 435
Max. on rear axle 1 300 1 300
Gross train weight 3 705 2 35
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (dependent on lo ad) 1 700 00
Gross trailer weight (without brakes) 750 500
Trailer nose weight 7 40
Max. roof rack load 100 100

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All the tyres can be itted with
chains.
Weights: refer to the vehicle iden-
tiication plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVA: Automatic gearbox.
FAP: Diesel particulate ilter sys -
tem (DPFS).
Observe your vehicle’s towing li-
mits.
It is essential to comply with the
max. Gross Trailer Weights and
speed limits as speciied by legis -
lation in each country.
For further information about
the towing capacity of your ve-
hicle and its max. authorised
Gross Train Weight, contact your
CITROËN Dealer.
2.0 HDi 16V 120 BVM 6 2.0 HDi 16V
136 FAP BVM 6 2.2 HDi 16V
170 FAP BVM 6
Approximately 0 litres
Diesel fuel11.71
  
10 10 12
1 7 1 3 2 017
2 530 2 530 2 570
1 300 1 300 1 300
3 75 3 45 3 45
1 00 1 50 1 50 750 750 75072 7 75
100 100 100

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The fuel consumption igures quoted

are correct at time of going to press.
BVM:
Manual gearbox.
BVA: Automatic gearbox.
FAP: Diesel particulate ilter system
(DPFS).
Engine 2.0i 16V 145 hp 2.0 HDi 16V
120 hp 2.0 HDi 16V
FAP 136 hp 2.2 HDi 16V
FAP 170 hp
Saloon BVM BVA BVM  BVM  BVM 
Urban 12 13.3 .  .2
Extra urban 7.3 7.5 5.  .1
Combined  . . 7.1 7.2
CO 2 emissions (g/km)
213 22 12 1 11
These consumption values are established in compliance with Euro pean directive 0/12/CEE. They can vary
depending on how the vehicle is driven, on the prevailing trafic conditions, on weather conditions, on vehicle load,
on how the vehicle has been maintained and also on how ma ny accessories are in use.
F U E L C O N S U M P T I O N
L i t r e s p e r 1 0 0 k m ( m i l e s p e r g a l l o n )

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A 2.23
B 4.727
C 1.013
D 0.1
E 1.54
F 1.570
G 1.54
H 1.752/1.5
I 2.14 D I M E N S I O N S
( i n m e t r e s )

A
D
CB
FE
G
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A 0.370
B 1.11
C 2.014
D 1.153
E 0.5
F 0.7
G 1.243 D I M E N S I O N S
( i n m e t r e s )

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140 A Chassis number plate
It is located at the base of the
central pillar on the right hand
side of the vehicle.
1 : EU type approval number.
2 : Vehicle Identiication
Number (VIN).
3 : Gross vehicle weight.
4 : Gross train weight.
5 : Maximum weight on front
axle.
6 : Maximum weight on rear
axle.
B VIN on the bodywork
C Colour code.
Tyre reference.
Tyre pressures.
All original CITROËN replacement parts are available from CITRO ËN. It
is in the user’s interest, for his safety and for the sake of t he warranty, to
reject all other parts. Fitting parts or units not supplied b y CITROËN may
even result in violation of the law, if it involves non-compl iance with regula-
tions concerning safety, pollution control, interference suppre ssion and the
noise level of the vehicle. Fitting such parts or units could also deprive the
user of any recourse against the maker.
This applies in particular to :
- parts of the braking equipment,
- lighting and signalling equipment,
- engine equipment,
- the exhaust system,
- steering system, structural and suspension parts. V E H I C L E I D E N T I F I C A T I O N

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C O L D W E A T H E R P R O T E C T I O N
“ S N O W - G U A R D ”
The two snow-guards delivered with the vehicle
(depending on country of marketing) should be itted
by the user of the C8 during the winter period only
and removed in the summer months.
Instructions for itting the two
snowguard screens:
Clip the components on the bum-
per ribs at
A. Before itting
After itting

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CONTENTS
What is NaviDrive ? .................................................. .................1
Description of the controls .........................................................2
Additional control .................................................. .....................
Voice commands ........................................................................7
Main Menu................................................... ...............................
Navigation - Guidance .............................................................10
Map .................................................. ........................................1
Traffi c information ....................................................................23
Audio system (Radio, CD player, CD changer, MP3) ..............2
Telephone................................................... .............................43
Telematic services ...................................................................4
Confi guration ............................................................................51
Vehicle diagnosis .................................................. ..................53
Video .......................................................................................54
Frequently-asked questions ....................................................55
W H A T I S N A V I D R I V E ?
NAVI DRIVE IS A SYSTEM WHICH ENABLES YOU :
To navigate to the destination of your choice (Euro pean map on hard disc) including journeys to your Centres of interest (cinema, hotel, restaurant...) and taking account of traffi c conditions.To listen to the radio.To listen to CDs / MP3 CDs.To copy CDs into your Jukebox source (10 Go's avail able on the hard disc).To telephone hands-free.To enjoy access to CITROËN services according to the country you are in (Citroën Emergency, Citroën Assistance, Citroën On line and NaviDrive services).To access a vehicle diagnosis menu.To connect a nomad audio/video device.

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D E S C R I P T I O N O F T H E C O N T R O L S
It is recommended that you do not use the NaviDrive controls while your vehicle is moving. In some countries, certain commands may be deactivated to comply with national regulations.
1CD eject.
2Call in progress:Shor t press: End a call.
3Shor t press: Answer call.Display of telephone menu.
4Shor t press: Access to the CITROËN ser vices menu.Long press: Direct call to the CITROËN assistance ser vice.
5CD aper ture.
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Shor t press:Cancellation of the current operation.Deletion of a superimposed display.Long press:Close main menu and return to the welcome screen.