Citroen C8 2008 1.G User Guide

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IN BRIEF
Transforming
Seat coni guration is explained
in Chapter III of this handbook.
To correctly move a seat, follow
the steps in order as described
in the handbook. Move the head
restraint to its lowest position, fold
the backrest onto the seat cushion,
ensuring that its resting position
is compatible with the seat type.
Place the front feet of the seat in
line with the sliders or the locking
catches on the l oor before starting
to re-engage the rear feet.
Automatic with separate regulation.
Press, AUTO is displayed, this is
the normal operating mode.
Air conditioning
Manual adjustment. Press on
the on/off control . Choose the
distribution mode.
V E N T I L A T I O N
 93
 74  72

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IN BRIEF
V E N T I L A T I O N
Manual Air Conditioning – advice on settings
To obtain the maximum beneit from the system, we recommen d :
If I want ... Air distribution Temperature Air low Air
recirculation AC
Warm Cold
Deicing
Demisting
With Automatic Air Conditioning, you are advised to use the AUTO function, whatever your
requirements.
Switch off air recirculation once the ambient air is of an acceptable quality.

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R E M O T E C O N T R O L
Note : The simultaneous use of
other high frequency equipment
(mobile telephones, domestic
alarms...) may momentarily hinder
the operation of the remote con-
trol.
In the event of a permanent fault,
the remote control should be
reinitialised. See “Changing the
remote control battery”.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle on a carpark,
press button A, the interior
lamps come on and the direction
indicators lash for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked.
When operating the windows and sun roofs by means of
the remote control, the user must make sure that nobody is
obstructing the windows or sun roofs from closing proper ly.
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n is in
the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside (without
the remote control).
Central unlocking
A short press on button
B unlocks your vehicle.
This operation is conirmed by rapid lashing of the direction ind icators and
lighting of the interior lamp (if the function is activated ). This also deploys
the exterior rear view mirrors.
Central locking - Closing of windows and sliding of sun roofs -
Deadlocking
- A short press on button A locks your vehicle.
- A long press on button A locks your vehicle, closes the windows and
slides the sun roofs. The sun roofs stop in the partially open position. To
close completely, use the interior sunroof control (see page 105 ).
This operation is conirmed by the direction indicators illuminati ng for
approx. two seconds and by the interior lamp switching off. Th e exterior
rear view mirrors will also fold back.
If any of the doors or the boot is open or not properly closed , the central
locking does not operate.
For vehicles equipped with deadlocking, two successive presses on
button A have the effect of deadlocking the vehicle. It is then imp ossible to
open the doors, either from the inside or the outside.

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Opening/closing of the electric
sliding side doors
A long press on one of the C
controls ( C1 for right hand door,
C2 for left hand door) opens or
closes the corresponding electric
sliding door.
Note: if the vehicle is locked, a
long press on one of the C controls
unlocks the vehicle and opens
the corresponding electric sliding
door.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting
the key from its housing in the
remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you
could damage the mechanism. Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot functi
on
while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, wh en for
example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehic le without
your realising it.
However, if none of the doors are opened within thirty se conds
following an unlocking, the doors will automatically re lock.
Warning: There is a risk of damage if the replacement ba ttery is
not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thos e
approved by CITROËN.
HF remote control battery discharged
This information is given by a message on the MULTIFUNCTION D
ISPLAY,
accompanied by a sound signal and by lighting of the SERVICE w arning
lamp.
Changing the remote control battery
Detach the housing to access the battery.
Battery: CR 120: 3V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, the remote control has to be re-ini tialised. To
do this, switch on the ignition and immediately press button A on your
remote control until it operates the action required. This can take some ten
seconds.
Note: Make a careful note of the numbers for the keys and for the remo te
control on the ASSISTANCE card. Keep this in a safe place.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to
the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycl ing facility
(camera shops etc).

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K E Y S
Electronic immobiliser key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
locks as well as the ignition.
Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer
will sound if you have switched
off the ignition and opened the
driver’s door without previously
removing the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag (see
“Airbag”).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n
is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, the CITROËN dealer
network can supply replacements.
Central locking using the key
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle.
It is then
impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
Note: With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, locking is
signalled by the lashing of the interior locking control warni ng lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly cl osed, central
locking does not operate.
Electronic immobiliser
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply
system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the
ignition.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
After you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and the
electronic immobiliser device.
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN
dealer.

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A conidential card is given to the
new owner when he takes delivery
of his new vehicle.
This card bears a hidden access
code for the use of the CITROËN
dealer when maintaining the
electronic immobiliser device.
Do not scratch the protective
strip , the security of the immobil-
iser system depends on the infor-
mation below remaining covered.
Should the card be lost, the
immobiliser device can no longer
be considered secure.
Never attempt to modify the electronic immobiliser’s electr ical
circuit, as that could render your vehicle undriveable .
Should the conidential card become lost, a CITROËN deale r
would have to undertake a major repair.
In the event of a change of vehicle ownership, it is essenti
al for the new
owner to possess the CODE card.
Never leave it in the vehicle.
Advice
C O D E C A R D
Keep the code card bearing your personal electronic immobiliser numb er
in a safe place (never in the vehicle).
If any key modiications become necessary (addition, cancellation or
replacement of the key), you must take the conidential card toget her with
all the keys to a CITROËN dealer.
Also, for any operation on your vehicle’s electronic systems, CITROËN
may need to request this card from you.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with
an ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM.
This ensures:

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A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M
Operation of the alarm
First make sure that all the vehicle’s doors are
closed.
The alarm is armed by pressing button A on the remote
control.
When the alarm is armed, the protections become
active within 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds
(volumetric).
Provided the alarm is armed, any intrusion triggers the
siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by the illumination
of the direction indicators.
The alarm then reverts to armed status, but the
deployment remains memorised and is signalled by
the rapid lashing of the alarm warning lamp 2 when
you press the unlocking button B. The lashing stops
when you switch on the ignition.
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting out of
the electrical supply. To stop it, restore the electrical
supply then press the unlocking button B.
Note:

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S: IGNITION
To free the steering lock, gently
action the steering wheel while
turning the key, without using
undue force.
When removing the key, turn the
steering wheel until the steering
locks. The key can only be re-
moved from position S.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is freed (by turning
the key to position M, action the
steering gently if necessary). S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -
S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU
RETAIN THE BRAKING ASSISTANCE AND POWER STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety fea tures).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
wheel until the steering lock engages.
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the following warning
lamps are tested:
If one of these warning lamps
does not light up, this indicates a
malfunction.
D: STARTING
Release the key immediately the
engine has started. Never action it
while the engine is running.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
See “Starting”.
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
tery when the engine is stopped,
your vehicle goes automatically
into economy mode after a max-
imum of 30 minutes
. Economy
mode is conirmed by a message
on the screen.
The electrical components relat-
ing to comfort and also the head-
lamps (not sidelamps or hazard
warning lamps) are switched off
automatically.
To reactivate them, it is necessary
to start the engine.

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Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (manual gearbox)

or in position P or N (automatic gearbox).
PETROL
Starting the engine
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Operate the starter motor (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine sta rts.
In temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease st arting, then release it slowly..
Note: If it does not work at irst, switch off the ignition, wait for ten seconds, then operate the starter again as
described above.
DIESEL
Starting the engine
Turn the key to the starter position, wait for the preheater warning lamp to go out, then operate the starter until the
engine is running.
If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition th en recommence the procedure.
In temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease st arting, then release it slowly.
Note: During starting, do not touch the accelerator.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines must be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition.
Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit .
Flicking the accelerator pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
S T A R T I N G