light Citroen C8 2008 1.G User Guide

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M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A Y
D i s p l a y C
Main menu
Press control
A to display the
“Main menu” for the multifunction
screen. Using this menu, you have
access to the following functions:
The driver is advised not to
manipulate the controls described
below while driving.
1 -
Time.
2 - Ambient temperature
3 - Date and Display zone
If the outside temperature is
between +3°C and -3°C, the
temperature display lashes (risk
of ice).
Note: The outside temperature
displayed may be higher than the
actual temperature if the vehicle is
standing in bright sunshine.
Radio-CD
(See radio-CD handbook)Trip computer, giving
you:
- Distance to your
destination.
- Access to log of alerts (list of the alerts that have been previously
signalled).
- Access to the status of functions, for example activation/
deactivation of automatic
headlamp lighting, daytime-
running lamps, ESP, windscreen
wipe.
Personalisation -
Coniguration , allowing
you to activate or
deactivate:
- the triggering of rear wipe
- the automatic guide-me-home lighting
- the automatic lighting of hea- dlamps
- automatic lighting of daytime- running lamps
Also to choose:
- Brightness, the time, the date, units.
- The display language.
Note : activation/deactivation of
automatic lighting of daytime-run-
ning lamps is available depending
on the country of marketing.
Controls
A
- Access to the “Main menu”
B - Scrolling in the display
menus.
C - Validation and Selection in
the menus, of the function
chosen or value modiied
D - Cancellation of the operation
or return to the previous
display.
E - Selection of the type of
information you wish to see
permanently displayed (date,
radio-CD, trip computer) on
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M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A Y
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PERSONALISATION and
CONFIGURATION
To activate/deactivate rear
screen wipe when engaging
reverse gear :
- Press
A.
- Select the “Personalisation- Coniguration” icon using B,
then conirm your choice by
pressing C.
- Then select the vehicle parame- ters sub-menu.
Conirm by pressing C.
- Using B, select rear screen
wipe.
Conirm by pressing C.
- Then by pressing C, select/de-
select rear screen wipe to acti -
vate/deactivate.
- Validate using “OK” on the dis-
play.
TRIP COMPUTER
To enter the distance to be
travelled in the trip computer:
- Press on
A.
- Use B to select the trip computer
icon, then conirm with a press
on C.
- Select your entry of distance, using B. Conirm your choice
with a press on C.
- To choose the distance, select the igure to be modiied, using B,
then conirm with a press on C.
- Use B to adjust the value then
validate with a press on C.
- Validate on “OK” on the display.
To access the log of alerts in
the trip computer:
- Press on A.
- Use B to select the trip computer
icon, then conirm with a press
on C.
- Select the log of alerts.
- When the list is displayed, scroll down by pressing B.
- Press on D, to return to the
permanent display.
To access the status of
functions, proceed in a similar
manner. To activate/deactivate the
automatic guide-me-home
lighting:
- Press on
A.
- Use B to select the icon
“Personalisation - Coniguration”
then conirm your choice with a
press on C.
- Then select the sub-menu for vehicle parameters. Conirm
your choice with a press on C.
- Using B, select lighting and
signalling. Conirm your choice
with a press on C.
- Then with a press on C, select/
deselect guide-me-home lighting
to activate or deactivate it. After
activation, choose the duration:
press on C then use B to select
the duration and press on C.
- Validate on “OK” on the display.
To activate/deactivate the au-
tomatic lighting of headlamps,
proceed in a similar manner.

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Direction indicators
Left: move the stalk downwards.
Right: move the stalk upwards.
Movement of the steering wheel
returns the stalk to the off position
automatically. The direction indicators will not work when
the hazard warning lamps are in use.
Headlamp lash
Pull the stalk towards you to lash
headlamps.
The headlamp lash operates
even with the ignition off.
Horn
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel. Hazard warning lamps
Simultaneous operation of the
direction indicators.
Only use these if there is danger,

for example when you have to
stop suddenly or in unusual driving
conditions.
They also operate without the
ignition being on.
Emergency lighting of hazard
warning lamps
Sudden vehicle deceleration
automatically causes the hazard
warning lamps to activate.
These cease automatically when
you reaccelerate or manually if
you press the hazard warning
lamps control on the dashboard.
SOUND SIGNAL FOR LAMPS
LEFT ON
This is heard when the driver’s
door is opened, ignition switched
off, to indicate that lamps are still
on.
It stops when the door is closed,
the lamps are switched off, or the
ignition is switched on.
This signal is inactive if the
automatic lighting / guide-me-
home headlamps are activated.
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All lighting off
Lighting control switch
Turn the barrel
A forward.
Automatic lighting of headlamps
Sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically in conditions of poor
ambient light or when the wipers are in continuous operatio n.
They go out as soon as light is suficient again or after the wipers have
stopped.
An activation/deactivation of this function is possible in th e menu “Person-
alisation-Coniguration” of the “Main Menu”.
Note: Activation of this function is immediate, whereas deactivation
requires the ignition to be switched off.
Never obstuct the brightness sensor, which is located at the bottom
of the windscreen, on the inside. Guide-me-home lighting
This function lights your headlam-
ps, for example to illuminate your
way out of a carpark.
The function is activated:

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Vehicles equipped with FRONT
FOGLAMPS AND REAR
FOGLAMPS
(Ring A)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightnes s does not
trigger the automatic lighting, it is up to you to switch on your
dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
They operate when
sidelamps, dipped
beams or main beams
are switched on.
Headlamps adjustment
You are advised to adjust the aim
of the headlamps in accordance
with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand
side of the steering column.
Position 0:
Driver only, or driver +
one passenger.
Position –: Driver + 2 passen -
gers.
Position 1: Driver + 4 passen -
gers.
Position 2: Driver + 4 passengers
+ luggage.
Position 3: Driver only + maxi -
mum authorised load.
Note: Vehicles equipped with
Xenon headlamps have automatic
headlamp adjustment as a function
of vehicle load.
For a vehicle equipped with
front and rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on
front foglamps.
- 2nd notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
- 2nd notch rearwards: switches off front foglamps.
For a vehicle equipped with
rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps. S I G N A L L I N G
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be
used when visibility is severely
reduced (fog, snow).

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Automatic photochromic
interior rear view mirror
This provides an automatic and
progressive changing between
day use and night use.
To avoid causing dazzle, the mirror
automatically becomes darker as
a function of the intensity of light
coming from the rear. It becomes
lighter as soon as brightness
diminishes, thus ensuring optimal
vision.
Manual interior mirror
A lever on the underside of the
mirror allows you to choose
between two positions :
Day position: the lever is not
visible
Night position (anti-dazzle): the
lever is visible Operation
Switch on ignition and press on control
1.
- warning lamp 2 lit (switch on): automatic mode.
- warning lamp 2 not lit : automatic mode not operative. The mirror remains
at its lightest deinition.
Note: for optimal vision, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
Permit holder
The athermic windscreen incorporates a clear area above the rear vie w mirror to allow the reading of access cards,
such as motorway toll pass, parking permit, etc. I N T E R I O R R E A R V I E W M I R R O R

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Handbrake
The handbrake is operated by pulling the lever irmly up - pressing
the
footbrake will reduce the effort required to apply the hand brake.
The handbrake is capable of holding the vehicle on all slo pes likely to be
encountered but increased effort will be needed on steep sl opes.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage irst gear. F or
vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking
position (P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering towards the kerb.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the bu tton on the end of the lever and return the lever to the
fully down position.
The warning lamp will come on if the handbrake is on or not fully released.
To position the parking brake lever horizontally along the loo r (Rotating the driver’s seat: see “Front seats”):
With the parking brake applied, pull the end A of the lever forwards. The lever lowers to horizontal to permit rotation
of the seat. In this coniguration, the warning lamp remains o n provided the brake remains applied.
To revert to normal operation, pull the lever upwards until t he ratchet comes into play.
Handbrake released , the lighting of this warning lamp together with the STOP warning lamp, accompanied
by a message on the multifunction display and by an audible signal, indicates that the brake luid level is
too low or that the brakeforce distribution is malfunctioning .
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. B R A K E S

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Complementary to the catalytic converter, this ilter makes an active
contribution to the preservation of air quality
by retaining the unburnt pollutant particles. Black exhaust fu mes are thus no longer emitted.
Clogging of the particle ilter
If there is risk of clogging, a message appears on the multifun ction display, accompanied by a sound signal and
lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle ilter is starting to ill up (in conditions of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, trafic jams etc.)
To regenerate the ilter, it is advised to drive as soon as possi ble, when trafic conditions permit, at a speed of
60 km/h (around 40 mph) or more for at least ive minutes (until the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Observation: After prolonged idling or driving at very low speeds, you may occa sionally notice water vapour being
emitted from the exhaust when accelerating. This is of no conse quence to the running of the vehicle or to the
environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
If the additive level becomes too low, a message appears on the multifunction display, accompanied by a sound
signal and lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp. It is necessary to have the additive level topp ed up. Urgently
consult a CITROËN Dealer. D I E S E L P A R T I C L E F I L T E R

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This driving assistance device enables you to drive at a constant
speed of
your choice, without any action required on the accelerator.
Cruise control is available above speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph), in the higher
gears only.
Control A for cruise control is located below the lighting/signalling stalk.
Note: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed on the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn the control 1 to the “CRUISE” position.
To select a cruise speed On selection of the function via control 1, no cruise
speed has yet been memorised .
Once you have accelerated to reach your desired speed, give a short
press on button 2 or 4.
The cruise speed is then memorised. It is displayed
on the instrument panel screen B.
You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to that chosen speed.
Notes:
The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
If while cruise control is operating the system is unable to kee p to the
memorised speed (e.g. on a steep descent), then this speed lashes. Adapt
your speed as necessary. C R U I S E C O N T R O L

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These actions do not cancel the cruise speed which
remains displayed on the screen.
Reactivation of cruise control

- By recalling the memorised cruise speed:
After a deactivation, press button 3.
Your vehicle returns automatically to the memorised
cruise speed which is displayed on the instrument
panel screen B.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the speed
at which you are currently travelling, the vehicle will
accelerate strongly to compensate.
- By selection of the current speed:
Press briely on button 2 or 4 when you are at your
desired speed.
The information “OFF” will then disappear from the
screen.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from “CRUISE” position to
position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is no longer
memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed,
accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the
SERVICE warning lamp.
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
Cruise control must only be used where road conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when weather and ro ad conditions are poor.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
To exceed the cruise speed temporarily
While cruise control is operating, it is still possible to
go above the cruise speed by actioning the accelerator
pedal (for example to overtake another vehicle). The
speed displayed on the screen lashes. You have
only to release the accelerator pedal to return to the
memorised speed.
Adjusting the cruise speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the cruise speed,
displayed in zone B,
by pressing:
- Button 4 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a continuous press
to jump in steps of 5 mph.
Deactivation of cruise control with memorised
speed
- Either with a press on the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
- Or if ESP or ASR are activated.
- Or with a press on button 3.
Note: cruise control is disengaged when the gear lever
is in neutral position.
These actions bring up the dis-
play “OFF” in the instrument
panel screen. C R U I S E C O N T R O L