Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

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D R I V E R ’ S I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
It tells you when the next service is due , in conformity with the maintenance schedule in the Mainten ance guide.
This information is calculated as a function of two parameters: the mileage covered , and the time elapsed since
the last service.
Functioning
From switching on the ignition and
for a few seconds, the spanner
symbol for maintenance lights
up ; the instrument panel tells you
how many miles remain before the
next service.
For example: you have the
following distance left to travel
before the next service:
Functioning if the distance to the
next service is less than 1 000 km
(approx. 600 miles)
Each time the ignition is switched
on, and for ive seconds, the main -
tenance symbol and the mileage will
lash.
Example: before the next service
there remain: 500 km (approx.
300 miles). When you switch on the
ignition and for 5 seconds after that,
the instrument panel indicates: Functioning if the service
interval is exceeded
Each time the ignition is switched
on, the maintenance symbol and
the extra mileage travelled (with a
minus in front) will lash.
For example:
the preset service
distance has been exceeded by
300 km (approx. 10 miles). Your
vehicle must be serviced as soon
as possible.
A few seconds after that, the engine
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
its normal role. The instrument
panel shows you the total and trip
mileage counters. A few seconds after that, the en
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gine oil level indicator is displayed,
then the total mileage recorder
resumes its normal role and the
maintenance symbol remains lit
up.
It informs you that a service is
imminently due. The instrument
panel gives you the total and trip
mileages. A few seconds after you have
switched on the ignition, the
total mileage recorder returns
to its normal operation and
the
maintenance symbol remains
illuminated.

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Maintenance intervals
If your vehicle is used in particularly harsh conditions, it is ne
cessary to select the maintenance schedules for
“special operating conditions” (see the Maintenance Guide) which consist of more frequent services.
Note: the maintenance spanner will come on, and the display will read
‘’0’’ if the maximum length of time between services is attained be fore the
mileage limit is reached.
Resetting the maintenance indicator to zero
Your dealer will perform this operation after each service. Howe ver, if
you intend to service the vehicle yourself, the procedure for reset ting the
maintenance indicator is as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold down button 1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The distance remaining until the next service lashes.
- Keep button 1 pressed until the display shows “=0” and the maintenance
spanner disappears.
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3-PART INSTRUMENT PANEL
BIG SCREEN INSTRUMENT
PANEL
Speed
indicator NaviDrive
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Rev counter
(In the period of running-in, see “Running-in”.)
Coolant temperature warning
lamp
Coolant temperature gaugeFuel
gauge
Low fuel level
warning C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
Coolant temperature
gauge
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
Low fuel level warning
Rev counter
(In the period of running-
in, see “Running-in”.)Speed
indicator Fuel
gauge
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the needle or indicator in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
If the needle or indicator enters zone B, the temperature
is too high. The central STOP alert warning lamp and
the engine coolant level or temperature warning lamp
both light up, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
It is essential to stop the vehicle. 1 - Low fuel level
warning
If the warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY, you still
have fuel suficient for ap -
prox. 30 miles.
If it lashes, this indicates
a malfunctioning of the fuel
gauge.
Consult your CITROËN
dealer.
2 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
The STOP warning lamp
lashes when the coolant
temperature warning lamp
is lit.
The lighting of this warning
lamp is accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY.
It is essential to stop the vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer. 3-part instrument
panel
Big screen
instrument panel
Engine coolant level too low
Engine coolant level too low is indicated by an audible
signal and a message on the MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY.
Big screen instrument
panel
3-part
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Lighting rheostat
When the vehicle lamps are on,
press on the button to alter the
brightness for the warning lamps
display, the instrument panel, the
air conditioning panel and the
multifunction screen. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or
maximum) adjustment, release
the button then press again to
increase it (or decrease it).
As soon as the lighting reaches
the desired intensity, release the
button.
Night driving control
- A irst press on the
DARK button puts the display to sleep. Only the time
and the temperature remain displayed.
- A second press switches off the display and the instrument pane l with the
exception of the speedometer, its central display and the in formation on
automatic gearbox and cruise control / speed limiter if these ha ve been
activated.
Note: Timed lighting of functions if you:
- Press any of the display controls.
- Select Radio-CD.
- Operate any of the air conditioning controls.
All the displays light up if there is an alert.
- A third press brings back normal lighting. C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L

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Imperative stop
warning lamp
When the warning
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine.
This lamp is accompanied by a
STOP symbol on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
This warning lamp remains
on for as long as the fault
associated with the alert
message is present (this in the
case of a serious fault).
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible
The lamp stays on only for a short
time for a minor fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
To recall the corresponding alert
message, see “Log of alerts”.
Battery charge
Should not be lit when
the engine is running. If it
lights permanently, contact
a CITROËN dealer. Engine oil pressure and
temperature warning
lamp
If it lights while you are
driving, stop the engine, check the
level, (see Chapter IV - “Levels”).
If it remains lit despite the level
being correct, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Driver’s and/or
passenger’s seat belt
not fastened warning
lamp
Comes on if the driver’s and/
or passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
The lighting of the warning lamp
is accompanied by a sound
signal and a message for about
90 seconds when the vehicle
exceeds a speed of 25 km/h
(approx. 15 mph).
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
luid level and braking
distribution fault.
When the engine is running, this
warning lamp indicates that the
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
luid level is insuficient, or that the
braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains lit
when the handbrake is released,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN dealer. Airbags warning lamp
It comes on for a few
seconds every time you
switch on the ignition.
Airbags malfunction
Flashing indicates that the airbags
are malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Passenger’s airbag
deactivation
If the passenger’s airbag
is deactivated, the warning
lamp remains on.
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ESP/ASR warning lamp
In operation
When either the ESP or
ASR system is brought into opera-
tion, the ESP/ASR warning lamp
lashes.
In the event of a problem
Should there be a malfunction-
ing of the systems, the ESP/ASR
warning lamp comes on, ac -
companied by a message on the
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY and
by an audible signal. Consult a
CITROËN dealer to have the sys-
tem checked.
Deactivation
On deactivating the ESP/ASR sys-
tem, the lighting of the ESP/ASR
warning lamp is accompanied by
an audible signal and the mes-
sage ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED
on the multifunction screen. Anti-lock Braking
System
The ABS warning lamp
lights when the ignition is
switched on and should go out
after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not
go out, there may be a system
malfunction. (See Chapter II -
“Brakes”). Depollution system
warning lamp
If it lashes or lights up
while you are driving, this
indicates that the depollution sys-
tem has a functioning problem.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
LH direction indicator
See “Signalling” Diesel Preheater
See the instructions for
starting the engine.
Refer to section II - Driving
“Starting”.
RH direction indicator
See “Signalling”
All the direction indicators lash simultaneously when th e hazard
warning lamps are switched on.
Dipped beam
See “Signalling” Main beam
See “Signalling”
Foglamps
See “Signalling” Front foglamps
See “Signalling”
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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
D i s p l a y C
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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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
To adjust the date and the time:
- Press on
A.
- Use B to select the icon
“Personalisation - Coniguration”
then conirm your choice with a
press on C.
- Select the display coniguration using B. Conirm with a press
on C.
- Select the date and time adjustment, using B, then
conirm with a press on C.
- Use B to select the values to be
modiied. Conirm with a press
on C.
- Make your adjustments using B,
validating each adjustment with
a press on C.
- Validate on “OK” on the display. To choose units:
- Press on
A.
- Use B to select the icon
“Personalisation - Coniguration”
then conirm your choice with a
press on C.
- Select the display coniguration using B. Conirm with a press
on C.
- Then select the sub-menu for Units. Conirm with a press
on C.
- Using B, select the unit to
be modiied (Temperature or
Consumption) then validate with
a press on C.
- Validate on “OK” on the display.
Note: This choice concerns all
the types of information (fuel
consumption, speed, etc.) that
appear on the displays.
To choose the language:
- Press on A.
- Use B to select the icon
“Personalisation - Coniguration”
then conirm your choice with a
press on C.
- Select the choice of language, using B.
- Using B, select the desired
language and validate your
choice with a press on C.
- Validate on “OK” on the display.
To adjust the display
brightness:
- Press on
A.
- Use B to select the icon
“Personalisation - Coniguration”
then conirm your choice with a
press on C.
- Select the display coniguration using B. Conirm with a press
on C.
- Select the adjustment of brightness. Conirm with a press
on C.
- Use B to select normal or other
display mode, then validate
with a press on C. To adjust
the brightness, select the
symbols “+” or “-” and conirm
your adjustment with a press
on C.
- Validate on “OK” on the display.