engine Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

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A - Windscreen and rear
screen wash luid
Capacity: See
“Capacities”
When looking under the bonnet, with the engine hot,
even if stopped and the ignition switched off, the cooling fan may operate at any time.
B - Radiator - coolant
Checking the level and topping up must always be done
with the engine cold.
Engine hot:
Remove the protection cover. Wait ifteen minutes or
until the temperature is well below 100° C, then carefull
y
unscrew the cap to allow the pressure to drop, protecting
yourself with a cloth, for example.
Topping up the cooling system
The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on t he
header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to add more than 1 litre, h ave the cooling
system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Fully secure the cap.
Note: The need to top up the coolant frequently is an indicat ion of a
malfunction, which you should have checked at the earliest op portunity.
Note: the cooling fan may operate for some ten minutes after the e ngine
has stopped.
C - Power steering oil
For topping up, it is necessary to go to a CITROËN dealer. L E V E L S

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Adding engine oil
Remove the dipstick before top-
ping up.
Check the level after illing.
It should never exceed the maxi-
mum mark.
Screw on the cap before closing
the bonnet.
Quality:
Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
Brake luid
The synthetic luid not only gives protection against corrosion bu t also
ensures correct functioning of the braking system in all environment al
conditions, therefore you should only use the synthetic product
recommended by the CITROËN network. (this luid must be replaced
every two years).
These important requirements are detailed in your vehicle’s Maint enance
Guide.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance Guide.
Brake luid reservoir
Check and top up at regular
intervals.
The luid level must be situated
within the MAX and MIN marks
visible on the reservoir.
If the warning lamp comes on
while you are driving, stop imme-
diately and contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could
operate if the power unit is hot (even when switched off). L E V E L S

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HDi engines are of a highly technical nature.
All maintenance and repairs require speciic qualiica tions
which only your CITROËN Dealer can guarantee.
Draining water from the fuel ilter
To be bled on a regular basis (at every oil change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water i
n diesel fuel
sensor, which is located at the base of the ilter, until w ater ceases to low
out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor.
D I E S E L I N J E C T I O N E Q U I P M E N T

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Windscreen and rear screen washer luid
4.5 litres
Windscreen,
rear screen and headlamp washer luid 7.5 litres
(1) Drain, reill and replace oil ilter
Engine type Engine oil capacity
(in litres) (1)
2.0i 16V 145 hp 4.5
2.0 HDi 16V 120 hp 5.0
2.0 HDi 16V FAP 136 hp 5.0
2.2 HDi 16V FAP 170 hp 4.75

C
A
4 2
1
3
B
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B A T T E R Y
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the loor on the front right
hand side (see “Battery compartment fuses”).
Emergency starting with a slave battery
A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started
with either a slave battery or the battery of another
vehicle.
A Discharged battery
B Slave battery
C Earth point on broken down vehicle.
It is essential to proceed strictly following the sequence
indicated.
Check that the emergency battery is correctly charged
up (12 volts). If you are using the battery on another
vehicle, stop the engine of the assisting vehicle. The
two vehicles must not come into direct contact with
each other.
Connect the cables in the order indicated in the
diagram. Make sure that the clamps are properly
secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine
run for about a minute at a slightly accelerated speed.
Never apply a lame or create sparks close
to the battery (explosive gas). The battery contains diluted sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
If ever you are handling the battery, protect your eyes a nd face.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse
immediately with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Replace it with a battery of the
same type (voltage, amp rating).
Do not touch the cable clamps
during the procedure.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in the
reverse order to connection,
ensuring that they do not touch
each other. Start the engine of the assisted vehicle.
Note:
For any repair necessitating a disconnection
of the battery, it is essential to wait three minutes
after switching off the ignition and to avoid any action
that could prevent the vehicle’s electrical circuit from
changing to standby mode (such as opening and
closing doors, using the remote control etc.).

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Fuses under the bonnet
Fuse box
To open the engine compartment
fusebox, unclip the screen wash
luid reservoir then detach the
cover.
Close the lid of the fuse box
carefully. Only authorised personnel
from the CITROËN network are allowed to carry out
any work on the additional protection MAXI fuses
located in the fuse boxes.

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Ref. Rating
Functions
F1 20 A Engine ECU - Exhaust Gas Recycling electrovalve - Diesel fuel high
pressure
regulation electrovalve - EGR electrovalve
F2 15 A Horn
F3 10 A Windscreen/rear screen wash pump
F4 20 A Headlamp wash pump
F5 15 A Fuel pump - Regulation electrovalve
F6 10 A Gearbox - Power steering - Air lowmeter - Preheater unit - Engine oil
level -
Brakes - Headlamps adjustment
F7 10 A ESP
F8 20 A Starter motor
F9 10 A Engine ECU
F10 30 A Electrovalves - Oxygen sensor - Injectors - Ignition coil - ECU -
Diesel fuel heater
F11 40 A Air low
F12 30 A Windscreen wipe
F13 40 A Built-in Systems Interface (Ignition+)
F14 - Free
Fuses under the bonnet
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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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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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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