gearbox Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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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

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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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Operation in automatic mode
Automatic changing between the
4 or 6 gears.
Selector on
D.
The gearbox always selects the
gear best adapted to the following
parameters:
- style of driving,
- route proile,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox then operates in
automatic mode, without requiring
any action on your part.
Notes:
When braking, the gearbox
shifts down automatically to offer
effective engine braking.
The gearbox also enhances
your safety by not changing up
when you lift your foot from the
accelerator abruptly.
To obtain maximum acceleration
without touching the lever, press
rapidly down on the accelerator
pedal (kick down). The gearbox
will automatically change down or
maintain the selected gear up to
maximum engine speed. A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Warning:
- Never select N function if the
vehicle is moving.
- Never select P or R if the vehicle
is not stationary.
- Do not change from one function to another to try to improve
braking on a slippery surface.
If, while the vehicle is moving,
function N is engaged inadvertently,
let the engine idle before engaging
a function that is appropriate. Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, you have this special
programme which facilitates
starting and traction when road
grip conditions are poor.
Press button
, after you have
have started the vehicle and
selected function D;
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
Note:
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time:
Press button
once more to
deactivate the programme en-
gaged.
-speed gearbox (diesel engine):
when the vehicle is stationary
with the gear lever in position
D
(drive), a vibration limiting device
is activated when pressing the
brake pedal.

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Operation in sequential mode
Manual changing between the 4
or  gears.
- Selector on M,
- push the selector towards the “+” sign to engage a higher
gear,
- pull the selector towards the “-”
to engage a lower gear.
A shift from D (automatic mode) to
M (sequential mode) is possible at
any time.
After selecting a gear, do not leave
your hand resting on the selector
for more than ten seconds ; risk of
cancelling the sequential function -
this is signalled by a lashing on
the instrument panel.
Consult your CITROËN dealer Note:
Changes from one gear to
another are only achievable when
conditions of vehicle speed and
engine speed allow. If they do not,
then the laws governing operation
of automatic gearboxes come into
play.
When you are stationary or moving
at very low speed, the gearbox
automatically selects irst gear.
The programme “
” (Snow)
does not apply in manual mode. Operational anomaly
Any operational disturbance is
signalled by a lashing in the
display.
In this case, the gearbox will
operate in emergency mode (third
gear is blocked). You will feel a
snatching when shifting from
P to
R and from N to R; this snatching
does no harm to your gearbox.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (approx.
0 mph).
Consult your CITROËN dealer
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X

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F U S E S
Ref. Rating
Functions
F1 15 A Rear wipe
F3 5 A Airbag
F4 10 A Steering angle sensor - ESP - Photochromic interior rear view mirror - Diag
nostic
socket - Clutch - Air conditioning - Suspension - Particle ilter
F5 30 A Sun roof - Front window
F6 30 A Rear window
F7 5 A Interior lamps - Vanity mirrors - Glovebox
F8 20 A Displays - Alarm - Radio - CD changer - Diesel fuel additive system
- Delation
detection - Sliding side door
F9 30 A Cigar lighter
F10 15 A Trailer relay unit - Controls at the steering wheel
F11 15 A Diagnostic socket - Siren - Automatic gearbox - Ignition
F12 15 A Seat belts warning lamp - Sliding doors - Airbag - Parking assistance
- Driver’s seat
memorisation - Passenger’s electric seat - Hands-free kit.
F13 5 A Trailer relay unit
F14 15 A Rain sensor - Sun roof - Air conditioning - Odometer warning lamp
control unit -
Instrument panel - Telematics
F15 30 A Locking - Deadlocking - Child safety
F17 40 A Heated rear screen
Fuses under the dashboard

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13 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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 )