steering Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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IN BRIEF
1.
Volumetric alarm deactivation
switch.
2. Cruise control / speed limiter
controls.
3. Lighting, direction indicator
controls.
4. Driver’s airbag. Horn.
5. Multifunction display.
6. Radio controls under steering
wheel.
7. Screen wipe / screen wash /
trip computer controls.
8. Gear lever.
9. Ignition.
10. Headlamp height adjustment.
11. a/ ESP/ASR activation/
deactivation button.
b/ Parking assistance activation/deactivation button.
12. Steering column adjustment
control.
D A S H B O A R D

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IN BRIEF
Seat belts
Height adjustment.
Visibility
2 fast
1 normal
I intermittent
0 off

X single wipe.
AUTO, push the stalk
downwards.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
 45
 46 
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Adjust the height and the reach of
the steering wheel.
Electronic external rear view mir-
rors.
Reposition control
Adjust
Select 
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 47
Locking. Lamps off
Sidelamps
Main beams (blue)
Dipped beams (green)
AUTO, automatic
lighting of headlamps
Screen wipe controls 
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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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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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Both the height and reach of the steering wheel can be ad
justed.
With the vehicle at rest , irst adjust the seat to the most suitable position,
then adjust the position of the steering wheel. See “Drivin g position”
IMPORTANT
Do not release the steering column adjusting mechanism
while the vehicle is in motion.
Unlock the steering wheel by pushing the control downwards.
Adjust the steering wheel, then lock it by pulling the cont
rol upwards.
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N A D J U S T M E N T

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Operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/
ASR warning lamp lashes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may
prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR system to allow the wheels to spin
and thus regain traction.
- press control A.
- The ESP/ASR warning lamp lights up, accompanied by an audible signal
and the message ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED on the multifunction screen.
Then the ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will redeploy:
- automatically if the ignition has been switched off or as soon as the
vehicle reaches approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph),
- manually by a renewed press on the control A.
Operational anomaly
If the system is malfunctioning, ESP/ASR warning lamp lights up al ong
with the SERVICE warning lamp, a beep and the message “ESP/ASR
FAULT” on the multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to i
t. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and
prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving whe els. It also
improves steering stability during acceleration. E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E
Safety recommendations
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place
to encourage the driver to take
additional risks or to drive at
excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is
subject to compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake
parts and electronic components,
as well as with CITROËN’s
assembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this
system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

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To deactivate the speed limiter
Press button
3 located on the end of control A.
A mat not approved by CITROËN risks sliding under the a ccelerator pedal, thus preventing you
from pressing past the tight spot.
It will then be impossible to exit from your speed limita tion, unless by resorting to the control
under the steering wheel.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
This action causes the information
“OFF” to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.
Temporary exceeding of the maximum speed
You can exceed the memorised maximum speed at any time by pressing th e accelerator pedal hard down past the
tight spot.
During the time the limit speed is being exceeded, the dis played speed lashes.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return below the limit speed and make the function active again.
Note: if during use of the speed limiter the system is not able to retain the memorised speed (e.g. on a steep
descent), then the speed lashes. If necessary, adjust your driving speed.
The function will re-engage when your speed is again below the desired limit speed.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from position “LIMIT” to position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed, accompanied by a sound signal and lig hting of the
SERVICE warning lamp. Consult your CITROËN dealer. S P E E D L I M I T E R

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Your vehicle has a loor mat which
covers the entire space in front
of the driver and front passenger
seats.
Note :
this loor mat also covers
the lap that gives access to the
battery on the right hand side (see
“Battery”).
The loor mat is held in position on
each side by a ixing, in the middle
by the centre console pillar. F L O O R M A T
Floor mats that are not recommended by CITROËN run the ri sk
of sliding underneath the accelerator pedal, thus preven ting you
from using the full pedal travel (see “Speed limiter”).
It will then be impossible to exit from your programmed speed
without recourse to the switch module under the steering w heel.
Removing
- Slide the front seats as far as possible rearwards.
- Detach the ixings one by one, pulling on the corresponding
corner of the
loor mat.
- Remove the loor mat.
Reitting
- Position the loor mat correctly.
- Press the ixings back in place one by one.
- Check that the loor mat is properly secured.
Note : loor mats for the rear of the vehicle are available as accessories.
To obtain them, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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110 IV Air ilter
Follow the recommendations
in the Maintenance Guide.
When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could
operate if the power unit is hot (even when switched off).
The engine oil level should be checked frequently
between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Engine coolant
The coolant level should
be between the
MAX and
MIN marks on the header
tank.
If the engine is hot, wait
15 minutes.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
Never work on the cooling
system if the engine is hot. (See
“Levels”). Engine oil
Check the oil level with the
vehicle parked on horizon-
tal ground, the engine ha-
ving been switched off for at least
15 minutes.
Level: see “Capacities”.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide. Brake luid
The luid level must be si
-
tuated within the minimum
and maximum marks visi-
ble on the reservoir
Level: See “Levels”.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
If the warning lamp comes on:
stop the vehicle
Power steering oil
For topping up, it is neces-
sary to go to a CITROËN
dealer.
Oil quality: Consult the Mainte-
nance Guide.
Take out the oil dipstick.
The level must be between
the
MAX and MIN marks
on the dipstick
It should never exceed the maximum mark.
L E V E L S
R e f e r t o t h e c h a p t e r U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s
Windscreen, rear screen
and headlamp washer
luid
It is recommended that you use
products approved by CITROËN.
Level: see “Capacities”.
MAX
MIN

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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