Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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Changing a bulb
Rear lights
1. Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
2. Side lights
P21 W.
3. Brake/side lights
P21/5 W.
4. Reversing lights
P21 W.
5. Fog lamps
P21 W.
5 - Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to the left and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating. Do not clean
them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent product.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), condensation
inside the headlamp glass is normal;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on. Direction indicator side repeaters
WY 5 W (amber).
- Push the repeater rearwards and
release it from the mirror.
- Hold the connector and turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left.
- Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left, remove it and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , e n g a g e t h e r e p e a t e r
towards the rear and move it towards
the front of the mirror.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction
indicators and side repeaters)
must be changed for bulbs of
i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d c o l o u r . These 5 bulbs are changed from inside
the vehicle:
- open the tailgate,
- r e m o v e t h e a i r e x t r a c t i o n g r i l l e o n
the side concerned,
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Changing a bulb
Rear lights
1. Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
2. Side lights
P21 W.
3. Brake/side lights
P21/5 W.
4. Reversing lights
P21 W.
5. Fog lamps
P21 W.
5 - Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to the left and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating. Do not clean
them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent product.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), condensation
inside the headlamp glass is normal;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on. Direction indicator side repeaters
WY 5 W (amber).
- Push the repeater rearwards and
release it from the mirror.
- Hold the connector and turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left.
- Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left, remove it and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , e n g a g e t h e r e p e a t e r
towards the rear and move it towards
the front of the mirror.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction
indicators and side repeaters)
must be changed for bulbs of
i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d c o l o u r . These 5 bulbs are changed from inside
the vehicle:
- open the tailgate,
- r e m o v e t h e a i r e x t r a c t i o n g r i l l e o n
the side concerned,
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THIRD BRAKE LIGHT
5 W 5 W bulbs.
- Remove the tailgate upper trim by unclipping it on each side.
- Squeeze the two tabs 1 to release
the bulb holder.
- Change the faulty bulb.
- W h e n r e fi t t i n g , e n s u r e t h a t t h e tailgate upper trim has been put
back in place correctly.
- unscrew the two interior bolts
B
and C ,
- u n s c r e w t h e e x t e r i o r b o l t D ,
- unscrew the bulb holder concerned a quarter of a turn to the left and
remove it,
- unscrew the faulty bulb an eighth of a turn to the left and change it.
When two or more bulbs are
faulty, you must replace them
immediately.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g :
- take care to position the bulb
correctly and press on it to engage
it,
- take care to position the bulb holder correctly and screw it in a quarter of
a turn to the right,
- take care to position and secure the light correctly. NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
W 5 W.
- Remove the lens.
- Change the faulty bulb.
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Changing a fuse
CHANGING A FUSE
T h e f u s e b o x e s a r e l o c a t e d i n :
- the instrument panel lower glove b o x ( r i g h t - h a n d s i d e ) ,
- the battery compartment ( r i g h t - h a n d s i d e fl o o r ) ,
- the engine compartment.
The spare fuses and special pliers A
a r e fi x e d t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e l i d o f t h e
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l f u s e b o x . Before changing a fuse you must
establish the cause of the fault and
have it corrected. The fuse numbers
a r e i n d i c a t e d o n t h e f u s e b o x .
- Use the special pliers
A .
Always change a faulty fuse for one
of the same rating.
Removing and changing a fuse
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for rectifying the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of accessories not supplied
and not recommended by CITROËN
and not installed in accordance with
its instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all of
the additional equipment connected
e x c e e d s 1 0 m i l l i a m p e r e s .
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Changing a fuse
CHANGING A FUSE
T h e f u s e b o x e s a r e l o c a t e d i n :
- the instrument panel lower glove b o x ( r i g h t - h a n d s i d e ) ,
- the battery compartment ( r i g h t - h a n d s i d e fl o o r ) ,
- the engine compartment.
The spare fuses and special pliers A
a r e fi x e d t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e l i d o f t h e
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l f u s e b o x . Before changing a fuse you must
establish the cause of the fault and
have it corrected. The fuse numbers
a r e i n d i c a t e d o n t h e f u s e b o x .
- Use the special pliers
A .
Always change a faulty fuse for one
of the same rating.
Removing and changing a fuse
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for rectifying the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of accessories not supplied
and not recommended by CITROËN
and not installed in accordance with
its instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all of
the additional equipment connected
e x c e e d s 1 0 m i l l i a m p e r e s .
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Changing a fuse
INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSES
- O p e n t h e l o w e r g l o v e b o x o n t h e r i g h t - h a n d s i d e .
- Pull the handle to open the cover and access the fuses. N° Rating
(Amps)
Functions
1 15 Rear wiper.
2 - Not used.
3 5 Air bag control unit.
4 10 Steering wheel angle sensor, Diagnostic socket, ESP sensor, Manu
al air conditioning, Clutch
s w i t c h , H e a d l a m p b e a m h e i g h t , P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r p u m p , E l e c t r o c h r o m a t i c i n t e r i o r m i r r o r .
5 30 Electric mirrors, Electric window motor.
6 30 Front electric windows supply, Sunroof row 1.
7 5 C o u r t e s y l i g h t s , G l o v e b o x l i g h t , C o u r t e s y m i r r o r l i g h t s .
8 20 Multifunction display, Anti-theft alarm siren, Aud
io equipment, Compact disc changer,
A u d i o / t e l e p h o n e , T r a i l e r f u s e b o x , D i e s e l a d d i t i v e c o n t r o l u n i t , T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
control unit, Sliding doors module control unit.
9 30 Lighter.
10 15 S t e e r i n g w h e e l s w i t c h i n g , T r a i l e r f u s e b o x .
11 15 D i a g n o s t i c s o c k e t , I g n i t i o n s w i t c h , A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x .
12 15 Driver’s seat memory unit, Passenger’s electric seat, Air bag control
unit, Parking assistance
control unit, Sliding side door buttons, Hands-free kit.
13 5 E n g i n e f u s e b o x , T r a i l e r f u s e b o x .
14 15 Rain sensor, Automatic air conditioning, Instrument panel, Su
nroofs, Odometer warning lights
unit, Audio-telematics control.
15 30 Locking/unlocking/deadlocking of the accesses.
16 - Not used.
17 40 Heated rear screen.
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Changing a fuse
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
FUSES
Fuse box
The fuses are located in the battery
compartment, housed underneath the
fl o o r i n f r o n t o f t h e s e a t o n t h e r i g h t -
hand side:
- unclip the cover.
Carefully close the cover when you
h a v e fi n i s h e d .
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N° Rating
(Amps) Functions
1 * 40 Electric sliding side door.
2 * 40 Electric sliding side door.
3 * - Not used.
4 * 40 T r a i l e r f u s e b o x .
31 5 Main brake switch.
32 25 Driver’s seat memorisation.
33 25 Passenger’s seat memorisation.
34 20 Sunroof row 3.
35 20 Sunroof row 2.
36 10 Passenger’s heated seat.
37 10 Driver’s heated seat.
38 15 M a i n b e a m h e a d l a m p s ( x e n o n b u l b ) .
39 20 12 V accessories socket row 3.
40 20 12 V accessories socket row 2.
* T h e m a x i - f u s e s p r o v i d e a d d i t i o n a l p r o t e c t i o n f o r t h e e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m s . A l l w o r k m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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Changing a fuse
Fuse box
To access the fuses located in the
engine compartment (to the left of the
coolant reservoir):
- unclip the cover.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSES The designations communicated
only relate to the fuses which can
be changed by the user using
the pliers and spare fuses, located in
t h e g l o v e b o x b e h i n d t h e i n s t r u m e n t
p a n e l f u s e b o x , o n t h e r i g h t - h a n d s i d e .
For any other work, visit a CITROËN
dealer .
Carefully close the cover when you
h a v e fi n i s h e d .
The electrical system of your vehicle is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, consult a CITROËN dealer .
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for rectifying the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of accessories not supplied
and not recommended by CITROËN
and not installed in accordance with
its instructions, in particular where the
equipment in question consumes more
than 10 milliamperes. Intended for professionals: for full
fuse and relay information, consult the
"Methods" diagram via the CITROËN
network.
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Changing a fuse N° Rating
(Amps) Functions
1 20 Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply systems, Fan asse mbly.
2 15 Horn.
3 10 Front and rear wash-wipe pump.
4 20 Headlamp wash pump.
5 15 Fuel supply system.
6 10 P o w e r s t e e r i n g , S e c o n d a r y b r a k e p e d a l s w i t c h , A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x c o n t r o l u n i t .
7 10 Braking system (ABS/ESP).
8 20 Starter control.
9 10 Engine control unit.
10 30 Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission control systems.
11 40 Front air conditioning.
12 30 Windscreen wipers.
13 40 Built-in systems interface.
14 30 Not used.