Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Workshop Manual

Steering wheel controls
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Switching the function off
- Place the dial in position 0 or switch
off the ignition to switch the system
off. The last programmed speed
remains in the memory.
Exceeding the programmed
speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in order
to exceed the programmed speed
will have no effect unless you press
the pedal
fi rmly beyond the point of
resistance .
The limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed fl ashes.
To return to the limiter function,
reduce your speed to below the
programmed speed. Operating fault
The programmed speed is cleared and
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Flashing of the speed
The speed fl ashes:
- following forcing of the accelerator point of resistance,
- when the limiter cannot prevent an increase in the vehicle speed due
to the profi le of the road or on a
steep descent,
- in the event of sharp acceleration. Good practice
In any event, the speed limiter cannot
replace the need to observe speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of the driver.
Always pay attention to the profi le of the
road, take care on sharp acceleration and
stay in complete control of your vehicle.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fi xings positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.

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Ventilation

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Ventilation
VENTILATIONCORRECT USE OF THE
VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
Vents

"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion
of hot or cool air in the passenger
compartment, there are adjustable
central and side vents which can be
directed sideways (right or left) towards
the top of the body. For your comfort
while driving, do not close them,
direct the fl ow of air towards the
windows instead.
The air vents directed towards the fl oor
of the vehicle complete the equipment.
Passenger compartment filter,
carbon filter
Ensure that this fi lter is in good condition and have all of the fi lter elements replaced regularly.
Refer to the "Checks" section of chapter 7.
Air conditionné

In all seasons, if fi tted on your vehicle, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed. However, if the interior temperature remains high after a prolonged period parked in the sun, do not hesitate to ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes.

If your vehicle is fi tted with automatic air conditioning, use the AUTO mode as much as possible as it permits optimised control of all of the functions: air fl ow, passenger compartment comfort temperature, air distribution, air intake mode or air recirculation in the passenger compartment.
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month, to keep it in perfect working order.
It is normal that the condensation created by the air conditioning system results in a fl ow of water which may form a puddle under the vehicle when parked.
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and consult a CITROËN If the system does not produce cold air, If the system does not produce cold air,
dealer .

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De-icing the rear screen and
mirrors Demisting, visibility
programme
DE-ICING AND DEMISTING

The comfort programme may not be suffi cient to quickly demist or de-ice the windows (humidity, several passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility programme. The visibility programme indicator light comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air fl ow, the de-icing of the rear screen and provides optimum distribution of the ventilation to the windscreen and side windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation.
Press this button, with the engine running, to de-ice the rear screen and mirrors.
The de-icing indicator light comes on. The duration of de-icing depends on the exterior temperature.
Pressing the button again reactivates the de-icing.

It is possible to stop the de-icing before it is switched off automatically by pressing this button again. ADDITIONAL HEATER

To improve your comfort, vehicles fi tted with an HDi engine may be fi tted with automatic additional heating.
However, with the engine at idle or when the vehicle is stationary, it is normal to notice a high-pitched whistling and a slight emission of smoke and odour.

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Ventilation
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE SETTINGS
Do not cover the sunshine sensor located in the centre of the fascia. This is used to regulate the air conditioning.

Located on the centre console, the control panel is to the right of the gear lever.
1 - AUTO mode
This is the normal air conditioning operating mode.

Refer to the beginning of the "Ventilation" section of chapter 7.

The driver and front passenger can each adjust the air temperature to suit their requirements.
They can also activate or disarm the rear ventilation adjustment controls.
For your comfort, the settings selected when the ignition is switched off will be retained when it is switched on again, if the temperature in the passenger compartment has not changed signifi cantly; otherwise, operation will resume in automatic mode.
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Press the "AUTO" button.
Depending on the comfort temperature selected, the system controls the air distribution, fl ow and intake so that the passenger compartment is comfortable and has an adequate circulation of air. You do not have to make any further adjustments.
When the engine is cold, in order to prevent a rush of cold air, the ventilation will reach its optimum level progressively.
The "AUTO" symbol is displayed.

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2 - Driver’s temperature adjustment 4 - Adjustment of the air distribution
Pressing the corresponding button(s) 4 allows you to position the air fl ow towards:
- the windscreen,
- the side vents and the central vents,
- the side vents, the central vents and the footwells,
- the windscreen and the footwells,
- the footwells.
The indicator light corresponding to the position selected 4 comes on.
5 - Adjustment of the rear ventilation ("REAR" version)
To permit adjustment of the ventilation to the rear passengers, press the REARbutton.
The rear ventilation symbol is displayed.
3 - Passenger’s temperature adjustment
The required value is displayed (from 14 to 28: comfort value = 21).
The maximum difference between the value displayed for the driver and for the passenger may not be greater than 5.
If you use these manual adjustments, the AUTO symbol switches off.
Press the corresponding "+" and "-"buttons to adjust.
To make the driver and passenger setting the same:
- air conditioning with "MONO" version, press the MONO button.
- air conditioning with "REAR" version, press the + button for more than two seconds.

On entering the vehicle, the interior temperature may be considerably lower (or higher) than is comfortable. It is not necessary to change the value displayed in order to quickly obtain the desired level of comfort. The system will operate at maximum performance to reach the comfort value set.
MONO Version
Press this button once to obtain an even temperature throughout the passenger compartment. The reference value is selected by the driver.
Take care not to obstruct the side vents and the air outlets on the fl oor.

The row 2 side vents air fl ow adjustment controls are operational and can be adjusted.
To deactivate the rear ventilation controls, press the REAR button again.
The rear ventilation symbol switches off.

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Ventilation
6 - Adjustment of the air fl ow
- Turn control knob 6 to the right or to the left respectively to increase or decrease the air fl ow.
On the display, the blades of the fan darken when the air fl ow is increased .
8 - Intake of exterior air/Recirculation of interior air
- Press this button to recirculate the air inside.
The air recirculation symbol and indicator light 8 are displayed.
Recirculation insulates the passenger compartment from outside smells and smoke .
9 - Air conditioning On/Off
- Press this button to activate automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The symbol and the indicator light 9are displayed.
- Press this button again to switch off the air conditioning.
The symbol and the indicator light 9switch off.

Avoid prolonged operation of interior air recirculation (risk of misting of the windows and deterioration of air quality).
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Press this button again to return air intake to automatic control.

7 - Switching the system off
- Turn air fl ow control knob 6 to the left until the display switches off.
The action disarms all the system functions, with the exception of demisting of the rear screen. Your comfort setting is no longer maintained and switches off.
For your comfort, avoid remaining in the off position.
- Operating control knob 6 again or the "Visibility" button or "AUTO"button reactivates the system with the values which were present before it was switched off.

Flashing of the points in the temperature setting values indicates that there is a malfunction of the air conditioning.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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Seats
FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL
ADJUSTMENT

1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift the bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards.

SEATS

2 - Seat back angle adjustment
Pull the lever upwards and set the required angle.

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3 - Driver’s seat height adjustment
Manoeuvre the handle upwards or downwards until the desired position is reached.
4 - Driver’s seat lumbar adjustment
Move the lever up or down to obtain the required position.
5 - Head restraint height and angle adjustment
To raise or lower the restraint, pull it forwards, then slide it.
The adjustment is correct when the upper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.
To remove it, set it in the high position, lift the tab using a coin and pull upwards and forwards at the same time.
To re-install, engage the head restraint rods in the holes, making sure they are aligned with the seat back.
6 - Rotating of seats
If your vehicle is fi tted with this function:
Place the seat back in the upright position.
Place the seat in the highest intermediate longitudinal position.
On the driver’s side, push the steering wheel, apply the handbrake. To allow rotation of the seat, lower the handbrake handle pulling on the end.
Pull the control upwards and rotate the seat inwards.


Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.
For further information regarding the disengaging of the handbrake, refer to the "Driving Safety" section of chapter 5.
This rotating operation must be carried out with the engine switched off. The handbrake, the lever of which is now in the lower position, remains applied. Do not forget to raise the lever and release the brake before setting off.
Driving with a passenger seated facing the rear is prohibited.

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Seats
FRONT SEATS WITH
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2 - Driver’s seat height adjustment
Push the rear part of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the required height.

1 - Forwards-backwards adjustment
Push the control forwards or backwards to slide the seat.