air condition Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
Interior

13. Battery/Fuse box.

14. Passenger air bag.

15. Passenger’s lower glove box.

16. Air conditioning controls.

17. Lighter/12 V accessories socket.

18. Hazard warning lights switch.

19. Storage compartment or additional
telematics control.

20. Cooled compartment.

21. Ashtray/Can holder.

22. Seat adjustment control.

23. Storage compartment.

24. Fuse box.

1. Electric mirror controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of the rear electric controls.

2. Driver’s upper glove box.

3. Central adjustable vents.

4. Audio equipment or GPS
multimedia audio equipment with
fl ap.

5. Instrument panel/Large colour
display.

6. Sunshine and passenger
compartment temperature sensor.

7. Passenger’s upper glove box.

8. Windscreen demisting vents.

9. Speaker (tweeter).

10. Front window demisting vents.

11. Passenger air bag disarming
switch, if fi tted on your vehicle.

12. Side adjustable vent.
25. Handbrake - on the right.

26. Bonnet release under cover - on
the left.

27. Acoustic windscreen.
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
SETTING THE DATE
AND TIME
For more information about this adjustment,
refer to the "Setting the date and time"
section of the "In-car technology" chapter.
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
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.

Interior
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ADAPT CORRECTLY
Details of the modularity of the seats
are indicated in chapter 3.
Good practice when moving a seat.
Observe the order of the steps referred
to in the document, place the head
restraint in the lowest position, fold
the seat back onto the seat cushion,
ensure that the refi tting position is
compatible with the type of seat, offer
up the front feet of the seat directly
above the slides or retaining hooks on
the fl oor before triggering the refi tting
of the rear feet.
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Air conditioning

Automatic with separate adjustment
Press, AUTO is displayed, this is the
usual mode.
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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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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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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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121 supermarkets, shopping
culture, tourism and shows
culture and museums
casinos and nightlife
cinemas and theatres
tourism
shows and exhibitions
sports and open air centres
sports centres
golf courses
skating rinks, bowling alleys
winter sports resorts
parks, gardens
theme parks
transport and automobile
airports, ports
stations, bus stations
vehicle rental
lay-bys, car parks
service stations, garages
read messages
new message display
TRAFFIC INFORMATION
SELECT TMC STATION
automatic TMC
manual TMC
list of TMC stations
MOVE THE MAP/FOLLOW VEHICLE
DISPLAY MAP
full screen map
map in window
MAP DATABASE DESCRIPTION
READ MESSAGES
FILTER TRAFFIC INFORMATION
geographic fi lter
store all messages
store messages
around the vehicle
on the route
road information
traffi c information
road closure
size limit
road condition
weather and visibility
urban/city information
parking
public transport
demonstrations
AUDIO FUNCTIONS
RADIO FAVOURITES
enter a frequency
activate/deactivate RDS mode
activate/deactivate regional mode
display/hide radio text
CD/DVD, JUKEBOX FAVOURITES
activate/deactivate Introscan (SCN)
activate/deactivate Random mode (RDM)
activate/deactivate Repeat (RPT)
activate/deactivate display of CD/DVD info
CD/DVD
copy CD/DVD to Jukebox
copy complete CD/DVD
multiple selection CONFIGURE MESSAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

SAFETY
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Airbags
5
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre
seats of rows 2 and 3) in the event
of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat
belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse
the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the air bags infl ate instantly and
protect the occupants of the
vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags defl ate rapidly, so that they do not
hinder the visibility of the occupants
nor their possible exit from the vehicle. - in the event of a minor or rear
impact and in certain roll-over
conditions, the air bags will not
be deployed; the seat belt alone
is suffi cient to provide maximum
protection in these situations.
The seriousness of the collision
depends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of impact. Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
This equipment only operates once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
air bag will not operate.
The triggering of an air bag or air bags
is accompanied by a slight discharge
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
AIR BAGS
It is imperative that the passenger
air bag is disarmed if a child seat
is installed facing rearwards. Refer
to the "Children on board" section of
chapter 5.

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Airbags
5
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre
seats of rows 2 and 3) in the event
of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat
belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse
the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the air bags infl ate instantly and
protect the occupants of the
vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags defl ate rapidly, so that they do not
hinder the visibility of the occupants
nor their possible exit from the vehicle. - in the event of a minor or rear
impact and in certain roll-over
conditions, the air bags will not
be deployed; the seat belt alone
is suffi cient to provide maximum
protection in these situations.
The seriousness of the collision
depends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of impact. Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
This equipment only operates once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
air bag will not operate.
The triggering of an air bag or air bags
is accompanied by a slight discharge
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
AIR BAGS
It is imperative that the passenger
air bag is disarmed if a child seat
is installed facing rearwards. Refer
to the "Children on board" section of
chapter 5.

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Towing a trailer
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake
gradually. Please contact a CITROËN dealer fi rst
for further information.
Automatic adjustment
For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, and if
the change in load makes it necessary,
this system automatically corrects the
height of the beam after approximately
2 minutes. The driver is then assured
of having optimum lighting and not
causing a nuisance to other road
users.

In certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the
maximum load up a steep slope
in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power.
In this case, cutting off the air
conditioning allows the engine power
to be recovered, and therefore the
towing speed to be signifi cantly
increased (approximately 12 mph
[20 km/h] more). Sequential control
of the gearbox may also become
unavailable. Lighting
Bicycle carrier If you fi t a bicycle carrier on
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display’s
confi guration menu.
Refer to the "Identifi cation
features" section of chapter 9. Refer to the "Steering wheel
controls" section of chapter 3.
When using a trailer connection,
you must add a fuse. Refer to
the "Changing a fuse" section of
chapter 8.

If the coolant temperature warning light
comes on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as possible.

Tyres: check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressure.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.

Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars, which have been
tested for endurance from the design
stage of your vehicle.
Towing equipment must be fi tted in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
the electrical connection. As this fi tting
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer .
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
with fi tting a towbar or other electrical
accessory which is not recommended
by the CITROËN network . Fitting such
equipment could result in a failure of
your vehicle’s electronic system. Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.

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Changing a fuse
INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSES
- Open the lower glove box on the right-hand side.
- 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
switch, Headlamp beam height, Particle emission fi lter pump, Ele ctrochromatic interior mirror.
5 30 Electric mirrors, Electric window motor.
6 30 Front electric windows supply, Sunroof row 1.
7 5 Courtesy lights, Glove box light, Courtesy mirror lights.
8 20 Multifunction display, Anti-theft alarm siren, Aud
io equipment, Compact disc changer,
Audio/telephone, Trailer fuse box, Diesel additive control unit, Tyre under-infl ation detection
control unit, Sliding doors module control unit.
9 30 Lighter.
10 15 Steering wheel switching, Trailer fuse box.
11 15 Diagnostic socket, Ignition switch, Automatic gearbox.
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 Engine fuse box, Trailer fuse box.
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.