headlamp Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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5. Control block.
6. Steering wheel audio equipment
controls.
7. Wipers/wash-wipe/trip computer
controls.
8. Gear lever.
9. I g n i t i o n .
1. I n t e r i o r p r o t e c t i o n a l a r m
deactivation button.
2. Speed limiter/cruise control
switches.
3. Lights and direction indicators
controls.
4. Driver’s air bag.
Horn.
10. Headlamp height adjustment.
11. a - Dynamic stability control button
(ESP/ASR).
b - Parking assistance button.
12. Steering wheel adjustment control.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Repositioning
SIT COMFORTABLY
SEE CLEARLY
Adjust the height
and depth of the
steering wheel.
Electric exterior mirrors.
Selection Seat belts
Height adjustment.
Fastening. Lights off
Side lights
Main beam headlamps (blue)
Dipped headlamps (green)
Wipers stalk 45
2 fast.
1 normal.
I intermittent.
0 off.
single wipe.
AUTO, press the stalk down.
AUTO, automatic switching
on of the lights
Adjustment
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP/ASR fl a s h i n g .
wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
t h e d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e .
Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
remaining on.
a malfunction of the system.
E . g . : u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n o f t h e t y r e s . Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer .
remaining on
w i t h t h e b u t t o n
( b e l o w t h e
steering wheel
on the left)
pressed. deactivation of the system.
T h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n
deactivated.
Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
Diesel
pre-heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f b e f o r e
operating the starter.
Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime
lights lit. manual selection or
automatic lighting.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime lights. Depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.
Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
ignition off. opening of the driver’s door
with the lights still on.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.
Direction
indicators fl a s h i n g w i t h
b u z z e r . change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. T o t h e R i g h t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d u p w a r d s .
T o t h e L e f t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d d o w n w a r d s .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.
Rear fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
v i s i b i l i t y , t a k e c a r e t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f o n p e n a l t y o f
b e i n g b o o k e d . " T h i s l i g h t i s a d a z z l i n g r e d . "
Display is indicates Solution - action
Cruise control lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Speed limiter lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Service
spanner lit. service due shortly. R e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f c h e c k s i n t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t .
H a v e t h e s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer .
Automatic
gearbox displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instrume
nts and controls" section.
Particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
saturation
warning displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( d i e s e l
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...).
H a v e t h e fi l t e r c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Chapter 7, "Levels" section.
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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , w h e n y o u l e a v e your vehicle with the automatic switching on of the lights function activated , t h e s i d e l i g h t s a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s r e m a i n o n f o r t h e s e l e c t e d d u r a t i o n .
T o d e a c t i v a t e o r a c t i v a t e t h i s f u n c t i o n , g o t o t h e d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
T h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e t i m e d p e r i o d m u s t a l s o b e s e t ( 1 5 , 3 0 , 6 0 s e c o n d s ) , v i a t h e d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Carry out these operations when the vehicle is stationary. HEADLAMPS BEAM
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e l o a d i n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e b e a m s e t t i n g m u s t b e a d j u s t e d .
0- 1 o r 2 p e o p l e i n t h e f r o n t s e a t s .
1- 5 people.
2- 6 to 8 people.
3- D r i v e r + m a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d l o a d s .
Initial setting is position 0.
I n f o g g y w e a t h e r o r i n s n o w ,
the brightness sensor can
d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t . A s a
c o n s e q u e n c e , t h e l i g h t s w i l l n o t c o m e
on automatically.
Automatic switching on of the lights Deactivation
T u r n t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s o r r e a r w a r d s .
T h e d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s f u n c t i o n i s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n
t h e d i s p l a y .
T h e f u n c t i o n i s d e a c t i v a t e d t e m p o r a r i l y
when you use the manual lights stalk.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly, the lights come on
a c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e s e r v i c e w a r n i n g
l i g h t , a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e
o n t h e d i s p l a y .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Do not cover the brightness
s e n s o r l o c a t e d i n t h e c e n t r e o f t h e
f a s c i a . I t i s u s e d f o r t h e a u t o m a t i c
s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s a n d f o r t h e
automatic wipers.
Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position.
The activation of this function is
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y . AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS
h e a d l a m p s , t h i s s y s t e m a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o r r e c t s t h e h e i g h t o f t h e l i g h t b e a m , r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e . T h e d r i v e r i s t h e n g u a r a n t e e d o p t i m u m l i g h t i n g w i t h o u t d a z z l i n g o t h e r r o a d u s e r s .
Cancelling:
" fl a s h " t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
g e t o u t o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d l o c k it.
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d
with a brightness
s e n s o r , t h e s i d e l i g h t s
a n d d i p p e d b e a m
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h o n
automatically if the
l i g h t i s p o o r , o r d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s . T h e y s w i t c h o f f
as soon as the light becomes bright
e n o u g h o r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s s t o p .
This function is not compatible with the
d a y t i m e l i g h t s .
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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off o f t h e i g n i t i o n , a n y a c t i o n o n t h e s t a l k positions the wipers against t h e w i n d s c r e e n u p r i g h t s .
This action enables you to position t h e w i p e r b l a d e s f o r w i n t e r p a r k i n g , cleaning or replacement. Vehicle fitted with the
automatic windscreen
wipers control
D o n o t c o v e r t h e r a i n s e n s o r l o c a t e d i n the centre of the fascia.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h t h i s c o n t r o l , i n t h e AUTO p o s i t i o n , t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s o p e r a t e a u t o m a t i c a l l y a n d adapt their speed to the intensity of the rainfall .
When not in AUTO m o d e , f o r t h e o t h e r p o s i t i o n s , r e f e r t o t h e m a n u a l w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s s e c t i o n .
The command must be reactivated whenever the ignition has been switched off for more than one minute:
m o v e t h e s t a l k t o a n y p o s i t i o n ,
t h e n m o v e i t b a c k t o t h e r e q u i r e d position.
2 F a s t w i p e ( h e a v y r a i n ) .
1 N o r m a l w i p e ( m o d e r a t e r a i n ) .
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
Single wipe
( p r e s s d o w n w a r d s ) .
R e f e r t o t h e " C h a n g i n g a w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r b l a d e " s e c t i o n of chapter 8.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
P u l l t h e s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u , t h e w a s h - w i p e i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a t i m e d s w e e p o f t h e w i p e r s .
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t h i s f u n c t i o n , t h e h e a d l a m p w a s h i s l i n k e d w i t h t h e w a s h - w i p e , i t i s t r i g g e r e d i f t h e d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s a r e o n .
To park the wipers in their normal p o s i t i o n a f t e r t h i s h a s b e e n d o n e , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d m o v e t h e s t a l k .
T o t o p u p t h e l e v e l s , r e f e r t o t h e " L e v e l s " s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 7 .
In the I n t e r m i t t e n t p o s i t i o n , t h e w i p i n g s p e e d i s i n p r o p o r t i o n t o t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d .
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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. P l e a s e c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r fi r s t
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
t o w i n g s p e e d t o b e s i g n i fi c a n t l y
increased (approximately 12 mph
[20 km/h] more). Sequential control
of the gearbox may also become
unavailable. Lighting
Bicycle carrier I f y o u fi t a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r o n
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display’s
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
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.
T o w i n g e q u i p m e n t m u s t b e fi t t e d i n
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n . A s t h i s fi t t i n g
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer .
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
w i t h fi t t i n g a t o w b a r o r o t h e r e l e c t r i c a l
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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Levels
CHECKS
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r .
O t h e r w i s e , y o u r i s k s e r i o u s l y d a m a g i n g
y o u r e n g i n e .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t i s c o n t r o l l e d
b y t h e e n g i n e f a n . A s t h i s f a n c a n
o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
a n d b e c a u s e t h e c o o l i n g s y s t e m i s
p r e s s u r i s e d , w a i t f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r
a f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d b e f o r e
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y 1 / 4 o f a t u r n t o
r e l e a s e t h e p r e s s u r e t o p r e v e n t a n y
r i s k o f s c a l d i n g . W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e
h a s d r o p p e d , r e m o v e t h e c a p a n d t o p
u p t h e l e v e l w i t h c o o l a n t .
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
t h i s i n d i c a t e s a f a i l u r e w h i c h m u s t b e
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e . Power steering fluid level
T h e v e h i c l e m u s t b e p a r k e d o n l e v e l
g r o u n d w i t h t h e e n g i n e c o l d . U n s c r e w
t h e c a p i n t e g r a t e d w i t h t h e g a u g e a n d
c h e c k t h e l e v e l w h i c h m u s t b e b e t w e e n
t h e M I N a n d M A X m a r k s .
D u r i n g r e g e n e r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
h e a r d u n d e r t h e f a s c i a .
I f t h e m e s s a g e i s s t i l l d i s p l a y e d a n d
t h e s e r v i c e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s o n ,
c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
W h e n t h i s o c c u r s w i t h t h e e n g i n e
r u n n i n g , t h i s i s d u e t o t h e s t a r t o f
s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
( e x c e p t i o n a l l y p r o l o n g e d u r b a n d r i v i n g
c o n d i t i o n s : l o w s p e e d , l o n g t r a f fi c
j a m s , . . . ) .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u
a r e a d v i s e d t o d r i v e a t a s p e e d o f
m o r e t h a n 4 0 m p h ( 6 0 k m / h ) a s s o o n
a s p o s s i b l e , w h e n t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s
p e r m i t , f o r a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l
t h e m e s s a g e d i s a p p e a r s a n d t h e
s e r v i c e w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f ) .
Topping up
T h e l e v e l m u s t b e b e t w e e n t h e M I N
a n d M A X m a r k s o n t h e e x p a n s i o n
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
r e q u i r e d t o t o p u p t h e l e v e l , h a v e t h e
s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
F o r b e s t q u a l i t y c l e a n i n g a n d f o r y o u r
s a f e t y , w e w o u l d a d v i s e t h a t y o u u s e
p r o d u c t s o f t h e C I T R O Ë N r a n g e .
T o a v o i d i c e f o r m i n g , d o n o t u s e w a t e r .
Topping up
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t t h i s a d d i t i v e i s
t o p p e d u p b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
w i t h o u t d e l a y .
Used oil
A v o i d p r o l o n g e d c o n t a c t o f u s e d o i l
w i t h t h e s k i n .
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
v e r y c o r r o s i v e .
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e
fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o d r a i n s o r o n t o
t h e g r o u n d b u t i n t o t h e c o n t a i n e r s
d e d i c a t e d t o t h i s u s e a t C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r s h i p s .
T h e m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s
a d d i t i v e i s i n d i c a t e d b y
l i g h t i n g o f t h e s e r v i c e w a r n i n g
l i g h t , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n
a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e
o n t h e d i s p l a y .
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Changing a bulb
CHANGING A BULB
Handle the bulbs with a dry cloth.
Make access easier on the right-
hand side by removing the wash-wipe
p i p e a n d t h e f u s e b o x c o v e r .
High pressure washing: when using
this type of washing on stubborn dirt,
do not persist on the headlamps, the
lights and their surrounds to avoid
damaging their coating and their seal. 2 - Main beam headlamps
H 7 - 5 5 W o r x e n o n b u l b .
- Turn the protective cover corresponding to the faulty bulb
a quarter of a turn to the left and
remove it.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Press the end of the securing clip to free it.
Change the bulb.
W h e n fi t t i n g t h e n e w b u l b , e n s u r e t h a t
the direction notches are positioned
c o r r e c t l y a n d t h e s e c u r i n g c l i p i s fi x e d
properly.
- Reconnect the connector.
- R e fi t t h e p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r , t h e n t u r n it a quarter of a turn to the right.
3 - Fog lamps
H1 - 55 W 3 W.
FRONT LIGHTS
1. Dipped headlamps
2. Main beam headlamps
3. Fog lamps
4. Side lights
5. Direction indicators 1 - Dipped beam headlamps
H 7 - 5 5 W o r x e n o n b u l b . 4 - Side lights
W 5 W.
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to the left and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION
Xenon bulbs must be changed by a
CITROËN dealer .
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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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,