sensor 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.

Steering wheel controls
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Automatic lights
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
LIGHTING CONTROL

Left: downwards.

Right: upwards. Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring
A .

Steering wheel controls
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Automatic lights
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
LIGHTING CONTROL

Left: downwards.

Right: upwards. Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring
A .

Steering wheel controls
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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting

With the ignition off, when you leave your vehicle with the automatic switching on of the lights function activated , the side lights and dipped headlamps remain on for the selected duration.
To deactivate or activate this function, go to the display confi guration menu .

The duration of the timed period must also be set (15, 30, 60 seconds), via the display confi guration menu.
Carry out these operations when the vehicle is stationary. HEADLAMPS BEAM

Depending on the load in your vehicle, the beam setting must be adjusted.
0- 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1- 5 people.
2- 6 to 8 people.
3- Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Initial setting is position 0.

In foggy weather or in snow,
the brightness sensor can
detect suffi cient light. As a
consequence, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Automatic switching on of the lights Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards.
The deactivation of this function is
accompanied by a message on
the display.
The function is deactivated temporarily
when you use the manual lights stalk.

If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly, the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning
light, an audible signal and a message
on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer .
Do not cover the brightness
sensor located in the centre of the
fascia. It is used for the automatic
switching on of the lights and for the
automatic wipers.
Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position.
The activation of this function is
accompanied by a message on the
display. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS
headlamps, this system automatically corrects the height of the light beam, regardless of the load in the vehicle. The driver is then guaranteed optimum lighting without dazzling other road users.

Cancelling:

 "fl ash" the headlamps,
 get out of the vehicle and lock it.
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor, the side lights
and dipped beam
headlamps switch on
automatically if the
light is poor, or during operation of the
windscreen wipers. They switch off
as soon as the light becomes bright
enough or the windscreen wipers stop.
This function is not compatible with the
daytime lights.

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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.

Parking assistance
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FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE
If fi tted on your vehicle, the system is
audible and/or visual and consists of
four proximity sensors, located in the
front and/or rear bumper. The sensors
detect any obstacle which enters
the fi eld: person, vehicle, tree, gate,
located in front of or behind the vehicle
during the manoeuvre.
Objects the size or thickness of which
is detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre, may no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre: due to
blind spots between and below the
sensors. Examples: stake, roadworks
cone, kerbstone.
This system does not take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
Switching the system on
The system is activated as soon as:
- reverse gear is engaged,
- the speed falls below 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and displaying of the vehicle,
depending on the display.
The proximity information is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a graphic on the display, with blocks which become progressively
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to the
emission of the audible signal from the
speakers, front or rear and right or left. Switching the system off
Press the button again to re-activate
the system. The indicator light on the
button switches off.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
In this case (e.g. sensors dirty), when
reverse gear is engaged, the indicator
light fl ashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Press the button on the fascia
to deactivate the system
(to avoid waking a child...).
The indicator light on the
button comes on.
The system returns to the inactive
status:
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed increases to above
6 mph (10 km/h),
- at the end of the manoeuvre, when the vehicle becomes stationary
(front parking assistance only).
When the distance between the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
symbol appears depending on the display.
This function will be deactivated
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer or when a bicycle
carrier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted with
towing attachment or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN ).

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Driving safety
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
than approx.15 mph [25 km/h]) or
puncture.
An outline representing one or more
wheels fl ashing indicates the location
of the wheel or wheels concerned. Flat tyre
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
defl ated" , an outline on the display,
and an audible signal.
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
possible. If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
necessity of having it repaired. This will
prevent another warning of the same
type being displayed.
Sensor(s) not detected
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing" , an
outline on the display and an audible
signal.
Under-infl ation detection is absent
from one (or several) tyre(s). Consult a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
sensor(s). This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor
is fi tted.
All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fi tted with this
system must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer .

The tyre under-infl ation detection
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of vigilance or the
responsibility of the driver.
This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
speed).
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
frequency close to it.
Puncture
The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message

"Punctured tyre(s)" , an outline on the
display and an audible signal.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
the brakes.
Change the damaged (punctured or
very defl ated) tyre, and have the tyre
pressure checked as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
section of chapter 8.

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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.

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The table below groups together the answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning the roof console display.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION SOLUTION
The player does not work. No reaction
when the ignition is switched on and when
the POWER button is pressed. - Check the vehicle's fuses.
- Press the RESET button.
The player does not react to pressing of the
remote control buttons. - The remote control batteries are lat. Replace the
m with alkaline manganese AAA type batteries.
- The remote control sensor is hampered by objects or is dirty. Remove all objects on the remote control
receiver or clean the surface using a damp cloth.
Image or sound interference while playing
a DVD. The image remains frozen during
play. The player cannot read the disc. The discs may be d
amaged or dirty.
The player does not play the disc inserted. - The format of the disc does not correspond to the speciications of the player.
- If it is cold, condensation may have formed on t he laser. Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the humidity
to evaporate.
The player operates with no effect
(frozen image). - Switch off the player then switch it back on to r
eturn to normal operation.
- Press the RESET button.
The language is incorrect, the DVD menu
or the subtitles are set once the DVD has
been inserted. Check the output languages on the PREFERENCES menu.
When a DVD/VCD/SVCD is played, the
density of the colours is too weak/too
strong. - Remove the disc.
- Using the 7 or 8 buttons, set the COLOUR value re
quired and insert the disc again.
- To restore the default value, remove the disc and press the DISP button.
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