towing Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
Exterior
Audible and/or visual rear
parking assistance. Spare wheel
Raise the wheel to be
repaired by means of the
cable until it is fl ush against
the fl oor. Close the cover on
the access opening securely. 167
Transverse roof bars
Release the four levers,
move your bars then secure
the levers.
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Tailgate
Locking and unlocking by
remote control.
Press the handle and raise
the tailgate.
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Jack box.
Towing eye.
Parking assistance
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Parking assistance
IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY
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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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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
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TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Refer to the administrative
documents (V5, ...) or to the Petrol
or Diesel "Dimensions, weights
and towed loads" section of
chapter 9.
Distribution of loads: distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
loads are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight is close
to the maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it.
Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

Dimension A = 0.96 m
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.

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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 wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.
- Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage fi rst or reverse
gear (position P for the automatic
gearbox).
- If possible, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.
1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack housing.

3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4. Removable towing eye.
The jack and the tools are specifi c to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL
- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.
- Open the cover to release the winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the row 3
courtesy light to increase the light
in the boot.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a wheel
- Unwind the winch cable by unscrewing the bolt using the
wheelbrace.
- Detach the spare wheel from the rear of the vehicle and place it near
the wheel to be changed. 4. OPERATING PROCEDURE
Special tools for vehicles fi tted with
alloy wheels
If your vehicle has wheels with alloy
rims:
- The embellisher is removed using the alloy wheel embellisher
remover.
- Each wheel is fi tted with an anti- theft bolt.
These bolts can be loosened using
your anti-theft socket (given to you
on delivery of your vehicle) and the
wheelbrace.
- Remove the trim pulling at the
valve passage hole. Use the fl at
end of the towing eye as a lever.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them.

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Having your vehicle towed From the rear
- Unclip the top of the cover using a coin,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:
- selector lever in position N ,
- tow the vehicle at a speed below 30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km)
maximum,
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
MANUAL GEARBOX
(diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
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This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes

Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__ __4HT__
__4HR__ __4HS__

Number of seats, xx_____ 7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats 8 seats maximum EB_____

Type of gearbox , _____xx Manual
(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic
(4-speed) _____F
(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X
Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
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This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes

Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__ __4HT__
__4HR__ __4HS__

Number of seats, xx_____ 7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats 8 seats maximum EB_____

Type of gearbox , _____xx Manual
(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic
(4-speed) _____F
(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X
Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
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PETROL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (in mm - in kg)

Model codes
EARFJ__ EBRFJ__
7 seats 8 seats
manual auto manual auto

Engines
2.0 PETROL
Wheelbase(s) (at full load) 2 823
on Axle 1 1 570
on Axle 2 1 548
Length 4 727
Width 1 850
Height at kerb weight

without roof bars 1 745 to 1 759
with fi xed roof bars 1 854 to 1 863
Kerb weight 1 738 to 1 825 1 766 to 1 863 1 706 t o 1 875 1 734 to 1 904
on Axle 1 1 018 to 1 043 1 046 to 1 081 1 014 to 1 060 1 044 to 1 090
on Axle 2 720 to 782 720 to 782 692 to 815 690 t o 814
Engines (with fi lter replacement)