steering Citroen C8 2009.5 1.G User Guide

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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 .

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Front fog lights (green)
and rear fog lights
(amber, 2nd rotation of
the ring forwards). To switch off the front and rear
fog lights, turn the ring rearwards
twice in succession.
Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring B forwards to switch on
and rearwards to switch off. The
status is confi rmed by the light on the
instrument panel.
These operate with the side lights and
the dipped beam headlamps. In clear weather or in rain, both
day and night, rear fog lights
dazzle and are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when
they are no longer needed.
Automatic switching on of the lights
switches off the rear fog lamps, but the
front fog lamps remain on.
Daytime lights
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, the vehicle may
be equipped with daytime lights. The
dipped headlamps come on when the
vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, display, air
conditioning control panel, ...)
are only lit on switching to the
automatic switching on of the lights
mode or when the lights are switched
on manually.

Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Front fog lights (green,
1st rotation of the ring
forwards).
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when
the driver's door is opened, a buzzer
sounds if you have left your lights on.
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.

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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
On vehicles which are fi tted with xenon
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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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers against the
windscreen uprights.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
Vehicle fitted with the
automatic windscreen
wipers control
Do not cover the rain sensor
located in the centre of the fascia.
On vehicles which are fi tted with
this control, in the AUTO position,
the windscreen wipers operate
automatically and adapt their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall .
When not in AUTO mode, for the
other positions, refer to the manual
windscreen wipers section.

The command must be reactivated
whenever the ignition has been
switched off for more than one
minute:
- move the stalk to any position,

- then move it back to the required
position.

2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).

1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).

l Intermittent wipe.

0 Off.

 Single wipe
(press downwards). Refer to the "Changing a
windscreen wiper blade" section of
chapter 7.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-
wipe is accompanied by a timed sweep
of the wipers.
If your vehicle is fi tted with this
function, the headlamp wash is linked
with the wash-wipe, it is triggered if the
dipped headlamps are on.
To park the wipers in their normal
position after this has been done, switch
on the ignition and move the stalk.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 6.
In the I ntermittent position, the wiping
speed is in proportion to the vehicle
speed.

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CRUISE CONTROL "CRUISE"
On vehicles fi tted with an automatic
gearbox, the lever must be in
position D (Drive) or at least 2nd gear
must be engaged in manual mode. Function selected,
displaying of the
"Cruise Control"
symbol.
Function deactivated,
OFF (example at
65 mph (107 km/h)).
Function activated
(example at 65 mph
(107 km/h)).
Vehicle speed above
(e.g. 70 mph
(118 km/h)),
the programmed
speed is displayed
fl ashing.
Operating fault
detected,
OFF - the dashes
fl ash.
This cruise control shows the function
selection status on the instrument
panel and displays the programmed
speed:
"This is the speed at which the driver
wishes to drive".
This aid to driving in free-fl owing
traffi c enables the vehicle to maintain
the speed programmed by the driver,
unless a steep gradient makes this
impossible.
In order for it to be programmed or
activated, the vehicle speed must be
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) with at
least 4th gear engaged in the case of
vehicles fi tted with a manual gearbox. If the vehicle is fi tted with a speed
limiter and cruise control (according
to the country in which the vehicle is
sold and the engine), these functions
cannot be activated at the same time.

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Selecting the function
- Place the switch in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is
selected but is not yet active and
no speed has been programmed.
First activation/
programming a
speed
- Reach the chosen speed by pressing
the accelerator.
- Press the SET - or

SET +
button.
This programmes/activates the
reference speed and the vehicle will
maintain this speed.
Temporary exceeding of the
speed
It is possible to accelerate and drive
momentarily at a speed greater than
the programmed speed. The value
programmed fl ashes.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the vehicle will return to the
programmed speed.
Reactivation
- Following deactivation of the cruise control, press this button.
Your vehicle will return to the last
programmed speed.
Alternatively, you can repeat the
"fi rst activation" procedure.
Deactivation (off)
- Press this button or the brake or clutch
pedal.

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Switching the function off
- Place the dial in position 0 or switch
off the ignition to switch everything
off.
Good practice
When changing the programmed
reference speed by means of a
maintained press, pay attention as the
speed can increase or decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffi c.
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
In any event, the cruise control cannot
replace the need to observe the speed
limits, nor can it replace the need for
vigilance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near
the pedals.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fi xings on the fl oor are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Changing the
programmed speed
There are two methods
of memorising a
speed higher than the
previous one:
Without using the accelerator:
- press the Set + button.
A brief press increases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press increases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).
Operating fault
The programmed speed is cleared and
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Using the accelerator:
- exceed the memorised speed until
the speed required is reached,
- press the Set + or Set - button.
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A brief press decreases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press decreases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).
Cancelling the programmed
reference speed
When the vehicle becomes stationary,
after switching off the ignition, the
system no longer memorises a speed.

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SPEED LIMITER "LIMIT"

To resume use of the limiter, simply
reduce the pressure on the accelerator
pedal gradually and return to a speed
below that programmed.
If the vehicle is fi tted with a speed
limiter and cruise control (according
to the country in which the vehicle is
sold and the engine), these functions
cannot be activated at the same time .

The operating actions can be carried
out when stationary, with the engine
running, or with the vehicle moving. Function selected,
displaying of the
"Speed Limiter"
symbol.
Function deactivated,
last programmed
speed - OFF
(example at 65 mph
(107 km/h)).
Function activated
(example at 65 mph
(107 km/h)).
Vehicle speed above
(example at 70 mph
(118 km/h)),
the programmed
speed is displayed
fl ashing.
Operating fault
detected, OFF -
the dashes fl ash.
This speed limiter shows the function
selection status on the instrument
panel and displays the programmed
speed:
"This is the selected speed which the
driver does not wish to exceed".
This selection is made with the engine
running while stationary or with the
vehicle moving. The minimum speed
which can be programmed is 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The speed of the vehicle responds
to the pressure of the driver's foot as
far as the accelerator pedal point of
resistance which indicates that the
programmed speed has been reached.
However, pressing the pedal beyond
this point of resistance to the fl oor
permits exceeding of the programmed
speed.

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Selecting the function
- Place the dial in the LIMIT position.
The limiter is selected but is not yet
active. The display indicates the
last programmed speed.
Programming a speed
A speed can be programmed without
activating the limiter but with the
engine running.
To memorise a speed higher than the
previous one:
- press the Set + button.
A brief press increases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press increases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).
Activation/Deactivation (off)
Pressing this button once activates
the limiter, pressing the button again
deactivates it (OFF).
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A brief press decreases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press decreases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).

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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.