steering Citroen C8 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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Driving safety
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or
s l i p p e r y r o a d s u r f a c e s .
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
w h e e l . When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that these are
a p p r o v e d .
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
i s a r i s k o f w h e e l l o c k .
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the ABS, which
can cause a loss of control of the
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
warning light, accompanied
by a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution, which can cause a loss of
c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN
d e a l e r .
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g i t .
It is triggered by the speed at which the
b r a k e p e d a l i s a c t i v a t e d .
This alters the resistance of the brake
p e d a l u n d e r y o u r f o o t .
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
k e e p y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
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4
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e . Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
m u d o r s n o w , o r o n l o o s e g r o u n d . . . ) , i t
could prove useful to disarm the ASR
and ESP systems to make the wheels
s p i n a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
- Press the switch, situated under the
steering wheel on the right of the
f a s c i a .
The indicator light comes on
accompanied by a message:
the ESP and ASR systems
no longer act on the engine
operation, but continue to act
o n t h e b r a k e s . Operating check
The ASR/ESP systems offer
increased safety during normal
driving, but should not incite the
driver to take risks or to drive at high
s p e e d .
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
n e t w o r k a r e o b s e r v e d .
After an impact, have the system
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
They engage again:
automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h),
- manually by pressing the switch a g a i n .
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s i f
t h e A S R o r E S P i s a c t i v a t e d .
These systems are linked and
c o m p l e m e n t t h e A B S .
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
a n d o n t h e e n g i n e . I t a l s o a l l o w s t h e
directional stability of the vehicle to be
i m p r o v e d o n a c c e l e r a t i o n .
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course, within the limits of the laws
o f p h y s i c s .
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
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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
t h a n a p p r o x . 1 5 m p h [ 2 5 k m / h ] ) o r
p u n c t u r e .
An outline representing one or more
w h e e l s fl a s h i n g i n d i c a t e s t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e w h e e l o r w h e e l s c o n c e r n e d .
Flat tyre
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
d e fl a t e d " , an outline on the display,
a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
p o s s i b l e . If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
n e c e s s i t y o f h a v i n g i t r e p a i r e d . T h i s w i l l
prevent another warning of the same
t y p e b e i n g d i s p l a y e d .
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
s i g n a l .
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n i s a b s e n t
f r o m o n e ( o r s e v e r a l ) t y r e ( s ) . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
s e n s o r ( 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 t t e d .
All repairs and changing of
t y r e s o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s
system must be carried out by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of
the
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
s p e e d ) .
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
f r e q u e n c y c l o s e t o i t .
Puncture
The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)" , an outline on the
d i s p l a y a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
t h e b r a k e s .
Change the damaged (punctured or
v e r y d e fl a t e d ) t y r e , a n d h a v e t h e t y r e
p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 7 .
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Air bags
Good practice
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a f r o n t
passenger air bag, side air bags or
curtain air bags, observe this good
p r a c t i c e .
S i t i n a n o r m a l u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
W e a r a c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d s e a t b e l t .
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
p e t , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m p e r t h e
operation of the air bags or injure the
o c c u p a n t s .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the air
b a g s y s t e m s c h e c k e d .
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried out
b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e C I T R O Ë N
n e t w o r k . Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
t h e c e n t r e p a r t o f t h e w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
o n t h e f a s c i a .
Smoke as little as possible as
deployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
c i g a r e t t e o r p i p e .
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y .
Side air bags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s .
T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
s i d e a i r b a g s .
Consult a
CITROËN
d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e chest or arms when the side air bag i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
n e c e s s a r y .
Curtain air bags
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f .
This could cause injury to the head
w h e n t h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not remove the grab handles
installed on the roof, they play a part
i n s e c u r i n g t h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g s .
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, a risk of
injury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an air bag is
t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . I n f a c t ,
t h e b a g i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( w i t h i n
a f e w m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging the hot gas
v i a o p e n i n g s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e .
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Air bags Disarming
The passenger's front air bag alone
can be disarmed:
- With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger air
bag disarming switch,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
- then remove the key keeping the s l o t i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
Front air bags
The front air bags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
p a s s e n g e r .
Front air bag fault
Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t .
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag
and thus ensure the safety of your
p a s s e n g e r i n t h e e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t . To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
p a s s e n g e r s e a t . O t h e r w i s e , t h e c h i l d
would risk being killed or seriously
i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
t h e p e r i o d o f d i s a r m i n g .
If the two air bag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a r e a r - f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t . C o n s u l t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front air bag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone
A in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
f r o n t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
m o v e m e n t . If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
c h e c k e d .
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Air bags
Good practice
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a f r o n t
passenger air bag, side air bags or
curtain air bags, observe this good
p r a c t i c e .
S i t i n a n o r m a l u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
W e a r a c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d s e a t b e l t .
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
p e t , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m p e r t h e
operation of the air bags or injure the
o c c u p a n t s .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the air
b a g s y s t e m s c h e c k e d .
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried out
b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e C I T R O Ë N
n e t w o r k . Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
t h e c e n t r e p a r t o f t h e w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
o n t h e f a s c i a .
Smoke as little as possible as
deployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
c i g a r e t t e o r p i p e .
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y .
Side air bags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s .
T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
s i d e a i r b a g s .
Consult a
CITROËN
d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e chest or arms when the side air bag i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
n e c e s s a r y .
Curtain air bags
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f .
This could cause injury to the head
w h e n t h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not remove the grab handles
installed on the roof, they play a part
i n s e c u r i n g t h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g s .
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, a risk of
injury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an air bag is
t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . I n f a c t ,
t h e b a g i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( w i t h i n
a f e w m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging the hot gas
v i a o p e n i n g s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e .
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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 towing
s p e e d t o b e s i g n i fi c a n t l y i n c r e a s e d
(approximately 12 mph [20 km/h]
more). Sequential control of the
gearbox may also become unavailable.
Lighting
Bicycle carrier
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 8. 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 7.
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.
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 .
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Under the bonnet
CHECKS
6
PETROL ENGINES
5. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. Jack housing.
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. Removable towing eye.
9. Dipstick.
10. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
11. Power steering reservoir.
UNDER THE BONNET
1. Windscreen/headlamp wash
reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Wheelbrace.
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Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINES
5. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. Jack housing.
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. Removable towing eye.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. Dipstick
( a: 2.2 HDi; b: 2.0 HDi).
11. Power steering reservoir.
12. Repriming pump (2.0 HDi).
1. Windscreen/headlamp wash
reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Wheelbrace.
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Levels
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
the manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level with coolant.
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 ,
this indicates a failure which must be
checked by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
check the level which must be between
the MIN and MAX marks. During regeneration of the particle
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
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and
the service warning light remains on,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
When this occurs with the engine running,
this is due to the start of saturation of
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
prolonged urban driving conditions: low
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
are advised to drive at a speed of
more than 40 mph (60 km/h) as soon
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
the message disappears and the
service warning light is switched off).
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion
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
required to top up the level, have the
system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
To avoid ice forming, do not use water.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
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
very corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
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
the ground but into the containers
dedicated to this use at CITROËN
dealerships.
The minimum level of this
additive is indicated by
lighting of the service warning
light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on the display.