display Citroen C8 2009.5 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.

25. Handbrake - on the right.

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.
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.
USB reader.

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.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Truly ergonomic control for
access to the functions of
the NaviDrive.
MyWay
This ergonomic audio equipment offers
a map of Europe on an SD card, a
Bluetooth telephone connection and
the playing of MP3/WMA fi les.
confi rmation
selection NaviDrive Audio system
This audio equipment incorporates a hard
disc with a capacity of 10 Gb, reserved
for your music.
It permits the playing of MP3 CDs and
DVDs.
The Jukebox function permits the selective
playing of up to 10 hours of music. The
detailed map of Europe is stored on this
hard disc, without the addition of a CD.
This map is displayed on the 16/9ths
7-inch colour screen and offers a 3D view.
The hands-free GSM telephone, via your
SIM card, also allows you access to the
CITROËN emergency team (subject to
conditions).
USB reader

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Changing the remote control
battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
The information "battery fl at" is given
by an audible signal, accompanied by
a message on the multifunction display.
To replace the battery, unclip the
casing using a coin at the ring.
If the remote control does not work
after the battery has been changed,
re-programme the remote control.
Programming the remote
control
Following changing of the
remote control battery or
disconnection of the vehicle
battery, the remote control may
have to be reprogrammed.
Do not discard the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which
are harmful to the environment.
Take them to a CITROËN dealer , or to
any other approved collection point. Wait at least one minute
before using the remote
control.
Insert the key in the ignition
switch with the buttons
(padlocks) of the remote control
facing you.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the locking padlock for at
least fi ve seconds within the next
ten seconds.
Switch off the ignition.
Wait at least one minute before using
the remote control.
The remote control is now working
again.

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DOORS
Automatic central locking
The doors can lock automatically when
you are driving (at a speed of more
than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
You can activate or deactivate this
function.
To deactivate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by an audible signal.
Opening the doors from outside Opening the doors
from inside
If the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the
red warning light fl ashes and the
padlock does not function. In this case,
use the key or the remote control to
unlock from the outside.
The door opening switches do
not function when the vehicle is
deadlocked.
Locking/Unlocking from
the inside
Press the padlock, the red
warning light comes on when
the vehicle is locked and switches off
when it is unlocked.
This locks/unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
To activate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Activation of the function is
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the display .
"Door open" alert
If a door or the tailgate is not closed
properly:
- when the engine is running , you
are warned by a graphic and a
message on the display for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
the service warning light comes on.
It is accompanied by an audible
signal, a message and a graphic on
the display for a few seconds.

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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY
Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle C and lift
the tailgate.
Tailgate release
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time. The tailgate locks automatically
when the vehicle is being driven
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h) and
unlocks when one of the front doors is
opened.
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:
- electric windows,
- sliding side doors,
- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
With the ignition on, press button B .
A message appears on the display,
accompanied by an audible signal. It
indicates the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
Always check the status before setting off.
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.
"Tailgate open" warning
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven, you are warned
if the tailgate is not closed correctly by
a diagram on the display, accompanied
by an audible signal. This enables the tailgate to be
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.
-
Fold back a row 2 rear seat,
- Fold back a row 3 rear seat or the
bench seat to gain access to the
lock from inside the boot,
- Insert a small screwdriver into hole D
in the lock and push it towards the
left to unlock the tailgate.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTROL BLOCK
Display

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INSTRUMENT PANELS
With monochrome display With colour display

1. Rev counter

2. Speedometer * .

3. Fuel level and coolant temperature.

4. Display.
* Version in kilometres, according to country.

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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
immediately. With the engine running: the warning light becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes.
This initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display. "Do not
ignore these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action

STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with the
"Brake fl uid level", "Engine
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution",
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.

You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.

Handbrake/
Brake fl uid
level/EBFD lit.
handbrake applied or not
released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended b y CITROËN.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct
and associated
with the ABS
warning light. failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.

You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.

Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
insuffi cient pressure. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. major fault.
Call a CITROËN dealer.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Coolant
temperature
and level lit.
an abnormal increase in the
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 2, "Instruments
and controls" section.
fl ashing. a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN
dealer.

Service lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the warnings log on the display or on the
screen. See chapter 9 In-car Technology, "Audio
equipment - Trip computer" section, depending on
the seriousness of the fault, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
In the case of a low diesel additive level, see
chapter 6 "Levels" section.
remaining on.
major faults.

Row 1 seat
belt not
fastened lit.
the driver or a front
passenger has not fastened
his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
fl ashing,
accompanied
by an audible
signal of
increasing
volume. the vehicle is moving with
the driver or front passenger
seat belt not fastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the
strap. Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.
The driver must ensure that all passengers fasten
and use the seat belts correctly.

Front/side/
curtain air
bag fl ashing or
remaining on.
failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay. Chapter 4 "Air bags" section.

Front
passenger air
bag disarmed lit. intentional disarming of this
air bag in the presence of a
rear facing child seat. Chapter 4, "Air bags-children on board" section.

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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
visibility, take care to switch them off on penalty of
being booked. "This light is a dazzling red."
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. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing bookl
et.
Have the service carried out by a CITROËN dealer.

Automatic
gearbox displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instrume
nts and controls" section.

Particle
emission fi lter
saturation
warning displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
emission fi lter (diesel
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...).
Have the fi lter checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.