ignition Citroen C8 2010 1.G User Guide

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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
Low fuel level lit.
that the fuel reserve is being
used (approximately 5 litres
remain).
Capacity approximately
80 litres.
You have enough fuel left to drive approximately 3
0 miles
(50 km).
Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of the fuel
reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the st yle of
driving, the profi le of the road, the time elapsed and the
distance travelled since the warning light came on.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this could
damage the emission control and injection systems.
fl ashing. a malfunction of the gauge
or cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.

EOBD
emission
control
system fl ashing or
remaining on.
failure of the injection,
ignition or emission control
system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.

Battery
charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
Check the battery terminals, … Chapter 7,
"Battery" section.
fl ashing. placing of the active
functions on standby
(economy mode). Chapter 7, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. faulty circuit, injection or
ignition malfunction.
Call a CITROËN dealer.

ABS remaining on
or coming on
above 7 mph
(12 km/h). failure of the anti-lock
braking system.
The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance but you are advised to stop. Call a
CITROËN dealer.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP/ASR fl ashing.
wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on.
a malfunction of the system.
E.g.: under-infl ation of the tyres. Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer.
remaining on with
the button (below
the steering
wheel on the left)
pressed.
deactivation of the system. The operation of the system has been
deactivated. Chapter 4, "Driving safety" section.

Diesel
pre-heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. Wait until the warning light is switched off before
operating the starter.

Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime
lights lit. manual selection or
automatic lighting.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime lights. Depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.

Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
audible signal,
ignition off. opening of the driver's door
with the lights still on.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.

Direction
indicators fl ashing with
buzzer. change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.

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In the event of a breakdown and in
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer . In zone A , the temperature is correct.
In zone B , the temperature is too high.
The central STOP warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1 come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the message

"Engine coolant temp. too high" on
the display.

You must stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool before
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
With monochrome screen

With colour screen
INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
After switching on the ignition, three
functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),
- total distance recorder (total and trip distances).
It also displays the automatic gearbox
positions and programmes selected
(see opposite).
The total and trip distances are
displayed for thirty seconds, when
the ignition is switched off, on
opening the driver’s door as well as on
locking and unlocking the vehicle.

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Service indicator
The display, located in the control
block, informs you when the next
service will be due in accordance
with the "Manufacturer's" servicing
schedule indicated in the servicing
booklet. This information is determined
in relation to the distance travelled
since the previous service. A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation showing the
total and trip distances.
The distance remaining before the next
service is less than 500 miles/1 000 km
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl ashes and the number of miles/
kilometres remaining is displayed: A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation and the
spanner remains lit. This indicates that
a service should be carried out shortly.

The service is overdue
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl ashes and the excess distance is
displayed.
With the engine running the
spanner remains lit until the
service has been carried out.

Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
before the next service is due. When
the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the display shows:
Refer to the list of checks in the
servicing booklet which was given
to you on delivery of the vehicle.
Operation
A few moments after the ignition
has been switched on, the spanner
indicating a service operation lights
up; the display for the total distance
recorder tells you (in round fi gures)
the distance remaining before the next
service.
The points at which a service is due
are calculated from the last indicator
zero reset.
The point at which a service is due is
determined by the distance travelled. For further information, consult
the CITROËN SERVICE site at
the address:

http://service.citroen.com

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Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:
- Switch off the ignition,
- Press and hold the trip recorderreset button,
- Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows " = 0 " , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" ,
linked with the
service warning light,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
display, indicates a lack of oil which
could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that
the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level
gauge. Consult a CITROËN dealer. Dipstick

A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
without delay.

B = minimum, top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the type of oil suited to your
engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press
the button until the zeros
appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press
the button to vary the
intensity of the lighting
of the instruments and
controls. When the lighting reaches
the minimum (or maximum) setting,
release the button then press it again
to increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the
required brightness, release the button.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi ve minutes, otherwise the zero re-set
will not be registered.

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STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting Handbrake
If your vehicle is fi tted with a
version with a rotating front seat,
the handbrake can be disengaged.
Pulling the handbrake to immobilise
the vehicle then lowering the lever
does not release the brake, it permits
rotation of the driver's seat.
Pull the button placed at the end of the
handbrake forwards.
The handbrake lever lowers.
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
If the handbrake is on or has
not been released fully, this is
indicated by:
- a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
- an audible signal,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
Certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated. Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger to return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.

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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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Activation
Press the control downwards.
Activation of the function is
accompanied by a message on
the display.

The automatic windscreen wipers
function must be reactivated if the
ignition has been switched off for more
than one minute, by pressing the stalk
downwards.
Rear windscreen wiper Turn the ring to the fi rst
notch. The wiping speed is
inversely proportional to the
speed of the vehicle.
Rear windscreen wash
Turn the ring past the fi rst
notch: the windscreen wash
then the windscreen wiper
operate for a fi xed time. Good practice
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the ignition without setting
the alarm.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
In the event of a considerable amount
of snow or ice, switch on the rear
screen demister. Once de-icing is
complete, remove the snow or ice
which has accumulated on the rear
wiper blade. You can now operate the
rear windscreen wiper.
If a tailgate bicycle carrier
is used, deactivate the rear
wiper by going to the display’s
confi guration menu.
Deactivation/Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in
position
I , 1 or 2 . Deactivation of the
function is accompanied by a message
on the display.

In the event of malfunction of
the automatic windscreen wipers,
the windscreen wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Automatic wiping - reverse gear

- place the front wipers stalk in a position other than 0 .

- engage reverse gear.

- the rear wiper operates with intermittent wiping.
When using an automatic car
wash, switch off the engine.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic wiping.

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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.