engine Citroen C8 DAG 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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IN BRIEF
I N T E R I O R
1. Electric rear view mirror
controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of rear electric
window controls.
2. Upper driver’s glove box.
3. Adjustable central air vents.
4. RD4 radio or GPS NaviDrive
radio telephone with shutter.
5. Instrument panel / Large
colour screen.
6. Sunlight and cabin
temperature sensor.
7. Upper passenger’s glove box.
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent.
9. Loudspeaker (tweeter).
10. Window deicing and
demisting vent.
11. Passenger’s airbag
deactivation switch (if i tted). 25.
Bonnet opening (under
cover) – left-hand side.
26. Acoustic windscreen.
12.
Adjustable side air vent.
13. Battery / Fuse box.
14. Passenger’s airbag.
15. Lower passenger’s glove
box / CD changer / Fuse box.
16. Air conditioning controls.
17. Cigar lighter / 12 V accessory
socket.
18. Hazard warning lamps.
19. Oddments tray or additional
telematics control.
20. Refrigerated compartment.
21. Ashtray / Bottle-holder.
22. Seat adjustment control.
23. Storage.
24. Parking brake – left-hand
side.
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DATE AND TIME
ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL HEATING
With the engine idle or with
the vehicle stationary it is
usual to notice a whistling
noise and some minor
emissions (steam / odours). 
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K E Y S
Electronic immobiliser key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
locks as well as the ignition.
Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer
will sound if you have switched
off the ignition and opened the
driver’s door without previously
removing the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag (see
“Airbag”).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n
is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, the CITROËN dealer
network can supply replacements.
Central locking using the key
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle.
It is then
impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
Note: With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, locking is
signalled by the lashing of the interior locking control warni ng lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly cl osed, central
locking does not operate.
Electronic immobiliser
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply
system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the
ignition.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
After you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and the
electronic immobiliser device.
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN
dealer.

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S: IGNITION
To free the steering lock, gently
action the steering wheel while
turning the key, without using
undue force.
When removing the key, turn the
steering wheel until the steering
locks. The key can only be re-
moved from position S.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is freed (by turning
the key to position M, action the
steering gently if necessary). S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -
S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU
RETAIN THE BRAKING ASSISTANCE AND POWER STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety fea tures).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
wheel until the steering lock engages.
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the following warning
lamps are tested:
If one of these warning lamps
does not light up, this indicates a
malfunction.
D: STARTING
Release the key immediately the
engine has started. Never action it
while the engine is running.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
See “Starting”.
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
tery when the engine is stopped,
your vehicle goes automatically
into economy mode after a max-
imum of 30 minutes
. Economy
mode is conirmed by a message
on the screen.
The electrical components relat-
ing to comfort and also the head-
lamps (not sidelamps or hazard
warning lamps) are switched off
automatically.
To reactivate them, it is necessary
to start the engine.

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Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (manual gearbox)

or in position P or N (automatic gearbox).
PETROL
Starting the engine
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Operate the starter motor (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine sta rts.
In temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease st arting, then release it slowly..
Note: If it does not work at irst, switch off the ignition, wait for ten seconds, then operate the starter again as
described above.
DIESEL
Starting the engine
Turn the key to the starter position, wait for the preheater warning lamp to go out, then operate the starter until the
engine is running.
If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition th en recommence the procedure.
In temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease st arting, then release it slowly.
Note: During starting, do not touch the accelerator.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines must be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition.
Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit .
Flicking the accelerator pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the needle or indicator in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
If the needle or indicator enters zone B, the temperature
is too high. The central STOP alert warning lamp and
the engine coolant level or temperature warning lamp
both light up, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
It is essential to stop the vehicle. 1 - Low fuel level
warning
If the warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY, you still
have fuel suficient for ap -
prox. 30 miles.
If it lashes, this indicates
a malfunctioning of the fuel
gauge.
Consult your CITROËN
dealer.
2 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
The STOP warning lamp
lashes when the coolant
temperature warning lamp
is lit.
The lighting of this warning
lamp is accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY.
It is essential to stop the vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer. 3-part instrument
panel
Big screen
instrument panel
Engine coolant level too low
Engine coolant level too low is indicated by an audible
signal and a message on the MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY.
Big screen instrument
panel
3-part
instrument panel C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L

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Imperative stop
warning lamp
When the warning
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine.
This lamp is accompanied by a
STOP symbol on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
This warning lamp remains
on for as long as the fault
associated with the alert
message is present (this in the
case of a serious fault).
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible
The lamp stays on only for a short
time for a minor fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
To recall the corresponding alert
message, see “Log of alerts”.
Battery charge
Should not be lit when
the engine is running. If it
lights permanently, contact
a CITROËN dealer. Engine oil pressure and
temperature warning
lamp
If it lights while you are
driving, stop the engine, check the
level, (see Chapter IV - “Levels”).
If it remains lit despite the level
being correct, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Driver’s and/or
passenger’s seat belt
not fastened warning
lamp
Comes on if the driver’s and/
or passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
The lighting of the warning lamp
is accompanied by a sound
signal and a message for about
90 seconds when the vehicle
exceeds a speed of 25 km/h
(approx. 15 mph).
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
luid level and braking
distribution fault.
When the engine is running, this
warning lamp indicates that the
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
luid level is insuficient, or that the
braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains lit
when the handbrake is released,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN dealer. Airbags warning lamp
It comes on for a few
seconds every time you
switch on the ignition.
Airbags malfunction
Flashing indicates that the airbags
are malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Passenger’s airbag
deactivation
If the passenger’s airbag
is deactivated, the warning
lamp remains on.
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ESP/ASR warning lamp
In operation
When either the ESP or
ASR system is brought into opera-
tion, the ESP/ASR warning lamp
lashes.
In the event of a problem
Should there be a malfunction-
ing of the systems, the ESP/ASR
warning lamp comes on, ac -
companied by a message on the
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY and
by an audible signal. Consult a
CITROËN dealer to have the sys-
tem checked.
Deactivation
On deactivating the ESP/ASR sys-
tem, the lighting of the ESP/ASR
warning lamp is accompanied by
an audible signal and the mes-
sage ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED
on the multifunction screen. Anti-lock Braking
System
The ABS warning lamp
lights when the ignition is
switched on and should go out
after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not
go out, there may be a system
malfunction. (See Chapter II -
“Brakes”). Depollution system
warning lamp
If it lashes or lights up
while you are driving, this
indicates that the depollution sys-
tem has a functioning problem.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
LH direction indicator
See “Signalling” Diesel Preheater
See the instructions for
starting the engine.
Refer to section II - Driving
“Starting”.
RH direction indicator
See “Signalling”
All the direction indicators lash simultaneously when th e hazard
warning lamps are switched on.
Dipped beam
See “Signalling” Main beam
See “Signalling”
Foglamps
See “Signalling” Front foglamps
See “Signalling”
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Windscreen wiper stalk
2 Fast speed
1 Normal speed
I Intermittent
0 Stop
Press downwards:
- automatic wipe activated,
- single wipe. Position I:
The timing of the intermittent wipe adjusts automatically to the
speed of the vehicle.
Position 1 or 2: when the vehicle is stationary, the wipe speed will auto -
matically reduce.
As a safety precaution, the wiper system is deactivated ap prox.
1 minute after the ignition has been switched off.
On switching the ignition back on, to reactivate the functi on:
- return to the Stop position ,
- change to the position desired .
Vehicle itted with a rain sensor.
Press downwards: Automatic wipe activated.
Note: A press downwards triggers a single wipe, but without deacti vating
automatic wipe.
Deactivation of automatic wipe:
- Go to position I then return to position 0 or,
- Stop the engine.
WARNING:
Do not cover the rain sensor , which is visible from the outside of the
windscreen, behind the interior rear view mirror.
If washing the vehicle, switch off the ignition or deactiva te automatic
wipe.
As a safety precaution, the wiper system is
deactivated approx.
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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Automatic gear selection lever The automatic 4-speed (petrol
engine) or -speed (diesel engine)
gearbox allows you to select one
or other of the following functions
by moving the gear lever within
the grid:
Park
Reverse gear
Neutral
Automatic forward drive
Operation
with automatic adaptation to your style of driving.
Sequential forward drive
Operation in sequential mode , with manual gear changing.
Snow programme
Operation in automatic Snow mode Gear selector position
The gear selector position is
shown on the driver’s instrument
panel.

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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Starting the vehicle
To start the vehicle from position P :
- apply the brake pedal to exit position P,
- select function R, D or M, then
gradually release pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle
immediately starts moving. Equally you can start from position
N
:
- Release the handbrake, foot on the brake pedal,
- select function R, D or M, then
gradually release pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle
immediately starts moving. WARNING
With the engine idling, brakes
released, if function
R, D or M is
selected, the vehicle moves even
without any acceleration.
For this reason, never allow unsu -
pervised children inside the vehi-
cle when the engine is running.
For any maintenance operation
to be carried out with the engine
running, apply the handbrake and
select position P.