Display Citroen C8 DAG 2008.5 1.G User Guide
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W a i t f o r t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l b e f o r e
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
I n t h e e v e n t o f a b r e a k d o w n a n d i n
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 .
COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
I n z o n e A , the temperature is correct.
I n z o n e B , the temperature is too high.
The central STOP warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1 come on, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d t h e m e s s a g e
"Engine coolant temp. too high" on
the display.
You must stop immediately.
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).
I t a l s o d i s p l a y s t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
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
b l o c k , i n f o r m s y o u w h e n t h e n e x t
s e r v i c e w i l l b e d u e i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the "Manufacturer's" servicing
schedule indicated in the servicing
b o o k l e t . T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d
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 a s h e s a n d t h e n u m b e r o f m i l e s /
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 s e r v i c e s h o u l d b e c a r r i e d o u t s h o r t l y .
The service is overdue
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl a s h e s a n d t h e e x c e s s d i s t a n c e i s
displayed.
With the engine running the
spanner remains lit until the
s e r v i c e h a s b e e n c a r r i e d o u t .
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
b e f o r e t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e . W h e n
the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the display shows:
Refer to the list of checks in the
s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t w h i c h w a s g i v e n
to you on delivery of the vehicle.
Operation
A few moments after the ignition
h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o n , t h e s p a n n e r
indicating a service operation lights
up; the display for the total distance
r e c o r d e r t e l l s y o u ( i n r o u n d fi g u r e s )
t h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g b e f o r e t h e n e x t
service.
The points at which a service is due
are calculated from the last indicator
z e r o r e s e t .
The point at which a service is due is
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e d i s t a n c e t r a v e l l e d .
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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 recorder re- s e t b u t t o n ,
- Switch on the ignition.
T h e d i s p l a y b e g i n s a c o u n t d o w n .
When the display shows "= 0 ", release
t h e b u t t o n ; t h e s p a n n e r d i s a p p e a r s .
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,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n
a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e
display, indicates a lack of oil which
could damage the engine.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
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
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s i n g
the type of oil suited to your
engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press
t h e b u t t o n u n t i l t h e z e r o s
appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press
t h e b u t t o n t o v a r y t h e
intensity of the lighting
of the instruments and
controls. When the lighting reaches
the minimum (or maximum) setting,
r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n t h e n p r e s s i t a g a i n
t o i n c r e a s e ( o r r e d u c e ) t h e b r i g h t n e s s .
As soon as the lighting is of the
r e q u i r e d b r i g h t n e s s , r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n .
T h e l e v e l r e a d w i l l o n l y b e c o r r e c t
if the vehicle is on level ground
a n d t h e e n g i n e h a s b e e n o f f f o r
more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish to
d i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y , l o c k t h e
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t f o r a t l e a s t fi v e
m i n u t e s , o t h e r w i s e t h e z e r o r e - s e t w i l l
n o t b e r e g i s t e r e d .
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GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
Park: position of the lever
when parked.
T o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e o r
start the engine.
To park the vehicle
( h a n d b r a k e o n ) a n d s t a r t t h e
engine.
Drive: position of the lever
while driving.
Reverse: position of the lever
in reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever
in neutral.
To move the vehicle forwards
in automatic mode.
Manual: selection of
t h e g e a r s b y p r e s s i n g t h e
gear lever:
- 1 to 4: petrol engine,
- 1 to 6: Diesel engine.
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The four-speed (petrol engine) or
six-speed (Diesel engine) "Porsche
Tiptronic-system" automatic g e a r b o x
o f f e r s a c h o i c e b e t w e e n :
- the comfort of integral automatic
operation , e n h a n c e d b y a s n o w
programme,
- or the pleasure of manual gear
changing . Gear selection gate
- Move the lever in the gate to select
a position. Once the position
is selected, the corresponding
indicator light appears on the
instrument panel display.
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Good practice
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
o p t i m i s e b r a k i n g o n a s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s a t i d l e , b r a k e s
not applied, if position R , D or M is
selected the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t t h e a c c e l e r a t o r b e i n g p r e s s e d .
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
Operating abnormality
A n y o p e r a t i n g a b n o r m a l i t y i s i n d i c a t e d
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m p a n i e d b y
the message
"Automatic gear fault"
o n t h e d i s p l a y a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e S n o w
s n o w fl a k e o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
I n t h i s s i t u a t i o n t h e g e a r b o x o p e r a t e s
in downgrade mode (locked in
3 r d g e a r ) . Y o u m a y f e e l a s u b s t a n t i a l
knock when changing from P to R and
from N to R (this will not cause any
d a m a g e t o t h e g e a r b o x ) .
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping within the limit of local speed
restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e .
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.
- P r e s s b u t t o n
again to switch off
the programme you are in.
Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting
and drive when traction is
p o o r . T h e s n o w fl a k e a p p e a r s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
- P r e s s b u t t o n
once the
v e h i c l e h a s b e e n s t a r t e d
and position D selected.
T h e g e a r b o x a d a p t s t o d r i v i n g
on slippery roads.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting Handbrake
On the version with rotating front seat,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
the vehicle then lowering the lever
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
rotation of the driver's seat.
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a warning light which comes on on the instrument panel,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
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
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
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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CD/DVD eject
On - Off Volume dial
S o u r c e : s e l e c t i o n o f t h e r a d i o , J u k e b o x , C D / D V D , C D c h a n g e r a n d a u x i l i a r y ( A U X i f a c t i v a t e d o n t h e C o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ) . Copy CD to hard disc
M o d e : s e l e c t i o n w i t h d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e T R I P , T E L , N A V o r A U D I O mode chosen D a r k : hide the screen display, until completely black, by s u c c e s s i v e p r e s s e s . P r e s s i n g a g a i n r e a c t i v a t e s t h e display. Reinitialisation of the system
B a n d : selection of the FM1, FM2, FMast, AM wavebands. T A : T A T r a f fi c A n n o u n c e m e n t s f u n c t i o n o n / o f f P T Y : T y p e s o f P r o g r a m m e f u n c t i o n o n / o f f b y m e a n s o f a l o n g p r e s s
Alpha-numeric telephone keypad for the same u s e s , d i a l , c a l l , h a n g u p , e n t e r . L i o n : Direct access to the " CITROËN " services. E S C : clears the current selection return to the previous selection
M e n u : d i s p l a y s t h e g e n e r a l s c r e e n : s o u n d s e t t i n g s
L i s t : displays the list of radio stations received t h e l i s t o f C D / D V D t r a c k s o r M P 3 / J u k e b o x d i r e c t o r i e s u p d a t i n g o f t h e s t a t i o n s r e c e i v e d .
N a v i g a t o r which selects the choices above or the step by step or rapid advances. P r e s s i n g t h e n a v i g a t i o n d i a l c o n fi r m s t h e c h o i c e , but does not store it.
A l o n g p r e s s i s r e q u i r e d .
F o r a d e t a i l e d g l o b a l v i e w o f the menus available, refer to t h e " D i s p l a y fl o w c h a r t " s e c t i o n of this chapter.
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> C O L O U R D I S P L A Y
T h i s d i s p l a y s t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n , v i a t h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t c o n t r o l pad: - the time, - the date, - the exterior temperature (if there is a risk of ice, you are warned by a m e s s a g e ) , - t h e a u d i o s o u r c e d i s p l a y s ( r a d i o , C D / D V D , j u k e b o x , . . . ) , - t h e t e l e m a t i c s y s t e m d i s p l a y s ( t e l e p h o n e , s e r v i c e s , . . . ) , - t h e a c c e s s e s c h e c k ( d o o r s , b o o t , . . . ) , - t h e w a r n i n g m e s s a g e s ( e . g . : " F u e l l e v e l l o w " ) a n d v e h i c l e f u n c t i o n s t a t u s m e s s a g e s ( e . g . : " A u t o l i g h t i n g a c t i v a t e d " ) d i s p l a y e d t e m p o r a r i l y , - the trip computer display, - t h e G P S ( E u r o p e ) s a t e l l i t e n a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m d i s p l a y s .
New T h e s y s t e m u s e s t h e c o m p l e t e a n d d e t a i l e d N A V T E Q m a p s i n s t a l l e d d i r e c t l y o n t h e e q u i p m e n t ' s h a r d d i s c . T h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y n e e d t o i n s e r t a m a p C D i n t h e C D p l a y e r . T h e u p d a t e s o f t h e m a p s o f F r a n c e a n d o f t h e o t h e r E u r o p e a n c o u n t r i e s , o f f e r e d b y o u r p a r t n e r N A V T E Q , w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e from the CITROËN network. m a p C D i n t h e C D p l a y e r . T h e u p d a t e s o f t h e m a p s o f F r a n c e a n d o f t h e o t h e r E u r o p e a n c o u n t r i e s , o f f e r e d b y o u r p a r t n e r N A V T E Q , w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e m a p C D i n t h e C D p l a y e r . T h e u p d a t e s o f t h e m a p s o f F r a n c e a n d o f t h e o t h e r E u r o p e a n c o u n t r i e s , o f f e r e d b y o u r p a r t n e r N A V T E Q , w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e
D i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n : r e f e r t o t h e s e c t i o n - D i s p l a y fl o w c h a r t .
Telephone
Orange Time:
Date:
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M A P : o r i e n t a t i o n , d e t a i l s , display. A U D I O F U N C T I O N S : r a d i o , CD/DVD, Jukebox, options.
For maintenance of the display, the use of a soft, non-abrasive c l o t h ( s p e c t a c l e s c l o t h ) i s recommended without any additional product.
T E L E M A T I C : t e l e p h o n e , d i r e c t o r y , S M S .
CONFIGURATION: vehicle, d i s p l a y , t i m e , l a n g u a g e s , v o i c e , a u x i l i a r y s o c k e t ( A U X ) parameters. parameters.
V I D E O : a c t i v a t i o n , p a r a m e t e r s .
V E H I C L E D I A G N O S T I C S : w a r n i n g s l o g .
N A V I G A T I O N G U I D A N C E : G P S , s t a g e s , o p t i o n s .
TRAFFIC INFORMATION: TMC i n f o r m a t i o n , m e s s a g e s .
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V I D E O P A R A M E T E R S
Y o u c a n c o n n e c t v i d e o e q u i p m e n t ( c a m c o r d e r , d i g i t a l c a m e r a , D V D p l a y e r . . . ) t o t h e t h r e e a u d i o / v i d e o s o c k e t s , l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x .
T u r n t h e d i a l a n d s e l e c t t h e V I D E O function.
A f t e r c o n n e c t i n g t h e v i d e o e q u i p m e n t , p r e s s t h e M E N U b u t t o n .
Turn the dial and select the A C T I V A T E V I D E O M O D E f u n c t i o n t o activate/deactivate the video.
P r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n .
P r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n .
P r e s s i n g t h e " S O U R C E " b u t t o n s e v e r a l t i m e s i n s u c c e s s i o n p e r m i t s the selection of an audio source other than that of the video.
P r e s s i n g t h e " D A R K " b u t t o n d i s c o n n e c t s t h e d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e v i d e o .
T u r n t h e d i a l a n d s e l e c t t h e V I D E O P A R A M E T E R S f u n c t i o n t o s e t t h e d i s p l a y f o r m a t , t h e b r i g h t n e s s , t h e contrast and the colours.
P r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n .
V I D E O M E N U
Videos can only be displayed when stationary.