ESP Citroen C8 DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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Interior
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5. Control block.
6. Steering wheel audio equipment
controls.
7. Wipers / wash-wipe / trip computer
controls.
8. Gear lever.
9. I g n i t i o n .
1. I n t e r i o r p r o t e c t i o n a l a r m
deactivation button.
2. Speed limiter / cruise control
switches.
3. Lights and direction indicators
controls.
4. Driver's air bag.
Horn.
10. Headlamp height adjustment.
11. a- Dynamic stability control button
(ESP/ASR).
b- Parking assistance button.
12. Steering wheel adjustment control.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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FAMILIARISATION
Interior
Recommended settings for the Manual Air Conditioning
For optimum use of the system, we recommend:
If I require ... Air distribution Temperature A i r fl o w Air recirculation AC
Heating
-
Cooling
De-icing
D
emisting
With Automatic Air Conditioning, operation in AUTO mode is recommended irrespective of the requirement.
Remember to switch the system off when the ambient air suits your requirements.
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Accesses
20 P r e s s i n g o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
opens or closes the
corresponding rear door
(right or left). Locating your vehicle
Key in ignition
A b u z z e r s o u n d s o n o p e n i n g t h e
d r i v e r ' s d o o r , i f t h e k e y h a s b e e n l e f t i n
the ignition.
Folding/opening out the key
Unlocking Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d
fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators.
If the vehicle is locked and unlocking
is activated inadvertently, unless the
doors are opened within 30 seconds,
the vehicle will lock automatically. This press unlocks the entire
v e h i c l e b e f o r e o p e n i n g t h e s l i d i n g
door.
Opening/Closing the electric
sliding side doors
T o t u c k a w a y t h e k e y b l a d e ,
p r e s s t h e b u t t o n , t h e n f o l d i t
down into the remote control
module.
To open out the key, press the
b u t t o n .
To locate your vehicle, if you
have locked it, in a car park.
Press the closed padlock, the
courtesy lights come on and
t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h
for a few seconds.
Pressing the closed
padlock for more than
2 seconds , in addition to
locking or deadlocking,
permits automatic closing of
the windows and places the sunroofs
in the partially open position, if they
were open. To close them completely,
y o u m u s t p r e s s t h e i r s w i t c h b e f o r e
leaving the vehicle.
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Accesses
20 P r e s s i n g o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
opens or closes the
corresponding rear door
(right or left). Locating your vehicle
Key in ignition
A b u z z e r s o u n d s o n o p e n i n g t h e
d r i v e r ' s d o o r , i f t h e k e y h a s b e e n l e f t i n
the ignition.
Folding/opening out the key
Unlocking Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d
fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators.
If the vehicle is locked and unlocking
is activated inadvertently, unless the
doors are opened within 30 seconds,
the vehicle will lock automatically. This press unlocks the entire
v e h i c l e b e f o r e o p e n i n g t h e s l i d i n g
door.
Opening/Closing the electric
sliding side doors
T o t u c k a w a y t h e k e y b l a d e ,
p r e s s t h e b u t t o n , t h e n f o l d i t
down into the remote control
module.
To open out the key, press the
b u t t o n .
To locate your vehicle, if you
have locked it, in a car park.
Press the closed padlock, the
courtesy lights come on and
t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h
for a few seconds.
Pressing the closed
padlock for more than
2 seconds , in addition to
locking or deadlocking,
permits automatic closing of
the windows and places the sunroofs
in the partially open position, if they
were open. To close them completely,
y o u m u s t p r e s s t h e i r s w i t c h b e f o r e
leaving the vehicle.
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>Visuel à venir
Accesses
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Opening/Closing using
the remote control
P r e s s o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
to open or close the
corresponding rear door
(right or left).
Opening/Closing from
the front
Press the corresponding
control.
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 s t h e
opening and closing of the door.
ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS
R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e s l i d i n g
doors when your vehicle is parked
for long periods, the electric open
door monitoring system consumes
power.
Opening/Closing from
row 2
Press the corresponding
control. General recommendations
It is imperative that the doors are
only operated when the vehicle is
stationary.
Always ensure that the door is
operated safely.
C h e c k t h a t n o p e r s o n , a n i m a l o r o b j e c t
is preventing the required operation,
either inside or outside the vehicle.
Do not lean through an open window, do
n o t l e a v e a n y o b j e c t p r o t r u d i n g t h r o u g h
the door during opening or closing.
Do not leave children or pets near the
opening and closing controls without
supervision.
Obstacle detection
The detection system is triggered
w h e n a n o b s t a c l e w h i c h h a s a c e r t a i n
physical resistance hinders the
movement of the door.
I f a n o b s t a c l e i s d e t e c t e d d u r i n g :
- closing of the door, the door opens
fully,
- opening of the door, the door stops.
W h e n t h e o b s t a c l e h a s b e e n r e m o v e d ,
complete or restart the action using the
remote control or the interior controls.
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e s e
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u r y
o r d a m a g e i f p a r t o f t h e b o d y o r a n
o b j e c t b e c o m e s j a m m e d o r c a u g h t .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP / ASR fl a s h i n g .
wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
t h e d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e .
Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
remaining on.
a malfunction of the system.
E . g . : u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n o f t h e t y r e s . Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer .
remaining on
w i t h t h e b u t t o n
( b e l o w t h e
steering wheel
on the left)
pressed. deactivation of the system.
T h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n
deactivated. Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
Diesel
pre-heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f b e f o r e
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
a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
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 a s h i n g w i t h
b u z z e r . change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. T o t h e R i g h t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d u p w a r d s .
T o t h e L e f t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d d o w n w a r d s .
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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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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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Ventilation
6 - A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w
- Turn control knob 6 to
the right or to the left
respectively to increase or
d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
O n t h e d i s p l a y , t h e b l a d e s o f t h e f a n
d a r k e n w h e n t h e a i r fl o w i s i n c r e a s e d .
8 - Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior
air
- Press this button to r e c i r c u l a t e t h e a i r i n s i d e .
T h e a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n s y m b o l a n d
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t 8 a r e d i s p l a y e d .
Recirculation insulates the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m o u t s i d e s m e l l s a n d
smoke.
9 - Air conditioning
On/Off
- Press this button to activate automatic operation of the
a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g .
T h e s y m b o l a n d t h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
9 a r e d i s p l a y e d .
- Press this button again to switch off t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g .
T h e s y m b o l a n d t h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
9 switch off.
A v o i d p r o l o n g e d o p e r a t i o n o f
i n t e r i o r a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n ( r i s k
o f m i s t i n g o f t h e w i n d o w s a n d
d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f a i r q u a l i t y ) .
- Press this button again to return air intake to automatic control.
7 - Switching the system off
- T u r n a i r fl o w c o n t r o l k n o b 6 to the
l e f t u n t i l t h e d i s p l a y s w i t c h e s o f f .
T h e a c t i o n d i s a r m s a l l t h e s y s t e m
f u n c t i o n s , w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f
d e m i s t i n g o f t h e r e a r s c r e e n . Y o u r
c o m f o r t s e t t i n g i s n o l o n g e r m a i n t a i n e d
a n d s w i t c h e s o f f .
F o r y o u r c o m f o r t , a v o i d r e m a i n i n g i n
the off position.
- Operating control knob 6 again or
the "Visibility" button or "AUTO"
button reactivates the system with
the values which were present
b e f o r e i t w a s s w i t c h e d o f f .
Flashing of the points in the
t e m p e r a t u r e s e t t i n g v a l u e s i n d i c a t e s
that there is a malfunction of the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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Ventilation 3 - S e t t i n g t h e a i r fl o w
Turn control knob 3 to the
right or to the left respectively
t o i n c r e a s e o r r e d u c e t h e fl o w
of air.
4 - Intake of exterior air/ Recirculation of
interior air
Press button 4 to recirculate
t h e a i r i n s i d e .
T h e a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n i n d i c a t o r
light 4 comes on.
Recirculation insulates the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m e x t e r n a l o d o u r s a n d
fumes.
U s e d s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g 1 , r e c i r c u l a t i o n i m p r o v e s
the performance of the system when
s e t t o h o t a s w e l l a s t o c o l d .
A v o i d p r o l o n g e d o p e r a t i o n i n
i n t e r i o r a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n m o d e
( r i s k o f m i s t i n g o f t h e w i n d o w s a n d
o f d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f t h e a i r q u a l i t y ) . Recommended settings for the air conditioning
F o r o p t i m u m o p e r a t i o n o f t h e m a n u a l s y s t e m , i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d :
W i t h A u t o m a t i c A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g , o p e r a t i o n i n A U T O m o d e i s r e c o m m e n d e d ,
irrespective of the requirement.
Remember to switch it off when the ambient air suits your
requirements.
If I require...
Air
d i s t r i b u t i o n
Temperature A i r fl o w Air
recirculation AC
Heating
–
Cooling
De-icing
Demisting
5 - Air conditioning
ON/OFF
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g i s
i n t e n d e d t o o p e r a t e i n a l l
seasons. In summer it allows
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e t o b e r e d u c e d a n d i n
w i n t e r , a b o v e 0 ° C , i t i n c r e a s e s t h e
e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h e d e m i s t i n g .
Press switch 5 .
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
5 c o m e s o n i f t h e a i r fl o w i s s u f fi c i e n t .
Pressing this button again switches off
t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g .