handbrake Citroen C8 DAG 2008.5 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 /
CD changer / Fuse 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. Handbrake - on the left.

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.

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.
25. Bonnet release under cover - on
the left.

26. 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.

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Interior
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Seat with manual
adjustment
Seat with electric
adjustment
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.

1. Forwards-
backwards
adjustment.

2. Angle.

3. Height.

4. Lumbar.

5. Head restraint
height and angle. Rotating the seat
SIT COMFORTABLY
Driver's seat

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FAMILIARISATION
Interior
Battery 199
Child monitoring mirror
184
Disarming the passenger's front air bag
178
Opening control Sliding side doors from the
inside. 25
Handbrake
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Bonnet opening controls The bonnet opening control
is a red handle under a
cover. Release the bonnet
from inside the vehicle then
go to the front and insert
your hand under the badge
to open and raise the bonnet,
place the strut in its location
securely. 193
Safety auto-reverse. 179
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Electric windows/Safety auto-reverse
CHILD SAFETY
Monitoring mirror.
Child seats.

Instruments and controls
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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 7, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. major fault.
Call a CITROËN dealer .

READY TO SET OFF
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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,
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.

SAFETY
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Driving safety
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HANDBRAKE
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
Equipment conditioned according
to country: when braking in an
emergency, depending on the
deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically. They switch
off automatically the fi rst time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the button.
DRIVING SAFETY
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilize your vehicle. When parking
on a slope, direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the handbrake.

Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake. Pull the button located at the end of the
handbrake forwards.
The handbrake lever lowers.
You can now pivot the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever upwards until a click is heard.
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by:
Disengaging
Apply the handbrake. a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
an audible signal,
a message on the display.

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Levels
CHECKS
To check the main levels and
certain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of the
servicing booklet which correspond to
your vehicle's engine.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
characteristics.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
circuit, CITROËN selects and offers
specifi c products.
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
Oil filter
Change the fi lter regularly, in
accordance with the servicing
schedule. Refer to the servicing booklet to
fi nd out the replacement interval
for these components.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the
vehicle (urban driving...), change them
twice as often if necessary.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet" section
of chapter 7. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that particle emission
fi lter maintenance is carried out by a
CITROËN dealer .
On acceleration after the vehicle has
been running for a prolonged period
at very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust. This water vapour does not
have any adverse effect on vehicle
handling or the environment.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer .
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
check the thickness of the pads, even
between services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc /drum wear status
For any information relating to
checking the brake disc / drum wear
status, contact a CITROËN dealer .
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer . Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
The carbon fi lter permits continuous
and effective fi ltering of dust.
If the passenger compartment fi lter
becomes clogged, this may reduce
the performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment fi lter. By
means of its second special active
fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants
and to the cleanness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).
Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.

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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.
- Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage fi rst or reverse
gear (position P for the automatic
gearbox).
- If possible, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.
1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack housing.

3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4. Removable towing eye.
The jack and the tools are specifi c to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL
- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.
- Open the cover to release the winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the
row 3 courtesy light to
increase the light in the boot.