engine Citroen C8 DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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Battery
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, with
the key in the ignition position, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, electric
windows, courtesy lights, audio
equipment, etc.) can only be used for a
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
prevent discharging the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the
message "Economy mode active"
appears on the display and the active
functions are put on standby.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few seconds.
A fl at battery will prevent the engine
from starting.
To charge the battery using a
battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect them
and clean them.
BATTERY
This is housed in a compartment
located underneath the fl oor, in front of
the driver's seat.
Before disconnecting the battery, you
must wait for 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
Never charge a battery without fi rst
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the sunroof and the windows
before disconnecting the battery. If
they do not operate normally following
reconnection of the battery, they must
be reinitialised.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
for a period of more than one month.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If slight
diffi culties are experienced after this,
please contact a CITROËN dealer.
The door open monitoring electrical
system consumes power, remember
to close the sliding doors when your
vehicle is parked for long periods.
To start the vehicle from
another battery
- Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries,
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the slave battery,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on
the broken down vehicle as far as
possible from the battery,
- Operate the starter, let the engine run,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. For the sunroofs safety auto-
reverse, refer to the "Accesses"
section of chapter 2. For the electric windows safety
auto-reverse, refer to the "Mirrors
and windows" section of chapter 3.

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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 6.
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.

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Changing a fuse
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located in:
- the instrument panel lower glove box (right-hand side),
- the battery compartment (right-hand side fl oor),
- the engine compartment.
The spare fuses and special pliers A
are fi xed to the inside of the lid of the
instrument panel fuse box. Before changing a fuse you must
establish the cause of the fault and
have it corrected. The fuse numbers
are indicated on the fuse box.
- Use the special pliers
A .

Always change a faulty fuse for one
of the same rating. Removing and changing a fuse
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for rectifying the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of accessories not supplied
and not recommended by CITROËN
and not installed in accordance with
its instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all of
the additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.

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Changing a fuse
Fuse box
To access the fuses located in the
engine compartment (to the left of
the coolant reservoir):
- unclip the cover.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES The designations communicated
only relate to the fuses which can
be changed by the user using
the pliers and spare fuses, located in
the glove box behind the instrument
panel fuse box, on the right-hand side.
For any other work, visit a CITROËN
dealer.

Carefully close the cover when you
have fi nished.
The electrical system of your vehicle is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, consult a CITROËN dealer.
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for rectifying the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of accessories not supplied
and not recommended by CITROËN
and not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular where
the equipment in question consumes
more than 10 milliamperes. Intended for professionals: for full fuse
and relay information, consult
the "Methods" diagram via the
CITROËN network.

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7
Changing a fuse

N°
Rating
(Amps)
Functions

1 20 Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply systems, Fan assembly.

2 15 Horn.

3 10 Front and rear wash-wipe pump.

4 20 Headlamp wash pump.

5 15 Fuel supply system.

6 10 Power steering, Secondary brake pedal switch, Automatic gearbox cont rol unit.

7 10 Braking system (ABS/ESP).

8 20 Starter control.

9 10 Engine control unit.

10 30 Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission control systems.

11 40 Front air conditioning.

12 30 Windscreen wipers.

13 40 Built-in systems interface.

14 30 Not used.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Having your vehicle towed
From the rear
- Unclip the top of the cover using a coin,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:
- selector lever in position N ,
- tow the vehicle at a speed below 30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km)
maximum,
- do not add oil to the gearbox.
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on
the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
MANUAL GEARBOX
(diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.

Petrol and Diesel technical data
138
This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes

Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__
__4HT__
__4HR__
__4HS__

Number of seats, xx_____
7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats
8 seats maximum EB_____

Type of gearbox , _____xx
Manual

(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic

(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X

Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
8

PETROL CONSUMPTION
As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended) in MPG (li tres/100 km)

Model codes Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission
of CO2 by
mass (g/km)

E_RFJ__ 2.0 PETROL Manual 12.0 7.3 9.0 213
The consumption values, presented here, are the values communica ted at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use of the
accessories.

PETROL ENGINE

Model codes
E_RFJ__

Engines
2.0 PETROL
Manual (5-speed)
Power (bhp) 140
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 103
Capacity (cm
3 ) 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88
Number of valves 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 200
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000
Fuel RON 95 - RON 98
Catalytic converter Yes
Electronic injection Yes

Oil capacities (in litres)

Engines (with fi lter replacement) 5.0

Petrol and Diesel technical data
138
This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes

Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__
__4HT__
__4HR__
__4HS__

Number of seats, xx_____
7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats
8 seats maximum EB_____

Type of gearbox , _____xx
Manual

(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic

(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X

Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

Petrol and Diesel technical data
142 DIESEL ENGINES

Model codes E_RHKH E_RHRH

E_4H TH/PH E_4H RJ/SJ

Engines
2.0 HDi 2.0 HDi PEF 2.2 HDi PEF
Manual Manual Manual Automatic
(6-speed) (6-speed)
(6-speed)
Power (bhp) 120 136 163 170
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 88 100 125/120 120/ 125
Capacity (cm
3 ) 1 997 1 997 2 179
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88 85 x 88 85 x 96
Number of valves 16 16 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 4 000
Max. torque: EU standard (Nm) 300 320 370 400
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000 2 000 1 500 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes
Particle emission fi lter (PEF) No Yes Yes
Electronic injection Yes Yes Yes

Oil capacities (in litres)

Engines (with fi lter replacement) 5 5 5