100 Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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Operation in sequential mode
M a n u a l c h a n g i n g b e t w e e n t h e 4
or gears.
- Selector on M,
- p u s h t h e s e l e c t o r t o w a r d s t h e “+” sign to engage a higher
gear,
- p u l l t h e s e l e c t o r t o w a r d s t h e “-”
t o e n g a g e a l o w e r g e a r .
A shift from D (automatic mode) to
M (sequential mode) is possible at
any time.
After selecting a gear, do not leave
your hand resting on the selector
for more than ten seconds ; risk of
cancelling the sequential function -
t h i s i s s i g n a l l e d b y a l a s h i n g o n
the instrument panel.
Consult your CITROËN dealer Note:
Changes from one gear to
a n o t h e r a r e o n l y a c h i e v a b l e w h e n
conditions of vehicle speed and
e n g i n e s p e e d a l l o w . I f t h e y d o n o t ,
t h e n t h e l a w s g o v e r n i n g o p e r a t i o n
of automatic gearboxes come into
play.
When you are stationary or moving
a t v e r y l o w s p e e d , t h e g e a r b o x
a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e l e c t s i r s t g e a r .
The programme “
” ( S n o w )
does not apply in manual mode. Operational anomaly
Any operational disturbance is
s i g n a l l e d b y a l a s h i n g i n t h e
display.
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l
operate in emergency mode (third
g e a r i s b l o c k e d ) . Y o u w i l l f e e l a
s n a t c h i n g w h e n s h i f t i n g f r o m
P to
R and from N to R; this snatching
does no harm to your gearbox.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (approx.
0 mph).
Consult your CITROËN dealer
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
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A - Windscreen and rear
s c r e e n w a s h l u i d
Capacity: See
“Capacities”
When looking under the bonnet, with the engine hot,
even if stopped and the ignition switched off, the cooling fan may operate at any time.
B - Radiator - coolant
Checking the level and topping up must always be done
with the engine cold.
Engine hot:
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i o n c o v e r . W a i t i f t e e n m i n u t e s o r
until the temperature is well below 100° C, then carefull
y
unscrew the cap to allow the pressure to drop, protecting
yourself with a cloth, for example.
Topping up the cooling system
The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on t he
header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to add more than 1 litre, h ave the cooling
system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Fully secure the cap.
Note: The need to top up the coolant frequently is an indicat ion of a
malfunction, which you should have checked at the earliest op portunity.
Note: the cooling fan may operate for some ten minutes after the e ngine
has stopped.
C - Power steering oil
For topping up, it is necessary to go to a CITROËN dealer. L E V E L S
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Engine type
2.0i 16V
145 hp BVM 2.0i 16V
145 hp BVA
Fuel tank capacity Approximately 0 litres
Recommended fuel Unleaded petrol
RON 5 - RON
Turning circle between walls (in metres) 11.71 11.71
F r e n c h i s c a l r a t i n g 10
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) 1 10
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight 1 75 1 04
Gross vehicle weight 2 405 2 435
Max. on rear axle 1 300 1 300
Gross train weight 3 705 2 35
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (dependent on lo ad) 1 700 00
Gross trailer weight (without brakes) 750 500
Trailer nose weight 7 40
Max. roof rack load 100 100
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13 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
A l l t h e t y r e s c a n b e i t t e d w i t h
chains.
Weights: refer to the vehicle iden-
t i i c a t i o n p l a t e .
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVA: Automatic gearbox.
FAP: D i e s e l p a r t i c u l a t e i l t e r s y s -
tem (DPFS).
Observe your vehicle’s towing li-
mits.
It is essential to comply with the
max. Gross Trailer Weights and
s p e e d l i m i t s a s s p e c i i e d b y l e g i s -
lation in each country.
For further information about
the towing capacity of your ve-
hicle and its max. authorised
Gross Train Weight, contact your
CITROËN Dealer.
2.0 HDi 16V 120 BVM 6 2.0 HDi 16V
136 FAP BVM 6 2.2 HDi 16V
170 FAP BVM 6
Approximately 0 litres
Diesel fuel11.71
10 10 12
1 7 1 3 2 017
2 530 2 530 2 570
1 300 1 300 1 300
3 75 3 45 3 45
1 00 1 50 1 50 750 750 75072 7 75
100 100 100