bonnet Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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I
IN BRIEF
I N T E R I O R
1. Electric rear view mirror
controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of rear electric
window controls.
2. Upper driver’s glove box.
3. Adjustable central air vents.
4. RD4 radio or GPS NaviDrive
radio telephone with shutter.
5. Instrument panel / Large
colour screen.
6. Sunlight and cabin
temperature sensor.
7. Upper passenger’s glove box.
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent.
9. Loudspeaker (tweeter).
10. Window deicing and
demisting vent.
11. Passenger’s airbag
d e a c t i v a t i o n s w i t c h ( i f i t t e d ) . 26.
Bonnet opening (under
cover) – left-hand side.
27. Acoustic windscreen.
12.
Adjustable side air vent.
13. Battery / Fuse box.
14. Passenger’s airbag.
15. Lower passenger’s glove
box / CD changer.
16. Air conditioning controls.
17. Cigar lighter / 12 V accessory
socket.
18. Hazard warning lamps.
19. Oddments tray or additional
telematics control.
20. Refrigerated compartment.
21. Ashtray / Bottle-holder.
22. Seat adjustment control.
23. Storage.
24. Fuse box.
25. Parking brake – left-hand
side.
71
DATE AND TIME
ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL HEATING
With the engine idle or with
the vehicle stationary it is
usual to notice a whistling
noise and some minor
emissions (steam / odours).
35-36
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I
IN BRIEF
P A S S E N G E R S A F E T Y
Deactivation of front
p a s s e n g e r ’ s a i r b a g
O p e n i n g
Sliding side doors from the
inside.
CHILD SAFETY
Anti-pinch.
Child monitoring mirror.
Child seats. Parking brake
B o n n e t o p e n i n g c o n t r o l s
The bonnet opening control is
a red handle under the bonnet.
Release the bonnet from the
inside of the vehicle, then go
to the front of the vehicle and
put your hand under the logo to
open and support the bonnet,
insert the bonnet stay correctly
into its housing.
E l e c t r i c w i n d o w s / A n t i - p i n c h
C h i l d m o n i t o r i n g m i r r o r
B a t t e r y
48
115
83
86
48
83
87
67
106
56
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10 IV O P E N I N G T H E B O N N E T
Bonnet
This should only be operated
when the vehicle is stationary.
Lift the cover located under the
dashboard close to the door pillar
and pull the lever upwards.
Bonnet open alert
This function is available in
conjunction with the alarm option.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, if the bonnet is
incorrectly closed, you are alerted
by a symbol on the multifunction
screen accompanied by an audible
signal. Lift latch
A, located under the
centre forward edge of the bonnet
and pull the bonnet up. Position the bonnet stay as shown
in the illustration.
Ensure that it is securely in place.
Closing
Reposition the bonnet stay in its
c l i p a n d p r e s s i r m l y i n p l a c e .
Lower the bonnet and then allow it
to drop shut.
Make sure that the bonnet is securely locked
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110 IV A i r i l t e r
Follow the recommendations
in the Maintenance Guide.
When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could
operate if the power unit is hot (even when switched off).
The engine oil level should be checked frequently
between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Engine coolant
The coolant level should
be between the
MAX and
MIN marks on the header
tank.
If the engine is hot, wait
15 minutes.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
Never work on the cooling
system if the engine is hot. (See
“Levels”). Engine oil
Check the oil level with the
vehicle parked on horizon-
tal ground, the engine ha-
ving been switched off for at least
15 minutes.
Level: see “Capacities”.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide. B r a k e l u i d
T h e l u i d l e v e l m u s t b e s i
-
tuated within the minimum
and maximum marks visi-
ble on the reservoir
Level: See “Levels”.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
If the warning lamp comes on:
stop the vehicle
Power steering oil
For topping up, it is neces-
sary to go to a CITROËN
dealer.
Oil quality: Consult the Mainte-
nance Guide.
Take out the oil dipstick.
The level must be between
the
MAX and MIN marks
on the dipstick
It should never exceed the maximum mark.
L E V E L S
R e f e r t o t h e c h a p t e r U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s
Windscreen, rear screen
and headlamp washer
l u i d
It is recommended that you use
products approved by CITROËN.
Level: see “Capacities”.
MAX
MIN
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IV
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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112 IV
Adding engine oil
Remove the dipstick before top-
ping up.
C h e c k t h e l e v e l a f t e r i l l i n g .
It should never exceed the maxi-
mum mark.
Screw on the cap before closing
the bonnet.
Quality:
Consult the Maintenance
Guide.
B r a k e l u i d
T h e s y n t h e t i c l u i d n o t o n l y g i v e s p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t c o r r o s i o n b u t a l s o
ensures correct functioning of the braking system in all environment al
conditions, therefore you should only use the synthetic product
r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k . ( t h i s l u i d m u s t b e r e p l a c e d
every two years).
These important requirements are detailed in your vehicle’s Maint enance
Guide.
Quality: Consult the Maintenance Guide.
B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r
Check and top up at regular
intervals.
T h e l u i d l e v e l m u s t b e s i t u a t e d
within the MAX and MIN marks
visible on the reservoir.
If the warning lamp comes on
while you are driving, stop imme-
diately and contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could
operate if the power unit is hot (even when switched off). L E V E L S
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11 IV F U S E S
Fuse box
Three fuseboxes, located under
the dashboard, in the battery
compartment and under the
bonnet.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, it is
e s s e n t i a l t o i n d t h e c a u s e o f t h e
incident and to rectify it.
T h e f u s e i d e n t i i c a t i o n n u m b e r s
are indicated inside the fuse box.
Replace a blown fuse with one
of the same rating (the same
colour).
Use the special tool A that is
p r o v i d e d i n t h e f u s e h o u s i n g l a p ,
which also contains spare fuses.
Good Faulty
Tool A Fuses under the dashboard
Unscrew the bolt a quater of a turn
with a coin, then, pull the handle
to open the cover and access the
fuses.
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120 IV F U S E S
Fuses under the bonnet
Fuse box
To open the engine compartment
fusebox, unclip the screen wash
l u i d r e s e r v o i r t h e n d e t a c h t h e
cover.
Close the lid of the fuse box
carefully. Only authorised personnel
from the CITROËN network are allowed to carry out
any work on the additional protection MAXI fuses
located in the fuse boxes.
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121 IV
Ref. Rating
Functions
F1 20 A Engine ECU - Exhaust Gas Recycling electrovalve - Diesel fuel high
pressure
regulation electrovalve - EGR electrovalve
F2 15 A Horn
F3 10 A Windscreen/rear screen wash pump
F4 20 A Headlamp wash pump
F5 15 A Fuel pump - Regulation electrovalve
F6 10 A G e a r b o x - P o w e r s t e e r i n g - A i r l o w m e t e r - P r e h e a t e r u n i t - E n g i n e o i l
l e v e l -
Brakes - Headlamps adjustment
F7 10 A ESP
F8 20 A Starter motor
F9 10 A Engine ECU
F10 30 A Electrovalves - Oxygen sensor - Injectors - Ignition coil - ECU -
Diesel fuel heater
F11 40 A A i r l o w
F12 30 A Windscreen wipe
F13 40 A Built-in Systems Interface (Ignition+)
F14 - Free
Fuses under the bonnet
F U S E S