brake Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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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.
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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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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Pull the button
on the end of the
parking brake
forwards. The
parking brake
lever goes back
down. You can
now rotate the
seat. To resume
normal operation
of the parking
brake, pull the lever upwards until
it clicks into place.
1.
Longitudinal
adjustment.
2. Backrest angle.
3. Seat height.
4. Lumbar
support.
5. Head restraint
height and
anlgle.
Manually
adjustable
seat
Electrically
adjustable seat 89-90
Driver’s seat
R o t a t i n g t h e s e a t
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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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Imperative stop
warning lamp
W h e n t h e w a r n i n g
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e .
This lamp is accompanied by a
STOP symbol on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s
on for as long as the fault
a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e a l e r t
message is present (this in the
case of a serious fault).
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible
The lamp stays on only for a short
time for a minor fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
To recall the corresponding alert
message, see “Log of alerts”.
Battery charge
S h o u l d n o t b e l i t w h e n
the engine is running. If it
lights permanently, contact
a CITROËN dealer. Engine oil pressure and
temperature warning
lamp
I f i t l i g h t s w h i l e y o u a r e
driving, stop the engine, check the
level, (see Chapter IV - “Levels”).
If it remains lit despite the level
being correct, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Driver’s and/or
passenger’s seat belt
not fastened warning
lamp
Comes on if the driver’s and/
or passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
is accompanied by a sound
signal and a message for about
9 0 s e c o n d s w h e n t h e v e h i c l e
exceeds a speed of 25 km/h
(approx. 15 mph).
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
l u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n g
distribution fault.
When the engine is running, this
w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
l u i d l e v e l i s i n s u f i c i e n t , o r t h a t t h e
braking system is malfunctioning.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s l i t
w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s r e l e a s e d ,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN dealer. Airbags warning lamp
I t c o m e s o n f o r a f e w
seconds every time you
s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
Airbags malfunction
Flashing indicates that the airbags
are malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Passenger’s airbag
deactivation
If the passenger’s airbag
i s d e a c t i v a t e d , t h e w a r n i n g
lamp remains on.
W A R N I N G L A M P S
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ESP/ASR warning lamp
In operation
When either the ESP or
ASR system is brought into opera-
t i o n , t h e E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p
l a s h e s .
In the event of a problem
Should there be a malfunction-
ing of the systems, the ESP/ASR
w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n , a c -
companied by a message on the
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY and
by an audible signal. Consult a
CITROËN dealer to have the sys-
tem checked.
Deactivation
On deactivating the ESP/ASR sys-
tem, the lighting of the ESP/ASR
w a r n i n g l a m p i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y
an audible signal and the mes-
sage ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED
on the multifunction screen. Anti-lock Braking
System
T h e A B S w a r n i n g l a m p
l i g h t s w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s
s w i t c h e d o n a n d s h o u l d g o o u t
a f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p d o e s n o t
go out, there may be a system
malfunction. (See Chapter II -
“Brakes”). Depollution system
warning lamp
I f i t l a s h e s o r l i g h t s u p
w h i l e y o u a r e d r i v i n g , t h i s
indicates that the depollution sys-
tem has a functioning problem.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
LH direction indicator
See “Signalling” Diesel Preheater
See the instructions for
starting the engine.
Refer to section II - Driving
“Starting”.
RH direction indicator
See “Signalling”
A l l t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s l a s h s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w h e n t h e h a z a r d
warning lamps are switched on.
Dipped beam
See “Signalling” Main beam
See “Signalling”
Foglamps
See “Signalling” Front foglamps
See “Signalling”
W A R N I N G L A M P S
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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Park
Do not engage until the
vehicle is completely sta-
tionary.
To avoid any movement of the
v e h i c l e w h e n p a r k e d , s e l e c t
position P and apply the handbrake
i r m l y . C h e c k t h a t t h e s e l e c t o r i s
in the position to ensure that the
d r i v i n g w h e e l s a r e l o c k e d .
Before leaving the vehicle, make
absolutely certain that the PARK
or P position is selected.
For safety:
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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Starting the vehicle
To start the vehicle from position P :
- apply the brake pedal to exit position P,
- select function R, D or M, then
gradually release pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle
immediately starts moving. Equally you can start from position
N
:
- Release the handbrake, foot on the brake pedal,
- select function R, D or M, then
gradually release pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle
immediately starts moving. WARNING
With the engine idling, brakes
released, if function
R, D or M is
selected, the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t a n y a c c e l e r a t i o n .
F o r t h i s r e a s o n , n e v e r a l l o w u n s u -
pervised children inside the vehi-
c l e w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
For any maintenance operation
t o b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h t h e e n g i n e
running, apply the handbrake and
select position P.
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Operation in automatic mode
A u t o m a t i c c h a n g i n g b e t w e e n t h e
4 o r 6 g e a r s .
Selector on
D.
T h e g e a r b o x a l w a y s s e l e c t s t h e
g e a r b e s t a d a p t e d t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
parameters:
- style of driving,
- r o u t e p r o i l e ,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox then operates in
a u t o m a t i c m o d e , w i t h o u t r e q u i r i n g
any action on your part.
Notes:
When braking, the gearbox
s h i f t s d o w n a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o o f f e r
effective engine braking.
The gearbox also enhances
your safety by not changing up
w h e n y o u l i f t y o u r f o o t f r o m t h e
accelerator abruptly.
To obtain maximum acceleration
w i t h o u t t o u c h i n g t h e l e v e r , p r e s s
r a p i d l y d o w n o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
p e d a l ( k i c k d o w n ) . T h e g e a r b o x
w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y c h a n g e d o w n o r
maintain the selected gear up to
maximum engine speed. A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Warning:
- Never select N function if the
vehicle is moving.
- Never select P or R if the vehicle
is not stationary.
- Do not change from one function to another to try to improve
braking on a slippery surface.
I f , w h i l e t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g ,
function N is engaged inadvertently,
let the engine idle before engaging
a function that is appropriate. Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, you have this special
p r o g r a m m e w h i c h f a c i l i t a t e s
s t a r t i n g a n d t r a c t i o n w h e n r o a d
grip conditions are poor.
Press button
, after you have
have started the vehicle and
selected function D;
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
Note:
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time:
Press button
once more to
deactivate the programme en-
gaged.
-speed gearbox (diesel engine):
w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s s t a t i o n a r y
w i t h t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n
D
(drive), a vibration limiting device
i s a c t i v a t e d w h e n p r e s s i n g t h e
brake pedal.
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Handbrake
T h e h a n d b r a k e i s o p e r a t e d b y p u l l i n g t h e l e v e r i r m l y u p - p r e s s i n g
t h e
f o o t b r a k e w i l l r e d u c e t h e e f f o r t r e q u i r e d t o a p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e .
The handbrake is capable of holding the vehicle on all slo pes likely to be
e n c o u n t e r e d b u t i n c r e a s e d e f f o r t w i l l b e n e e d e d o n s t e e p s l o p e s .
I n a l l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , a s a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e i r s t g e a r . F o r
v e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x , e n s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g
position (P) is selected.
O n s t e e p s l o p e s , t u r n t h e s t e e r i n g t o w a r d s t h e k e r b .
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the bu tton on the end of the lever and return the lever to the
f u l l y d o w n p o s i t i o n .
T h e w a r n i n g l a m p w i l l c o m e o n i f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r n o t f u l l y r e l e a s e d .
T o p o s i t i o n t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e l e v e r h o r i z o n t a l l y a l o n g t h e l o o r ( R o t a t i n g t h e d r i v e r ’ s s e a t : s e e “ F r o n t s e a t s ” ) :
With the parking brake applied, pull the end A o f t h e l e v e r f o r w a r d s . T h e l e v e r l o w e r s t o h o r i z o n t a l t o p e r m i t r o t a t i o n
o f t h e s e a t . I n t h i s c o n i g u r a t i o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s o n p r o v i d e d t h e b r a k e r e m a i n s a p p l i e d .
T o r e v e r t t o n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , p u l l t h e l e v e r u p w a r d s u n t i l t h e r a t c h e t c o m e s i n t o p l a y .
Handbrake released , t h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e STOP w a r n i n g l a m p , a c c o m p a n i e d
b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y a n d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e l u i d l e v e l i s
t o o l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n i s m a l f u n c t i o n i n g .
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. B R A K E S
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ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s v e h i c l e s a f e t y b y p r e v e n t i n g t h e w h e e l s f r o m l o c k i n
g u n d e r e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g o r
w h e n b r a k i n g o n s u r f a c e s o f f e r i n g p o o r a d h e s i o n . I t t h u s a l l o w s c o n t r o l o f t h e s t e e r i n g t o b e r e t a i n e d .
The operational capacity of the various electrical components of the ABS is continuously monitored, both before
a n d d u r i n g y o u r j o u r n e y . O n s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e A B S w a r n i n g l a m p w i l l l i g h t u p a n d t h e n s h o u l d g o o u t
a f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s t a y s o n , t h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e A B S h a s b e e n d i s c o n n e c t e d b e c a u s e a f a u l t w a s d e t e c t e d . I f
t h e w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p w h e n y o u a r e d r i v i n g , t h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e A B S s y s t e m i s n o t a c t i v e . I n e i t h e r c a s e , t h e
n o r m a l b r a k i n g s y s t e m r e m a i n s e f f e c t i v e , a s o n a v e h i c l e w i t h o u t A B S . N e v e r t h e l e s s , t o r e s t o r e t h e a d d i t i o n a l
safety afforded by correct functioning of ABS, it is recommended tha t the vehicle be taken to a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.
O n s l i p p e r y r o a d s ( l o o s e s t o n e s , s n o w , i c e , e t c . ) , i t r e m a i n s e s s e n t i a l t o d r i v e w i t h c a u t i o n .
Emergency braking assistance system
This system enables you in an emergency to achieve the optimum braki ng pressure, thus to reduce the stopping
d i s t a n c e . I t i s t r i g g e r e d b y y o u r s p e e d o f a c t i o n o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l , w h i c h r e d u c e s i t s r e s i s t a n c e t o t h a t a c t i o n .
Keep the brake pedal pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop. B R A K E S
State of wear of brake discs and drums
F o r a l l i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o c h e c k s o n t h e s t a t e o f w e a r o f b r a k e d i s c s a n d d r u m s , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .