maintenance Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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D R I V E R ’ S I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
It tells you when the next service is due , i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e i n t h e M a i n t e n a n c e g u i d e .
T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s c a l c u l a t e d a s a f u n c t i o n o f t w o p a r a m e t e r s : the mileage covered , and the time elapsed since
the last service.
Functioning
F r o m s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d
f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e spanner
symbol for maintenance lights
up ; the instrument panel tells you
h o w m a n y m i l e s r e m a i n b e f o r e t h e
next service.
For example: you have the
f o l l o w i n g d i s t a n c e l e f t t o t r a v e l
before the next service:
Functioning if the distance to the
next service is less than 1 000 km
(approx. 600 miles)
E a c h t i m e 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 f o r i v e s e c o n d s , t h e m a i n -
t e n a n c e s y m b o l a n d t h e m i l e a g e w i l l
l a s h .
Example: before the next service
there remain: 500 km (approx.
3 0 0 m i l e s ) . W h e n y o u s w i t c h o n t h e
ignition and for 5 seconds after that,
the instrument panel indicates: Functioning if the service
interval is exceeded
E a c h t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
on, the maintenance symbol and
t h e e x t r a m i l e a g e t r a v e l l e d ( w i t h a
m i n u s i n f r o n t ) w i l l l a s h .
For example:
the preset service
distance has been exceeded by
300 km (approx. 10 miles). Your
vehicle must be serviced as soon
as possible.
A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h a t , t h e e n g i n e
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
its normal role. The instrument
p a n e l s h o w s y o u t h e t o t a l a n d t r i p
mileage counters. A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h a t , t h e e n
-
gine oil level indicator is displayed,
then the total mileage recorder
resumes its normal role and the
maintenance symbol remains lit
up.
It informs you that a service is
imminently due. The instrument
panel gives you the total and trip
mileages. A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r y o u h a v e
s w i t c h e d o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e
total mileage recorder returns
to its normal operation and
the
maintenance symbol remains
illuminated.
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Maintenance intervals
If your vehicle is used in particularly harsh conditions, it is ne
cessary to select the maintenance schedules for
“ s p e c i a l o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s ” ( s e e t h e M a i n t e n a n c e G u i d e ) w h i c h c o n s i s t o f m o r e f r e q u e n t s e r v i c e s .
Note: t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s p a n n e r w i l l c o m e o n , a n d t h e d i s p l a y w i l l r e a d
‘’0’’ i f t h e m a x i m u m l e n g t h o f t i m e b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s i s a t t a i n e d b e f o r e t h e
mileage limit is reached.
Resetting the maintenance indicator to zero
Y o u r d e a l e r w i l l p e r f o r m t h i s o p e r a t i o n a f t e r e a c h s e r v i c e . H o w e v e r , i f
you intend to service the vehicle yourself, the procedure for reset ting the
m a i n t e n a n c e i n d i c a t o r i s a s f o l l o w s :
- S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
- P r e s s a n d h o l d d o w n b u t t o n 1.
- S w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
- T h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g u n t i l t h e n e x t s e r v i c e l a s h e s .
- Keep button 1 p r e s s e d u n t i l t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s “=0” and the maintenance
spanner disappears.
M A I N T E N A N C E I N D I C A T O R
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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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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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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