warning light Citroen C8 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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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.
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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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Coolant temperature gauge
With the needle or indicator in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
If the needle or indicator enters zone B, the temperature
is too high. The central STOP a l e r t w a r n i n g l a m p a n d
t h e e n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l o r t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l a m p
both light up, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
It is essential to stop the vehicle. 1 - Low fuel level
warning
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s
on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY, you still
h a v e f u e l s u f i c i e n t f o r a p -
prox. 30 miles.
I f i t l a s h e s , t h i s i n d i c a t e s
a malfunctioning of the fuel
gauge.
Consult your CITROËN
dealer.
2 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
T h e S T O P w a r n i n g l a m p
l a s h e s w h e n t h e c o o l a n t
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l a m p
is lit.
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
lamp is accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY.
It is essential to stop the vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer. 3-part instrument
panel
Big screen
instrument panel
Engine coolant level too low
E n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l t o o l o w i s i n d i c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal and a message on the MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY.
Big screen instrument
panel
3-part
instrument panel C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
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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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Direction indicators
L e f t : m o v e t h e s t a l k d o w n w a r d s .
R i g h t : m o v e t h e s t a l k u p w a r d s .
M o v e m e n t o f t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l
returns the stalk to the off position
automatically. The direction indicators will not work when
the hazard warning lamps are in use.
H e a d l a m p l a s h
P u l l t h e s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u t o l a s h
headlamps.
T h e h e a d l a m p l a s h o p e r a t e s
e v e n w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
Horn
Press one of the spokes of the
s t e e r i n g w h e e l . Hazard warning lamps
Simultaneous operation of the
direction indicators.
Only use these if there is danger,
f o r e x a m p l e w h e n y o u h a v e t o
stop suddenly or in unusual driving
conditions.
T h e y a l s o o p e r a t e w i t h o u t t h e
ignition being on.
Emergency lighting of hazard
warning lamps
Sudden vehicle deceleration
automatically causes the hazard
w a r n i n g l a m p s t o a c t i v a t e .
T h e s e c e a s e a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n
you reaccelerate or manually if
y o u p r e s s t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
lamps control on the dashboard.
SOUND SIGNAL FOR LAMPS
LEFT ON
T h i s i s h e a r d w h e n t h e d r i v e r ’ s
d o o r i s o p e n e d , i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d
off, to indicate that lamps are still
on.
I t s t o p s w h e n t h e d o o r i s c l o s e d ,
t h e l a m p s a r e s w i t c h e d o f f , o r t h e
i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
This signal is inactive if the
automatic lighting / guide-me-
home headlamps are activated.
S I G N A L L I N G
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Operation :
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when you engage reverse gear , a sound signal informs you that the system is active. The vehicl e outline
a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . O b s t a c l e s l o c a t e d t o t h e r e a r o r i n f r o n t o f t h e v e h i c l e w i l l b e d e t e c t e d .
- when moving forward a t a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n a p p r o x . 6 m p h , e i t h e r i n n e u t r a l o r i n g e a r , t h e v e h i c l e o u t l i n e
appears on the display as soon as an obstacle is detected in f ront of the vehicle. Obstacles located in front of the
v e h i c l e w i l l b e d e t e c t e d .
Notes :
- T h e p r o x i m i t y s e n s o r s c a n n o t d e t e c t o b s t a c l e s l o c a t e d j u s t b e l o w o r a b o v e t h e b u m p e r s .
- A t h i n o b j e c t s u c h a s a s p i k e , a b o l l a r d o r o t h e r s i m i l a r o b j e c t , w i l l o n l y b e d e t e c t e d a t t h e s t a r t o f t h e m a n o e u v r e
b u t n o t w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s u p c l o s e t o i t .
- I n b a d w e a t h e r a n d i n w i n t e r , e n s u r e t h a t t h e s e n s o r s a r e n o t c o v e r e d b y d i r t , i c e o r s n o w .
P A R K I N G A S S I S T A N C E
When engaging reverse gear, a short sound signal foll owed by
a different sound signal accompanied by a message and the lighting
of the SERVICE warning lamp, indicates that there is a malfunc tion.
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F U S E S
Ref. Rating
Functions
F1 15 A Rear wipe
F3 5 A Airbag
F4 10 A Steering angle sensor - ESP - Photochromic interior rear view mirror - Diag
nostic
s o c k e t - C l u t c h - A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g - S u s p e n s i o n - P a r t i c l e i l t e r
F5 30 A Sun roof - Front window
F6 30 A Rear window
F7 5 A Interior lamps - Vanity mirrors - Glovebox
F8 20 A D i s p l a y s - A l a r m - R a d i o - C D c h a n g e r - D i e s e l f u e l a d d i t i v e s y s t e m
- D e l a t i o n
detection - Sliding side door
F9 30 A Cigar lighter
F10 15 A Trailer relay unit - Controls at the steering wheel
F11 15 A Diagnostic socket - Siren - Automatic gearbox - Ignition
F12 15 A Seat belts warning lamp - Sliding doors - Airbag - Parking assistance
- Driver’s seat
memorisation - Passenger’s electric seat - Hands-free kit.
F13 5 A Trailer relay unit
F14 15 A Rain sensor - Sun roof - Air conditioning - Odometer warning lamp
control unit -
Instrument panel - Telematics
F15 30 A Locking - Deadlocking - Child safety
F17 40 A Heated rear screen
Fuses under the dashboard