Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008.5, Model line: C8, Model: Citroen C8 2008.5 1.GPages: 250, PDF Size: 10.72 MB
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a wiper blade
CHANGING A WINDSCREEN
WIPER BLADE
- Reconnect the windscreen-wash pipe and push back the wiper arm.
To return the windscreen wipers
to their normal position, switch on
the ignition and operate the wipers
stalk.
Placing the wiper blades in the
special position
- Less than a minute after switching
off the ignition, operate the wipers
stalk to position the wiper blades
along the windscreen uprights
(special position).
Changing a windscreen wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm, then disconnect the windscreen-wash pipe.
- Unclip the blade and remove it.
- Fit the new blade. Changing the rear wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm, then unclip the
blade and remove it.
- Fit the new blade and push back the wiper arm.
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Having your vehicle towed From the rear
- Unclip the top of the cover using a coin,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:
- selector lever in position N ,
- tow the vehicle at a speed below 30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km)
m a x i m u m ,
- d o n o t a d d o i l t o t h e g e a r b o x .
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
MANUAL GEARBOX
(diesel version)
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e t h e n e x t t i m e t h e
engine is started.
Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
9
This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes
Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__ __4HT__
__4HR__ __4HS__
Number of seats, xx_____ 7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats 8 seats maximum EB_____
Type of gearbox , _____xx Manual
(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic
(4-speed) _____F
(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X
Part number, instructions concerning
fi t t i n g R 06-0049
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PETROL ENGINE
Model codes
E_RFJ__
Engines 2.0 PETROL
Manual (5-speed) Automatic (4-speed)
Power (bhp) 140
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 103
Capacity (cm 3
) 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88
Number of valves 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 200
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000
Fuel RON 95 - RON 98
Catalytic converter Yes
Electronic injection Yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 5.0
PETROL CONSUMPTION
As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended)
in MPG (litres/100 km)
Model
codes
Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission of
CO 2 by mass
(g/km)
E_RFJ__ 2.0 PETROL Manual 12.0 7.3 9.0 213
Automatic 13.3 7.5 9.6 229
The consumption values, presented here, are the values communica ted at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
accessories.
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
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This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes
Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__ __4HT__
__4HR__ __4HS__
Number of seats, xx_____ 7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats 8 seats maximum EB_____
Type of gearbox , _____xx Manual
(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic
(4-speed) _____F
(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X
Part number, instructions concerning
fi t t i n g R 06-0049
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TECHNICAL DATA
DIESEL ENGINES
Model codes E_RHKH E_RHRH
E_4H TH/PH
E_4H RJ/SJ
Engines
2.0 HDi 2.0 HDi PEF 2.2 HDi PEF
Manual Manual Manual Automatic
(6-speed) (6-speed)
(6-speed)
Power (bhp) 120 136 163 170
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 88 100 125/120 120/ 125
Capacity (cm 3
) 1 997 1 997 2 179
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88 85 x 88 85 x 96
Number of valves 16 16 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 4 000
Max. torque: EU standard (Nm) 300 320 370 400
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000 2 000 1 500 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes
P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( P E F ) No Yes Yes
Electronic injection Yes Yes Yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 5 5 5
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PETROL ENGINE
Model codes
E_RFJ__
Engines 2.0 PETROL
Manual (5-speed) Automatic (4-speed)
Power (bhp) 140
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 103
Capacity (cm 3
) 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88
Number of valves 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 200
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000
Fuel RON 95 - RON 98
Catalytic converter Yes
Electronic injection Yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 5.0
PETROL CONSUMPTION
As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended)
in MPG (litres/100 km)
Model
codes
Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission of
CO 2 by mass
(g/km)
E_RFJ__ 2.0 PETROL Manual 12.0 7.3 9.0 213
Automatic 13.3 7.5 9.6 229
The consumption values, presented here, are the values communica ted at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
accessories.
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The consumption values, presented here, are the values communicated at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e o f
accessories.
DIESEL CONSUMPTION As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended) in MPG (litres/100 km)
Model
codes
Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission of
CO 2 by mass
(g/km)
E_RHKH 2.0 HDi Manual 6 8.8 5.8 6.9 182
E_RHRH 2.0 HDi PEF Manual 6 9.0 6.0 7.1 188
E_4HTH
2.2 HDi PEF Manual 6 9.2 6.1 7.2 191
E_4HPH
E_4HRJ
Automatic 6 11 6.6 8.2 218
E_4HSJ
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PETROL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (in mm - in kg)
Model codes
EARFJ__ EBRFJ__
7 seats 8 seats
manual auto manual auto
Engines
2.0 PETROL
Wheelbase(s) (at full load) 2 823
on Axle 1 1 570
on Axle 2 1 548
Length 4 727
Width 1 850
Height at kerb weight
without roof bars 1 745 to 1 759
w i t h fi x e d r o o f b a r s 1 854 to 1 863
Kerb weight 1 738 to 1 825 1 766 to 1 863 1 706 t o 1 875 1 734 to 1 904
on Axle 1 1 018 to 1 043 1 046 to 1 081 1 014 to 1 060 1 044 to 1 090
on Axle 2 720 to 782 720 to 782 692 to 815 690 t o 814
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t )
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The GTW and towing load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towing load
mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine;
when the exterior temperature is above 37 °C, restrict the towe d weight.
Model codes
EARFJ__ EBRFJ__
7 seats 8 seats
manual auto manual auto
Engines
2.0 PETROL
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 705 2 935 3 705 2 935
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 405 2 435 2 405 2 435
Gross weight
on axle 1 1 270
on axle 2 1 300
Gross towed weight 1 750 950 1 700 900
Gross weight of unbraked trailer 750 500 750 500
Gross weight on towing attachment 76 40 76 40