warning Citroen C8 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
Interior
13. Battery/Fuse box.
14. Passenger air bag.
15. Passenger’s lower glove box.
16. Air conditioning controls.
17. Lighter/12 V accessories socket.
18. Hazard warning lights switch.
19. Storage compartment or additional
telematics control.
20. Cooled compartment.
21. Ashtray/Can holder.
22. Seat adjustment control.
23. Storage compartment.
24. Fuse box.
1. Electric mirror controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of the rear electric controls.
2. Driver’s upper glove box.
3. Central adjustable vents.
4. Audio equipment or GPS
multimedia audio equipment with
fl a p .
5. I n s t r u m e n t p a n e l / L a r g e c o l o u r
display.
6. Sunshine and passenger
compartment temperature sensor.
7. Passenger’s upper glove box.
8. Windscreen demisting vents.
9. Speaker (tweeter).
10. Front window demisting vents.
11. Passenger air bag disarming
s w i t c h , i f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e .
12. Side adjustable vent.
25. Handbrake - on the right.
26. Bonnet release under cover - on
the left.
27. Acoustic windscreen.
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
SETTING THE DATE
AND TIME
For more information about this adjustment,
refer to the "Setting the date and time"
s e c t i o n o f t h e " I n - c a r t e c h n o l o g y " c h a p t e r .
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
With the engine at idle
or when the vehicle is
stationary, it is normal to notice a high-
pitched whistling and a slight emission
of smoke and odour.
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ALARM
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h i s p r o v i d e s
two types of protection:
- exterior protection: it sounds if a d o o r , t h e t a i l g a t e o r t h e b o n n e t i s
opened.
- interior protection: it sounds if the volume inside the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t c h a n g e s ( b r e a k i n g o f
a window or a movement inside the
vehicle).
A red indicator light, located in the
centre of the fascia, indicates the
i n f o r m a t i o n d e t a i l e d b e l o w . To lock your vehicle without setting
the alarm, insert the key in the
lock then lock the vehicle (e.g. for
washing).
When the alarm is triggered, the siren
sounds and the direction indicator
l i g h t s fl a s h f o r t h i r t y s e c o n d s .
Warning - alarm triggered: the red indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s r a p i d l y , i n s e r t t h e k e y a n d
switch on the ignition to switch it off.
W h e n t h e a l a r m h a s b e e n t r i g g e r e d t e n
times in succession (on the eleventh
time) the alarm is deactivated. Repeat
the rules for setting the alarm. - Close the sunroofs,
- Switch off the ignition,
- In the next ten seconds, press
b u t t o n A , located on the left-hand
side of the fascia, until the red
indicator light is on continuously,
- Get out of the vehicle,
- W i t h i n t h e n e x t fi v e m i n u t e s , s e t t h e
a l a r m b y l o c k i n g o r d e a d l o c k i n g u s i n g
the remote control (the red indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s o n c e a s e c o n d ) .
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s
to the alarm system as this could
cause faults.
Setting the alarm
Switch off the ignition and get out of
the vehicle.
S e t t h e a l a r m w i t h i n fi v e m i n u t e s o f
g e t t i n g o u t o f t h e v e h i c l e , b y l o c k i n g
or deadlocking using the remote
control (the red indicator light
fl a s h e s o n c e p e r s e c o n d ) . Disarming
Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control (the red indicator light goes out).
To set the alarm with exterior
protection only
If, while you are away from the vehicle,
you wish to leave a window partially
open or a pet inside the vehicle, you
should choose exterior protection only. Incorrect operation
When the ignition is switched on, if the red
indicator light remains on for ten seconds,
there is a fault in the siren connection.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Automatic setting of the alarm
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e a l a r m i s s e t
automatically 2 minutes after the last
door or the tailgate is closed.
To prevent triggering of the alarm when
a door or the tailgate is opened, it is
imperative to press the remote control
u n l o c k i n g b u t t o n a g a i n . W h e n t h e a l a r m i s s e t b u t t h e
remote control does not operate:
- Unlock the doors with the key and
open the door. The alarm is triggered.
- Switch on the ignition in the next ten seconds. The alarm is disarmed.
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DOORS
Automatic central
locking
The doors can lock automatically when
you are driving (at a speed of more
than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
You can activate or deactivate this
function. To deactivate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Deactivation of the function is accom-
p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Opening the doors from outside Opening the doors
from inside
If the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the
r e d w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s a n d t h e
padlock does not function. In this case,
use the key or the remote control to
unlock from the outside.
The door opening switches do
not function when the vehicle is
deadlocked. Locking/Unlocking from
the inside
Press the padlock, the red
warning light comes on when
the vehicle is locked and switches off
when it is unlocked.
This locks/unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
To activate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Activation of the function is
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d
a message on the display . "Door open" alert
If a door or the tailgate is not closed
properly:
-
when the engine is running, you
a r e w a r n e d b y a g r a p h i c a n d a
message on the display for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
( s p e e d a b o v e 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) ) ,
the service warning light comes on.
I t i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal, a message and a graphic on
the display for a few seconds.
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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:
- electric windows,
- sliding side doors,
- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , p r e s s b u t t o n B .
A message appears on the display,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . I t
indicates the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
A l w a y s c h e c k t h e s t a t u s b e f o r e s e t t i n g
off.
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
t o p e r m i t a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y
services. Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
T h e t a i l g a t e i s l o c k e d o r u n l o c k e d b y
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle
C and lift
the tailgate. Tailgate release
The tailgate locks automatically
w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h)
and unlocks when one of the front
doors is opened.
TAILGATE
"Tailgate open" warning
When the engine is running or the
v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , y o u a r e w a r n e d
i f t h e t a i l g a t e i s n o t c l o s e d c o r r e c t l y b y
a diagram on the display, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h i s e n a b l e s t h e t a i l g a t e t o b e
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.
-
F o l d b a c k a r o w 2 r e a r s e a t ,
- F o l d b a c k a r o w 3 r e a r s e a t o r t h e
b e n c h s e a t t o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e
l o c k f r o m i n s i d e t h e b o o t ,
- Insert a small screwdriver into hole
D in the lock and push it towards
the left to unlock the tailgate.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s .
T h i s i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e w h i c h a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . " D o n o t
ignore these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. m a j o r f a u l t s l i n k e d w i t h t h e
" B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " , " E n g i n e
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n " ,
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer .
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r n o t
released correctly. R e l e a s i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e s w i t c h e s o f f t h e w a r n i n g
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct and
associated
with the ABS failure of the electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer .
Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e . Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. m a j o r f a u l t .
Call a CITROËN dealer .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Coolant
temperature
and level lit.
a n a b n o r m a l i n c r e a s e i n t h e
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 2, "Instruments
and controls" section.
fl a s h i n g . a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 7, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN
dealer .
Service lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the warnings log on the display or on the
screen. See chapter 4, "Audio equipment - Trip
computer" section, depending on the seriousness
of the fault, contact a CITROËN dealer .
In the case of a low diesel additive level, see
chapter 7 "Levels" section.
remaining on.
m a j o r f a u l t s .
Row 1 seat
belt not
fastened lit.
the driver or a front
passenger has not fastened
h i s s e a t b e l t . P u l l t h e s t r a p t h e n i n s e r t t h e t o n g u e i n t h e b u c k l e .
fl a s h i n g ,
accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e
signal of
increasing
volume. the vehicle is moving with
the driver or front passenger
s e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d .
C h e c k t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t i s f a s t e n e d b y p u l l i n g t h e
s t r a p . C h a p t e r 5 , " S e a t b e l t s " s e c t i o n .
The driver must ensure that all passengers fasten
a n d u s e t h e s e a t b e l t s c o r r e c t l y .
Front/side/
curtain air
bag fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on.
f a i l u r e o f a n a i r b a g . H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
w i t h o u t d e l a y . C h a p t e r 5 " A i r b a g s " s e c t i o n .
Front
passenger air
bag disarmed lit. intentional disarming of this
a i r b a g i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f a
rear facing child seat. C h a p t e r 5 , " A i r b a g s - c h i l d r e n o n b o a r d " s e c t i o n .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Low fuel level lit.
t h a t t h e f u e l r e s e r v e i s b e i n g
used. Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of
the fuel reserve is a parameter which is sensitive
t o t h e s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d , t h e
time elapsed and the distance travelled since the
warning light came on.
fl a s h i n g . a malfunction of the gauge
or cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 7, "Fuel" section.
EOBD
emission
control
system fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on. f a i l u r e o f t h e i n j e c t i o n ,
ignition (risk of destruction
of the catalytic converter in
the case of a petrol engine)
or emission control system. H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Battery
charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
C h e c k t h e b a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s , …
Chapter 8, "Battery" section.
fl a s h i n g . placing of the active
f u n c t i o n s o n s t a n d b y
(economy mode). Chapter 8, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. f a u l t y c i r c u i t , i n j e c t i o n o r
ignition malfunction.
Call a CITROËN dealer .
ABS remaining on
or coming on
a b o v e 7 m p h
(12 km/h). failure of the anti-lock
b r a k i n g s y s t e m .
T h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n t i o n a l b r a k i n g w i t h o u t
a s s i s t a n c e b u t y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o s t o p . C a l l a
CITROËN dealer .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP/ASR fl a s h i n g .
wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
t h e d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e .
Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
remaining on.
a malfunction of the system.
E . g . : u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n o f t h e t y r e s . Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer .
remaining on
w i t h t h e b u t t o n
( b e l o w t h e
steering wheel
on the left)
pressed. deactivation of the system.
T h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n
deactivated.
Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
Diesel
pre-heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f b e f o r e
operating the starter.
Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime
lights lit. manual selection or
automatic lighting.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime lights. Depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.
Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
ignition off. opening of the driver’s door
with the lights still on.
Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.
Direction
indicators fl a s h i n g w i t h
b u z z e r . change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. T o t h e R i g h t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d u p w a r d s .
T o t h e L e f t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d d o w n w a r d s .
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Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.
Rear fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
v i s i b i l i t y , t a k e c a r e t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f o n p e n a l t y o f
b e i n g b o o k e d . " T h i s l i g h t i s a d a z z l i n g r e d . "
Display is indicates Solution - action
Cruise control lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Speed limiter lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Service
spanner lit. service due shortly. R e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f c h e c k s i n t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t .
H a v e t h e s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer .
Automatic
gearbox displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instrume
nts and controls" section.
Particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
saturation
warning displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( d i e s e l
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...).
H a v e t h e fi l t e r c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Chapter 7, "Levels" section.
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W a i t f o r t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l b e f o r e
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
I n t h e e v e n t o f a b r e a k d o w n a n d i n
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow the
pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer .
COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
I n z o n e A , the temperature is correct.
I n z o n e B , the temperature is too high.
The central STOP warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1 come on, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d t h e m e s s a g e
"Engine coolant temp. too high" on
the display.
You must stop immediately.
With monochrome screen
With colour screen
INSTRUMENT PANEL
DISPLAY
After switching on the ignition, three
functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),
- total distance recorder (total and trip distances).
I t a l s o d i s p l a y s t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
positions and programmes selected
(see opposite).
The total and trip distances are
displayed for thirty seconds, when
the ignition is switched off, on
opening the driver’s door as well as on
locking and unlocking the vehicle.