tow Citroen C8 2009.5 1.G User Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING
7
Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.
- Apply the handbrake, switch off the i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t o r r e v e r s e
gear (position P for the automatic
g e a r b o x ) .
- If possible, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.
1. Wheelbrace.
2. Jack housing.
3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.
4. Removable towing eye.
T h e j a c k a n d t h e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL
- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.
- Open the cover to release the winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the row 3
courtesy light to increase the light
in the boot.
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Changing a wheel
- Unwind the winch cable by unscrewing the bolt using the
wheelbrace.
- Detach the spare wheel from the rear of the vehicle and place it near
the wheel to be changed. 4. OPERATING PROCEDURE
S p e c i a l t o o l s f o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
alloy wheels
If your vehicle has wheels with alloy
rims:
- The embellisher is removed using the alloy wheel embellisher
remover.
- E a c h w h e e l i s fi t t e d w i t h a n a n t i - theft bolt.
These bolts can be loosened using
your anti-theft socket (given to you
on delivery of your vehicle) and the
wheelbrace.
- Remove the trim pulling at the
v a l v e p a s s a g e h o l e . U s e t h e fl a t
end of the towing eye as a lever.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them.
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Changing a bulb
Rear lights
1. Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
2. Side lights
5 W.
3. Brake/side lights
P 21 W/5 W.
4. Reversing lights
P 21 W.
5 - Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn to the left and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating. Do not clean
them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent product.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), condensation
inside the headlamp glass is normal;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on. Direction indicator side repeaters
WY 5 W (amber).
- Push the repeater rearwards and
release it from the mirror.
- Hold the connector and turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left.
- Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left, remove it and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , e n g a g e t h e r e p e a t e r
towards the rear and move it towards
the front of the mirror.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction
indicators and side repeaters)
must be changed for bulbs of
i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d c o l o u r .
5. Fog lamps
P 21 W.
These 5 bulbs are changed from inside
the vehicle:
- open the tailgate,
- r e m o v e t h e a i r e x t r a c t i o n g r i l l e o n the side concerned,
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Changing a bulb
Rear lights
1. Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
2. Side lights
5 W.
3. Brake/side lights
P 21 W/5 W.
4. Reversing lights
P 21 W.
5 - Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn to the left and remove it.
- Change the bulb.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating. Do not clean
them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent product.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), condensation
inside the headlamp glass is normal;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on. Direction indicator side repeaters
WY 5 W (amber).
- Push the repeater rearwards and
release it from the mirror.
- Hold the connector and turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left.
- Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to the left, remove it and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , e n g a g e t h e r e p e a t e r
towards the rear and move it towards
the front of the mirror.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction
indicators and side repeaters)
must be changed for bulbs of
i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d c o l o u r .
5. Fog lamps
P 21 W.
These 5 bulbs are changed from inside
the vehicle:
- open the tailgate,
- r e m o v e t h e a i r e x t r a c t i o n g r i l l e o n the side concerned,
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TROUBLESHOOTING
7
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
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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
(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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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
(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 and Diesel technical data
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PETROL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (in mm - in kg)
Model codes
EARFJ__ EBRFJ__
7 seats 8 seats
Manual
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 1 706 to 1 875
on Axle 1 1 018 to 1 043 1 014 to 1 060
on Axle 2 720 to 782 692 to 815
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
8
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
Engines
2.0 PETROL
Manual
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 705 3 705
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 405 2 405
Gross weight
on axle 1 1 270
on axle 2 1 300
Gross towed weight 1 750 1 700
Gross weight of unbraked trailer750 750
Gross weight on towing attachment 76 76
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
144 DIESEL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS (in mm - in kg)
Model codes EARHKH EBRHKH EARHRH EBRHRH
EA4HTH
EA4HPH
EA4HRJ EA4HSJ
EB4HTH
EB4HPH
EB4HRJ EB4HSJ
7 seats 8 seats 7 seats 8 seats 7 seats 8 seats
Engines 2.0 HDi 2.0 HDi PEF 2.2 HDi PEF
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 1 846 to 1 949 1 811 to 1 976 1 854 to 1 957 1 818 to 1 983 1 902 to 1 988 1 875 to 2 017
on Axle 1 1 117 to 1 153 1 114 to 1 158 1 121 t o 1 157 1 117 to 1 161 1 170 to 1 204 1 169 to 1 217
on Axle 2 729 to 796 697 to 818 733 to 800 701 to 822 732 to 784 696 to 800