lock Citroen C8 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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Seats
ROW 2 CENTRE SEAT
T h i s c a n b e p l a c e d i n r o w 3 , o n t h e l e f t . "Low table" position
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i n t h e l o w
position.
2. A t t h e t o p ( a t t h e b a c k o f t h e s e a t ) ,
l i f t t h e h a n d l e i d e n t i fi e d b y t h e
s y m b o l a n d g u i d e t h e t i l t i n g o f t h e
s e a t b a c k t o w a r d s i t s s e a t c u s h i o n .
3. Y o u h a v e a " l o w t a b l e " . T o r e t u r n t o
t h e s e a t p o s i t i o n , l i f t t h e h a n d l e a n d
g u i d e t h e r a i s i n g o f t h e s e a t b a c k .
Removing the centre seat
1. Place the seat in the "low table"
position.
2. U s i n g t h e c o n t r o l w h i c h y o u p u l l , t i l t
t h e s e a t b a c k f o r w a r d s s o r e l e a s i n g
the rear anchorages from the
s l i d e s .
3. G r a b t h e r e d s t r a p w h i c h a p p e a r s
a n d p u l l i t u p w a r d s , t h e f r o n t
anchorages unlock .
4. T h e s t r a p , l i k e t h e h a n d l e , e n a b l e s
you to remove the seat.
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Seats
Rear head restraints
T h e r e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s c a n b e
r e m o v e d a n d h a v e t w o p o s i t i o n s :
- h i g h , p o s i t i o n f o r u s e ,
- l o w , s t o r a g e p o s i t i o n .
T o r a i s e o r l o w e r a h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l
i t f o r w a r d s s l i d i n g i t a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
T o r e m o v e i t , p l a c e i t i n t h e h i g h
p o s i t i o n , p u s h t h e l u g a n d p u l l i t
f o r w a r d s a n d u p w a r d s .
T o r e fi t i t , e n g a g e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t
r o d s i n t h e h o l e s t a k i n g c a r e t o r e m a i n
in the centreline of the seat back.
N e v e r d r i v e w i t h t h e h e a d
r e s t r a i n t s r e m o v e d , t h e y m u s t b e
i n p l a c e a n d c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d .
R e fi t t i n g t h e c e n t r e s e a t
1. Place the front anchorages at the
f r o n t s t o p i n t h e s l i d e s . S u p p o r t t h e
s t r a p fi r m l y f o r e a s i e r p o s i t i o n i n g o f
the seat.
2. T i l t t h e f o l d e d s e a t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r .
The rear anchorages lock.
3. R a i s e t h e s e a t b a c k a n d s l i d e t h e
seat.
Turning a rear seat round
T h e r e a r s e a t s c a n b e p l a c e d i n a " f a c e
to face" position.
C a r r y o u t t h e o p e r a t i o n s d e s c r i b e d f o r
removal t h e n t u r n t h e s e a t r o u n d a n d
r e s u m e w i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r r e fi t t i n g
the seat . This turning operation must be
c a r r i e d o u t w h e n s t a t i o n a r y .
D r i v i n g w i t h a p a s s e n g e r s e a t e d
f a c i n g t h e r e a r i s p r o h i b i t e d .
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 ,
p l a c i n g a r o w 2 s e a t i n t h e c l o s e d
position while a passenger is sitting
i n r o w 3 i s p r o h i b i t e d .
Check that there is no obstacle
o b s t r u c t i n g t h e s l i d e s o r
preventing correct locking of the
seat anchorages.
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Seats
Rear head restraints
T h e r e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s c a n b e
r e m o v e d a n d h a v e t w o p o s i t i o n s :
- h i g h , p o s i t i o n f o r u s e ,
- l o w , s t o r a g e p o s i t i o n .
T o r a i s e o r l o w e r a h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l
i t f o r w a r d s s l i d i n g i t a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
T o r e m o v e i t , p l a c e i t i n t h e h i g h
p o s i t i o n , p u s h t h e l u g a n d p u l l i t
f o r w a r d s a n d u p w a r d s .
T o r e fi t i t , e n g a g e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t
r o d s i n t h e h o l e s t a k i n g c a r e t o r e m a i n
in the centreline of the seat back.
N e v e r d r i v e w i t h t h e h e a d
r e s t r a i n t s r e m o v e d , t h e y m u s t b e
i n p l a c e a n d c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d .
R e fi t t i n g t h e c e n t r e s e a t
1. Place the front anchorages at the
f r o n t s t o p i n t h e s l i d e s . S u p p o r t t h e
s t r a p fi r m l y f o r e a s i e r p o s i t i o n i n g o f
the seat.
2. T i l t t h e f o l d e d s e a t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r .
The rear anchorages lock.
3. R a i s e t h e s e a t b a c k a n d s l i d e t h e
seat.
Turning a rear seat round
T h e r e a r s e a t s c a n b e p l a c e d i n a " f a c e
to face" position.
C a r r y o u t t h e o p e r a t i o n s d e s c r i b e d f o r
removal t h e n t u r n t h e s e a t r o u n d a n d
r e s u m e w i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r r e fi t t i n g
the seat . This turning operation must be
c a r r i e d o u t w h e n s t a t i o n a r y .
D r i v i n g w i t h a p a s s e n g e r s e a t e d
f a c i n g t h e r e a r i s p r o h i b i t e d .
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 ,
p l a c i n g a r o w 2 s e a t i n t h e c l o s e d
position while a passenger is sitting
i n r o w 3 i s p r o h i b i t e d .
Check that there is no obstacle
o b s t r u c t i n g t h e s l i d e s o r
preventing correct locking of the
seat anchorages.
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7 3
Seats
REAR BENCH SEAT
F r o m t h e b o o t , y o u c a n p u l l
on strap B a n d s l i d e t h e s e a t
f o r w a r d s t o m a k e i t e a s i e r t o l o a d
the vehicle.
The rear bench seat must only be
fi t t e d i n r o w 3 . Seat back folded position
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s i n t h e l o w
position.
2. Pull the strap C u p w a r d s , f r o m t h e
tailgate.
3. Tilt the seat back on the seat
cushion.
Vertical position of the bench seat
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s i n t h e l o w
position.
2. Pull the strap C u p w a r d s , f r o m t h e
tailgate.
3. F o l d t h e s e a t b a c k o n t o t h e s e a t
cushion.
4. Pull the lever D to unlock the rear
anchorages.
5. Place the seat in the vertical
" f o l d e d " p o s i t i o n .
W h e n d r i v i n g , a t t a c h t h e r e t a i n i n g
s t r a p s t o t h e h a n d l e s .
Forwards/backwards
adjustment
F r o m t h e s e a t c u s h i o n , l i f t b a r A a n d
s l i d e t h e s e a t t o w a r d s t h e f r o n t o r t h e
rear.
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Removing the bench seat
1. F o l d t h e s e a t t o t h e v e r t i c a l
position.
2. Grasp the two bars E u n d e r n e a t h
the seat.
3. The front anchorages unlock.
R e fi t t i n g t h e b e n c h s e a t F o r r e m o v a l a n d r e fi t t i n g , p a s s t h e
r e a r s e a t , i n t h e " f o l d e d " p o s i t i o n ,
t h r o u g h t h e s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r s .
Check that there is nothing
b l o c k i n g t h e r u n n e r s w h i c h c o u l d
prevent correct locking of the
bench seat anchorages.
1. Position the front anchorages at the
front stop of the runners.
2. T i l t t h e f o l d e d s e a t r e a r w a r d s .
3. The rear anchorages then lock.
4. U n l o c k t h e s e a t b a c k a n d l i f t i t
using the strap C .
Good practice
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 , i t i s
p r o h i b i t e d f o r a p a s s e n g e r t o s i t :
- i n r o w 3 i f t h e s e a t b a c k i n f r o n t
( r o w 2 ) i s i n t h e t a b l e p o s i t i o n .
- i n r o w 3 i f t h e s e a t / b e n c h i n f r o n t ( r o w 2 ) i s i n t h e v e r t i c a l f o l d e d
position.
- i n t h e c e n t r e s e a t i f t h e r i g h t - h a n d s i d e s e a t i s i n t h e v e r t i c a l f o l d e d
position.
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Mirrors and windows
Manual interior mirror
The interior mirror has two positions:
- d a y ( n o r m a l ) ,
- n i g h t ( a n t i - d a z z l e ) .
T o c h a n g e f r o m o n e t o t h e o t h e r , p u s h
o r p u l l t h e l e v e r o n t h e l o w e r e d g e o f
the mirror.
Automatic day/night interior
mirror
T h i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y a n d g r a d u a l l y
c h a n g e s b e t w e e n t h e d a y a n d n i g h t
p o s i t i o n s . T o p r e v e n t d a z z l i n g ,
t h e g l a s s o f t h e m i r r o r d a r k e n s
a u t o m a t i c a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
i n t e n s i t y o f t h e l i g h t f r o m b e h i n d .
I t c l e a r s a s t h e l i g h t ( h e a d l a m p s o f
f o l l o w i n g v e h i c l e s , s u n l i g h t ) d e c r e a s e s ,
ensuring maximum visibility.
Special feature
T o e n s u r e m a x i m u m v i s i b i l i t y d u r i n g
m a n o e u v r e s , t h e m i r r o r c l e a r s
automatically when reverse gear is
e n g a g e d .
MIRRORS
MIRRORS AND WINDOWS
Electric exterior mirrors
- Move switch A to the right or to
t h e l e f t t o s e l e c t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
mirror.
- Move knob B i n a l l f o u r d i r e c t i o n s
t o a d j u s t .
- Return switch A to the centre
position .
W h e n p a r k e d , t h e m i r r o r s c a n b e
f o l d e d b a c k m a n u a l l y , o r e l e c t r i c a l l y b y
pulling switch A r e a r w a r d s .
E l e c t r i c u n f o l d i n g o f t h e m i r r o r s i s
possible with the key on unlocking the
vehicle.
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Parking assistance
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FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e s y s t e m i s
audible and/or visual and consists of
four proximity sensors, located in the
f r o n t a n d / o r r e a r b u m p e r . T h e s e n s o r s
detect any obstacle which enters
t h e fi e l d : p e r s o n , v e h i c l e , t r e e , g a t e ,
located in front of or behind the vehicle
d u r i n g t h e m a n o e u v r e .
Objects the size or thickness of which
is detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre, may no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre: due to
blind spots between and below the
s e n s o r s . E x a m p l e s : s t a k e , r o a d w o r k s
c o n e , k e r b s t o n e .
This system does not take the place of
the vigilance and responsibility of the
d r i v e r .
Switching the system on
The system is activated as soon as:
- reverse gear is engaged,
- the speed falls below 6 mph ( 1 0 k m / h ) i n f o r w a r d g e a r .
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and displaying of the vehicle,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e d i s p l a y .
The proximity information is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a graphic on the display, with blocks which become progressively
c l o s e r t o t h e v e h i c l e .
The obstacle is located in relation to the
emission of the audible signal from the
s p e a k e r s , f r o n t o r r e a r a n d r i g h t o r l e f t .
Switching the system off
Press the button again to re-activate
t h e s y s t e m . T h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t o n t h e
b u t t o n s w i t c h e s o f f . In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
w i t h m u d , f r o s t o r s n o w .
I n t h i s c a s e ( e . g . s e n s o r s d i r t y ) , w h e n
reverse gear is engaged, the indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s , 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 o n t h e d i s p l a y .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Deactivation Press the button on the fascia
to deactivate the system
( t o a v o i d w a k i n g a c h i l d . . . ) .
The indicator light on the
b u t t o n c o m e s o n .
The system returns to the inactive
status:
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed increases to above
6 mph (10 km/h),
- at the end of the manoeuvre, when the vehicle becomes stationary
( f r o n t p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e o n l y ) .
RE-ACTIVATION
When the distance between the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
s y m b o l a p p e a r s d e p e n d i n g o n t h e d i s p l a y .
This function will be deactivated
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer or when a bicycle
c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h
towing attachment or bicycle carrier
r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N ) .
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Driving safety
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or
s l i p p e r y r o a d s u r f a c e s .
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
w h e e l . When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that these are
a p p r o v e d .
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
i s a r i s k o f w h e e l l o c k .
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the ABS, which
can cause a loss of control of the
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
warning light, accompanied
by a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution, which can cause a loss of
c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN
d e a l e r .
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g i t .
It is triggered by the speed at which the
b r a k e p e d a l i s a c t i v a t e d .
This alters the resistance of the brake
p e d a l u n d e r y o u r f o o t .
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
k e e p y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
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Seat belts
4
FRONT AND REAR SIDE
SEAT BELTS
The front seats and the rear side seats
o f r o w 2 a r e fi t t e d w i t h p r e - t e n s i o n e r s
a n d f o r c e l i m i t e r s . The lap strap must be positioned as
l o w a s p o s s i b l e o n t h e p e l v i s . T h e
chest strap must pass over the hollow
o f t h e s h o u l d e r .
Check that the seat belt is fastened
c o r r e c t l y b y p u l l i n g t h e s t r a p . The force-limiting device reduces the
pressure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
h i s p r o t e c t i o n .
A bag placed on the front
passenger seat or a pet sitting on
this seat may trigger the lighting of
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t .
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belt warning light
If the driver and/or front
passenger has/have not
fastened his/their seat belt,
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n .
Then, at a speed in excess of
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 m p h ( 2 5 k m / h ) , i t fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal of
increasing volume (for approximately
9 0 s e c o n d s ) a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Row 2 rear side seat belts
For your comfort, if you are not using
the seat belt, slide the seat belt loop to
the upper stop to prevent the tongue
f r o m v i b r a t i n g .
To adjust the height
- To lower the attachment point, squeeze control and slide it
d o w n w a r d s .
- To raise the attachment point, slide c o n t r o l u p w a r d s .
To fasten
- Pull the strap, then insert the b u c k l e i n t o t h e s t a l k .
- Check that the seat belt is secured c o r r e c t l y b y p u l l i n g t h e s t r a p .
Inertia reel seat belts
T h e s e a r e fi t t e d w i t h a d e v i c e w h i c h
locks the seat belt automatically in
the event of an impact or emergency
b r a k i n g .
Safety in the event of a frontal impact
has been improved by the introduction
of pre-tensioning and force-limiting
s e a t b e l t s . D e p e n d i n g o n t h e
seriousness of the impact, the
pre-tensioning system instantly
t i g h t e n s t h e s e a t b e l t s fi r m l y a g a i n s t
t h e b o d y o f t h e o c c u p a n t .
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
a r m e d w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n .
Row 3 rear side seat belts
T h e r o w 3 r e a r s i d e s e a t s a r e fi t t e d
with two seat belts which are both
three-point inertia reel belts with force
l i m i t e r .
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Seat belts Depending on the nature and
seriousness of any impact, the
pretensioning device may be triggered
b e f o r e a n d i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f i n fl a t i o n
o f t h e a i r b a g s . I t i n s t a n t l y t i g h t e n s
the seat belts against the body of the
o c c u p a n t s .
Triggering of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
c a r t r i d g e i n c o r p o r a t e d i n t h e s y s t e m .
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt against the body of the
o c c u p a n t s .
The pretensioning seat belts are active
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 .
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a d e v i c e
which automatically locks the strap in
the event of a collision or emergency
b r a k i n g o r i f t h e v e h i c l e r o l l s o v e r .
You can unfasten the seat belt by
p r e s s i n g t h e r e d b u t t o n o n t h e b u c k l e .
G u i d e t h e s e a t b e l t a f t e r u n f a s t e n i n g . The upper part of the seat belt should
be positioned in the hollow of the
s h o u l d e r .
The lap part should be placed as low
a s p o s s i b l e o n t h e p e l v i s .
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e c o m p l e t e l y .
I f t h e s e a t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a r m r e s t s , t h e
lap part of the seat belt should always
p a s s u n d e r t h e a r m r e s t .
Check that the seat belt is fastened
c o r r e c t l y b y p u l l i n g t h e s t r a p fi r m l y .
Good practice
The driver must ensure that
passengers use the seat belts correctly
and that they are all strapped in
s e c u r e l y b e f o r e m o v i n g o f f .
Wherever you are seated in the
vehicle, always fasten your seat belt,
e v e n f o r s h o r t j o u r n e y s .
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n e r t i a
reel which automatically adjusts the
l e n g t h o f t h e s t r a p t o y o u r s i z e .
Do not use accessories (clothes pegs,
c l i p s , s a f e t y p i n s , e t c . ) w h i c h p e r m i t a
c l e a r a n c e w i t h t h e s e a t b e l t s t r a p s .
Ensure that the seat belt is rolled up
c o r r e c t l y a f t e r u s e .
After folding or moving a seat or a rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
rolled up correctly and that the buckle
i s r e a d y t o a c c o m m o d a t e t h e t o n g u e .
To install the seat belt, move the
tongue into position to insert it into the
b u c k l e .
Row 2 and 3 rear centre seat
belts
The row 2 rear centre seat and the
rear bench seat centre seat have an
integrated three-point inertia reel seat
b e l t .
The air bag warning light comes on
i f t h e p r e t e n s i o n e r s a r e t r i g g e r e d .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
In order to be effective, a seat belt
must:
- restrain one person only,
- must not be twisted, check by pulling in front of you with an even
movement,
- be tightened as close to the body a s p o s s i b l e . Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old
o r s h o r t e r t h a n o n e m e t r e fi f t y ,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap, even with the seat belt
f a s t e n e d .
For further information regarding child
seats, refer to the "Children on board"
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 4 .
In accordance with current safety
regulations, your CITROËN dealer
guarantees all work or any checks,
from testing to maintenance, on your
s e a t b e l t e q u i p m e n t .
Have the seat belts checked regularly
(even after a minor impact) by a
CITROËN dealer: they must not show
any signs of wear, cutting or fraying
and they must not be transformed or
m o d i fi e d .
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold
b y C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r s .