Citroen C8 2009.5 1.G Manual Online
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2009.5, Model line: C8, Model: Citroen C8 2009.5 1.GPages: 268, PDF Size: 13.22 MB
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Practical information
AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/
CAR PARK TICKETS
T h e a t h e r m i c w i n d s c r e e n h a s t w o n o n -
r e fl e c t i v e z o n e s l o c a t e d e i t h e r s i d e o f
the base of the interior mirror.
T h e y a r e i n t e n d e d f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s
a n d / o r c a r p a r k t i c k e t s .
SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED
COURTESY MIRROR
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e m i r r o r i s
i l l u m i n a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n t h e
c o n c e a l i n g fl a p i s r a i s e d .
SIDE BLINDS
S i d e b l i n d s a r e a v a i l a b l e i n
r o w s 2 a n d / o r 3 .
P u l l t h e s i d e b l i n d b y t h e t a b ( s ) .
P o s i t i o n t h e b l i n d ’ s a t t a c h m e n t ( s ) o n
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g h o o k ( s ) . Ensure that the tabs are
h o o k e d c o r r e c t l y t o p r e v e n t a n y
d a m a g e t o t h e b l i n d w h e n t h e
c o r r e s p o n d i n g s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r i s
o p e n e d .
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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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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
4. Rear left electric window switch.
5. Rear electric windows disarming
switch (child safety).
- r e d s t r i p v i s i b l e : t h e r e a r s w i t c h e s a r e a c t i v a t e d .
- r e d s t r i p c o v e r e d : t h e r e a r s w i t c h e s a r e d i s a r m e d . Y o u h a v e t w o o p t i o n s :
The electrical functions of the
e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s a r e d i s a r m e d
one minute after switching off the
ignition.
Disarming the rear controls
F o r t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r c h i l d r e n , p r e s s
switch 5 t o d i s a r m a l l o f t h e e l e c t r i c a l
controls in the rear:
- e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s ,
- s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r s ,
- sunroofs.
1. Driver’s electric window switch.
2. Passenger electric window
switch.
3. Rear right electric window
switch.
Manual operation:
- press or pull switch 1 , w i t h o u t g o i n g
b e y o n d t h e p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e . T h e
w i n d o w s t o p s w h e n t h e s w i t c h i s
r e l e a s e d .
Automatic operation:
- press or pull switch 1 , b e y o n d t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e : t h e w i n d o w
opens or closes completely when
t h e s w i t c h i s r e l e a s e d . P r e s s i n g t h e
switch again stops the movement
o f t h e w i n d o w .
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REAR WINDOWS
T o p a r t i a l l y o p e n t h e r e a r w i n d o w s , t i l t
t h e l e v e r a n d p u s h i t f u l l y t o l o c k t h e
w i n d o w s i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n .
Safety auto-reverse
W h e n t h e w i n d o w r i s e s a n d m e e t s a n
o b s t a c l e , i t s t o p s a n d p a r t i a l l y l o w e r s
again.
I n t h e e v e n t o f c o n t a c t d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n
o f t h e w i n d o w s , y o u m u s t r e v e r s e t h e
m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w . T o d o t h i s ,
p r e s s t h e s w i t c h c o n c e r n e d .
Reinitialising the window
I n t h e e v e n t o f u n w a n t e d o p e n i n g o f
t h e w i n d o w o n c l o s i n g ( f o r e x a m p l e , i n
t h e p r e s e n c e o f i c e ) , i n t h e e v e n t o f a
malfunction or following reconnection
o f t h e b a t t e r y , t h e w i n d o w m u s t b e
r e i n i t i a l i s e d :
p r e s s t h e s w i t c h u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s f u l l y o p e n ,
- t h e n p u l l i t a g a i n u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s f u l l y c l o s e d ,
- c o n t i n u e t o h o l d t h e s w i t c h f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e s e c o n d a f t e r t h e
w i n d o w h a s c l o s e d .
The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
even for a short time.
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t :
- no one is preventing correct closing o f t h e w i n d o w s ,
- the passengers use the electric w i n d o w s c o r r e c t l y ,
- c h i l d r e n d o n o t h i n d e r t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w s .
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REAR WINDOWS
T o p a r t i a l l y o p e n t h e r e a r w i n d o w s , t i l t
t h e l e v e r a n d p u s h i t f u l l y t o l o c k t h e
w i n d o w s i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n .
Safety auto-reverse
W h e n t h e w i n d o w r i s e s a n d m e e t s a n
o b s t a c l e , i t s t o p s a n d p a r t i a l l y l o w e r s
again.
I n t h e e v e n t o f c o n t a c t d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n
o f t h e w i n d o w s , y o u m u s t r e v e r s e t h e
m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w . T o d o t h i s ,
p r e s s t h e s w i t c h c o n c e r n e d .
Reinitialising the window
I n t h e e v e n t o f u n w a n t e d o p e n i n g o f
t h e w i n d o w o n c l o s i n g ( f o r e x a m p l e , i n
t h e p r e s e n c e o f i c e ) , i n t h e e v e n t o f a
malfunction or following reconnection
o f t h e b a t t e r y , t h e w i n d o w m u s t b e
r e i n i t i a l i s e d :
p r e s s t h e s w i t c h u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s f u l l y o p e n ,
- t h e n p u l l i t a g a i n u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s f u l l y c l o s e d ,
- c o n t i n u e t o h o l d t h e s w i t c h f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e s e c o n d a f t e r t h e
w i n d o w h a s c l o s e d .
The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
even for a short time.
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t :
- no one is preventing correct closing o f t h e w i n d o w s ,
- the passengers use the electric w i n d o w s c o r r e c t l y ,
- c h i l d r e n d o n o t h i n d e r t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w s .
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HANDBRAKE
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
T h e y c a n o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
Equipment conditioned according
to country: when braking in an
emergency, depending on the
deceleration, the hazard warning lights
c o m e o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T h e y s w i t c h
o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e fi r s t t i m e y o u
a c c e l e r a t e .
It is also possible to switch them off by
p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n .
DRIVING SAFETY
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
i m m o b i l i z e y o u r v e h i c l e . W h e n p a r k i n g
on a slope, direct your wheels towards
t h e p a v e m e n t a n d p u l l t h e h a n d b r a k e .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
t o r e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e . Pull the button located at the end of the
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
Y o u c a n n o w p i v o t t h e s e a t .
To return to normal operation, pull the
l e v e r u p w a r d s u n t i l a c l i c k i s h e a r d .
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by:
Disengaging
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a v e r s i o n
with a rotating front seat, apply the
h a n d b r a k e . a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
an audible signal,
a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
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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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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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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e . Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
m u d o r s n o w , o r o n l o o s e g r o u n d . . . ) , i t
could prove useful to disarm the ASR
and ESP systems to make the wheels
s p i n a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
- Press the switch, situated under the
steering wheel on the right of the
f a s c i a .
The indicator light comes on
accompanied by a message:
the ESP and ASR systems
no longer act on the engine
operation, but continue to act
o n t h e b r a k e s . Operating check
The ASR/ESP systems offer
increased safety during normal
driving, but should not incite the
driver to take risks or to drive at high
s p e e d .
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
n e t w o r k a r e o b s e r v e d .
After an impact, have the system
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
They engage again:
automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h),
- manually by pressing the switch a g a i n .
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s i f
t h e A S R o r E S P i s a c t i v a t e d .
These systems are linked and
c o m p l e m e n t t h e A B S .
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
a n d o n t h e e n g i n e . I t a l s o a l l o w s t h e
directional stability of the vehicle to be
i m p r o v e d o n a c c e l e r a t i o n .
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course, within the limits of the laws
o f p h y s i c s .
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
t h a n a p p r o x . 1 5 m p h [ 2 5 k m / h ] ) o r
p u n c t u r e .
An outline representing one or more
w h e e l s fl a s h i n g i n d i c a t e s t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e w h e e l o r w h e e l s c o n c e r n e d .
Flat tyre
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
d e fl a t e d " , an outline on the display,
a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
p o s s i b l e . If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
n e c e s s i t y o f h a v i n g i t r e p a i r e d . T h i s w i l l
prevent another warning of the same
t y p e b e i n g d i s p l a y e d .
Sensor(s) not detected
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing" , an
outline on the display and an audible
s i g n a l .
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n i s a b s e n t
f r o m o n e ( o r s e v e r a l ) t y r e ( s ) . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
s e n s o r ( s ) . This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor is
fi t t e d .
All repairs and changing of
t y r e s o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s
system must be carried out by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of
the
vigilance or
the responsibility of the driver.
This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
s p e e d ) .
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
f r e q u e n c y c l o s e t o i t .
Puncture
The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)" , an outline on the
d i s p l a y a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
t h e b r a k e s .
Change the damaged (punctured or
v e r y d e fl a t e d ) t y r e , a n d h a v e t h e t y r e
p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 7 .