air condition Citroen C8 2009.5 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.
25. Handbrake - on the right.
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.
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" section of
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.
USB reader.
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.
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Interior
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VENTILATION
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ADAPT CORRECTLY
Automatic with separate adjustment
P r e s s , A U T O i s d i s p l a y e d , t h i s i s t h e
usual mode.
Details of the modularity of the seats
are indicated in chapter 3.
Good practice when moving a seat.
O b s e r v e t h e o r d e r o f t h e s t e p s r e f e r r e d
to in the document, place the head
restraint in the lowest position, fold
the seat back onto the seat cushion,
e n s u r e t h a t t h e r e fi t t i n g p o s i t i o n i s
compatible with the type of seat, offer
up the front feet of the seat directly
above the slides or retaining hooks on
t h e fl o o r b e f o r e t r i g g e r i n g t h e r e fi t t i n g
of the rear feet.
Air conditioning
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Ventilation
VENTILATION
CORRECT USE OF THE
VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
Vents
"Leave them open"
F o r o p t i m u m d i s t r i b u t i o n a n d d i f f u s i o n
of hot or cool air in the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t , t h e r e a r e a d j u s t a b l e
c e n t r a l a n d s i d e v e n t s w h i c h c a n b e
d i r e c t e d s i d e w a y s ( r i g h t o r l e f t ) t o w a r d s
t h e t o p o f t h e b o d y . F o r y o u r c o m f o r t
w h i l e d r i v i n g , d o n o t c l o s e t h e m , d i r e c t
t h e fl o w o f a i r t o w a r d s t h e w i n d o w s
i n s t e a d .
T h e a i r v e n t s d i r e c t e d t o w a r d s t h e fl o o r
of the vehicle complete the equipment.
Passenger compartment filter,
carbon filter
E n s u r e t h a t t h i s fi l t e r i s i n g o o d
c o n d i t i o n a n d h a v e a l l o f t h e fi l t e r
e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y .
Refer to the "Checks" section of
chapter 6.
Air conditioning
I n a l l s e a s o n s , i f fi t t e d o n y o u r
v e h i c l e , t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s h o u l d
o n l y b e u s e d w i t h t h e w i n d o w s c l o s e d .
H o w e v e r , i f t h e i n t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e
r e m a i n s h i g h a f t e r a p r o l o n g e d p e r i o d
p a r k e d i n t h e s u n , d o n o t h e s i t a t e t o
ventilate the passenger compartment
for a few minutes.
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 u t o m a t i c
a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , u s e t h e A U T O m o d e
as much as possible as it permits
o p t i m i s e d c o n t r o l o f a l l o f t h e f u n c t i o n s :
a i r fl o w , p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t
c o m f o r t t e m p e r a t u r e , a i r d i s t r i b u t i o n ,
a i r i n t a k e m o d e o r a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n i n
the passenger compartment.
O p e r a t e t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m f o r
5 t o 1 0 m i n u t e s , o n c e o r t w i c e a m o n t h ,
t o k e e p i t i n p e r f e c t w o r k i n g o r d e r .
I t i s n o r m a l t h a t t h e c o n d e n s a t i o n
c r e a t e d b y t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m
r e s u l t s i n a fl o w o f w a t e r w h i c h m a y
f o r m a p u d d l e u n d e r t h e v e h i c l e w h e n
p a r k e d .
I f t h e s y s t e m d o e s n o t p r o d u c e c o l d a i r ,
d o n o t u s e i t a n d c o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r .
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Ventilation
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE SETTINGS
Do not cover the sunshine sensor
l o c a t e d i n t h e c e n t r e o f t h e f a s c i a .
T h i s i s u s e d t o r e g u l a t e t h e a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g .
L o c a t e d o n t h e c e n t r e c o n s o l e , t h e
control panel is to the right of the gear
lever.
1 - AUTO mode
This is the normal air
c o n d i t i o n i n g o p e r a t i n g m o d e .
Refer to the beginning of the
"Ventilation" section of chapter 6.
T h e d r i v e r a n d f r o n t p a s s e n g e r c a n
e a c h a d j u s t t h e a i r t e m p e r a t u r e t o s u i t
their requirements.
T h e y c a n a l s o a c t i v a t e o r d i s a r m t h e
r e a r v e n t i l a t i o n a d j u s t m e n t c o n t r o l s . F o r y o u r c o m f o r t , t h e s e t t i n g s s e l e c t e d
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 f f w i l l b e
r e t a i n e d w h e n i t i s s w i t c h e d o n a g a i n ,
if the temperature in the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t h a s n o t c h a n g e d
s i g n i fi c a n t l y ; o t h e r w i s e , o p e r a t i o n w i l l
r e s u m e i n a u t o m a t i c m o d e .
- Press the
"AUTO" button.
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o m f o r t t e m p e r a t u r e
s e l e c t e d , t h e s y s t e m c o n t r o l s t h e a i r
d i s t r i b u t i o n , fl o w a n d i n t a k e s o t h a t t h e
passenger compartment is comfortable
a n d h a s a n a d e q u a t e c i r c u l a t i o n o f a i r .
Y o u d o n o t h a v e t o m a k e a n y f u r t h e r
a d j u s t m e n t s .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s c o l d , i n o r d e r
t o p r e v e n t a r u s h o f c o l d a i r , t h e
ventilation will reach its optimum level
progressively.
The "AUTO" s y m b o l i s d i s p l a y e d .
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Ventilation
6 - A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w
- Turn control knob 6 to
the right or to the left
respectively to increase or
d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
O n t h e d i s p l a y , t h e b l a d e s o f t h e f a n
d a r k e n w h e n t h e a i r fl o w i s i n c r e a s e d .
8 - Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior
air
- Press this button to r e c i r c u l a t e t h e a i r i n s i d e .
T h e a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n s y m b o l a n d
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t 8 a r e d i s p l a y e d .
Recirculation insulates the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m o u t s i d e s m e l l s a n d
smoke.
9 - Air conditioning On/Off
- Press this button to activate automatic
operation of the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g .
T h e s y m b o l a n d t h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t 9
a r e d i s p l a y e d .
- Press this button again to switch off t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g .
T h e s y m b o l a n d t h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t 9
switch off.
A v o i d p r o l o n g e d o p e r a t i o n o f
i n t e r i o r a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n ( r i s k
o f m i s t i n g o f t h e w i n d o w s a n d
d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f a i r q u a l i t y ) .
- Press this button again to return air intake to automatic control.
7 - Switching the system off
- T u r n a i r fl o w c o n t r o l k n o b 6 to the
l e f t u n t i l t h e d i s p l a y s w i t c h e s o f f .
T h e a c t i o n d i s a r m s a l l t h e s y s t e m
f u n c t i o n s , w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f
d e m i s t i n g o f t h e r e a r s c r e e n . Y o u r
c o m f o r t s e t t i n g i s n o l o n g e r m a i n t a i n e d
a n d s w i t c h e s o f f .
F o r y o u r c o m f o r t , a v o i d r e m a i n i n g i n
the off position.
- Operating control knob 6 again or
the "Visibility" button or "AUTO"
button reactivates the system with
the values which were present
b e f o r e i t w a s s w i t c h e d o f f .
Flashing of the points in the
t e m p e r a t u r e s e t t i n g v a l u e s i n d i c a t e s
that there is a malfunction of the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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SAFETY
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Air bags
4
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre
seats of rows 2 and 3) in the event
of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat
b e l t s .
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse
the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the a i r b a g s i n fl a t e i n s t a n t l y a n d p r o t e c t
t h e o c c u p a n t s o f t h e v e h i c l e . Immediately after the impact, the air
b a g s d e fl a t e r a p i d l y , s o t h a t t h e y d o n o t
hinder the visibility of the occupants
nor their possible exit from the vehicle:
- in the event of a minor or rear
impact and in certain roll-over
conditions, the air bags will not
be deployed; the seat belt alone
i s s u f fi c i e n t t o p r o v i d e m a x i m u m
p r o t e c t i o n i n t h e s e s i t u a t i o n s .
The seriousness of the collision
depends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
m o m e n t o f i m p a c t . Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t o n l y o p e r a t e s o n c e .
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
a i r b a g w i l l n o t o p e r a t e .
The triggering of an air bag or air bags
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 .
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experience
s o m e i r r i t a t i o n .
The noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
t i m e .
AIR BAGS
It is imperative that the passenger
air bag is disarmed if a child seat
i s i n s t a l l e d f a c i n g r e a r w a r d s . R e f e r
to the "Children on board" section of
c h a p t e r 4 .
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Air bags
4
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre
seats of rows 2 and 3) in the event
of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat
b e l t s .
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse
the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the a i r b a g s i n fl a t e i n s t a n t l y a n d p r o t e c t
t h e o c c u p a n t s o f t h e v e h i c l e . Immediately after the impact, the air
b a g s d e fl a t e r a p i d l y , s o t h a t t h e y d o n o t
hinder the visibility of the occupants
nor their possible exit from the vehicle:
- in the event of a minor or rear
impact and in certain roll-over
conditions, the air bags will not
be deployed; the seat belt alone
i s s u f fi c i e n t t o p r o v i d e m a x i m u m
p r o t e c t i o n i n t h e s e s i t u a t i o n s .
The seriousness of the collision
depends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
m o m e n t o f i m p a c t . Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t o n l y o p e r a t e s o n c e .
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
a i r b a g w i l l n o t o p e r a t e .
The triggering of an air bag or air bags
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 .
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experience
s o m e i r r i t a t i o n .
The noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
t i m e .
AIR BAGS
It is imperative that the passenger
air bag is disarmed if a child seat
i s i n s t a l l e d f a c i n g r e a r w a r d s . R e f e r
to the "Children on board" section of
c h a p t e r 4 .
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Towing a trailer
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake
gradually. P l e a s e c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r fi r s t
for further information .
Automatic adjustment
For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, and if
the change in load makes it necessary,
this system automatically corrects the
height of the beam after approximately
2 minutes. The driver is then assured
of having optimum lighting and not
causing a nuisance to other road
users.
In certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the
maximum load up a steep slope
in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, cutting off the air conditioning
allows the engine power to be
recovered, and therefore the towing
s p e e d t o b e s i g n i fi c a n t l y i n c r e a s e d
(approximately 12 mph [20 km/h]
more). Sequential control of the
gearbox may also become unavailable.
Lighting
Bicycle carrier
R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
features" section of chapter 8. Refer to the "Steering wheel
controls" section of chapter 3.
When using a trailer connection,
you must add a fuse. Refer to
the "Changing a fuse" section of
chapter 7.
If the coolant temperature warning light
comes on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as possible.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressure.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars, which have been
tested for endurance from the design
stage of your vehicle.
T o w i n g e q u i p m e n t m u s t b e fi t t e d i n
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n . A s t h i s fi t t i n g
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
w i t h fi t t i n g a t o w b a r o r o t h e r e l e c t r i c a l
accessory which is not recommended
by the CITROËN network. Fitting such
equipment could result in a failure of
your vehicle’s electronic system. Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.
I f y o u fi t a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r o n
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display's
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
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Fuel
LOW FUEL LEVEL
Filling with fuel
T h e t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d w i t h f u e l w i t h
the engine off .
- O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
- Insert the key then turn it to the left.
- Remove the cap and attach it to the clip located on the inside of the
fl a p .
It is usual to hear an air intake noise
when opening the cap as there is a
vacuum linked with the sealing of the
fuel circuit.
A l a b e l o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p
indicates which type of fuel to use.
More than 5 litres of fuel must be
added in order to be registered by the
fuel gauge.
I f y o u fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t c o n t i n u e
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehicle
malfunctions.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s , t h i s
indicates a fuel gauge malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When the tank's minimum
level is reached, this warning
light comes on, accompanied
by the message "Fuel level
low" on the display. When
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fi r s t c o m e s o n , y o u
have approximately 8 litres left,
depending on driving conditions and
the engine.
Fill up with fuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out.
Never continue to drive until you run
out of fuel as this could damage the
emission control and injection systems. The capacity of the tank is
approximately 18 gallons (
80 litres).
- A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e t a n k , l o c k t h e c a p a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p . Quality of the fuel used for petrol
engines
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 type petrol
biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards
EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The
quality of the ethanol must comply with
European standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing up
to 100 % ethanol (type E100). W h e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p i s o p e n , a
system limits the opening of the
rear left sliding side door.
The key cannot be removed from the
c a p ' s l o c k u n t i l t h e c a p i s r e fi t t e d o n t h e
tank.
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Checks
CHECKS
6
CHECKS
To check the main levels
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide which correspond
to your vehicle's engine.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n
accordance with the servicing
schedule. Refer to the servicing booklet to
fi n d o u t t h e r e p l a c e m e n t i n t e r v a l
for these components.
Depending on the environment
(dusty atmosphere...) and the use of
the vehicle (urban driving...), change
them twice as often if necessary.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet" section
of chapter 6.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that particle emission
fi l t e r m a i n t e n a n c e i s c a r r i e d o u t b y a
CITROËN dealer.
On acceleration after the vehicle has
been running for a prolonged period
at very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust. This water vapour does not
have any adverse effect on vehicle
handling or the environment. Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
check the thickness of the pads, even
between services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear status
For any information relating to
checking the brake disc/drum wear
status, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
T h e c a r b o n fi l t e r p e r m i t s c o n t i n u o u s
a n d e f f e c t i v e fi l t e r i n g o f d u s t .
I f t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
becomes clogged, this may reduce
the performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . B y
means of its second special active
fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n
of the air breathed by the occupants
and to the cleanness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).
Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.