ignition Citroen C8 2010 1.G Owner's Guide
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Steering wheel controls
EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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Switching the function off
- P l a c e t h e d i a l i n p o s i t i o n 0 or switch
off the ignition to switch the system
o f f . T h e l a s t p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d
remains in the memory.
Exceeding the programmed
speed
P r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l i n o r d e r
t o e x c e e d t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d
will have no effect unless you press
t h e p e d a l
fi r m l y b e y o n d t h e point of
resistance .
T h e l i m i t e r i s d e a c t i v a t e d t e m p o r a r i l y
a n d t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d fl a s h e s .
T o r e t u r n t o t h e l i m i t e r f u n c t i o n , r e d u c e
y o u r s p e e d t o b e l o w t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d . Operating fault
T h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d i s c l e a r e d a n d
t h e d a s h e s fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e
t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
Flashing of the speed
T h e s p e e d fl a s h e s :
- following forcing of the accelerator p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e ,
- when the limiter cannot prevent an i n c r e a s e i n t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d d u e
t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d o r o n a
s t e e p d e s c e n t ,
- in the event of sharp acceleration. Good practice
I n a n y e v e n t , t h e s p e e d l i m i t e r c a n n o t
r e p l a c e t h e n e e d t o o b s e r v e s p e e d l i m i t s ,
n o r c a n i t r e p l a c e t h e n e e d f o r v i g i l a n c e
a n d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o n t h e p a r t o f t h e d r i v e r .
A l w a y s p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e
r o a d , t a k e c a r e o n s h a r p a c c e l e r a t i o n a n d
stay in complete control of your vehicle.
T o a v o i d a n y j a m m i n g u n d e r t h e
p e d a l s :
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s
p o s i t i o n e d c o r r e c t l y ,
- never place one mat on top of another.
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Seats
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6 3
Memorising seat positions
T w o d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n s c a n b e
m e m o r i s e d , u s i n g buttons M/1
a n d M/2 .
T h e s e a r e l o c a t e d o n t h e s i d e o f t h e
seat:
- Place the ignition key in the
" r u n n i n g " p o s i t i o n ( 2 n d n o t c h ) ,
- A d j u s t y o u r s e a t ,
- Press button M , t h e n b u t t o n 1 for
a fi r s t d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n w i t h i n f o u r
s e c o n d s .
Repeat the same actions on buttons M
a n d 2 t o s t o r e a n o t h e r d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n .
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l c o n fi r m s t h a t a
p o s i t i o n h a s b e e n m e m o r i s e d .
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous one. Activating a memorised driving
position
Front heated seat
controls
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , t h e f r o n t
s e a t s c a n b e h e a t e d s e p a r a t e l y .
U s e t h e a d j u s t m e n t c o n t r o l s l o c a t e d o n
t h e s i d e o f e a c h f r o n t s e a t t o s w i t c h o n
a n d s e l e c t t h e s e l f - r e g u l a t e d l e v e l o f
heating:
1: Low.
2: M e d i u m .
3: High.
0: Off.
A f t e r r e c a l l i n g a m e m o r i s e d
p o s i t i o n fi v e t i m e s i n s u c c e s s i o n ,
t h e f u n c t i o n w i l l b e c a n c e l l e d u n t i l
t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
Engine running
- Keep button 1 or 2 p r e s s e d d o w n
u n t i l t h e e n d o f s e t t i n g o f t h e
c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n .
Engine off
- B r i e fl y p r e s s b u t t o n
1 or 2 to recall
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d
position.
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Mirrors and windows
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 o n e
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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SAFETY
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Driving safety
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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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Air bags
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The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre
s e a t s o f r o w s 2 a n d 3 ) i n t h e e v e n t
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 Disarming
The passenger's front air bag alone
can be disarmed:
- With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger air
bag disarming switch,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
- then remove the key keeping the s l o t i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
Front air bags
The front air bags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
p a s s e n g e r .
Front air bag fault
Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t .
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag
and thus ensure the safety of your
p a s s e n g e r i n t h e e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t . To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
p a s s e n g e r s e a t . O t h e r w i s e , t h e c h i l d
would risk being killed or seriously
i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
t h e p e r i o d o f d i s a r m i n g .
If the two air bag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a r e a r - f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t . C o n s u l t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front air bag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone
A in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
f r o n t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
m o v e m e n t . If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
c h e c k e d .
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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
s e a t s o f r o w s 2 a n d 3 ) i n t h e e v e n t
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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DIESEL
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
DIESEL REPRIMING
PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which complies
with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
is subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the
engine and fuel system).
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DIESEL
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
DIESEL REPRIMING
PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which complies
with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
is subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the
engine and fuel system).
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Levels
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level with coolant.
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
checked by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible. Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
check the level which must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
During regeneration of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and
the service warning light remains on,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
When this occurs with the engine running,
this is due to the start of saturation of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( e x c e p t i o n a l l y
prolonged urban driving conditions: low
s p e e d , l o n g t r a f fi c j a m s , . . . ) .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u a r e
advised to drive at a speed of more than
40 mph (60 km/h) as soon as possible,
w h e n t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , f o r a t
l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l t h e m e s s a g e
disappears and the service warning light
is switched off).
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
required to top up the level, have the
system checked by a CITROËN dealer. Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
To avoid ice forming, do not use water.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o d r a i n s o r o n t o
the ground but into the containers
dedicated to this use at CITROËN
dealerships.
The minimum level of this
additive is indicated by
lighting of the service warning
light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on the display.