brake Citroen C8 2010 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/RCA
sockets.
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.
Bluetooth functions.
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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Seat with manual
adjustment
Seat with electric
adjustment
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
version with a
rotating front
seat, pull the
button placed
at the end of
the handbrake
forwards.
The handbrake
lever lowers.
You can now rotate the seat. To return
to normal operation, pull the lever up
until it clicks.
1.
Forwards-backwards
adjustment.
2. Angle.
3. Height.
4. Lumbar.
5. Head restraint
height and angle. Rotating the seat
SIT COMFORTABLY
Driver's seat
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FAMILIARISATION
Interior
Battery 116
Child monitoring mirror
102
Disarming the passenger's front air bag
96
Opening control Sliding side doors from the
inside. 24
Handbrake
86
Bonnet opening controls The bonnet opening control
is a red handle under a
cover. Release the bonnet
from inside the vehicle then
go to the front and insert
your hand under the badge
to open and raise the bonnet,
place the strut in its location
securely. 111
Safety auto-reverse. 97
102
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Electric windows/Safety auto-reverse
CHILD SAFETY
Monitoring mirror.
Child seats.
closing
O n a s t e e p g r a d i e n t ,
guide the side door
manually to assist
closing.
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Instruments and controls
READY TO GO
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s . T h i s
i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e 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 w h i c h a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . " D o n o t i g n o r e
these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. m a j o r f a u l t s l i n k e d w i t h t h e
" B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " , " E n g i n e
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n " ,
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r n o t
released correctly. R e l e a s i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e s w i t c h e s o f f t h e w a r n i n g
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
failure of the electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e . Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. m a j o r f a u l t .
Call a CITROËN dealer.
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Starting and stopping
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STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting Handbrake
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 w i t h a r o t a t i n g f r o n t s e a t ,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
t h e v e h i c l e t h e n l o w e r i n g t h e l e v e r
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
r o t a t i o n o f t h e d r i v e r ' s s e a t .
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
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 r o t a t e t h e s e a t .
T o r e t u r n t o n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , p u l l t h e
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a w a r n i n g l i g h t w h i c h c o m e s
o n o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l ,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Key
T a k e c a r e n o t t o p l a c e t h e k e y i n
c o n t a c t w i t h g r e a s e , d u s t , r a i n o r a
d a m p e n v i r o n m e n t .
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
r i n g , . . . ) w e i g h i n g d o w n o n t h e s h a f t
o f t h e k e y i n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h m a y
c a u s e a m a l f u n c t i o n .
R u n n i n g a n d a c c e s s o r i e s p o s i t i o n .
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
S t a r t i n g p o s i t i o n .
T h e s t a r t e r i s o p e r a t e d . Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
I n c o l d w e a t h e r , w a i t f o r t h i s w a r n i n g
l i g h t t o s w i t c h o f f t h e n o p e r a t e t h e
s t a r t e r ( S t a r t i n g p o s i t i o n ) u n t i l t h e
e n g i n e s t a r t s .
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e n o u g h , t h e
w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n f o r l e s s t h a n
o n e s e c o n d , y o u c a n s t a r t w i t h o u t
w a i t i n g . Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
W h e n s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n , l e t t h e
e n g i n e r u n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s t o a l l o w
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
D o n o t p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r w h e n
s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
T h e r e i s n o n e e d t o e n g a g e a g e a r
a f t e r p a r k i n g t h e v e h i c l e .
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Steering wheel controls
EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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Selecting the function
- Place the switch in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is
s e l e c t e d b u t i s n o t y e t a c t i v e a n d
n o s p e e d h a s b e e n p r o g r a m m e d .
First activation/
programming a
speed
- Reach the chosen s p e e d b y p r e s s i n g
the accelerator.
- Press the SET - or
SET + button .
T h i s p r o g r a m m e s / a c t i v a t e s t h e
r e f e r e n c e s p e e d a n d t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
m a i n t a i n t h i s s p e e d . Temporary exceeding of
the speed
It is possible
to accelerate a n d d r i v e
m o m e n t a r i l y a t a s p e e d g r e a t e r t h a n
t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d . T h e v a l u e
p r o g r a m m e d fl a s h e s .
W h e n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l i s
r e l e a s e d , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l r e t u r n t o
t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d . Reactivation
- F o l l o w i n g d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e c r u i s e
c o n t r o l , p r e s s t h i s b u t t o n .
Y o u r v e h i c l e w i l l r e t u r n t o t h e l a s t
p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d .
A l t e r n a t i v e l y , y o u c a n r e p e a t t h e " fi r s t
a c t i v a t i o n " p r o c e d u r e .
Deactivation (off)
- Press this button or the brake or clutch
p e d a l .
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Driving safety
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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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 control of
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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. 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 .