light Citroen C8 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Steering wheel controls

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Automatic lights
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor. Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)


DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing) STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS

Checking by means of the
indicator lights on the instrument
panel is described in the
"Instruments and controls" section
of chapter 2. Side lights


LIGHTING CONTROL


Left:
downwards.

Right:
upwards.
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A
.

Steering mounted controls

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Front fog lights (green)
and rear fog lights
(amber, 2nd rotation of
the ring forwards). To switch off the front and rear
fog lights, turn the ring rearwards
twice in succession.

Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring B
forwards to switch on
and rearwards to switch off. The
status is confi rmed by the light on the
instrument panel.
These operate with the side lights and
the dipped beam headlamps. In clear weather or in rain, both
day and night, rear fog lights
dazzle and are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when
they are no longer needed.
Automatic switching on of the lights
switches off the rear fog lamps, but the
front fog lamps remain on.



Daytime running lamps

Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, the vehicle may be
equipped with daytime running lamps.
The dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are
only illuminated on switching to the
automatic illumination of headlamps
mode or when the lamps are switched
on manually.


Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Front fog lights (green,
1st rotation of the ring
forwards).
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when
the driver's door is opened, a buzzer
sounds if you have left your lights on. This warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.

Steering wheel controls

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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting
With the ignition off, when you leave
your vehicle with the automatic
switching on of the lights function
activated
, the side lights and dipped
headlamps remain on for the selected
duration.
To deactivate or activate this
function, go to the display
confi guration menu.
The duration of the timed period must
also be set (15, 30, 60 seconds), via
the display confi guration menu.
Carry out these operations when the
vehicle is stationary.
HEADLAMPS BEAM
Depending on the load in your
vehicle, the beam setting must be
adjusted.

0
- 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

1
- 5 people.

2
- 6 to 8 people.

3
- Driver + maximum authorised
loads.

Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow,
the brightness sensor can
detect suffi cient light. As a
consequence, the lights will not come
on automatically.

Automatic switching on of the lights

Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards.
The deactivation of this function is
accompanied by a message on the
display.
The function is deactivated temporarily
when you use the manual lights stalk.

If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly
, the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning
light, an audible signal and a message
on the display.


Contact a CITROËN dealer .

Do not cover the brightness
sensor located in the centre of the
fascia. It is used for the automatic
switching on of the lights and for the
automatic wipers.



Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO
position.
The activation of this function is
accompanied by a message on the
display.

AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS

On vehicles which are fi tted with xenon
headlamps, this system automatically
corrects the height of the light beam,
regardless of the load in the vehicle.
The driver is then guaranteed optimum
lighting without dazzling other road
users.
Cancelling:
-
"fl ash" the headlamps,
-
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor, the side lights
and dipped beam
headlamps switch on
automatically if the
light is poor, or during operation of the
windscreen wipers. They switch off
as soon as the light becomes bright
enough or the windscreen wipers stop.
This function is not compatible with the
daytime lights.

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Ventilation


De-icing the rear screen
and mirrors
Demisting,
visibility programme DE-ICING AND DEMI
STING

The comfort programme
may not be suffi cient to
quickly demist or de-ice the
windows (humidity, several
passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility
programme. The visibility programme
indicator light comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air
fl ow, the de-icing of the rear screen
and provides optimum distribution of
the ventilation to the windscreen and
side windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation. Press this button, with the
engine running, to de-ice the
rear screen and mirrors.
The de-icing indicator light
comes on. The duration
of de-icing depends on the exterior
temperature.
Pressing the button again reactivates
the de-icing.
It is possible to stop the de-
icing before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again.


ADDITIONAL HEATER

To improve your comfort, vehicles fi tted
with an HDi engine may be fi tted with
automatic additional heating.
However, 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.

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Ventilation

2 - Driver's temperature
adjustment

4 - Adjustment of the air
distribution

Pressing the corresponding
button(s) 4
allows you to
position the air fl ow towards:


- the windscreen,

- the side vents and the
central vents,

- the side vents, the central
vents and the footwells,

- the windscreen and the
footwells,

- the footwells.
The indicator light corresponding to the
position selected 4
comes on.
5 - Adjustment
of the rear ventilation
("REAR" version)

To permit adjustment of the
ventilation to the rear passengers,
press the REAR
button.

The rear ventilation symbol is displayed.
3 - Passenger's temperature
adjustment

The required value is displayed
(from 14 to 28: comfort value = 21).
The maximum difference between the
value displayed for the driver and for the
passenger may not be greater than 5.
If you use these manual adjustments,
the AUTO symbol switches off.
Press the corresponding "+"
and "-"

buttons to adjust.
To make the driver and passenger
setting the same:


- air conditioning with "MONO"
version, press the MONO
button.

- air conditioning with "REAR"
version, press the +
button for more
than two seconds.
On entering the vehicle, the
interior temperature may be
considerably lower (or higher)
than is comfortable. It is not necessary
to change the value displayed in order
to quickly obtain the desired level of
comfort. The system will operate at
maximum performance to reach the
comfort value set.

MONO Version

Press this button once to
obtain an even temperature
throughout the passenger
compartment. The reference
value is selected by the
driver. Take care not to obstruct
the side vents and the
air outlets on the fl oor. The row 2 side vents air
fl ow adjustment controls
are operational and can
be adjusted.
To deactivate the rear
ventilation controls,
press the REAR
button
again.
The rear ventilation
symbol switches off.

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Ventilation



6 - Adjustment of the air
fl ow



- Turn control knob 6
to
the right or to the left
respectively to increase or
decrease the air fl ow.
On the display, the blades of the fan
darken when the air fl ow is increased.
8 - Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior
air



- Press this button to
recirculate the air inside.
The air recirculation symbol and
indicator light 8
are displayed.
Recirculation insulates the passenger
compartment from outside smells and
smoke.
9 - Air conditioning On/Off



- Press this button to
activate automatic
operation of the air
conditioning.
The symbol and the indicator light 9

are displayed.


- Press this button again to switch off
the air conditioning.
The symbol and the indicator light 9

switch off.
Avoid prolonged operation of
interior air recirculation (risk
of misting of the windows and
deterioration of air quality).


- Press this button again to return air
intake to automatic control.
7 - Switching the system off



- Turn air fl ow control knob 6
to the
left until the display switches off.
The action disarms all the system
functions, with the exception of
demisting of the rear screen. Your
comfort setting is no longer maintained
and switches off.
For your comfort, avoid remaining in
the off position.


- Operating control knob 6
again or
the "Visibility"
button or "AUTO"

button reactivates the system with
the values which were present
before it was switched off.

Flashing of the points in the
temperature setting values indicates
that there is a malfunction of the air
conditioning.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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Practical information

1. Driver's upper glove box

FRONT INTERIOR LAYOUT

This is fi tted with a lock.
To open the glove box, lift the handle.
The light comes on when the cover is
opened.
It contains three sockets for the
connection of video equipment and
access to the fascia fuse box.
It includes special compartments for
storing maps, a packet of cigarettes,
an A4 document etc.
RCA sockets.

This permits the connection of a mobile
telephone charger, a baby's bottle
warmer, etc.
To open, press the button.
To close, press the cover.
It includes special compartments for
storing a pen, a mobile telephone,
coins or tokens and credit cards.




2. Audio equipment concealing fl ap
Lower the fl ap fully to lock it in place.
Press the fl ap to raise it.


3. Central storage compartment



4. Passenger's upper glove box
To open, press the button.
To close, press the cover.
It includes special compartments for
storing a pair of spectacles, keys, fi ve
CDs and four audio cassettes or nine
audio CDs.

5. Passenger's lower glove box

6. Lighter or 12 V socket for
accessories (120 W)

12. Mat fi tting/removal
When removing the front mat, push
the seats as far back as possible and
remove the fi xings.
When refi tting, position the mat
correctly on the pins and clip the
fi xings.
Check that the mat is secured
correctly.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:


- only use mats suited to the fi xings
already present in the vehicle.
It
is imperative that these fi xings are
used.

- never fi t one mat on top of another.


7. Cooled compartment
It can hold up to three cans.
Slide the closer, located on the right, to
open (upwards) or close (downwards)
the air inlet.


8. Can holder and ashtray
This retractable and lit support contains
up to two can holders, a removable
ashtray and a location for the lighter
when it is used as a 12 V socket
(120 W).

9. Storage compartment or
additional telematics control
The storage compartment must not be
used as an ashtray.
If fi tted on your vehicle, the additional
telematics control is located on the
centre console.


10. Storage compartment



11. Door tray with space for a bottle
of water


Bluetooth functions.

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Practical information
REAR INTERIOR LAYOUT


5. Storage compartment
11. Luggage retaining net "octopus"
position
Secure the net's four hooks in their
stowing rings on the fl oor.
1. Access handle

2. Grab handle and coat hook

3. Door tray with storage for a can
and a bottle of water or for the
portable bin with ashtray

4. High load retaining net fastenings
Open the covers of the upper
fastenings in row 3.
Install the ends of the metal bar in
these fastenings.
Secure the two tray strap hooks in the
stowing rings on the fl oor.
Pull the two straps taut.
Secure the two hooks on the elastic
parts of the tray in these rings.
The rings are located directly below the
corresponding upper fastenings.
6. Can holder

7. Storage compartment

8. Bottle holder or portable bin with
ashtray

9. Luggage retaining net "hammock"
position fastenings
Fold the net in two.
Secure the two centre hooks in the
stowing rings on the fl oor.
Secure the net's remaining four hooks
on the tailgate pillars.

10. 1
2 V socket for accessories (120 W)
This permits the connection of a mobile
telephone charger, a baby's bottle
warmer, ...
12. Load space cover
(5 seat version)
To install it:


- position one end of the roller in
row 2,

- compress the opposite end of the
roller and position it,

- release it to allow it to engage,

- unroll the cover as far as the pillars,

- secure the two hooks on the pillars,
To remove it:


- pull the cover towards you to
detach it from its fastenings,

- return the cover into its roller,

- compress it and remove it from its
support in row 2.


13. Rear shelf with umbrella holder
(7-8 seat version)
To remove the shelf:


- pull it rearward

- lift it slightly, then remove it
To install it:


- tilt it forwards slightly,

- push to engage it in its fastenings.

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Practical information
Front courtesy light


Automatic switching on/off

The front courtesy light comes on
when the key is removed from the
ignition, when the vehicle is unlocked,
when one of the front doors is opened
or for location of the vehicle using the
remote control.
It switches off gradually after the
ignition is switched on and when the
vehicle is locked. Permanently on, ignition on.
Front: comes on when one
of the front or rear doors is
opened.
Permanently off.
Individual reading light


Rear courtesy light rows 2 and 3

These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch.

COURTESY LIGHTS

Rows 2 and 3: comes on
when one of the rear doors is
opened. Rear courtesy light

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Mirrors and windows


Manual rear view mirror

The rear view mirror has two positions:


- day (normal),

- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push
or pull the lever on the lower edge of
the mirror.


Automatic day/night interior
mirror
This automatically and gradually
changes between the day and night
positions. To prevent dazzling,
the glass of the mirror darkens
automatically depending on the
intensity of the light from behind.
It clears as the light (headlamps of
following vehicles, sunlight) decreases,
ensuring maximum visibility.

Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during
manoeuvres, the mirror clears
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.

MIRRORS

MIRRORS AND WINDOWS

Electric exterior mirrors



-
Move switch A
to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.

-
Move knob B
in all four directions
to adjust.

-
Return switch A
to the centre
position
.
When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually, or electrically by
pulling switch A
rearwards.
Electric unfolding of the mirrors is
possible with the key on unlocking the
vehicle.