tow Citroen C8 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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Other accessories

ACCESSORIES
5





OTHER ACCESSORIES

These accessories and parts, after
being tested and approved for
reliability and safety, are all adapted
to your vehicle. A wide choice of
recommended accessories and original
parts is offered by CITROËN. To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat and its fi xings
are positioned correctly,

- never place one mat on top of
another.


Compatible portable equipment
For the hands-free kit audio
equipment, the fi tting of an RCA
auxiliary socket is offered specifi cally
by the Network.
The audio cable for connection to
the auxiliary socket (RCA yellow-red
located in the glove box) is also offered
by the network.
Following connection of the cable and
selection of the AUX mode, via the
source button, your portable equipment
is ready to operate.
Set the portable equipment to half
volume to avoid saturating the audio
system sound. Then use the audio
system volume button.
Audio systems, telephone, hands-free
kit, speakers, CD changer, navigation
system, DVD player, ...
Alloy wheels, trims, aluminium interior
trim kit, mud fl aps, ...

Seat covers compatible with side
airbags, mats, boot tray, sunroof,
luggage net, door defl ectors, cool box
secured on the slides, clip armrest,
load carrying roof bars, roof box, snow
chains, ski carrier, tailgate bicycle
carrier, interior bicycle carrier, booster
seats and child seats, Isofi x seats, side
sun blinds and rear blind, ...
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
Please note this specifi c warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range
of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
maintenance and cleaning products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory to
have a safety jacket, warning triangle
and replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:

Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility vest, rear
parking sensors, warning triangle, ...
When using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the rear
wiper from the display
confi guration menu.
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with aerial, contact a
CITROËN dealer who will inform you
of the specifi cations of the transmitters
which can be fi tted, in accordance with
the Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

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Under the bonnet

UNDER-BONNET LAYOUT
DIESEL ENGINES



1.
Windscreen/headlamp wash
reservoir.

2.
Fuse box.

3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Wheelbrace.

5.
Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.

6.
Jack housing.

7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Removable towing eye.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

10.
Dipstick
( a
: 2.0 HDi).

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Power steering reservoir.

12.
Repriming pump.

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Checks
CHECK
S
6
CHECKS

To check the main levels
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the servicing
booklet which correspond to your
vehicle's engine.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
specifi cation.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
specifi c products.
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.

Oil filter

Change the fi lter regularly, in
accordance with the servicing
schedule. Refer to the servicing booklet to
fi nd out the replacement interval
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 lter maintenance is carried out by 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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
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
The carbon fi lter permits continuous
and effective fi ltering of dust.
If the passenger compartment fi lter
becomes clogged, this may reduce
the performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment fi lter. By
means of its second special active
fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation
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.

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QUICK HELP
7
Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE



- If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery
ground.

- It is imperative that you ensure
that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.

- Apply the handbrake, switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst or reverse
gear (position P
for the automatic
gearbox).

- If possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.


1.
Wheelbrace.

2.
Jack housing.

3.
Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4.
Removable towing eye.
The jack and the tools are specifi c to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 6.

2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL



- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.


- Open the cover to release the
winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the row 3
courtesy light to increase the light
in the boot.

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Changing a wheel

- Unwind the winch cable by
unscrewing the bolt using the
wheelbrace.

- Detach the spare wheel from the
rear of the vehicle and place it near
the wheel to be changed.



4. OPERATING PROCEDURE



- Remove the trim pulling at the
valve passage hole. Use the fl at
end of the towing eye as a lever.

- Loosen the wheel bolts and start
unscrewing them.

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Changing a bulb


Rear lights



1.
Direction indicators

PY 21 W (amber).

2.
Side lights

5 W.

3.
Brake/side lights

P 21 W/5 W.

4.
Reversing lights

P 21 W.
5 - Direction indicators
PY 21 W (amber).


- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn to the left and remove it.

- Change the bulb.


The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a
protective coating. Do not clean
them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent product.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), condensation
inside the headlamp glass is normal;
it disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on.
Direction indicator side repeaters
WY 5 W (amber).


- Push the repeater rearwards and
release it from the mirror.

- Hold the connector and turn the
bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left.

- Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to
the left, remove it and change it.
When refi tting, engage the repeater
towards the rear and move it towards
the front of the mirror.


Amber coloured bulbs (direction
indicators and side repeaters)
must be changed for bulbs of
identical specifi cation and colour.

5.
Fog lamps

P 21 W.
These 5 bulbs are changed from inside
the vehicle:


- open the tailgate,

- remove the air extraction grille on
the side concerned,

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QUICK HELP
7
Having your vehicle towed

From the rear


- unclip the top of the cover using a
coin,

- screw in the removable towing eye
until it locks.


TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:


- selector lever in position N
,

- tow the vehicle at a speed below
30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km) maximum,

- do not add oil to the gearbox.
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting (4 wheels on the
road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.

From the front


- unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,

- screw in the removable towing eye
until it locks.

Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.

VEHICLES FITTED WITH A MANUAL
GEARBOX (diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started. Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.

Diesel technical data

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This table presents the Model Codes



Engine,
__xxx__ Diesel
2.0 HDi PEF
__RHR__


Number of seats,
xx_____


7 seats maximum
EA_____

Base model: 5 individual seats



8 seats maximum
EB_____


Type of gearbox
, _____xx



Manual





(6-speed)
_____H





Automatic





(6-speed)
_____J

Category and type of towing device A 50 X

Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

Diesel technical data

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DIESEL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS
(in mm - in kg)

Model codes


EARHRH



EBRHRH



EA___H


EA___J



EB___H


EB___J




7 seats
8 seats
7 seats
8 seats

Engine


2.0 HDi PEF



2.0 HDi PEF


Wheelbase(s) (at full load)
2 823
-
-
on Axle 1
1 570
-
-
on Axle 2
1 548
-
-
Length
4 727
Width
1 850
Height at kerb weight
without roof bars
1 745 to 1 759
with fi xed roof bars
1 854 to 1 863
Kerb weight
1 854 to 1 957
1 818 to 1 983
-
-
on Axle 1
1 121 to 1 157
1 117 to 1 161

-
-
on Axle 2
733 to 800
701 to 822
-
-

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Diesel technical data

TECHNICAL DATA
8

The GTW and towing load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towing load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is above 45 °C, restrict the towed weight.
Model codes


EARHRH



EBRHRH



EA___H


EA___J



EB___H


EB___J




7 seats
8 seats
7 seats
8 seats

Engine


2.0 HDi PEF



2.0 HDi PEF


Gross train weight (GTW)
3 945
-
-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 530
-
-
on Axle 1
1 256
1 263
-
-
on Axle 2
1 274
1 267
-
-
Gross weight
on Axle 1
1 270
-
-
on Axle 2
1 300
-
-
Gross towed weight
1 850
-
-
Gross weight of unbraked trailer
750
-
-
Gross weight on towing attachment
76
-
-