Citroen C8 2013 1.G Manual Online

EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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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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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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AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/
CAR PARK TICKETS
The athermic windscreen has two non-
refl ective zones located either side of
the base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affi xing toll cards
and/or car park tickets.
SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED
COURTESY MIRROR
With the ignition on, the mirror is
illuminated automatically when the
concealing fl ap is raised.
SIDE BLINDS

Side blinds are available in
rows 2 and/or 3.
Pull the side blind by the tab(s).
Position the blind’s attachment(s) on
the corresponding hook(s).

Ensure that the tabs are hooked
correctly to prevent any damage to
the blind when the corresponding
sliding side door is opened.

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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.

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Mirrors and windows
ELECTRIC WINDOWS


4.
Rear left electric window switch.


5.
Rear electric windows disarming
switch (child safety).




- red strip visible: the rear switches
are activated.

- red strip covered: the rear switches
are disarmed. You have two options:

The electrical functions of the
electric windows are disarmed
one minute after switching off the
ignition.

Disarming the rear controls
For the safety of your children, press
switch 5
to disarm all of the electrical
controls in the rear:


- electric windows,

- sliding side doors,

- 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
, without going
beyond the point of resistance. The
window stops when the switch is
released.



Automatic operation:



- press or pull switch 1
, beyond the
point of resistance: the window
opens or closes completely when
the switch is released. Pressing the
switch again stops the movement
of the window.

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Mirrors and windows

REAR WINDOWS

To partially open the rear windows, tilt
the lever and push it fully to lock the
windows in the open position.

Safety auto-reverse

When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.


Reinitialising the window

In the event of unwanted opening of
the window on closing (for example, in
the presence of ice), in the event of a
malfunction or following reconnection of the
battery, the window must be reinitialised:


- press the switch until the window is
fully open,

- then pull it again until the window is
fully closed,

- continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.

The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
The driver must ensure that:


- no one is preventing correct closing
of the windows,

- the passengers use the electric
windows correctly,

- children do not hinder the
movement of the windows.

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Driving safely

HANDBRAKE

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

Press the button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.


Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
Equipment conditioned according
to country: when braking in an
emergency, depending on the
deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically. They switch
off automatically the fi rst time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the button.

DRIVING SAFELY


Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilize your vehicle. When parking
on a slope, direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the handbrake.



Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake. Pull the button located at the end of the
handbrake forwards.
The handbrake lever lowers.
You can now pivot the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever upwards until a click is heard.
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by:

Disengaging
If your vehicle is fi tted with a version
with a rotating front seat, apply the
handbrake. a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
an audible signal,
a message on the display.

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Parking sensors
FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE

If fi tted on your vehicle, the system is
audible and/or visual and consists of
four proximity sensors, located in the
front and/or rear bumper. The sensors
detect any obstacle which enters
the fi eld: person, vehicle, tree, gate,
located in front of or behind the vehicle
during the manoeuvre.
Objects the size or thickness of which
is detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre, may no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre: due to
blind spots between and below the
sensors. Examples: stake, roadworks
cone, kerbstone.
This system does not take the place of
the vigilance and responsibility of the
driver.

Switching the system on

The system is activated as soon as:


- reverse gear is engaged,

- the speed falls below 6 mph
(10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and displaying of the vehicle,
depending on the display.
The proximity information is given by:


- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,

- a graphic on the display, with
blocks which become progressively
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal from
the speakers, front or rear and right
or left.

Switching the system off


Press the button again to re-activate
the system. The indicator light on the
button switches off.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
In this case (e.g. sensors dirty), when
reverse gear is engaged, the indicator
light fl ashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.


Deactivation
Press the button on the fascia
to deactivate the system
(to avoid waking a child...).
The indicator light on the
button comes on. The system returns to the inactive
status:


- when you exit reverse gear,

- when the speed increases to above
6 mph (10 km/h),

- at the end of the manoeuvre, when
the vehicle becomes stationary
(front parking assistance only).


RE-ACTIVATION
When the distance between the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
symbol appears depending on the display.

This function will be deactivated
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer or when a bicycle
carrier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted with
towing attachment or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).

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Driving safely

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
slippery road surfaces.
HORN

Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel. When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that these are
approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
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
vehicle when braking.
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 the vehicle when braking.

Stop immediately.


In both cases, consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
the brake pedal.

In emergency braking, press
very fi rmly without releasing the
pressure.


EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
fi rmly without releasing it.
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is activated.
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
keep your foot on the brake pedal.
This alters the resistance of the brake
pedal under your foot.