tyre pressure Citroen C8 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATIO
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Identifi cation markings


IDENTIFICATION FEATURES



-
the wheel and tyre sizes,

-
the brands of tyres approved by
the manufacturer,
-
the tyre pressures (the tyre
pressure must be checked when
the tyre is cold, at least once a
month)
,

-
the paint colour reference.

A.
Manufacturer's plate.


B.
Model serial number.


C.
Tyres and paint colour
reference.


The label C on the driver's door gives:

Instruments and controls

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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
immediately. With the engine running: the warning light becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes. This
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display. "Do not ignore
these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action

STOP
lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with the
"Brake fl uid level", "Engine
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution",
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.


Handbrake/
Brake fl uid
level/EBFD
lit. handbrake applied or not
released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended by CITROËN.

remaining on,
even though the
level is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.


Engine oil
pressure
lit while
driving. insuffi cient pressure. 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. major fault. Call a CITROËN dealer.

Instruments and controls

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

ESP/ASR
fl ashing. wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on.

a malfunction of the system.
E.g.: under-infl ation of the tyres.
Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer.
remaining on with
the button (below
the steering
wheel on the left)
pressed.
deactivation of the system. The operation of the system has been
deactivated. Chapter 4, "Driving safety" section.

Diesel
pre-heating
lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. Wait until the warning light is switched off before
operating the starter.

Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime
lights
lit. manual selection or
automatic lighting. Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime lights. Depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.

Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
audible signal,
ignition off. opening of the driver's door
with the lights still on. Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.

Direction
indicators
fl ashing with
buzzer. change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.

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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.

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Driving safely


TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION

Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
than approx.15 mph [25 km/h]) or
puncture.
An outline representing one or more
wheels fl ashing indicates the location
of the wheel or wheels concerned.

Flat tyre

The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
defl ated"
, an outline on the display,
and an audible signal.
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
possible. If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
necessity of having it repaired. This will
prevent another warning of the same
type being displayed.


Sensor(s) not detected

The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing"
, an
outline on the display and an audible
signal.
Under-infl ation detection is absent
from one (or several) tyre(s). Consult a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
sensor(s). This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor is
fi tted.
All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fi tted with this
system must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer.

The tyre under-infl ation detection
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of

the

vigilance or
the responsibility of the driver.

This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
speed).
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
frequency close to it.


Puncture

The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)"
, an outline on the
display and an audible signal.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
the brakes.
Change the damaged (punctured or
very defl ated) tyre, and have the tyre
pressure checked as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
section of chapter 7.

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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
speed to be signifi cantly increased
(approximately 12 mph [20 km/h]
more). Sequential control of the
gearbox may also become unavailable.

Lighting

Bicycle carrier

Refer to the "Identifi cation
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.
Towing equipment must be fi tted in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
the electrical connection. As this fi tting
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
with fi tting a towbar or other electrical
accessory which is not recommended
by the CITROËN network. Fitting such
equipment could result in a failure
of your vehicle's electronic system.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer fi rst
for further information.
Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.
If you fi t a bicycle carrier on
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display's
confi guration menu.

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Changing a wheel

- Lower the vehicle completely by
folding the jack, then remove the
jack.

- Tighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them.
- Place the wheel to be repaired
in the boot well, with the valve
uppermost and the locating tab in
place.

- Raise the winch cable using the
wheelbrace and tighten fully.
Check that the wheel is horizontal
and fl ush against the rear fl oor to
ensure that it is retained correctly
while driving.

- Remember to close the fl ap,
located in the boot, it permits
securing of the winch.

- Store the trim in the boot. Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never use a
screwdriver in place of the wheelbrace
to unwind or wind the winch cable.


6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
The wheel is refi tted as described in
step 5, not forgetting to refi t the wheel
trim.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.

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Exterior

Rear lamps, direction indicators,
3rd brake lamp 43-45, 123
Changing
rear bulbs 122-123 Accessories 107
Sun roof 26
Roof bars 105
Fuel fi ller cap 109
Fuel tank 31, 109
Fuel cut-off/priming 110
Boot, tailgate 25
Parking sensors 87
Towing, lifting 131
Towbar 103-104
Spare wheel, jack,
changing, fi tting 117-120 Brakes 86, 88-89
ABS, EBFD 88
ASR, ESP 89
Tyre under-infl ation detection 90 Opening/closing doors 23-24
Locks 18
Opening/closing the bonnet 111
Electric child lock 25


Wiper blade 46, 130
Door mirror 82
Front lamps/foglamps,
direction indicators 43-45
Headlamp beam height
adjustment 45
Headlamp wash 46, 114
Changing front
bulbs 121-122 Very cold climate screen 106 Key, starting, battery 18-21, 42
Central locking 18, 23
Alarm 22



EXTERIOR


Infl ating, pressure 17 Tyres, pressure 17

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Environment




Limit the causes of excess consumption


Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest
items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind
resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...).
Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refi t your
summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to
the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or
caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil fi lter,
air fi lter...) and observe the schedule of operations recom-
mended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the
nozzle to avoid any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the fi rst
1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel
consumption settle down to a consistent average.