Citroen C8 DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008.5, Model line: C8 DAG, Model: Citroen C8 DAG 2008.5 1.GPages: 252, PDF Size: 10.71 MB
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DOORS
Automatic central locking
The doors can lock automatically when
you are driving (at a speed of more
than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
You can activate or deactivate this
function. To deactivate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Deactivation of the function is
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 .
Opening the doors from outside Opening the doors
from inside
If the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the
r e d w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s a n d t h e
padlock does not function. In this case,
use the key or the remote control to
unlock from the outside.
The door opening switches do
not function when the vehicle is
deadlocked. Locking/Unlocking from
the inside
Press the padlock, the red
warning light comes on when
the vehicle is locked and switches off
when it is unlocked.
This locks/unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
To activate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Activation of the function is
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 message on the display . "Door open" alert
If a door or the tailgate is not closed
properly:
-
when the engine is running , you
a r e w a r n e d b y a g r a p h i c a n d a
message on the display for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
( s p e e d a b o v e 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) ) ,
the service warning light comes on.
I t i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal, a message and a graphic on
the display for a few seconds.
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Opening/Closing using
the remote control
P r e s s o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
to open or close the
corresponding rear door
(right or left).
Opening/Closing from
the front
Press the corresponding
control.
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a c c o m p a n i e s t h e
opening and closing of the door.
ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS
R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e s l i d i n g
doors when your vehicle is parked
for long periods, the electric open
door monitoring system consumes
power.
Opening/Closing from
row 2
Press the corresponding
control. General recommendations
It is imperative that the doors are
only operated when the vehicle is
stationary.
Always ensure that the door is
operated safely.
C h e c k t h a t n o p e r s o n , a n i m a l o r o b j e c t
is preventing the required operation,
either inside or outside the vehicle.
Do not lean through an open window, do
n o t l e a v e a n y o b j e c t p r o t r u d i n g t h r o u g h
the door during opening or closing.
Do not leave children or pets near the
opening and closing controls without
supervision.
Obstacle detection
The detection system is triggered
w h e n a n o b s t a c l e w h i c h h a s a c e r t a i n
physical resistance hinders the
movement of the door.
I f a n o b s t a c l e i s d e t e c t e d d u r i n g :
- closing of the door, the door opens
fully,
- opening of the door, the door stops.
W h e n t h e o b s t a c l e h a s b e e n r e m o v e d ,
complete or restart the action using the
remote control or the interior controls.
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e s e
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u r y
o r d a m a g e i f p a r t o f t h e b o d y o r a n
o b j e c t b e c o m e s j a m m e d o r c a u g h t .
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CHILD SAFETY
Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
T h e t a i l g a t e i s l o c k e d o r u n l o c k e d b y
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle C and lift
the tailgate. Tailgate release
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time. The tailgate locks automatically
w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h) and
unlocks when one of the front doors is
opened. A - Mechanical
This prevents either of the rear doors
b e i n g o p e n e d f r o m i n s i d e .
- Turn the switch A a quarter of a
turn using the ignition key.
B - Electric
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:
- electric windows,
- sliding side doors,
- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , p r e s s b u t t o n B .
A message appears on the display,
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 ,
indicating the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
A l w a y s c h e c k t h e s t a t u s b e f o r e s e t t i n g o f f .
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the doors
are unlocked automatically to permit
a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s . "Tailgate open" warning
When the engine is running or the
v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , y o u a r e w a r n e d
i f t h e t a i l g a t e i s n o t c l o s e d c o r r e c t l y b y
a diagram on the display, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h i s e n a b l e s t h e t a i l g a t e t o b e
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.
-
F o l d b a c k a r o w 2 r e a r s e a t ,
- F o l d b a c k a r o w 3 r e a r s e a t o r t h e
b e n c h s e a t t o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e
l o c k f r o m i n s i d e t h e b o o t ,
- Insert a small screwdriver into hole
D in the lock and push it towards
the left to unlock the tailgate.
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SUNROOFS
You have three sunroofs each with an
independent control.
However, the front passenger's control
can also operate the two rear sunroofs
simultaneously.
To partially open the roof: press and
hold part A of the control.
To open the roof completely: press
part A o f t h e c o n t r o l b r i e fl y .
To close it completely: press part B
o f t h e c o n t r o l b r i e fl y t o s l i d e i t , t h e n
press the control again continuously to
close it completely. Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, unwanted
opening of the roof on closing (for
example, in the presence of ice),
f o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t t e r y o r
if the sunroof does not close:
- press
A until the roof is fully open,
- press B within one second to close
the roof,
- if the roof does not close, press B
several times until the roof is fully
closed,
- release then continue to press the control B f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y fi v e
seconds after closing of the roof.
The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Disarming of the row
2 and 3 controls
Press the rear electrical functions
disarming switch.
The sunroof shutter is manual.
To open it, lift the handle and slide
it rearwards.
To close it, slide it forwards until the
handle locks.
Good practice
Do not open the sunroofs
immediately after a shower or
immediately after washing the car.
Always ensure that the sunroofs are
c l o s e d c o r r e c t l y b e f o r e l e a v i n g t h e
vehicle.
In the event of contact during operation
of the roof, you must reverse the
movement of the roof. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the roof
switch, he must ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the roof.
Be aware of children when operating
the roof.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the sunroof correctly.
Safety auto-reverse
When the sunroof is sliding closed
a n d m e e t s a n o b s t a c l e , i t s t o p s t h e n
partially opens again.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
CONTROL BLOCK
Display
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INSTRUMENT PANELS
With monochrome display With colour display
1. Rev counter.
2. Speedometer.
3. Fuel level and coolant temperature.
4. Display.
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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
ignore 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 7, "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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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Coolant
temperature
and level lit.
a n a b n o r m a l i n c r e a s e i n t h e
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 2, "Instruments
and controls" section.
fl a s h i n g . a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 7, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN
dealer .
Service lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the warnings log on the display or on the
screen. See chapter 4, "Audio equipment - Trip
computer" section, depending on the seriousness
of the fault, contact a CITROËN dealer .
In the case of a low diesel additive level, see
chapter 7 "Levels" section.
remaining on.
m a j o r f a u l t s .
Row 1 seat
belt not
fastened lit.
the driver or a front
passenger has not fastened
h i s s e a t b e l t . P u l l t h e s t r a p t h e n i n s e r t t h e t o n g u e i n t h e b u c k l e .
fl a s h i n g ,
accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e
signal of
increasing
volume. the vehicle is moving with
the driver or front passenger
s e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d .
C h e c k t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t i s f a s t e n e d b y p u l l i n g t h e
s t r a p . C h a p t e r 5 , " S e a t b e l t s " s e c t i o n .
The driver must ensure that all passengers fasten
a n d u s e t h e s e a t b e l t s c o r r e c t l y .
Front / side /
curtain air
bag fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on.
f a i l u r e o f a n a i r b a g . H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
w i t h o u t d e l a y . C h a p t e r 5 " A i r b a g s " s e c t i o n .
Front
passenger air
bag disarmed lit. intentional disarming of this
a i r b a g i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f a
rear facing child seat. C h a p t e r 5 , " A i r b a g s - c h i l d r e n o n b o a r d " s e c t i o n .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Low fuel level lit.
t h a t t h e f u e l r e s e r v e i s b e i n g
used. Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of
the fuel reserve is a parameter which is sensitive
t o t h e s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d , t h e
time elapsed and the distance travelled since the
warning light came on.
fl a s h i n g . a malfunction of the gauge
or cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 7, "Fuel" section.
EOBD
emission
control
system fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on. f a i l u r e o f t h e i n j e c t i o n ,
ignition (risk of destruction
of the catalytic converter in
the case of a petrol engine)
or emission control system. H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Battery
charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
C h e c k t h e b a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s , …
Chapter 8, "Battery" section.
fl a s h i n g . placing of the active
f u n c t i o n s o n s t a n d b y
(economy mode). Chapter 8, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. f a u l t y c i r c u i t , i n j e c t i o n o r
ignition malfunction.
Call a CITROËN dealer .
ABS remaining on
or coming on
a b o v e 7 m p h
(12 km/h). failure of the anti-lock
b r a k i n g s y s t e m .
T h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n t i o n a l b r a k i n g w i t h o u t
a s s i s t a n c e b u t y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o s t o p . C a l l a
CITROËN dealer .
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
ESP / ASR fl a s h i n g .
wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
t h e d i r e c t i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e v e h i c l e .
Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
remaining on.
a malfunction of the system.
E . g . : u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n o f t h e t y r e s . Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer .
remaining on
w i t h t h e b u t t o n
( b e l o w t h e
steering wheel
on the left)
pressed. deactivation of the system.
T h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n
deactivated. Chapter 5, "Driving safety" section.
Diesel
pre-heating lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f b e f o r e
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
a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
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 a s h i n g w i t h
b u z z e r . change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. T o t h e R i g h t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d u p w a r d s .
T o t h e L e f t : c o n t r o l t o b e p u s h e d d o w n w a r d s .