2008.5 Citroen C8 Owner's Manual

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Roof bars
ACCESSORIES
6
USING ROOF BARS
To use the transverse roof bars,
release the four locking levers provided
for this purpose.
From the left-hand side, slide them in
their rails to the required notch.
Lock the four locking levers located at
the base of the feet of each bar. When the roof bars are not in use,
position them at the rear stop to
avoid excess consumption.
Use accessories recommended by
Automobiles CITROËN and follow
the fi tting instructions in the manual
provided by the manufacturer of the
load-carrying roof bars. - Remove the bolt, the stop and the
two washers at each location A .
- Move the bars to the locations A .
- Lift the two bars to remove them.
- Imperative: refi t the bolt, the
stop and the two washers at each
location A .
To refi t, proceed in the reverse order.
Removal and refitting of the
roof bars
Maximum authorised weight on the
roof rack: 220 lbs. (100 kg)

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Snow screen
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN
If fi tted on your vehicle, this is a removable part which permits complete or partial covering of the front air intake (grille, ...) to favour the increase in the engine temperature when driving in very low temperatures and to prevent the entry of snow into the engine compartment.
FITTING
-
Offer up the screen facing its centring pin A on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B located in the four corners.
REMOVAL
-
Pass a screwdriver into the hole located near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B in turn.
When the snow has cleared, do not forget to remove the very cold climate screen.

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Other accessories
ACCESSORIES
6
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 the CITROËN Marque. 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
air bags, 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.
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.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
maintenance and cleaning products,
replacement bulbs, ...
When using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the rear
wiper from the display
confi guration menu.
Before installing a
radiocommunication 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).
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, safety jacket, rear parking
assistance, warning triangle, ...

191
Fuel
CHECKS
7
LOW FUEL LEVEL The tank must be fi lled with fuel with

the engine off .

- Open the fuel fi ller fl ap.

- Insert the key then turn it to the left.

- Remove the cap and attach it to the clip located on the inside of the fl ap.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
When the fuel fi ller fl ap is open, a
system limits the opening of the
rear left sliding side door.
The key cannot be removed from the
cap’s lock until the cap is refi tted on
the tank.

FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine.
The fl ashing of this warning
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
When the tank’s minimum
level is reached, this warning
light comes on, accompanied
by the message "Fuel
level low" on the display.
You have enough fuel left to cover
approximately 30 miles (50 km) ,
depending on driving conditions and
the engine.
If the warning light fl ashes, this
indicates a fuel gauge malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
A label on the inside of the fl ap
indicates which type of fuel to use.
If you fi ll your tank, do not continue
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehicle
malfunctions.
The capacity of the tank is
approximately 18 gallons (
80 litres).

- After fi lling the tank, lock the cap and close the fl ap. Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
 switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
 remove the key.
 put the key back in the ignition.
 switch on the ignition and start.

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CHECKS
7
Opening the bonnet
OPENING THE BONNET
From inside:
- lift the cover located at the left foot of the passenger seat.
- pull the control upwards. "Bonnet open" warning
This warning is linked to the
alarm
option only.
With the engine running or the vehicle
moving, a graphic on the display,
accompanied by an audible signal,
warns you that the bonnet is not
properly closed.
From outside:
- lift the catch and raise the bonnet.
Bonnet strut
Secure the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its housing.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.

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Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINES
5. Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.

6. Jack housing.

7. Air fi lter.

8. Removable towing eye.
9. Dipstick.

10. Engine oil fi ller cap.

11. Power steering reservoir.
UNDER THE BONNET

1. Windscreen/headlamp wash
reservoir.

2. Fuse box.

3. Coolant reservoir.

4. Wheelbrace.

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Under the bonnet
CHECKS
7
DIESEL ENGINES

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: 2.2 HDi; b: 2.0 HDi).

11. Power steering reservoir.

12. Repriming pump (2.0 HDi).

1. Windscreen/headlamp wash
reservoir.

2. Fuse box.

3. Coolant reservoir.

4. Wheelbrace.

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Levels These regular maintenance
operations will keep your vehicle
in good running order. Consult the
instructions at CITROËN dealerships
or in the servicing booklet enclosed in
the handbook pack. To maintain the reliability of engines
and emission control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is prohibited.
Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at
the intervals specifi ed and the viscosity
grade of the oil selected must fulfi l the
requirements in accordance with the
manufacturer’s servicing schedule.
Consult the instructions at CITROËN
dealerships .
Remove the dipstick before fi lling.
Check the level after fi lling (never
exceed the max mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump
before closing the bonnet.
LEVELS
If you have to remove/refi t the
engine style cover, handle it with
care to avoid damaging the fi xing
clips.
Dipstick Warning lights
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer’s requirements. Checking by means of the
warning lights on the instrument
panel is described in chapter 2,
"Instruments and controls" section.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fl uid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer’s servicing schedule.
Use fl uids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4
standards.
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fl uid has to be added frequently,
this indicates a failure which must be
checked by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
There are two marks
on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If you fi ll past this
mark, contact a
CITROËN dealer .
B = minimum
Never allow the level
to fall below this
mark.