2008.5 Citroen C8 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
Changing a fuse
Fuse box
To access the fuses located in the
engine compartment (to the left of the
coolant reservoir):
- unclip the cover.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSES The designations communicated
only relate to the fuses which can
be changed by the user using
the pliers and spare fuses, located in
the glove box behind the instrument
panel fuse box, on the right-hand side.
For any other work, visit a CITROËN
dealer .

Carefully close the cover when you
have fi nished.
The electrical system of your vehicle is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, consult a CITROËN dealer .
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing
your vehicle or for rectifying the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of accessories not supplied
and not recommended by CITROËN
and not installed in accordance with
its instructions, in particular where the
equipment in question consumes more
than 10 milliamperes. Intended for professionals: for full
fuse and relay information, consult the
"Methods" diagram via the CITROËN
network.

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Changing a fuse N° Rating
(Amps) Functions
1 20 Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply systems, Fan asse mbly.
2 15 Horn.
3 10 Front and rear wash-wipe pump.
4 20 Headlamp wash pump.
5 15 Fuel supply system.
6 10 Power steering, Secondary brake pedal switch, Automatic gearbox cont rol unit.
7 10 Braking system (ABS/ESP).
8 20 Starter control.
9 10 Engine control unit.
10 30 Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission control systems.
11 40 Front air conditioning.
12 30 Windscreen wipers.
13 40 Built-in systems interface.
14 30 Not used.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
Changing a wiper blade
CHANGING A WINDSCREEN
WIPER BLADE
- Reconnect the windscreen-wash pipe and push back the wiper arm.

To return the windscreen wipers
to their normal position, switch on
the ignition and operate the wipers
stalk.
Placing the wiper blades in the
special position
- Less than a minute after switching
off the ignition, operate the wipers
stalk to position the wiper blades
along the windscreen uprights
(special position).
Changing a windscreen wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm, then disconnect the windscreen-wash pipe.
- Unclip the blade and remove it.
- Fit the new blade. Changing the rear wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm, then unclip the
blade and remove it.
- Fit the new blade and push back the wiper arm.

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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.

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
9

This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes

Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__ __4HT__
__4HR__ __4HS__

Number of seats, xx_____ 7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats 8 seats maximum EB_____

Type of gearbox , _____xx Manual
(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic
(4-speed) _____F
(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X
Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

Petrol and Diesel technical data
216

PETROL ENGINE

Model codes
E_RFJ__

Engines 2.0 PETROL
Manual (5-speed) Automatic (4-speed)
Power (bhp) 140
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 103
Capacity (cm 3
) 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88
Number of valves 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 200
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000
Fuel RON 95 - RON 98
Catalytic converter Yes
Electronic injection Yes

Oil capacities (in litres)
Engines (with fi lter replacement) 5.0

PETROL CONSUMPTION
As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended)
in MPG (litres/100 km)

Model
codes
Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission of
CO 2 by mass
(g/km)

E_RFJ__ 2.0 PETROL Manual 12.0 7.3 9.0 213
Automatic 13.3 7.5 9.6 229
The consumption values, presented here, are the values communica ted at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use of the
accessories.

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
9

This table presents the Petrol and Diesel Model Codes

Engine, __xxx__ Petrol 2.0 PETROL __RFJ__
Diesel 2.0 HDi __RHK__
2.0 HDi PEF __RHR__
2.2 HDi PEF
__4HP__ __4HT__
__4HR__ __4HS__

Number of seats, xx_____ 7 seats maximum EA_____
Base model: 5 individual seats 8 seats maximum EB_____

Type of gearbox , _____xx Manual
(5-speed) _____C
(6-speed) _____H
Automatic
(4-speed) _____F
(6-speed) _____J
Category and type of towing device A 50 X
Part number, instructions concerning
fi tting R 06-0049

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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
DIESEL ENGINES

Model codes E_RHKH E_RHRH

E_4H TH/PH
E_4H RJ/SJ

Engines
2.0 HDi 2.0 HDi PEF 2.2 HDi PEF
Manual Manual Manual Automatic
(6-speed) (6-speed)
(6-speed)
Power (bhp) 120 136 163 170
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 88 100 125/120 120/ 125
Capacity (cm 3
) 1 997 1 997 2 179
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88 85 x 88 85 x 96
Number of valves 16 16 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 4 000
Max. torque: EU standard (Nm) 300 320 370 400
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000 2 000 1 500 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes
Particle emission fi lter (PEF) No Yes Yes
Electronic injection Yes Yes Yes

Oil capacities (in litres)

Engines (with fi lter replacement) 5 5 5