2008 Citroen C8 DAG Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle may be equipped with
an ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM.
This ensures:

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A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M
Operation of the alarm
First make sure that all the vehicle’s doors are
closed.
The alarm is armed by pressing button A on the remote
control.
When the alarm is armed, the protections become
active within 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds
(volumetric).
Provided the alarm is armed, any intrusion triggers the
siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by the illumination
of the direction indicators.
The alarm then reverts to armed status, but the
deployment remains memorised and is signalled by
the rapid lashing of the alarm warning lamp 2 when
you press the unlocking button B. The lashing stops
when you switch on the ignition.
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting out of
the electrical supply. To stop it, restore the electrical
supply then press the unlocking button B.
Note:

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S: IGNITION
To free the steering lock, gently
action the steering wheel while
turning the key, without using
undue force.
When removing the key, turn the
steering wheel until the steering
locks. The key can only be re-
moved from position S.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is freed (by turning
the key to position M, action the
steering gently if necessary). S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -
S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU
RETAIN THE BRAKING ASSISTANCE AND POWER STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety fea tures).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
wheel until the steering lock engages.
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the following warning
lamps are tested:
If one of these warning lamps
does not light up, this indicates a
malfunction.
D: STARTING
Release the key immediately the
engine has started. Never action it
while the engine is running.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
See “Starting”.
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
tery when the engine is stopped,
your vehicle goes automatically
into economy mode after a max-
imum of 30 minutes
. Economy
mode is conirmed by a message
on the screen.
The electrical components relat-
ing to comfort and also the head-
lamps (not sidelamps or hazard
warning lamps) are switched off
automatically.
To reactivate them, it is necessary
to start the engine.

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Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (manual gearbox)

or in position P or N (automatic gearbox).
PETROL
Starting the engine
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Operate the starter motor (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine sta rts.
In temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease st arting, then release it slowly..
Note: If it does not work at irst, switch off the ignition, wait for ten seconds, then operate the starter again as
described above.
DIESEL
Starting the engine
Turn the key to the starter position, wait for the preheater warning lamp to go out, then operate the starter until the
engine is running.
If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition th en recommence the procedure.
In temperatures below 0°C, depress the clutch pedal to ease st arting, then release it slowly.
Note: During starting, do not touch the accelerator.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines must be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition.
Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit .
Flicking the accelerator pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
S T A R T I N G

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D R I V E R ’ S I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
It tells you when the next service is due , in conformity with the maintenance schedule in the Mainten ance guide.
This information is calculated as a function of two parameters: the mileage covered , and the time elapsed since
the last service.
Functioning
From switching on the ignition and
for a few seconds, the spanner
symbol for maintenance lights
up ; the instrument panel tells you
how many miles remain before the
next service.
For example: you have the
following distance left to travel
before the next service:
Functioning if the distance to the
next service is less than 1 000 km
(approx. 600 miles)
Each time the ignition is switched
on, and for ive seconds, the main -
tenance symbol and the mileage will
lash.
Example: before the next service
there remain: 500 km (approx.
300 miles). When you switch on the
ignition and for 5 seconds after that,
the instrument panel indicates: Functioning if the service
interval is exceeded
Each time the ignition is switched
on, the maintenance symbol and
the extra mileage travelled (with a
minus in front) will lash.
For example:
the preset service
distance has been exceeded by
300 km (approx. 10 miles). Your
vehicle must be serviced as soon
as possible.
A few seconds after that, the engine
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
its normal role. The instrument
panel shows you the total and trip
mileage counters. A few seconds after that, the en
-
gine oil level indicator is displayed,
then the total mileage recorder
resumes its normal role and the
maintenance symbol remains lit
up.
It informs you that a service is
imminently due. The instrument
panel gives you the total and trip
mileages. A few seconds after you have
switched on the ignition, the
total mileage recorder returns
to its normal operation and
the
maintenance symbol remains
illuminated.

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Maintenance intervals
If your vehicle is used in particularly harsh conditions, it is ne
cessary to select the maintenance schedules for
“special operating conditions” (see the Maintenance Guide) which consist of more frequent services.
Note: the maintenance spanner will come on, and the display will read
“0’’ if the maximum length of time between services is attained be fore the
mileage limit is reached.
Resetting the maintenance indicator to zero
Your dealer will perform this operation after each service. Howe ver, if
you intend to service the vehicle yourself, the procedure for reset ting the
maintenance indicator is as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold down button 1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The distance remaining until the next service lashes.
- Keep button 1 pressed until the display shows “=0” and the maintenance
spanner disappears.
M A I N T E N A N C E I N D I C A T O R

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3-PART INSTRUMENT PANEL
BIG SCREEN INSTRUMENT
PANEL
Speed
indicator NaviDrive
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Rev counter
(In the period of running-in, see “Running-in”.)
Coolant temperature warning
lamp
Coolant temperature gaugeFuel
gauge
Low fuel level
warning C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
Coolant temperature
gauge
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
Low fuel level warning
Rev counter
(In the period of running-
in, see “Running-in”.)Speed
indicator Fuel
gauge
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

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Coolant temperature gauge
With the needle or indicator in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
If the needle or indicator enters zone B, the temperature
is too high. The central STOP alert warning lamp and
the engine coolant level or temperature warning lamp
both light up, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
It is essential to stop the vehicle. 1 - Low fuel level
warning
If the warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY, you still
have fuel suficient for ap -
prox. 30 miles.
If it lashes, this indicates
a malfunctioning of the fuel
gauge.
Consult your CITROËN
dealer.
2 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
The STOP warning lamp
lashes when the coolant
temperature warning lamp
is lit.
The lighting of this warning
lamp is accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY.
It is essential to stop the vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer. 3-part instrument
panel
Big screen
instrument panel
Engine coolant level too low
Engine coolant level too low is indicated by an audible
signal and a message on the MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY.
Big screen instrument
panel
3-part
instrument panel C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L