2008 Citroen C8 Owner's Manual

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NaviDrive display
Display C
T R I P C O M P U T E R
Range
This indicates the mileage that can still be travelled
using the fuel remaining in the tank.
When the distance remaining to be travelled is less
than around 30 km (approx. 20 miles), only three
dashes are visible.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
This is calculated from consumption over the previous
2 seconds. This function is only available when
travelling at over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Distance travelled
It indicates the distance travelled since the trip computer
was last reset to zero.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated from the
last reset of the computer.
Average speed
The average speed is obtained, from the last reset of
the computer, by dividing the distance covered by the
time taken (ignition on).
Distance remaining to be travelled
To enter it, see Multifunction display.

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Displays C and NaviDrive
The trip computer gives access to 3 types of instantaneous informat ion:
- Range
- Instantaneous consumption
- Distance remaining to be travelled.
It also gives you access to 3 types of information for two Journeys 1 and 2:
- Distance travelled
- Average consumption
- Average speed.
The journeys
Journeys 1 and 2 are identical but independent of each other. For example,
you can use Journey 1 for daily calculations and Journey 2 for mont hly
calculations.
To reset a journey to zero
When the desired journey is displayed, give a long press on th e end of the
wiper stalk.
To select the different types of
information and displays, briely
press the end of the windscreen
wiper control.
To reset trip computer informa-
tion to zero
, press continuously
for a few seconds on the end of
the stalk when one of the informa -
tion types is displayed.
- Distance travelled.
- Average fuel consumption.
- Average speed.
A press on the “ MODE” button
brings up a permanent display of
the trip computer information. T R I P C O M P U T E R

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NaviDrive display
Display C
T R I P C O M P U T E R
Range
This indicates the mileage that can still be travelled
using the fuel remaining in the tank.
When the distance remaining to be travelled is less
than around 30 km (approx. 20 miles), only three
dashes are visible.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
This is calculated from consumption over the previous
2 seconds. This function is only available when
travelling at over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Distance travelled
It indicates the distance travelled since the trip computer
was last reset to zero.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated from the
last reset of the computer.
Average speed
The average speed is obtained, from the last reset of
the computer, by dividing the distance covered by the
time taken (ignition on).
Distance remaining to be travelled
To enter it, see Multifunction display.

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Direction indicators
Left: move the stalk downwards.
Right: move the stalk upwards.
Movement of the steering wheel
returns the stalk to the off position
automatically. The direction indicators will not work when
the hazard warning lamps are in use.
Headlamp lash
Pull the stalk towards you to lash
headlamps.
The headlamp lash operates
even with the ignition off.
Horn
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel. Hazard warning lamps
Simultaneous operation of the
direction indicators.
Only use these if there is danger,

for example when you have to
stop suddenly or in unusual driving
conditions.
They also operate without the
ignition being on.
Emergency lighting of hazard
warning lamps
Sudden vehicle deceleration
automatically causes the hazard
warning lamps to activate.
These cease automatically when
you reaccelerate or manually if
you press the hazard warning
lamps control on the dashboard.
SOUND SIGNAL FOR LAMPS
LEFT ON
This is heard when the driver’s
door is opened, ignition switched
off, to indicate that lamps are still
on.
It stops when the door is closed,
the lamps are switched off, or the
ignition is switched on.
This signal is inactive if the
automatic lighting / guide-me-
home headlamps are activated.
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All lighting off
Lighting control switch
Turn the barrel
A forward.
Automatic lighting of headlamps
Sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically in conditions of poor
ambient light or when the wipers are in continuous operatio n.
They go out as soon as light is suficient again or after the wipers have
stopped.
An activation/deactivation of this function is possible in th e menu “Person-
alisation-Coniguration” of the “Main Menu”.
Note: Activation of this function is immediate, whereas deactivation
requires the ignition to be switched off.
Never obstuct the brightness sensor, which is located at the bottom
of the windscreen, on the inside. Guide-me-home lighting
This function lights your headlam-
ps, for example to illuminate your
way out of a carpark.
The function is activated:

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Vehicles equipped with FRONT
FOGLAMPS AND REAR
FOGLAMPS
(Ring A)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightnes s does not
trigger the automatic lighting, it is up to you to switch on your
dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
They operate when
sidelamps, dipped
beams or main beams
are switched on.
Headlamps adjustment
You are advised to adjust the aim
of the headlamps in accordance
with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand
side of the steering column.
Position 0:
Driver only, or driver +
one passenger.
Position –: Driver + 2 passen -
gers.
Position 1: Driver + 4 passen -
gers.
Position 2: Driver + 4 passengers
+ luggage.
Position 3: Driver only + maxi -
mum authorised load.
Note: Vehicles equipped with
Xenon headlamps have automatic
headlamp adjustment as a function
of vehicle load.
For a vehicle equipped with
front and rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on
front foglamps.
- 2nd notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
- 2nd notch rearwards: switches off front foglamps.
For a vehicle equipped with
rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps. S I G N A L L I N G
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be
used when visibility is severely
reduced (fog, snow).

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Windscreen wiper stalk
2 Fast speed
1 Normal speed
I Intermittent
0 Stop
Press downwards:
- automatic wipe activated,
- single wipe. Position I:
The timing of the intermittent wipe adjusts automatically to the
speed of the vehicle.
Position 1 or 2: when the vehicle is stationary, the wipe speed will auto -
matically reduce.
As a safety precaution, the wiper system is deactivated ap prox.
1 minute after the ignition has been switched off.
On switching the ignition back on, to reactivate the functi on:
- return to the Stop position ,
- change to the position desired .
Vehicle itted with a rain sensor.
Press downwards: Automatic wipe activated.
Note: A press downwards triggers a single wipe, but without deacti vating
automatic wipe.
Deactivation of automatic wipe:
- Go to position I then return to position 0 or,
- Stop the engine.
WARNING:
Do not cover the rain sensor , which is visible from the outside of the
windscreen, behind the interior rear view mirror.
If washing the vehicle, switch off the ignition or deactiva te automatic
wipe.
As a safety precaution, the wiper system is
deactivated approx.
1 minute after the ignition has been switched off. S C R E E N W I P E

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A - Windscreen wash
To operate the windscreen wash,
pull the wiper stalk towards you.
Screen wash is accompanied by a
timed screen wipe, the headlamp
wash also operates if dipped
beams are switched on.
Always check that the windscreen and rear screen wiper s can
operate freely, for example if itting a bicycle carrier,
or in freezing temperatures.
Remove any accumulation of snow from the base of the windscreen.
B - Rear screen wiper
Automatic operation
This function is active when the
windscreen wipers are operating
and you engage reverse gear.
Activation / deactivation of this
function is possible in the menu
“Personalisation - Coniguration”
of the “Main menu”.
Deactivation may be necessary
when a bicycle-carrier is installed
on the tailgate.
To deactivate
Intermittent rear wipe.
Timed rear screen wash /
wipe.
Changing wiper blades
For
replacing them, the wipers
should be stopped in the mainte-
nance position .
For that, switch off the ignition
then, within one minute, action
the wiper stalk. The wipers go to a
vertical position.
After replacement, switch on the
ignition and action the wiper
stalk so that the wipers return to
their normal position.
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