2008 Citroen C8 Owner's Manual

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This driving assistance device enables you to drive at a constant
speed of
your choice, without any action required on the accelerator.
Cruise control is available above speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph), in the higher
gears only.
Control A for cruise control is located below the lighting/signalling stalk.
Note: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed on the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn the control 1 to the “CRUISE” position.
To select a cruise speed On selection of the function via control 1, no cruise
speed has yet been memorised .
Once you have accelerated to reach your desired speed, give a short
press on button 2 or 4.
The cruise speed is then memorised. It is displayed
on the instrument panel screen B.
You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to that chosen speed.
Notes:
The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
If while cruise control is operating the system is unable to kee p to the
memorised speed (e.g. on a steep descent), then this speed lashes. Adapt
your speed as necessary. C R U I S E C O N T R O L

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These actions do not cancel the cruise speed which
remains displayed on the screen.
Reactivation of cruise control

- By recalling the memorised cruise speed:
After a deactivation, press button 3.
Your vehicle returns automatically to the memorised
cruise speed which is displayed on the instrument
panel screen B.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the speed
at which you are currently travelling, the vehicle will
accelerate strongly to compensate.
- By selection of the current speed:
Press briely on button 2 or 4 when you are at your
desired speed.
The information “OFF” will then disappear from the
screen.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from “CRUISE” position to
position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is no longer
memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed,
accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the
SERVICE warning lamp.
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
Cruise control must only be used where road conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when weather and ro ad conditions are poor.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
To exceed the cruise speed temporarily
While cruise control is operating, it is still possible to
go above the cruise speed by actioning the accelerator
pedal (for example to overtake another vehicle). The
speed displayed on the screen lashes. You have
only to release the accelerator pedal to return to the
memorised speed.
Adjusting the cruise speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the cruise speed,
displayed in zone B,
by pressing:
- Button 4 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a continuous press
to jump in steps of 5 mph.
Deactivation of cruise control with memorised
speed
- Either with a press on the brake pedal or clutch pedal.
- Or if ESP or ASR are activated.
- Or with a press on button 3.
Note: cruise control is disengaged when the gear lever
is in neutral position.
These actions bring up the dis-
play “OFF” in the instrument
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This driving assistance device allows you to choose a maximum speed.
This has to be over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Control
A for the speed limiter is situated below the lighting/sign alling
control stalk.
Note: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.
On selection of the function via control 1, the last
speed memorised is displayed.
The information “OFF” then disappears from the
screen.
To adjust the maximum speed
Provided the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised spe
ed by
pressing:
- button 4 to increase the memorised speed,
- button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the cruise speed in steps
of 1 mph and a continuous press to jump in steps of 5 mph.
To activate the speed limiter
If the desired limit speed is displayed, press button 3 to activate this limit.
While the function is active, pressing the accelerator pedal w ill not enable
you to go beyond the programmed speed unless you press the pedal
hard down past the tight spot (see “Temporary exceeding of the maximum
speed”).
Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised. S P E E D L I M I T E R

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To deactivate the speed limiter
Press button
3 located on the end of control A.
A mat not approved by CITROËN risks sliding under the a ccelerator pedal, thus preventing you
from pressing past the tight spot.
It will then be impossible to exit from your speed limita tion, unless by resorting to the control
under the steering wheel.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
This action causes the information
“OFF” to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.
Temporary exceeding of the maximum speed
You can exceed the memorised maximum speed at any time by pressing th e accelerator pedal hard down past the
tight spot.
During the time the limit speed is being exceeded, the dis played speed lashes.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return below the limit speed and make the function active again.
Note: if during use of the speed limiter the system is not able to retain the memorised speed (e.g. on a steep
descent), then the speed lashes. If necessary, adjust your driving speed.
The function will re-engage when your speed is again below the desired limit speed.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from position “LIMIT” to position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed, accompanied by a sound signal and lig hting of the
SERVICE warning lamp. Consult your CITROËN dealer. S P E E D L I M I T E R

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Proximity sensors are located in
the
front and/or rear bumpers of
your vehicle.
When moving forwards or
reversing, at a speed lower than
approx.  mph, they inform you of
the presence of obstacles located
in their detection zone by :
- a sound signal emitted by the front and/or rear speakers,
- the display of the vehicle outline with bars corresponding to the
zones where an obstacle is
detected.
When the vehicle approaches
an obstacle, the sound signal
indicates the position of the
obstacle according to whether
the sound is emitted from the
front / rear left hand / right hand
speaker. - When the vehicle approaches
the obstacle, the sound signal
becomes more and more rapid
and the bars are seen to move
ever nearer to the vehicle.
- When the obstacle is less than 25 cms from the rear of the ve-
hicle, the sound signal becomes
continuous and a warning mes -
sage appears on the display.
NaviDrive Version
Display type C and
Monochrome NaviDrive Version
P A R K I N G A S S I S T A N C E
Activation /
Deactivation
You can activate/deactivate
parking assistance by pressing
the button on the dashboard. If
parking assistance is inactive, the
warning lamp is lit.
The activation or deactivation of
parking assistance is memorised
when you stop the vehicle.
Note : The system is automatically
deactivated if a trailer is attached
to the vehicle.
The itting of the towbar must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer.

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Operation :
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when you engage reverse gear , a sound signal informs you that the system is active. The vehicl e outline
appears on the display. Obstacles located to the rear or in f ront of the vehicle will be detected.
- when moving forward at a speed lower than approx. 6 mph, either in neutral or in gear, the vehicle outline
appears on the display as soon as an obstacle is detected in f ront of the vehicle. Obstacles located in front of the
vehicle will be detected.
Notes :
- The proximity sensors cannot detect obstacles located just below or above the bumpers.
- A thin object such as a spike, a bollard or other similar obje ct, will only be detected at the start of the manoeuvre
but not when the vehicle is up close to it.
- In bad weather and in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered by dirt, ice or snow.
P A R K I N G A S S I S T A N C E
When engaging reverse gear, a short sound signal foll owed by
a different sound signal accompanied by a message and the lighting
of the SERVICE warning lamp, indicates that there is a malfunc tion.

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A C C E S S
The warning lamp relating to the control A conirms 3 statuses :
- lt lashes if the doors are locked with the vehicle stopped an d the engine
switched off.
- It lights up as the doors are locked and when the ignitio n is switched on.
- It goes out if the doors are not locked.
Note: the control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked by the remote
control or the key.
Anti-theft security
In all cases, as soon as the vehicle is moving at more than 10 km/ h (6 mph)
the tailgate locks automatically.
The tailgate unlocks when a door is opened or when the in terior locking/
unlocking control is actioned.
Anti-intrusion security
After you have started the vehicle, the system automatically locks th e
doors as soon as you reach approx.10 km/h (6 mph).
Note: If a door is opened at any time, it will automatically relo ck as the
vehicle attains approx.10 km/h (6 mph).
Activation / Deactivation of the anti-intrusion security
After you switch on the ignition, give a long press on the central locking but-
ton until you see the display of a message accompan ied by a sound signal.
If you decide to drive with doors locked,
be aware that this will make access more difficult for the emergency services in the event of an accident.
Locking from the inside
With the doors closed, press but -
ton A once to operate the electric
central locking and unlocking.
The doors can still be opened from
inside.
If a door is open or not properly
closed, the central locking does
not operate.
Opening from the outside
To unlock the door from the out -
side, either put the key in the lock
and turn it or unlock using the re -
mote control.
Pull the door handle towards you.
Opening from the inside
Pull the lever towards you.
Note: if a door is not properly
closed and the vehicle is moving
at over 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph),
the Service warning lamp lights up
for a few seconds, accompanied
by a sound signal and a messa -
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Electric control
To open or close, whether from the front seats or from the 2nd
row seats,
action the corresponding control.
Opening or closing of a door is signalled by repeating beep s.
A long beep signals that the control is not functioning.
A series of 3 beeps is emitted if an obstacle is detected.
Detection of an obstacle
If opening: the movement is stopped. In both cases the movement must
be completed manually.
If closing: the door is reopened.
Note: The electric door controls are deactivated as soon as the vehicle
reaches a speed of approx. 10 km/h (6 mph).
Sliding side doors
Manual operation
Opening from the outside
To open, pull the handle towards
you and slide the door.
When the sliding doors are fully
open, they are locked in position
and the vehicle may be parked on
a slope without risk of them clo
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sing.
To close, pull the handle towards
you and slide the door.
Opening from the inside
To open, pull the handle towards
the rear of the vehicle and slide
the door.
To close, push the handle towards
the front of the vehicle and slide
the door.
It is not advised (in certain coun -
tries it is forbidden) to drive the
vehicle with the sliding side doors
open. A C C E S S