2008 Citroen C8 ignition

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IN BRIEF
1.
Volumetric alarm deactivation
switch.
2. Cruise control / speed limiter
controls.
3. Lighting, direction indicator
controls.
4. Driver’s airbag. Horn.
5. Multifunction display.
6. Radio controls under steering
wheel.
7. Screen wipe / screen wash /
trip computer controls.
8. Gear lever.
9. Ignition.
10. Headlamp height adjustment.
11. a/ ESP/ASR activation/
deactivation button.
b/ Parking assistance activation/deactivation button.
12. Steering column adjustment
control.
D A S H B O A R D

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R E M O T E C O N T R O L
Opening/closing of the electric
sliding side doors
A long press on one of the C
controls ( C1 for right hand door,
C2 for left hand door) opens or
closes the corresponding electric
sliding door.
Note: if the vehicle is locked, a
long press on one of the C controls
unlocks the vehicle and opens
the corresponding electric sliding
door.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting
the key from its housing in the
remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you
could damage the mechanism. Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot functi
on
while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, wh en for
example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehic le without
your realising it.
However, if none of the doors are opened within thirty se conds
following an unlocking, the doors will automatically re lock.
Warning: There is a risk of damage if the replacement ba ttery is
not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thos e
approved by CITROËN.
HF remote control battery discharged
This information is given by a message on the MULTIFUNCTION D
ISPLAY,
accompanied by a sound signal and by lighting of the SERVICE w arning
lamp.
Changing the remote control battery
Detach the housing to access the battery.
Battery: CR 120: 3V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, the remote control has to be re-ini tialised. To
do this, switch on the ignition and immediately press button A on your
remote control until it operates the action required. This can take some ten
seconds.
Note: Make a careful note of the numbers for the keys and for the remo te
control on the ASSISTANCE card. Keep this in a safe place.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to
the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycl ing facility
(camera shops etc).

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K E Y S
Electronic immobiliser key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
locks as well as the ignition.
Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer
will sound if you have switched
off the ignition and opened the
driver’s door without previously
removing the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag (see
“Airbag”).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n
is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, the CITROËN dealer
network can supply replacements.
Central locking using the key
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle.
It is then
impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
Note: With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, locking is
signalled by the lashing of the interior locking control warni ng lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly cl osed, central
locking does not operate.
Electronic immobiliser
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply
system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the
ignition.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
After you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and the
electronic immobiliser device.
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN
dealer.

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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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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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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.