2008 Citroen C8 instrument panel
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IN BRIEF
I N T E R I O R
1. Electric rear view mirror
controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of rear electric
window controls.
2. Upper driver’s glove box.
3. Adjustable central air vents.
4. RD4 radio or GPS NaviDrive
radio telephone with shutter.
5. Instrument panel / Large
colour screen.
6. Sunlight and cabin
temperature sensor.
7. Upper passenger’s glove box.
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent.
9. Loudspeaker (tweeter).
10. Window deicing and
demisting vent.
11. Passenger’s airbag
d e a c t i v a t i o n s w i t c h ( i f i t t e d ) . 26.
Bonnet opening (under
cover) – left-hand side.
27. Acoustic windscreen.
12.
Adjustable side air vent.
13. Battery / Fuse box.
14. Passenger’s airbag.
15. Lower passenger’s glove
box / CD changer.
16. Air conditioning controls.
17. Cigar lighter / 12 V accessory
socket.
18. Hazard warning lamps.
19. Oddments tray or additional
telematics control.
20. Refrigerated compartment.
21. Ashtray / Bottle-holder.
22. Seat adjustment control.
23. Storage.
24. Fuse box.
25. Parking brake – left-hand
side.
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DATE AND TIME
ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL HEATING
With the engine idle or with
the vehicle stationary it is
usual to notice a whistling
noise and some minor
emissions (steam / odours).
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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 , i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e i n t h e M a i n t e n a n c e g u i d e .
T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s c a l c u l a t e d a s a f u n c t i o n o f t w o p a r a m e t e r s : the mileage covered , and the time elapsed since
the last service.
Functioning
F r o m s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d
f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e spanner
symbol for maintenance lights
up ; the instrument panel tells you
h o w m a n y m i l e s r e m a i n b e f o r e t h e
next service.
For example: you have the
f o l l o w i n g d i s t a n c e l e f t t o t r a v e l
before the next service:
Functioning if the distance to the
next service is less than 1 000 km
(approx. 600 miles)
E a c h t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n , a n d f o r i v e s e c o n d s , t h e m a i n -
t e n a n c e s y m b o l a n d t h e m i l e a g e w i l l
l a s h .
Example: before the next service
there remain: 500 km (approx.
3 0 0 m i l e s ) . W h e n y o u s w i t c h o n t h e
ignition and for 5 seconds after that,
the instrument panel indicates: Functioning if the service
interval is exceeded
E a c h t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
on, the maintenance symbol and
t h e e x t r a m i l e a g e t r a v e l l e d ( w i t h a
m i n u s i n f r o n t ) w i l l l a s h .
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 f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h a t , t h e e n g i n e
oil level indicator is displayed, then
the total mileage recorder resumes
its normal role. The instrument
p a n e l s h o w s y o u t h e t o t a l a n d t r i p
mileage counters. A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h a t , t h e e n
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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 f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r y o u h a v e
s w i t c h e d o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e
total mileage recorder returns
to its normal operation and
the
maintenance symbol remains
illuminated.
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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 a l e r t w a r n i n g l a m p a n d
t h e e n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l o r t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l a m p
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
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s
on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY, you still
h a v e f u e l s u f i c i e n t f o r a p -
prox. 30 miles.
I f i t l a s h e s , t h i s i n d i c a t e s
a malfunctioning of the fuel
gauge.
Consult your CITROËN
dealer.
2 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
T h e S T O P w a r n i n g l a m p
l a s h e s w h e n t h e c o o l a n t
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l a m p
is lit.
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
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
E n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l t o o l o w i s i n d i c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e
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
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Lighting rheostat
When the vehicle lamps are on,
press on the button to alter the
b r i g h t n e s s f o r t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s
display, the instrument panel, the
air conditioning panel and the
multifunction screen. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or
maximum) adjustment, release
the button then press again to
increase it (or decrease it).
As soon as the lighting reaches
the desired intensity, release the
button.
Night driving control
- A i r s t p r e s s o n t h e
DARK button puts the display to sleep. Only the time
and the temperature remain displayed.
- A s e c o n d p r e s s s w i t c h e s o f f t h e d i s p l a y a n d t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l w i t h t h e
exception of the speedometer, its central display and the in formation on
automatic gearbox and cruise control / speed limiter if these ha ve been
activated.
Note: Timed lighting of functions if you:
- Press any of the display controls.
- Select Radio-CD.
- Operate any of the air conditioning controls.
All the displays light up if there is an alert.
- A third press brings back normal lighting. C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
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Operation in sequential mode
M a n u a l c h a n g i n g b e t w e e n t h e 4
or gears.
- Selector on M,
- p u s h t h e s e l e c t o r t o w a r d s t h e “+” sign to engage a higher
gear,
- p u l l t h e s e l e c t o r t o w a r d s t h e “-”
t o e n g a g e a l o w e r g e a r .
A shift from D (automatic mode) to
M (sequential mode) is possible at
any time.
After selecting a gear, do not leave
your hand resting on the selector
for more than ten seconds ; risk of
cancelling the sequential function -
t h i s i s s i g n a l l e d b y a l a s h i n g o n
the instrument panel.
Consult your CITROËN dealer Note:
Changes from one gear to
a n o t h e r a r e o n l y a c h i e v a b l e w h e n
conditions of vehicle speed and
e n g i n e s p e e d a l l o w . I f t h e y d o n o t ,
t h e n t h e l a w s g o v e r n i n g o p e r a t i o n
of automatic gearboxes come into
play.
When you are stationary or moving
a t v e r y l o w s p e e d , t h e g e a r b o x
a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e l e c t s i r s t g e a r .
The programme “
” ( S n o w )
does not apply in manual mode. Operational anomaly
Any operational disturbance is
s i g n a l l e d b y a l a s h i n g i n t h e
display.
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l
operate in emergency mode (third
g e a r i s b l o c k e d ) . Y o u w i l l f e e l a
s n a t c h i n g w h e n s h i f t i n g f r o m
P to
R and from N to R; this snatching
does no harm to your gearbox.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (approx.
0 mph).
Consult your CITROËN dealer
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
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This driving assistance device enables you to drive at a constant
speed of
y o u r c h o i c e , w i t h o u t a n y a c t i o n r e q u i r e d o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
C r u i s e c o n t r o l i s a v a i l a b l e a b o v e s p e e d s o f 4 0 k m / h ( 2 5 m p h ) , i n t h e h i g h e r
gears only.
Control A f o r c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s l o c a t e d b e l o w t h e l i g h t i n g / s i g n a l l i n g s t a l k .
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.
Y o u c a n t h e n r e l e a s e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l . T h e v e h i c l e w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y
keep to that chosen speed.
Notes:
The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
I f w h i l e c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s o p e r a t i n g t h e s y s t e m i s u n a b l e t o k e e p t o t h e
m e m o r i s e d s p e e d ( e . g . o n a s t e e p d e s c e n t ) , t h e n t h i s s p e e d l a s h e s . A d a p t
your speed as necessary. C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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T h e s e a c t i o n s d o n o t c a n c e l t h e c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h
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
c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h i s d i s p l a y e d o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel screen B.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the speed
a t w h i c h y o u a r e c u r r e n t l y t r a v e l l i n g , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
accelerate strongly to compensate.
- By selection of the current speed:
P r e s s b r i e l y on button 2 or 4 w h e n y o u a r e a t y o u r
desired speed.
The information “OFF” w i l l t h e n d i s a p p e a r f r o m t h e
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
S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p .
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
s p e e d d i s p l a y e d o n t h e s c r e e n l a s h e s . Y o u h a v e
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
- E i t h e r w i t h a p r e s s o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l o r c l u t c h pedal.
- Or if ESP or ASR are activated.
- O r w i t h a p r e s s o n b u t t o n 3.
Note: c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s d i s e n g a g e d w h e n t h e g e a r l e v e r
is in neutral position.
These actions bring up the dis-
play “OFF” in the instrument
panel screen. C R U I S E C O N T R O L