2009.5 Citroen C8 instrument panel
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INSTRUMENT PANELS
With monochrome display With colour display
1. Rev counter
2. Speedometer * .
3. Fuel level and coolant temperature.
4. Display.
* Version in kilometres, according to country.
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I n t h e e v e n t o f a b r e a k d o w n a n d i n
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer .
COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
I n z o n e A , the temperature is correct.
I n z o n e B , the temperature is too high.
The central STOP warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1 come on, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d t h e m e s s a g e
"Engine coolant temp. too high" on
the display.
You must stop immediately.
W a i t f o r t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l b e f o r e
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
With monochrome screen
With colour screen
INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
After switching on the ignition, three
functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),
- total distance recorder (total and trip distances).
I t a l s o d i s p l a y s t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
positions and programmes selected
(see opposite).
The total and trip distances are
displayed for thirty seconds, when
the ignition is switched off, on
opening the driver’s door as well as on
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
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Gearbox and stearing wheel
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GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
Park: position of the lever
when parked.
T o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e o r
start the engine.
To park the vehicle
( h a n d b r a k e o n ) a n d s t a r t t h e
engine.
Drive: position of the lever
while driving.
Reverse: position of the lever
in reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever
in neutral.
To move the vehicle forwards
in automatic mode.
Manual: selection of the gears
b y p r e s s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r
(1 to 6).
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The six-speed (Diesel engine)
"Porsche Tiptronic-system" automatic
g e a r b o x o f f e r s a c h o i c e b e t w e e n :
- the comfort of integral automatic
operation , e n h a n c e d b y a s n o w
programme,
- or the pleasure of manual gear
changing . Gear selection gate
- Move the lever in the gate to select
a position. Once the position
is selected, the corresponding
indicator light appears on the
instrument panel display.
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Good practice
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
o p t i m i s e b r a k i n g o n a s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e .
There is a risk of damage to the
g e a r b o x :
- if you press the accelerator and b r a k e p e d a l s a t t h e s a m e t i m e ,
- if you force the lever from position P to another position in the
e v e n t o f a b a t t e r y f a i l u r e .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s a t i d l e , b r a k e s
not applied, if position R , D or M is
selected the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t t h e a c c e l e r a t o r b e i n g p r e s s e d .
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
Operating abnormality
A n y o p e r a t i n g a b n o r m a l i t y i s i n d i c a t e d
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m p a n i e d b y
the message "Automatic gear fault"
o n t h e d i s p l a y a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e S n o w
s n o w fl a k e o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
I n t h i s s i t u a t i o n t h e g e a r b o x o p e r a t e s
in downgrade mode (locked in
3 r d g e a r ) . Y o u m a y f e e l a s u b s t a n t i a l
knock when changing from P to R and
from N to R (this will not cause any
d a m a g e t o t h e g e a r b o x ) .
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping within the limit of local speed
restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e .
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.
- P r e s s b u t t o n again to switch off
the programme you are in.
Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting
and drive when traction is
p o o r . T h e s n o w fl a k e a p p e a r s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
- P r e s s b u t t o n once the
v e h i c l e h a s b e e n s t a r t e d
and position D selected.
T h e g e a r b o x a d a p t s t o d r i v i n g
on slippery roads.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting
Handbrake
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a
version with a rotating front seat,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
the vehicle then lowering the lever
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
rotation of the driver's seat.
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a warning light which comes on on the instrument panel,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
Starting position.
The starter is operated. Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the
Running position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting.
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
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Steering wheel controls
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F r o n t f o g l i g h t s ( g r e e n )
a n d r e a r f o g l i g h t s
( a m b e r , 2 n d r o t a t i o n o f
t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s ) . T o s w i t c h o f f t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r
f o g l i g h t s , t u r n t h e r i n g r e a r w a r d s
twice in succession.
Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring B f o r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o n
a n d r e a r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o f f . T h e
s t a t u s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t o n t h e
instrument panel.
T h e s e o p e r a t e w i t h t h e s i d e l i g h t s a n d
t h e d i p p e d b e a m h e a d l a m p s . I n c l e a r w e a t h e r o r i n r a i n , b o t h
d a y a n d n i g h t , r e a r f o g l i g h t s
d a z z l e a n d a r e p r o h i b i t e d .
Do not forget to switch them off when
t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d .
Automatic switching on of the lights
s w i t c h e s o f f t h e r e a r f o g l a m p s , b u t t h e
front fog lamps remain on.
Daytime lights
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
t h e v e h i c l e i s s o l d , t h e v e h i c l e m a y
b e e q u i p p e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s . T h e
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s c o m e o n w h e n t h e
v e h i c l e i s s t a r t e d .
T h e i n s t r u m e n t s a n d c o n t r o l s
( i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l , d i s p l a y , a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . )
are only lit on switching to the
automatic switching on of the lights
m o d e o r w h e n t h e l i g h t s a r e s w i t c h e d
on manually.
Dipped beam/main beam change
P u l l t h e s t a l k f u l l y t o w a r d s y o u .
F r o n t f o g l i g h t s ( g r e e n ,
1st rotation of the ring
f o r w a r d s ) .
Lights-on buzzer
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o f f , w h e n
t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r i s o p e n e d , a b u z z e r
s o u n d s i f y o u h a v e l e f t y o u r l i g h t s o n .
This warning light comes on
on the instrument panel.
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Driving safety
HANDBRAKE
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
T h e y c a n o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
Equipment conditioned according
to country: when braking in an
emergency, depending on the
deceleration, the hazard warning lights
c o m e o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T h e y s w i t c h
o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e fi r s t t i m e y o u
a c c e l e r a t e .
It is also possible to switch them off by
p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n .
DRIVING SAFETY
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
i m m o b i l i z e y o u r v e h i c l e . W h e n p a r k i n g
on a slope, direct your wheels towards
t h e p a v e m e n t a n d p u l l t h e h a n d b r a k e .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
t o r e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e . Pull the button located at the end of the
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
Y o u c a n n o w p i v o t t h e s e a t .
To return to normal operation, pull the
l e v e r u p w a r d s u n t i l a c l i c k i s h e a r d .
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by:
Disengaging
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a v e r s i o n
with a rotating front seat, apply the
h a n d b r a k e . a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
an audible signal,
a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
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Air bags Disarming
The passenger's front air bag alone
can be disarmed:
- With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger air
bag disarming switch,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
- then remove the key keeping the s l o t i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
Front air bags
The front air bags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
p a s s e n g e r .
Front air bag fault
Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t .
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag
and thus ensure the safety of your
p a s s e n g e r i n t h e e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t . To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
p a s s e n g e r s e a t . O t h e r w i s e , t h e c h i l d
would risk being killed or seriously
i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
t h e p e r i o d o f d i s a r m i n g .
If the two air bag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a r e a r - f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t . C o n s u l t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front air bag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone
A in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
f r o n t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
m o v e m e n t . If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
c h e c k e d .