2010 Citroen C8 remote start
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Accesses
18
REMOTE CONTROL
Deadlocking
KEYS
Deadlocking renders the internal
and external door locking
controls inoperative. Never leave
anyone inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
If the deadlocking is operated from
inside the vehicle, it will change to
normal locking when the vehicle is
started.
ACCESSES Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction
indicators for approximately
two seconds.
Central locking
From the driver's door or passenger
door, the keys allow you to lock,
deadlock or unlock the doors and
t a i l g a t e , a s w e l l a s f o l d b a c k t h e
exterior mirrors.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is
open, the central locking does not
work.
The remote control performs the
same functions at a distance. The key allows you to switch on the
ignition and to mechanically operate
t h e l o c k o n t h e f u e l fi l l e r c a p , t h e g l o v e
b o x , t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g d i s a r m i n g
switch and the mechanical child lock. Normal locking
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h
deadlocking, a second
press on the closed padlock
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s o f l o c k i n g
changes this to deadlocking.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g
of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
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Accesses
18
REMOTE CONTROL
Deadlocking
KEYS
Deadlocking renders the internal
and external door locking
controls inoperative. Never leave
anyone inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
If the deadlocking is operated from
inside the vehicle, it will change to
normal locking when the vehicle is
started.
ACCESSES Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction
indicators for approximately
two seconds.
Central locking
From the driver's door or passenger
door, the keys allow you to lock,
deadlock or unlock the doors and
t a i l g a t e , a s w e l l a s f o l d b a c k t h e
exterior mirrors.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is
open, the central locking does not
work.
The remote control performs the
same functions at a distance. The key allows you to switch on the
ignition and to mechanically operate
t h e l o c k o n t h e f u e l fi l l e r c a p , t h e g l o v e
b o x , t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g d i s a r m i n g
switch and the mechanical child lock. Normal locking
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h
deadlocking, a second
press on the closed padlock
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s o f l o c k i n g
changes this to deadlocking.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g
of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
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Accesses
READY TO GO
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ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control system as
s o o n a s t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d
off and therefore prevents starting of
t h e v e h i c l e b y a n y o n e w h o d o e s n o t
have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic
chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, the code
m u s t b e r e c o g n i s e d f o r s t a r t i n g t o b e
p o s s i b l e .
If the system does not function
c o r r e c t l y , t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g b u t t o n
indicator light, situated on the courtesy
l i g h t c o n s o l e , fl a s h e s r a p i d l y w h e n t h e
ignition is switched on (2nd notch).
In this case your vehicle will not start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e . Good practice
If the keys are lost
A C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r w i l l b e a b l e
to retrieve the key code and the
transponder code to order a
replacement key if you show him your
V 5 r e g i s t r a t i o n c e r t i fi c a t e a n d p e r s o n a l
i d e n t i fi c a t i o n .
Key, remote control
Take care not to allow the key to come
into 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
(key ring, ...) weighing on the shaft
of the key in the switch may cause a
malfunction.
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is
a p o s s i b i l i t y t h a t i t m a y u n l o c k y o u r
v e h i c l e , w i t h o u t y o u b e i n g a w a r e o f i t .
D o n o t r e p e a t e d l y p r e s s t h e b u t t o n s o f
your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run
the risk of stopping it from working and
t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l w o u l d h a v e t o b e
reprogrammed.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off,
except for reprogramming.
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o t h e
e l e c t r o n i c e n g i n e i m m o b i l i s e r s y s t e m . Safety
In the event of a serious impact the
doors are unlocked automatically
t o p e r m i t a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y
services.
Remove the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle, even for a short time,
i f t h e r e a r e c h i l d r e n o n b o a r d .
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Ensure that you are given the anti-theft
s o c k e t f o r a l l o y w h e e l s ( r e m e m b e r t o
note the code engraved on the head of
the socket).
H a v e t h e k e y c o d e s m e m o r i s e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
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Accesses
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Opening/Closing using
the remote control
P r e s s o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
to open or close the
corresponding rear door (right
or left).
Opening/Closing from
the front
Press the corresponding
control.
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 s t h e
opening and closing of the door.
ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS
R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e s l i d i n g
doors when your vehicle is parked
for long periods, the electric open
door monitoring system consumes
power.
On a steep gradient, guide the side
door manually to assist closing.
Opening/Closing from
row 2
Press the corresponding
control. General recommendations
It is imperative that the doors are
only operated when the vehicle is
stationary.
Always ensure that the door is
operated safely. Check that no person,
a n i m a l o r o b j e c t i s p r e v e n t i n g t h e
required operation, either inside or
outside the vehicle.
Do not lean through an open window,
d o n o t l e a v e a n y o b j e c t p r o t r u d i n g
through the door during opening or
closing.
Do not leave children or pets near the
opening and closing controls without
supervision.
Obstacle detection
The detection system is triggered
w h e n a n o b s t a c l e w h i c h h a s a c e r t a i n
physical resistance hinders the
movement of the door.
I f a n o b s t a c l e i s d e t e c t e d d u r i n g :
- closing of the door, the door opens
fully,
- opening of the door, the door stops.
W h e n t h e o b s t a c l e h a s b e e n r e m o v e d ,
complete or restart the action using the
remote control or the interior controls.
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e s e
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u r y
o r d a m a g e i f p a r t o f t h e b o d y o r a n
o b j e c t b e c o m e s j a m m e d o r c a u g h t .