2013 Citroen C8 service

On-line owner's handbook


Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identifi ed by
the bookmark, associated with this symbol:

If the "MyCitroën" function is not available on the CITROËN public
website for your country, you can fi nd your handbook at the following
address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can fi nd your handbook on the CITROËN website, under
"MyCitroën".




This personal and customisable space allows you to establish direct
and special contact with CITROËN.

The Vehicle documentation link in the home page (no registration is
needed),
the language,
the vehicle, its body style,
the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration
of your vehicle.
You have access to your handbook on line, together with the latest
information, identifi ed by the symbol:

http://service.citroen.com

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ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control system as
soon as the ignition has been switched
off and therefore prevents starting of
the vehicle by anyone who does not
have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic
chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, the code
must be recognised for starting to be
possible.
If the system does not function
correctly, the central locking button
indicator light, situated on the courtesy
light console, fl ashes rapidly when the
ignition is switched on (2nd notch).
In this case your vehicle will not start.


Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.

Good practice

If the keys are lost
A CITROËN dealer will be able
to retrieve the key code and the
transponder code to order a
replacement key if you show him your
V5 registration certifi cate and personal
identifi cation.
Key, remote control
Take care not to allow the key to come
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key
(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 possibility that it may unlock your
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of
your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run
the risk of stopping it from working and
the remote control would have to be
reprogrammed.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off,
except for reprogramming.
Do not make any modifi cations to the
electronic engine immobiliser system.
Safety
In the event of a serious impact the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.
Remove the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle, even for a short time,
if there are children on board.

Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Ensure that you are given the anti-theft
socket for alloy wheels (remember to
note the code engraved on the head of
the socket).
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.

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DOORS


Automatic central locking

The doors can lock automatically when
you are driving (at a speed of more
than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
You can activate or deactivate this
function.


To deactivate

With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by an audible signal.

Opening the doors from outside
Opening the doors from inside

If the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the
red warning light fl ashes and the
padlock does not function. In this case,
use the key or the remote control to
unlock from the outside.
The door opening switches do
not function when the vehicle is
deadlocked.


Locking/Unlocking from
the inside
Press the padlock, the red
warning light comes on when
the vehicle is locked and switches off
when it is unlocked.
This locks/unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.

To activate

With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Activation of the function is
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the display
.


"Door open" alert

If a door or the tailgate is not closed
properly:


- when the engine is running
, you
are warned by a graphic and a
message on the display for a few
seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving

(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
the service warning light comes on.
It is accompanied by an audible
signal, a message and a graphic on
the display for a few seconds.

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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY

Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle C
and lift
the tailgate.

Tailgate release

The tailgate locks automatically
when the vehicle is being driven
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h) and
unlocks when one of the front doors is
opened.
TAILGATE

"Tailgate open" warning

When the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven, you are warned
if the tailgate is not closed correctly by
a diagram on the display, accompanied
by an audible signal. This enables the tailgate to be
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.


- Fold back a row 2 rear seat,

- Fold back a row 3 rear seat or the
bench seat to gain access to the
lock from inside the boot,

- Insert a small screwdriver into hole D

in the lock and push it towards the
left to unlock the tailgate.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.

B - Electric
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:


- electric windows,

- sliding side doors,

- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
With the ignition on, press button B
.
A message appears on the display,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicating the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
Always check the status before setting off.
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Coolant
temperature
and level
lit. an abnormal increase in the
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 2, "Instruments
and controls" section.
fl ashing. a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN
dealer.

Service
lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings. Consult the warnings log on the display or on the
screen. See chapter 9 In-car Technology, "Audio
equipment - Trip computer" section, depending on
the seriousness of the fault, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
In the case of a low diesel additive level, see
chapter 6 "Levels" section. remaining on. major faults.

Row 1 seat
belt not
fastened
lit. the driver or a front
passenger has not fastened
his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
fl ashing,
accompanied
by an audible
signal of
increasing
volume. the vehicle is moving with
the driver or front passenger
seat belt not fastened. Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the
strap. Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.
The driver must ensure that all passengers fasten
and use the seat belts correctly.

Front/side/
curtain airbag
fl ashing or
remaining on. failure of an airbag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay. Chapter 4 "Airbags" section.

Front passenger
airbag disarmed

lit. intentional disarming of this
airbag in the presence of a
rear facing child seat. Chapter 4, "Airbags-children on board" section.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Front fog
lamps
lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.

Rear fog
lamps
lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
visibility, take care to switch them off on penalty of
being booked. "This light is a dazzling red."
Display is indicates Solution - action

Cruise control
lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.

Speed limiter
lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.

Service
spanner
lit. service due shortly. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet.
Have the service carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.

Automatic
gearbox
displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instruments and controls" section.

Particle
emission fi lter
saturation
warning
displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
emission fi lter (diesel
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...). Have the fi lter checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.

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In the event of a breakdown and in
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 .

In zone A
, the temperature is correct.
In zone B
, the temperature is too high.
The central STOP
warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1
come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the message
"Engine coolant temp. too high"
on
the display.

You must stop immediately.

Wait for the engine to cool before
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).
It also displays the automatic gearbox
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.