2013 Citroen C8 warning lights

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4. SAFETY 85-102
Driving safety 86
Handbrake 86
Hazard warning lights 86
Parking assistance 87
ABS and EBFD 88
Horn 88
Emergency braking
assistance 88
ASR and ESP 89
Tyre under-infl ation
detection 90
Seat belts 91
Airbags 93
Passenger airbag
disarming 93
Child seats 97
Isofi x seats 99
Recommended seats 100
Monitoring mirror 102 Steering wheel controls 43
Lighting 43
Windscreen wipers 46
Cruise control 48
Speed limiter 51
Ventiler 54
De-icing and demisting 55
Seats 59
Front 59
Rear 64
Bench seat 69
Modularity 71
Comfort and safety 75
Layout 75
Courtesy lights 80
Sun visor 81
Mirrors and windows 82
3. EASE OF USE and
COMFORT 43-84
Presentation 4
Exterior 6
Interior 8
Identifi cation features 17
1. FAMILIARISATION 4-17
Access 18
Keys 18
Alarm 22
Doors 23
Child safety 25
Tailgate 25
Sunroofs 26
Instruments and controls 27
Control block 27
Instrument panels 28
Warning lights 29
Indicators, Display 34
Gearbox 37
Automatic 37
Manual 41
Steering wheel
adjustment 41
Starting and stopping 42
2. READY TO GO 18-42

Access

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ALARM

If fi tted on your vehicle, this provides
two types of protection:


- exterior protection: it sounds if a
door, the tailgate or the bonnet is
opened.

- interior protection: it sounds if
the volume inside the passenger
compartment changes (breaking of
a window or a movement inside the
vehicle).
A red indicator light, located in the
centre of the fascia, indicates the
information detailed below.
To lock your vehicle without setting the
alarm, insert the key in the lock then
lock the vehicle (e.g. for washing).
When the alarm is triggered, the siren
sounds and the direction indicator lights
fl ash for thirty seconds.
Warning - alarm triggered: the red indicator
light fl ashes rapidly, insert the key and
switch on the ignition to switch it off.
When the alarm has been triggered ten
times in succession (on the eleventh time)
the alarm is deactivated. Repeat the rules
for setting the alarm.




-
Close the sunroofs,


-
Switch off the ignition,


-
In the next ten seconds, press
button A
, located on the left-hand
side of the fascia, until the red
indicator light is on continuously,


-
Get out of the vehicle,


-
Within the next fi ve minutes, set the
alarm by locking or deadlocking using
the remote control (the red indicator
light fl ashes once a second).
Do not make any modifi cations
to the alarm system as this could
cause faults.


Setting the alarm




-
Switch off the ignition and get out of
the vehicle.


-
Set the alarm within fi ve minutes of
getting out of the vehicle, by locking
or deadlocking using the remote
control (the red indicator light
fl ashes once per second).


Disarming

Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control (the red indicator light goes out).


To set the alarm with exterior
protection only
If, while you are away from the vehicle,
you wish to leave a window partially
open or a pet inside the vehicle, you
should choose exterior protection only.

Incorrect operation

When the ignition is switched on, if the red
indicator light remains on for ten seconds,
there is a fault in the siren connection.

Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.


Automatic setting of the alarm

If fi tted on your vehicle, the alarm is set
automatically 2 minutes after the last
door or the tailgate is closed.
To prevent triggering of the alarm when
a door or the tailgate is opened, it is
imperative to press the remote control
unlocking button again. When the alarm is set but the
remote control does not operate:



-
Unlock the doors with the key
and open the door. The alarm is
triggered.


-
Switch on the ignition in the
next ten seconds. The alarm is
disarmed.

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WARNING LIGHTS

Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
immediately. With the engine running: the warning light becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes. This
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display. "Do not ignore
these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action

STOP
lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with the
"Brake fl uid level", "Engine
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution",
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.


Handbrake/
Brake fl uid
level/EBFD
lit. handbrake applied or not
released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended by CITROËN.

remaining on,
even though the
level is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.


Engine oil
pressure
lit while
driving. insuffi cient pressure. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. major fault. Call a CITROËN dealer.

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

ESP/ASR
fl ashing. wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on.

a malfunction of the system.
E.g.: under-infl ation of the tyres.
Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer.
remaining on with
the button (below
the steering
wheel on the left)
pressed.
deactivation of the system. The operation of the system has been
deactivated. Chapter 4, "Driving safety" section.

Diesel
pre-heating
lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. Wait until the warning light is switched off before
operating the starter.

Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime
lights
lit. manual selection or
automatic lighting. Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime lights. Depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.

Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
audible signal,
ignition off. opening of the driver's door
with the lights still on. Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.

Direction
indicators
fl ashing with
buzzer. change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.

Instruments and controls

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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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Zero re-set

Your CITROËN dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:


- Switch off the ignition,

- Press and hold the trip recorder
reset button,

- Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows " =
0 "
, release
the button; the spanner disappears.

Engine oil level indicator

When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information.
Oil level correct

Lack of oil
Flashing of "OIL"
,
linked with the
service warning light,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
display, indicates a lack of oil which
could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that
the level is topped up.

Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level gauge.
Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Dipstick

A
= maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
without delay.

B
= minimum, top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the type of oil suited to your
engine.



Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press
the button until the zeros
appear.


Lighting rheostat

With the lights on, press
the button to vary the
intensity of the lighting
of the instruments and
controls. When the lighting reaches
the minimum (or maximum) setting,
release the button then press it again
to increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the
required brightness, release the button.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes. After this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi ve minutes, otherwise the zero re-set
will not be registered.

Steering mounted controls

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Front fog lights (green)
and rear fog lights
(amber, 2nd rotation of
the ring forwards). To switch off the front and rear
fog lights, turn the ring rearwards
twice in succession.

Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring B
forwards to switch on
and rearwards to switch off. The
status is confi rmed by the light on the
instrument panel.
These operate with the side lights and
the dipped beam headlamps. In clear weather or in rain, both
day and night, rear fog lights
dazzle and are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when
they are no longer needed.
Automatic switching on of the lights
switches off the rear fog lamps, but the
front fog lamps remain on.



Daytime running lamps

Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, the vehicle may be
equipped with daytime running lamps.
The dipped headlamps come on when
the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are
only illuminated on switching to the
automatic illumination of headlamps
mode or when the lamps are switched
on manually.


Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Front fog lights (green,
1st rotation of the ring
forwards).
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when
the driver's door is opened, a buzzer
sounds if you have left your lights on. This warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.

Steering wheel controls

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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting
With the ignition off, when you leave
your vehicle with the automatic
switching on of the lights function
activated
, the side lights and dipped
headlamps remain on for the selected
duration.
To deactivate or activate this
function, go to the display
confi guration menu.
The duration of the timed period must
also be set (15, 30, 60 seconds), via
the display confi guration menu.
Carry out these operations when the
vehicle is stationary.
HEADLAMPS BEAM
Depending on the load in your
vehicle, the beam setting must be
adjusted.

0
- 1 or 2 people in the front seats.

1
- 5 people.

2
- 6 to 8 people.

3
- Driver + maximum authorised
loads.

Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow,
the brightness sensor can
detect suffi cient light. As a
consequence, the lights will not come
on automatically.

Automatic switching on of the lights

Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards.
The deactivation of this function is
accompanied by a message on the
display.
The function is deactivated temporarily
when you use the manual lights stalk.

If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly
, the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning
light, an audible signal and a message
on the display.


Contact a CITROËN dealer .

Do not cover the brightness
sensor located in the centre of the
fascia. It is used for the automatic
switching on of the lights and for the
automatic wipers.



Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO
position.
The activation of this function is
accompanied by a message on the
display.

AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS

On vehicles which are fi tted with xenon
headlamps, this system automatically
corrects the height of the light beam,
regardless of the load in the vehicle.
The driver is then guaranteed optimum
lighting without dazzling other road
users.
Cancelling:
-
"fl ash" the headlamps,
-
get out of the vehicle and lock it.
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor, the side lights
and dipped beam
headlamps switch on
automatically if the
light is poor, or during operation of the
windscreen wipers. They switch off
as soon as the light becomes bright
enough or the windscreen wipers stop.
This function is not compatible with the
daytime lights.