2013 Citroen C8 ECU

SAFETY
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Child safety


ISOFIX CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
These child seats can also be used on seats which are not fi tted with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it is essential that
they are secured to the vehicle's seat by means of the three-point seat belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting the child seat indicated in the seat

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ISOFIX KIDDY


ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus


Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed in the rear facing position. Installed in the forwards facing position.

Installed in the forwards facing position only.

The body of the child seat must be in
contact with the back of the vehicle's
front seat. It is essential that the vehicle's front
seat is adjusted to the intermediate
longitudinal position. Secured without the top strap.
Three child seat body angles: sitting,
reclining and lying positions.
Adjust the vehicle's front seat so that
the child's feet do not touch the seat
back.
The ISOFIX KIDDY seat is installed in row 2 only.

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Child safety



CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are
secured using a three point seat belt
:

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
ATTACHED USING THE SEAT
BELT
The table presented on the following
page indicates the options for installing
child seats secured using a seat
belt and universally approved in
accordance with the weight of the child
and the seat in the vehicle.

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg









L1

"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear-facing position.








Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg









L2

"KIDDY Life"
The use of the restraining cushion is
compulsory for transporting young
children (from 9 to 18 kg).


Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg








L3

"RECARO Start''.






L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"
From the age
of 6 years
(approximately
22 kg), the booster
is used on its own.

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a
: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

b
: consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U
: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or
"forward facing".

L-
: only the child seats indicated can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country).

X
: seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.



Seat


Weight of the child and indicative age




Under 13 kg


(groups 0 ( a
) and 0+)

Up to approx 1 year



From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)

1 to 3 years approx

From 15 to 25 kg

(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx

From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx

Front passenger
seat ( b
)

U



U



U



U


Side seats
of row 2

U



U



U



U


Centre seat
of row 2

U



U



U



U



Side seats of row 2,
placed in row 3

L1



L2



L2, L3, L4



L2, L3, L4


Centre seat
of row 2,
placed in row 3

U



U



U



U


3-seat bench seat,
placed in row 3

L1



L2



L2, L3, L4



L2, L3, L4




X



L2



L2, L3, L4



L2, L3, L4

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Child safety

ADVIC

The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack
in relation to the child's body to a
minimum
, even for short journeys.
To protect young children from the
rays of the sun, fi t side blinds to
the rear windows.

CHILD MONITORING MIRROR

This mirror enables the driver or front
passenger to observe all the rear
seats.
Fitted on its own ball joint and able to
retract into its housing in the roof, it
provides a panoramic view of the rear
interior of the vehicle. For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is in contact with the back
of the vehicle's seat and that the head
restraint does not cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not
travel in the "forward facing" position
on the front passenger seat, unless
the rear seats are already occupied by
other children, cannot be used or are
absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when
a "rear facing" child seat is installed on
the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors, use the "Child Lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows
by more than one third.

Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a
booster seat which has a back, fi tted
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.

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Other accessories

ACCESSORIES
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OTHER ACCESSORIES

These accessories and parts, after
being tested and approved for
reliability and safety, are all adapted
to your vehicle. A wide choice of
recommended accessories and original
parts is offered by CITROËN. To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat and its fi xings
are positioned correctly,

- never place one mat on top of
another.


Compatible portable equipment
For the hands-free kit audio
equipment, the fi tting of an RCA
auxiliary socket is offered specifi cally
by the Network.
The audio cable for connection to
the auxiliary socket (RCA yellow-red
located in the glove box) is also offered
by the network.
Following connection of the cable and
selection of the AUX mode, via the
source button, your portable equipment
is ready to operate.
Set the portable equipment to half
volume to avoid saturating the audio
system sound. Then use the audio
system volume button.
Audio systems, telephone, hands-free
kit, speakers, CD changer, navigation
system, DVD player, ...
Alloy wheels, trims, aluminium interior
trim kit, mud fl aps, ...

Seat covers compatible with side
airbags, mats, boot tray, sunroof,
luggage net, door defl ectors, cool box
secured on the slides, clip armrest,
load carrying roof bars, roof box, snow
chains, ski carrier, tailgate bicycle
carrier, interior bicycle carrier, booster
seats and child seats, Isofi x seats, side
sun blinds and rear blind, ...
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
Please note this specifi c warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range
of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
maintenance and cleaning products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory to
have a safety jacket, warning triangle
and replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:

Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility vest, rear
parking sensors, warning triangle, ...
When using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the rear
wiper from the display
confi guration menu.
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with aerial, contact a
CITROËN dealer who will inform you
of the specifi cations of the transmitters
which can be fi tted, in accordance with
the Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

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CHECK
S
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Opening the bonnet

OPENING THE BONNET


From inside:


-
lift the cover located at the left foot
of the driver's seat.

-
pull the control upwards.

"Bonnet open" warning
This warning is linked to the alarm
option
only.
With the engine running or the vehicle
moving, a diagram on the display
accompanied by an audible signal,
warns you that the bonnet is not
properly closed.

From outside:


- lift the catch and raise the bonnet.




Bonnet strut

Secure the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its housing.

To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.

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Changing a wheel

- Lower the vehicle completely by
folding the jack, then remove the
jack.

- Tighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them.
- Place the wheel to be repaired
in the boot well, with the valve
uppermost and the locating tab in
place.

- Raise the winch cable using the
wheelbrace and tighten fully.
Check that the wheel is horizontal
and fl ush against the rear fl oor to
ensure that it is retained correctly
while driving.

- Remember to close the fl ap,
located in the boot, it permits
securing of the winch.

- Store the trim in the boot. Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never use a
screwdriver in place of the wheelbrace
to unwind or wind the winch cable.


6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
The wheel is refi tted as described in
step 5, not forgetting to refi t the wheel
trim.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.

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QUICK HELP
7
Changing a bulb

CHANGING A BULB


Handle the bulbs with a dry cloth.
Make access easier on the right-
hand side by removing the wash-wipe
pipe and the fuse box cover.
High pressure washing: when using
this type of washing on stubborn dirt,
do not persist on the headlamps, the
lights and their surrounds to avoid
damaging their coating and their seal.
2 - Main beam headlamps
H7-55 W or xenon bulb.



- Turn the protective cover
corresponding to the faulty bulb
a quarter of a turn to the left and
remove it.

- Disconnect the connector.

- Press the end of the securing clip
to free it. Change the bulb.
When fi tting the new bulb, ensure that
the direction notches are positioned
correctly and the securing clip is fi xed
properly.


- Reconnect the connector.

- Refi t the protective cover, then turn
it a quarter of a turn to the right.

3 - Fog lamps
H1-55 W.


FRONT LIGHTS



1.
Dipped headlamps


2.
Main beam headlamps


3.
Fog lamps


4.
Side lights


5.
Direction indicators


1 - Dipped beam headlamps
H7-55 W or xenon bulb.

4 - Side lights
W 5 W.


- Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn to the left and remove it.

- Change the bulb.




WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION

Xenon bulbs must be changed by a
CITROËN dealer.