2013 Citroen C8 air conditioning

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Towing a trailer

On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Brakes:
towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake
gradually.


Automatic adjustment
For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, and if
the change in load makes it necessary,
this system automatically corrects the
height of the beam after approximately
2 minutes. The driver is then assured
of having optimum lighting and not
causing a nuisance to other road
users.


In certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the
maximum load up a steep slope
in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, cutting off the air conditioning
allows the engine power to be
recovered, and therefore the towing
speed to be signifi cantly increased
(approximately 12 mph [20 km/h]
more). Sequential control of the
gearbox may also become unavailable.

Lighting

Bicycle carrier

Refer to the "Identifi cation
features" section of chapter 8. Refer to the "Steering wheel
controls" section of chapter 3.
When using a trailer connection,
you must add a fuse. Refer to
the "Changing a fuse" section of
chapter 7.




If the coolant temperature warning light
comes on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as possible.

Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressure.
Side wind:
sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.






Towbar

We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars, which have been
tested for endurance from the design
stage of your vehicle.
Towing equipment must be fi tted in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
the electrical connection. As this fi tting
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
with fi tting a towbar or other electrical
accessory which is not recommended
by the CITROËN network. Fitting such
equipment could result in a failure
of your vehicle's electronic system.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer fi rst
for further information.
Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.
If you fi t a bicycle carrier on
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display's
confi guration menu.

11 5
Checks
CHECK
S
6
CHECKS

To check the main levels
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the servicing
booklet which correspond to your
vehicle's engine.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
specifi cation.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
specifi c products.
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.

Oil filter

Change the fi lter regularly, in
accordance with the servicing
schedule. Refer to the servicing booklet to
fi nd out the replacement interval
for these components.
Depending on the environment
(dusty atmosphere...) and the use of
the vehicle (urban driving...), change
them twice as often if necessary.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet" section
of chapter 6.


Particle emission filter (Diesel)

It is imperative that particle emission
fi lter maintenance is carried out by a
CITROËN dealer.
On acceleration after the vehicle has
been running for a prolonged period
at very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust. This water vapour does not
have any adverse effect on vehicle
handling or the environment.

Battery

At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.


Brake pads

Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
check the thickness of the pads, even
between services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.


Brake disc/drum wear status

For any information relating to
checking the brake disc/drum wear
status, contact a CITROËN dealer.


Handbrake

Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.


Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
The carbon fi lter permits continuous
and effective fi ltering of dust.
If the passenger compartment fi lter
becomes clogged, this may reduce
the performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment fi lter. By
means of its second special active
fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants
and to the cleanness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy deposits).

Manual gearbox

Have the level checked in accordance with
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.

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QUICK HELP
7


Changing a fuse


INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSES



- Open the lower glove box on the right-hand side.

- Pull the handle to open the cover and access the fuses.


N°



Rating
(Amps)


Functions



1



15

Rear wiper.


2


-
Not used.


3



5

Airbag control unit.


4



10

Steering wheel angle sensor, Diagnostic socket, ESP sensor, Manual air conditioning, Clutch
switch, Headlamp beam height, Particle emission fi lter pump, Electrochromatic interior mirror.


5



30

Electric mirrors, Passenger's electric window motor, Sunroof row 1.


6



30

Front electric windows supply.


7



5

Courtesy lamps, Glove box lamp, Courtesy mirror lamps, Entertainment screen lamps row 2.


8



20

Multifunction display, Anti-theft alarm siren, Audio equipment, Compact disc changer, Audio/
telephone, Diesel additive control unit, Tyre under-infl ation detection control unit, Sliding doors
module control unit.


9



30

Cigarette lighter.


10



15

Steering wheel switching, Trailer fusebox.


11



15

Diagnostic socket, Ignition switch, Automatic gearbox (4-speed).


12



15

Driver's seat memory unit, Passenger's electric seat, Airbag control unit, Parking sensors control
unit, Sliding side door buttons, Hands-free kit, Automatic gearbox (6-speed).


13



5

Engine fuse box, Trailer fusebox.


14



15

Rain sensor, Automatic air conditioning, Instrument panel, Sunroofs, Odometer warning lamps
unit, Audio-telematics control.


15



30

Passenger's lock locking.


16



30

Locking/unlocking of the doors.


17



40

Heated rear screen.

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QUICK HELP
7


Changing a fuse



N°



Rating
(Amps)


Functions



1



20

Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply systems, Fan assembly.


2



15

Horn.


3



10

Front and rear wash-wipe pump.


4



20

Headlamp wash pump.


5



15

Fuel supply system.


6



10

Power steering, Secondary brake pedal switch, Automatic gearbox control unit, Air fl ow sensor,
Automatic beam corrector with xenon bulbs.


7



10

Braking system (ABS/ESP).


8



20

Starter control.


9



10

Main brake switch.


10



30

Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission control systems.


11



40

Front air conditioning.


12



30

Windscreen wipers.


13



40

Built-in systems interface.


14



30

Not used.


15



30

Child lock locking/unlocking/deadlocking control.

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VISUAL SEARC
H
10


Front interior



Instrument panels,
dials, counters 27-28
Warning lamps,
indicator lamps 29-33
Indicators, displays 34-36
Dimmer, trip recorder zero reset 36
Parking brake,
handbrake 86 Heating, ventilation 54-58


- defrosting, demisting,

- air conditioning A/C,

- climate control,

- air recirculation.
Hazard warning lamps 86 In-car Technology Section 9


- eMyWay

- Audio system
Fittings 76-77


- cigarette lighter,

- glove box,

- cooled compartment,

- ashtray.
Interior fuses 124-125

Mirror, toll card,
car park ticket 81-82
Sun visor,
mirror/monitoring 81, 102
Courtesy lamp, interior lighting 80
Setting the
date/time Section 9
FRONT INTERIOR

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Environment
ECO-DRIVING

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.


Optimise the use of your gearbox


With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without
waiting and drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle
has the system, the gear shift indicator invites you to
change up; it is displayed in the instrument panel, follow its
instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"
or
Auto "A"
, according to the type of gearbox, without pressing
the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.



Drive smoothly


Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking
rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator pro-
gressively. These practices contribute towards a reduction in
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions and also helps reduce
the background traffi c noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at
speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is fl owing
well.



Control the use of your electrical equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too
warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the
air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof
and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital
regulation, as soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not
automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level
of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in
winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia
devices (fi lm, music, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of electrical energy, and
so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.