2013 Citroen C8 window

EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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Ventilation


De-icing the rear screen
and mirrors
Demisting,
visibility programme DE-ICING AND DEMI
STING

The comfort programme
may not be suffi cient to
quickly demist or de-ice the
windows (humidity, several
passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility
programme. The visibility programme
indicator light comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air
fl ow, the de-icing of the rear screen
and provides optimum distribution of
the ventilation to the windscreen and
side windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation. Press this button, with the
engine running, to de-ice the
rear screen and mirrors.
The de-icing indicator light
comes on. The duration
of de-icing depends on the exterior
temperature.
Pressing the button again reactivates
the de-icing.
It is possible to stop the de-
icing before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again.


ADDITIONAL HEATER

To improve your comfort, vehicles fi tted
with an HDi engine may be fi tted with
automatic additional heating.
However, with the engine at idle or
when the vehicle is stationary,
it is normal to notice a high-pitched
whistling and a slight emission of
smoke and odour.

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Ventilation



6 - Adjustment of the air
fl ow



- Turn control knob 6
to
the right or to the left
respectively to increase or
decrease the air fl ow.
On the display, the blades of the fan
darken when the air fl ow is increased.
8 - Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior
air



- Press this button to
recirculate the air inside.
The air recirculation symbol and
indicator light 8
are displayed.
Recirculation insulates the passenger
compartment from outside smells and
smoke.
9 - Air conditioning On/Off



- Press this button to
activate automatic
operation of the air
conditioning.
The symbol and the indicator light 9

are displayed.


- Press this button again to switch off
the air conditioning.
The symbol and the indicator light 9

switch off.
Avoid prolonged operation of
interior air recirculation (risk
of misting of the windows and
deterioration of air quality).


- Press this button again to return air
intake to automatic control.
7 - Switching the system off



- Turn air fl ow control knob 6
to the
left until the display switches off.
The action disarms all the system
functions, with the exception of
demisting of the rear screen. Your
comfort setting is no longer maintained
and switches off.
For your comfort, avoid remaining in
the off position.


- Operating control knob 6
again or
the "Visibility"
button or "AUTO"

button reactivates the system with
the values which were present
before it was switched off.

Flashing of the points in the
temperature setting values indicates
that there is a malfunction of the air
conditioning.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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Mirrors and windows


Manual rear view mirror

The rear view mirror has two positions:


- day (normal),

- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push
or pull the lever on the lower edge of
the mirror.


Automatic day/night interior
mirror
This automatically and gradually
changes between the day and night
positions. To prevent dazzling,
the glass of the mirror darkens
automatically depending on the
intensity of the light from behind.
It clears as the light (headlamps of
following vehicles, sunlight) decreases,
ensuring maximum visibility.

Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during
manoeuvres, the mirror clears
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.

MIRRORS

MIRRORS AND WINDOWS

Electric exterior mirrors



-
Move switch A
to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.

-
Move knob B
in all four directions
to adjust.

-
Return switch A
to the centre
position
.
When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually, or electrically by
pulling switch A
rearwards.
Electric unfolding of the mirrors is
possible with the key on unlocking the
vehicle.

EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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Mirrors and windows
ELECTRIC WINDOWS


4.
Rear left electric window switch.


5.
Rear electric windows disarming
switch (child safety).




- red strip visible: the rear switches
are activated.

- red strip covered: the rear switches
are disarmed. You have two options:

The electrical functions of the
electric windows are disarmed
one minute after switching off the
ignition.

Disarming the rear controls
For the safety of your children, press
switch 5
to disarm all of the electrical
controls in the rear:


- electric windows,

- sliding side doors,

- sunroofs.



1.
Driver's electric window switch.


2.
Passenger electric window
switch.


3.
Rear right electric window
switch.



Manual operation:



- press or pull switch 1
, without going
beyond the point of resistance. The
window stops when the switch is
released.



Automatic operation:



- press or pull switch 1
, beyond the
point of resistance: the window
opens or closes completely when
the switch is released. Pressing the
switch again stops the movement
of the window.

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Mirrors and windows

REAR WINDOWS

To partially open the rear windows, tilt
the lever and push it fully to lock the
windows in the open position.

Safety auto-reverse

When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.


Reinitialising the window

In the event of unwanted opening of
the window on closing (for example, in
the presence of ice), in the event of a
malfunction or following reconnection of the
battery, the window must be reinitialised:


- press the switch until the window is
fully open,

- then pull it again until the window is
fully closed,

- continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.

The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
The driver must ensure that:


- no one is preventing correct closing
of the windows,

- the passengers use the electric
windows correctly,

- children do not hinder the
movement of the windows.

SAFETY
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Airbags
4

Side airbags

If fi tted on your vehicle, this is a system
which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious
side impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the chest.
Each side airbag is incorporated in the
front seat back frame, on the door side. The curtain airbag infl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle
and the windows.

Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.

In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag
may not be triggered.
The airbag is not triggered in the event
of a rear or front collision.

Operating fault


Curtain airbags

If fi tted on your vehicle, this is a
system which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
centre seats of rows 2 and 3) in the
event of a serious side impact in order
to limit the risk of head injuries.
Each curtain airbag is incorporated in
the pillars and the upper part of the
passenger compartment.
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone B
,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.
Activation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone B
,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.

If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer
be triggered in the event of a serious
impact.

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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).