2013 Citroen C8 ignition

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.

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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.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK

Manual windscreen wipers

Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers against the
windscreen uprights.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.

Vehicle fitted with the
automatic windscreen
wipers control
Do not cover the rain sensor
located in the centre of the fascia.
On vehicles which are fi tted with
this control, in the AUTO
position,
the windscreen wipers operate
automatically and adapt their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall
.
When not in AUTO
mode, for the
other positions, refer to the manual
windscreen wipers section.
The command must be reactivated
whenever the ignition has been
switched off for more than one
minute:

-


move the stalk to any position,

- then move it back to the required
position.
2
Fast wipe (heavy rain).

1
Normal wipe (moderate rain).

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Intermittent wipe.

0
Off.

È
Single wipe
(press downwards). Refer to the "Changing a
windscreen wiper blade" section of
chapter 7.

Wash-wipe and headlamp wash

Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-
wipe is accompanied by a timed sweep
of the wipers.
If your vehicle is fi tted with this
function, the headlamp wash is linked
with the wash-wipe, it is triggered if the
dipped headlamps are on. To park the wipers in their normal
position after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and move the
stalk.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 6.
In the I
ntermittent position, the wiping
speed is in proportion to the vehicle
speed.

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Activation
Press the control downwards.
Activation of the function is
accompanied by a message on the
display.

The automatic windscreen wipers
function must be reactivated
if the
ignition has been switched off for more
than one minute, by pressing the stalk
downwards.


Rear windscreen wiper

Turn the ring to the fi rst
notch. The wiping speed is
inversely proportional to the
speed of the vehicle.

Rear windscreen wash


Turn the ring past the fi rst
notch: the windscreen wash
then the windscreen wiper
operate for a fi xed time.


Good practice

When using an automatic car
wash, switch off the ignition without
setting the alarm.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
In the event of a considerable amount
of snow or ice, switch on the rear
screen demister. Once de-icing is
complete, remove the snow or ice
which has accumulated on the rear
wiper blade. You can now operate the
rear windscreen wiper.
If a tailgate bicycle carrier
is used, deactivate the rear
wiper by going to the display’s
confi guration menu.
Deactivation/Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in
position I
, 1
or 2
. Deactivation of the
function is accompanied by a message
on the display.

In the event of malfunction
of the
automatic windscreen wipers, the
windscreen wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.

Automatic wiping - reverse gear


- place the front wipers stalk in a
position other than 0
.

-
engage reverse gear.

-
the rear wiper operates with
intermittent wiping.

When using an automatic car
wash, switch off the engine.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic wiping.

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Switching the function off



- Place the dial in position 0
or switch
off the ignition to switch everything
off.



Good practice

When changing the programmed
reference speed by means of a
maintained press, pay attention as
the speed can increase or decrease
rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffi c.
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
In any event, the cruise control cannot
replace the need to observe the speed
limits, nor can it replace the need for
vigilance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near
the pedals.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:


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

- never place one mat on top of
another



Changing the
programmed speed
There are two methods
of memorising a
speed higher than the
previous one:
Without using the accelerator:


- press the Set +
button.
A brief press increases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press increases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).

Operating fault

The programmed speed is cleared and
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked. Using the accelerator:


- exceed the memorised speed until
the speed required is reached,

- press the Set +
or Set -
button.
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:


- press the Set -
button.
A brief press decreases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press decreases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).


Cancelling the programmed
reference speed
When the vehicle becomes stationary,
after switching off the ignition, the
system no longer memorises a speed.

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Switching the function off



- Place the dial in position 0
or switch
off the ignition to switch the system
off. The last programmed speed
remains in the memory.









Exceeding the programmed
speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in order
to exceed the programmed speed
will have no effect unless you press
the pedal fi rmly
beyond the point of
resistance
.
The limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed fl ashes.
To return to the limiter function, reduce
your speed to below the programmed
speed.

Operating fault

The programmed speed is cleared and
the dashes fl ash for a few seconds.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.

Flashing of the speed
The speed fl ashes:


- following forcing of the accelerator
point of resistance,

- when the limiter cannot prevent an
increase in the vehicle speed due
to the profi le of the road or on a
steep descent,

- in the event of sharp acceleration.














Good practice

In any event, the speed limiter cannot
replace the need to observe speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of the driver.
Always pay attention to the profi le of the
road, take care on sharp acceleration and
stay in complete control of your vehicle.




To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:


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

- never place one mat on top of
another.

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Ventilation

Do not cover the sunshine sensor
located in the centre of the fascia.
This is used to regulate the air
conditioning. Located on the centre console, the
control panel is to the right of the gear
lever.
1 - AUTO mode

This is the normal air
conditioning operating mode.
Refer to the beginning of the
"Ventilation" section of chapter 6.
The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the air temperature to suit
their requirements.
They can also activate or disarm the
rear ventilation adjustment controls.
For your comfort, the settings selected
when the ignition is switched off will be
retained when it is switched on again, if the
temperature in the passenger compartment
has not changed signifi cantly; otherwise,
operation will resume in automatic mode.


- Press the "AUTO"
button.
Depending on the comfort temperature
selected, the system controls the air
distribution, fl ow and intake so that the
passenger compartment is comfortable
and has an adequate circulation of air.
You do not have to make any further
adjustments.
When the engine is cold, in order
to prevent a rush of cold air, the
ventilation will reach its optimum level
progressively.
The "AUTO"
symbol is displayed.

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Seats


3 - Seat back angle adjustment

Tilt the control to the front or the rear to
obtain the angle required.
The electrical functions of the seats
are cancelled one minute after the
ignition has been switched off.

4 - Driver's seat lumbar adjustment
(mechanical)

Raise or lower the lever to obtain the
correct position.
5 - Head restraint height and angle
adjustment (manual)

To raise or lower the head restraint,
pull it forwards, then slide it.
Never drive with the head
restraints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.
6 - Rotating of seats (mechanical)

Place the seat back in the upright
position.
Place the seat in the highest
intermediate longitudinal position.
On the driver's side, push the steering
wheel, apply the handbrake. To
allow rotation of the seat, lower the
handbrake handle pulling on the end.
Pull the control upwards and rotate the
seat inwards.
This rotating operation must
be carried out with the engine
switched off. The handbrake,
the lever of which is now in the lower
position, remains applied. Do not forget
to raise the lever and release the brake
before setting off.
Driving with a passenger seated facing
the rear is prohibited. For further information regarding
the disengaging of the handbrake,
refer to the "Driving safety" section
of chapter 4. The setting is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with
the top of the head.
To remove the head restraint, place it
in the high position, lift the tab using a
coin and pull upwards and forwards at
the same time.
To re-install, engage the head restraint
rods in the holes, making sure they are
aligned with the seat back.