2013 Citroen C8 light

Instruments and controls

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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.

Gearbox and stearing wheel
READY TO GO
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GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
Park: position of the lever
when parked.
To immobilise the vehicle or
start the engine.
To park the vehicle
(handbrake on) and start the
engine.
Drive: position of the lever
while driving. Reverse: position of the lever
in reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever
in neutral.
To move the vehicle forwards
in automatic mode.
Manual: selection of the gears
by pressing the gear lever
(1 to 6).
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

The six-speed (Diesel engine)
"Porsche Tiptronic-system" automatic

gearbox offers a choice between:


- the comfort of integral automatic
operation
, enhanced by a snow
programme,

- or the pleasure of manual gear
changing
.

Gear selection gate



- Move the lever in the gate to select
a position. Once the position
is selected, the corresponding
indicator light appears on the
instrument panel display.

Gearbox and stearing wheel
READY TO GO
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND
REACH ADJUSTMENT

When the vehicle is stationary,
release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism by lowering the lever.
Adjust the steering wheel for height
and reach, then lock the adjustment
mechanism by pushing the lever fully
upwards.
MANUAL GEARBOX



5-speed gearbox

6-speed gearbox

To change gear easily, always press
the clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedal:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand
on the gear knob as the force exerted,
even if slight, may wear the internal
components of the gearbox over time.


Reverse gear (6-speed)

Raise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to
reduce the noise on engaging reverse
gear.

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Starting and stopping

STARTING AND STOPPING

STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.


Good practice when starting


Handbrake
If your vehicle is fi tted with a
version with a rotating front seat,
the handbrake can be disengaged.
Pulling the handbrake to immobilise
the vehicle then lowering the lever
does not release the brake, it permits
rotation of the driver's seat.
Pull the button placed at the end of the
handbrake forwards.
The handbrake lever lowers.
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
If the handbrake is on or has
not been released fully, this is
indicated by:
- a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
- an audible signal,

- a message on the display.

Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.

Running and accessories position.
Certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated.

Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting.


Good practice when stopping


Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger to return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.

Steering wheel controls

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Automatic lights
If your vehicle is fi tted
with a brightness
sensor. Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)


DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing) STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS

Checking by means of the
indicator lights on the instrument
panel is described in the
"Instruments and controls" section
of chapter 2. Side lights


LIGHTING CONTROL


Left:
downwards.

Right:
upwards.
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A
.

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.

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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.