2013 Citroen C8 lock

Gearbox and stearing wheel
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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 "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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Seats


REAR SIDE SEATS


Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift bar A
and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
Handling the side seat

Adjusting the angle of the seat back
Push lever B
upwards and adjust the
angle as required.
Release the lever to lock.
Access to row 3


1.
Place the head restraint in the low
position.

2.
Push lever B
upwards as far as
possible.

Exit from row 3


1.
Place the head restraint in the low
position.

2.
Pull control C
.

3.
Guide the tilting of the seat back
forwards until the rear anchorages
are unlocked. If you experience any
diffi culty, use the red emergency
control to unlock the anchorages.
4.
Place the seat in the vertical closed
position.
Following each entry or exit,
reposition the raised seat guiding
it until the rear anchorages lock in
their rails.
3.
Fold the seat back onto the seat
cushion and guide the tilting of the
seat back forwards until the rear
anchorages are unlocked. If you
experience any diffi culty, use the
emergency control to unlock the
anchorages.

4.
Place the seat in the vertical closed
position.

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Seats


Control for sliding the rear side
seats from row 3 or the boot
Pull the strap (marked with the arrow
symbol) to slide the seat in front of you.
Removing the side seat


1.
Tilt the seat back forwards to
detach the rear anchorages.

2.
Grab the red strap which appears
and pull it upwards, the front
anchorages unlock
.
3.
The strap, like the handle, enables
you to remove the seat.


Refi tting the side seat

Check that there is no obstacle
obstructing the slides or
preventing correct locking of the
seat anchorages.

1.
Place the front anchorages at the
front stop in the slides. Support the
strap fi rmly for easier positioning of
the seat.

2.
Tilt the folded seat towards the rear.
The rear anchorages lock.

3.
Raise the seat back.

4.
Slide the seat
.

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Seats


ROW 2 CENTRE SEAT

This can be placed in row 3, on the left.
"Low table" position


1.
Place the head restraint in the low
position.

2.
At the top (at the back of the seat),
lift the handle identifi ed by the
symbol and guide the tilting of the
seat back towards its seat cushion.
3.
You have a "low table". To return to
the seat position, lift the handle and
guide the raising of the seat back.


Removing the centre seat


1.
Place the seat in the "low table"
position.

2.
Using the control which you pull, tilt
the seat back forwards so releasing
the rear anchorages from the
slides.
3.
Grab the red strap which appears
and pull it upwards, the front
anchorages unlock
.

4.
The strap, like the handle, enables
you to remove the seat.

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Seats



Rear head restraints

The rear head restraints can be
removed and have two positions:


- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise or lower a head restraint, pull
it forwards sliding it at the same time.
To remove it, place it in the high
position, push the lug and pull it
forwards and upwards.
To refi t it, engage the head restraint
rods in the holes taking care to remain
in the centreline of the seat back.
Never drive with the head
restraints removed, they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.
Refi tting the centre seat


1.
Place the front anchorages at the
front stop in the slides. Support the
strap fi rmly for easier positioning of
the seat.

2.
Tilt the folded seat towards the rear.
The rear anchorages lock.

3.
Raise the seat back and slide the
seat.


Turning a rear seat round
The rear seats can be placed in a "face
to face" position.
Carry out the operations described for
removal
then turn the seat round and
resume with the procedure for refi tting

the seat
. This turning operation must be
carried out when stationary.

Driving with a passenger seated
facing the rear is prohibited.
When the vehicle is being driven,
placing a row 2 seat in the closed
position while a passenger is sitting
in row 3 is prohibited.
Check that there is no obstacle
obstructing the slides or
preventing correct locking of the
seat anchorages.

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Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT

From the boot, you can pull
on strap B
and slide the seat
forwards to make it easier to load
the vehicle.
The rear bench seat must only be
fi tted in row 3.
Seat back folded position


1.
Place the head restraints in the low
position.

2.
Pull the strap C
upwards, from the
tailgate.
3.
Tilt the seat back on the seat
cushion.


Vertical position of the bench seat


1.
Place the head restraints in the low
position.

2.
Pull the strap C
upwards, from the
tailgate.

3.
Fold the seat back onto the seat
cushion.
4.
Pull the lever D
to unlock the rear
anchorages.

5.
Place the seat in the vertical
"folded" position.
When driving, attach the retaining
straps to the handles.


Forwards/backwards
adjustment
From the seat cushion, lift bar A
and
slide the seat towards the front or the
rear.