2013 Citroen C8 ignition

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Seats



Memorising seat positions

Two driving positions can be
memorised, using buttons M/1
and
M/2
.
These are located on the side of the
seat:
- Place the ignition key in the
"running" position (2nd notch),

- Adjust your seat,

- Press button M
, then button 1

for a fi rst driving position within
four seconds.
Repeat the same actions on buttons M

and 2
to store another driving position.
An audible signal confi rms that a
position has been memorised.
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous one.


Activating a memorised driving
position
Front heated seat
controls
When the engine is running, the front
seats can be heated separately.
Use the adjustment controls located on
the side of each front seat to switch on
and select the self-regulated level of
heating:

1:
Low.

2:
Medium.

3:
High.

0:
Off.

After recalling a memorised
position fi ve times in succession,
the function will be cancelled until
the engine is started.

Engine running
-
Keep button 1
or 2
pressed down
until the end of setting of the
corresponding memorised position.

Engine off


- Briefl y press button 1
or 2
to recall
the corresponding memorised
position.

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Practical information
Front courtesy light


Automatic switching on/off

The front courtesy light comes on
when the key is removed from the
ignition, when the vehicle is unlocked,
when one of the front doors is opened
or for location of the vehicle using the
remote control.
It switches off gradually after the
ignition is switched on and when the
vehicle is locked. Permanently on, ignition on.
Front: comes on when one
of the front or rear doors is
opened.
Permanently off.
Individual reading light


Rear courtesy light rows 2 and 3

These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch.

COURTESY LIGHTS

Rows 2 and 3: comes on
when one of the rear doors is
opened. Rear courtesy light

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Practical information
AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/
CAR PARK TICKETS
The athermic windscreen has two non-
refl ective zones located either side of
the base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affi xing toll cards
and/or car park tickets.
SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED
COURTESY MIRROR
With the ignition on, the mirror is
illuminated automatically when the
concealing fl ap is raised.
SIDE BLINDS

Side blinds are available in
rows 2 and/or 3.
Pull the side blind by the tab(s).
Position the blind’s attachment(s) on
the corresponding hook(s).

Ensure that the tabs are hooked
correctly to prevent any damage to
the blind when the corresponding
sliding side door is opened.

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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.

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Driving safely

HANDBRAKE

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

Press the button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.


Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
Equipment conditioned according
to country: when braking in an
emergency, depending on the
deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically. They switch
off automatically the fi rst time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the button.

DRIVING SAFELY


Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilize your vehicle. When parking
on a slope, direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the handbrake.



Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake. Pull the button located at the end of the
handbrake forwards.
The handbrake lever lowers.
You can now pivot the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever upwards until a click is heard.
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by:

Disengaging
If your vehicle is fi tted with a version
with a rotating front seat, apply the
handbrake. a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
an audible signal,
a message on the display.

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Driving safely
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL
(ESP)

Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
ESP systems are always active.


Disarming the ASR/ESP
systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...), it
could prove useful to disarm the ASR
and ESP systems to make the wheels
spin and regain grip.
-
Press the switch, situated under
the steering wheel on the left of the
fascia.
The indicator light comes on
accompanied by a message:
the ESP and ASR systems
no longer act on the engine
operation, but continue to act
on the brakes.
Operating check
The ASR/ESP systems offer
increased safety during normal
driving, but should not incite the
driver to take risks or to drive at high
speed.


The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the
braking components, the electronic
components and the fi tting and repair
procedures within the CITROËN
network are observed.


After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer .

They engage again:
-
automatically above 30 mph
(50 km/h),
- manually by pressing the switch
again.


Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
The warning light fl ashes if
the ASR or ESP is activated.

These systems are linked and
complement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to be
improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course, within the limits of the laws
of physics. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the display.

Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.

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Seat belts

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FRONT AND REAR SIDE
SEAT BELTS

The front seats and the rear side seats
of row 2 are fi tted with pre-tensioners
and force limiters. The lap strap must be positioned as
low as possible on the pelvis. The
chest strap must pass over the hollow
of the shoulder.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap. The force-limiting device reduces the
pressure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
his protection.

A bag placed on the front
passenger seat or a pet sitting on
this seat may trigger the lighting of
this warning light.
SEAT BELTS


Front seat belt warning light

If the driver and/or front
passenger has/have not
fastened his/their seat belt, this
warning light comes on.
Then, at a speed in excess of
approximately 15 mph (25 km/h), it fl ashes
accompanied by an audible signal of
increasing volume (for approximately
90 seconds) and a message on the display.

Row 2 rear side seat belts

For your comfort, if you are not using
the seat belt, slide the seat belt loop to
the upper stop to prevent the tongue
from vibrating.


To adjust the height
-
To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control and slide it
downwards.
- To raise the attachment point, slide
control upwards.



To fasten
-
Pull the strap, then insert the
buckle into the stalk.
- Check that the seat belt is secured
correctly by pulling the strap.


Inertia reel seat belts

These are fi tted with a device which
locks the seat belt automatically in
the event of an impact or emergency
braking.
Safety in the event of a frontal impact
has been improved by the introduction
of pre-tensioning and force-limiting
seat belts. Depending on the
seriousness of the impact, the
pre-tensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts fi rmly against
the body of the occupant.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.

Row 3 rear side seat belts

The row 3 rear side seats are fi tted
with two seat belts which are both
three-point inertia reel belts with force
limiter.