2013 Citroen C8 child lock

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4. SAFETY 85-102
Driving safety 86
Handbrake 86
Hazard warning lights 86
Parking assistance 87
ABS and EBFD 88
Horn 88
Emergency braking
assistance 88
ASR and ESP 89
Tyre under-infl ation
detection 90
Seat belts 91
Airbags 93
Passenger airbag
disarming 93
Child seats 97
Isofi x seats 99
Recommended seats 100
Monitoring mirror 102 Steering wheel controls 43
Lighting 43
Windscreen wipers 46
Cruise control 48
Speed limiter 51
Ventiler 54
De-icing and demisting 55
Seats 59
Front 59
Rear 64
Bench seat 69
Modularity 71
Comfort and safety 75
Layout 75
Courtesy lights 80
Sun visor 81
Mirrors and windows 82
3. EASE OF USE and
COMFORT 43-84
Presentation 4
Exterior 6
Interior 8
Identifi cation features 17
1. FAMILIARISATION 4-17
Access 18
Keys 18
Alarm 22
Doors 23
Child safety 25
Tailgate 25
Sunroofs 26
Instruments and controls 27
Control block 27
Instrument panels 28
Warning lights 29
Indicators, Display 34
Gearbox 37
Automatic 37
Manual 41
Steering wheel
adjustment 41
Starting and stopping 42
2. READY TO GO 18-42

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REMOTE CONTROL

Deadlocking
KEY
S


Deadlocking renders the internal
and external door locking
controls inoperative. Never leave
anyone inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
If the deadlocking is operated from
inside the vehicle, it will change to
normal locking when the vehicle is
started.

ACCESS

Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.

This is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction
indicators for approximately
two seconds.


Central locking

From the driver's door or passenger
door, the keys allow you to lock,
deadlock or unlock the doors and
tailgate, as well as fold back the
exterior mirrors.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is
open, the central locking does not
work.

The remote control performs the
same functions at a distance.
The key allows you to switch on the
ignition and to mechanically operate
the lock on the fuel fi ller cap, the glove
box, the passenger airbag disarming
switch and the mechanical child lock.


Normal locking

If your vehicle is fi tted with
deadlocking, a second
press
on the closed padlock
within fi ve seconds of locking
changes this to deadlocking.
This is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.

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ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control system as
soon as the ignition has been switched
off and therefore prevents starting of
the vehicle by anyone who does not
have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic
chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, the code
must be recognised for starting to be
possible.
If the system does not function
correctly, the central locking button
indicator light, situated on the courtesy
light console, fl ashes rapidly when the
ignition is switched on (2nd notch).
In this case your vehicle will not start.


Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.

Good practice

If the keys are lost
A CITROËN dealer will be able
to retrieve the key code and the
transponder code to order a
replacement key if you show him your
V5 registration certifi cate and personal
identifi cation.
Key, remote control
Take care not to allow the key to come
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key
(key ring, ...) weighing on the shaft
of the key in the switch may cause a
malfunction.
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is
a possibility that it may unlock your
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of
your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run
the risk of stopping it from working and
the remote control would have to be
reprogrammed.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off,
except for reprogramming.
Do not make any modifi cations to the
electronic engine immobiliser system.
Safety
In the event of a serious impact the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.
Remove the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle, even for a short time,
if there are children on board.

Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Ensure that you are given the anti-theft
socket for alloy wheels (remember to
note the code engraved on the head of
the socket).
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.

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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY

Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle C
and lift
the tailgate.

Tailgate release

The tailgate locks automatically
when the vehicle is being driven
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h) and
unlocks when one of the front doors is
opened.
TAILGATE

"Tailgate open" warning

When the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven, you are warned
if the tailgate is not closed correctly by
a diagram on the display, accompanied
by an audible signal. This enables the tailgate to be
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.


- Fold back a row 2 rear seat,

- Fold back a row 3 rear seat or the
bench seat to gain access to the
lock from inside the boot,

- Insert a small screwdriver into hole D

in the lock and push it towards the
left to unlock the tailgate.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.

B - Electric
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:


- electric windows,

- sliding side doors,

- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
With the ignition on, press button B
.
A message appears on the display,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicating the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
Always check the status before setting off.
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.

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SUNROOFS

You have three sunroofs each with an
independent control.
However, the front passenger's control
can also operate the two rear sunroofs
simultaneously.

To partially open the roof:
press and
hold part A
of the control.

To open the roof completely:
press
part A
of the control briefl y.

To close it completely:
press part B

of the control briefl y to slide it, then
press the control again continuously to
close it completely.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, unwanted
opening of the roof on closing (for
example, in the presence of ice),
following reconnection of the battery or
if the sunroof does not close:


- press A
until the roof is fully open,

- press B
within one second to close
the roof,

- if the roof does not close, press B

several times until the roof is fully
closed,

- release then continue to press the
control B
for approximately fi ve
seconds after closing of the roof.

The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations.




Disarming of the row 2
and 3 controls
Press the rear electrical functions
disarming switch.
The sunroof shutter is manual.

To open it, lift the handle and slide
it rearwards.
To close it, slide it forwards until the
handle locks.




Good practice

Do not open the sunroofs
immediately after a shower or
immediately after washing the car.
Always ensure that the sunroofs are
closed correctly before leaving the
vehicle.
In the event of contact during operation
of the roof, you must reverse the
movement of the roof. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the roof
switch, he must ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the roof.
Be aware of children when operating
the roof.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the sunroof correctly.

Safety auto-reverse

When the sunroof is sliding closed
and meets an obstacle, it stops then
partially opens again.

Gearbox and stearing wheel
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Good practice

Never select position N
when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless
the vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to
optimise braking on a slippery surface.
There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the lever from position P
to another position in the event of a
battery failure.
When the engine is at idle, brakes
not applied, if position R
, D
or M
is
selected the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running
.


Operating abnormality

Any operating abnormality is indicated
by an audible signal, accompanied by
the message "Automatic gear fault"

on the display and fl ashing of the Snow
snowfl ake on the instrument panel.
In this situation the gearbox operates
in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantial knock
when changing from P
to R
and from N

to R
(this will not cause any damage to
the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping within the limit of local speed
restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.


- Press button
7 again to switch off
the programme you are in.



Snow programme

In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting
and drive when traction is
poor. The snowfl ake appears on the
instrument panel display.


- Press button
7 once the
vehicle has been started
and position D
selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving
on slippery roads.

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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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Parking sensors
FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE

If fi tted on your vehicle, the system is
audible and/or visual and consists of
four proximity sensors, located in the
front and/or rear bumper. The sensors
detect any obstacle which enters
the fi eld: person, vehicle, tree, gate,
located in front of or behind the vehicle
during the manoeuvre.
Objects the size or thickness of which
is detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre, may no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre: due to
blind spots between and below the
sensors. Examples: stake, roadworks
cone, kerbstone.
This system does not take the place of
the vigilance and responsibility of the
driver.

Switching the system on

The system is activated as soon as:


- reverse gear is engaged,

- the speed falls below 6 mph
(10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and displaying of the vehicle,
depending on the display.
The proximity information is given by:


- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,

- a graphic on the display, with
blocks which become progressively
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal from
the speakers, front or rear and right
or left.

Switching the system off


Press the button again to re-activate
the system. The indicator light on the
button switches off.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
In this case (e.g. sensors dirty), when
reverse gear is engaged, the indicator
light fl ashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.


Deactivation
Press the button on the fascia
to deactivate the system
(to avoid waking a child...).
The indicator light on the
button comes on. The system returns to the inactive
status:


- when you exit reverse gear,

- when the speed increases to above
6 mph (10 km/h),

- at the end of the manoeuvre, when
the vehicle becomes stationary
(front parking assistance only).


RE-ACTIVATION
When the distance between the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
symbol appears depending on the display.

This function will be deactivated
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer or when a bicycle
carrier is fi tted (vehicle fi tted with
towing attachment or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).