2013 Citroen C8 gearbox

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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

Instruments and controls

READY TO GO
2
33

Warning light is indicates Solution - action

Front fog
lamps
lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.

Rear fog
lamps
lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
visibility, take care to switch them off on penalty of
being booked. "This light is a dazzling red."
Display is indicates Solution - action

Cruise control
lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.

Speed limiter
lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.

Service
spanner
lit. service due shortly. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet.
Have the service carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.

Automatic
gearbox
displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instruments and controls" section.

Particle
emission fi lter
saturation
warning
displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
emission fi lter (diesel
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...). Have the fi lter checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.

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In the event of a breakdown and in
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.


Contact a CITROËN dealer .

In zone A
, the temperature is correct.
In zone B
, the temperature is too high.
The central STOP
warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1
come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the message
"Engine coolant temp. too high"
on
the display.

You must stop immediately.

Wait for the engine to cool before
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
With monochrome screen


With colour screen




INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY

After switching on the ignition, three
functions are shown in succession:


- service indicator,

- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),

- total distance recorder
(total and trip distances).
It also displays the automatic gearbox
positions and programmes selected
(see opposite).
The total and trip distances are
displayed for thirty seconds, when
the ignition is switched off, on
opening the driver’s door as well as on
locking and unlocking the vehicle.

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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.

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Automatic changing of the six gears
.


Moving off



- It is essential to press
the brake pedal to exit
position P
,

- select position R
or D
,
You can also move off from position N
.
- gradually release the
pressure on the brake
pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.


- With your foot on
the brake, release
the handbrake,

- select position R
, D
or M
,

- gradually release the
pressure on the brake
pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear according to the following
parameters:


- the style of driving,

- the road profi le,

- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on
your part. For immediate maximum
acceleration without touching the
gear lever, press the accelerator
pedal down as far as it will go to the
end of its travel passing the point of
resistance (kickdown). The gearbox will
automatically change down or maintain
the gear selected until maximum
engine speed is reached. With the engine running, to move off
from position P
.


Automatic mode

On a descent, the gearbox will
automatically change down in order to
provide effi cient engine braking and
good re-acceleration.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change
to a higher gear for reasons of safety.
When stationary with the gear lever in
position D
(drive), a vibration limiting
device is activated by pressing the
brake pedal.


- Select position D
.

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- press the lever to the +
sign to change to a higher
gear, from 1 to 6,

- conversely, press the lever
to the - sign to change to a
lower gear. You can change from position D

(automatic mode) to position M

(manual mode) at any time.

Stopping the vehicle, starting
the engine
Reverse gear



- Select position R
, with the
vehicle stationary and the
engine at idle.

If the battery is fl at and the lever is
in position P
, it will be impossible
to change to another position.

- Select position P
to
immobilise the vehicle
or
to start the engine
, with
the handbrake on or off.


- You can also select
position N
to park
or to
start the engine
, with the
handbrake on.
If position N
is engaged
inadvertently while driving, allow
the engine to return to idle before
engaging position D
to accelerate.


Manual mode

Manual changing of the gears by
pressing.


- Select lever position M
, In manual mode, it is only possible to
change from one gear to another if
the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit. If they do not, the vehicle will
operate temporarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
moving very slowly, the gearbox
automatically selects gear 1.
The
7 (snow) programme does not
operate in manual mode.

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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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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.