2013 Citroen C8 heating

Instruments and controls

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Warning light is indicates Solution - action

ESP/ASR
fl ashing. wheel skid avoided. The system optimises the traction and improves
the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on.

a malfunction of the system.
E.g.: under-infl ation of the tyres.
Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN
dealer.
remaining on with
the button (below
the steering
wheel on the left)
pressed.
deactivation of the system. The operation of the system has been
deactivated. Chapter 4, "Driving safety" section.

Diesel
pre-heating
lit. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. Wait until the warning light is switched off before
operating the starter.

Dipped
headlamps/
Daytime
lights
lit. manual selection or
automatic lighting. Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
lighting of the dipped headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime lights. Depending on the
country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering wheel controls" section.

Main beam
headlamps
pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped headlamps.
and with an
audible signal,
ignition off. opening of the driver's door
with the lights still on. Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.

Direction
indicators
fl ashing with
buzzer. change of direction via the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.

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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.

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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.

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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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VISUAL SEARC
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Front interior



Instrument panels,
dials, counters 27-28
Warning lamps,
indicator lamps 29-33
Indicators, displays 34-36
Dimmer, trip recorder zero reset 36
Parking brake,
handbrake 86 Heating, ventilation 54-58


- defrosting, demisting,

- air conditioning A/C,

- climate control,

- air recirculation.
Hazard warning lamps 86 In-car Technology Section 9


- eMyWay

- Audio system
Fittings 76-77


- cigarette lighter,

- glove box,

- cooled compartment,

- ashtray.
Interior fuses 124-125

Mirror, toll card,
car park ticket 81-82
Sun visor,
mirror/monitoring 81, 102
Courtesy lamp, interior lighting 80
Setting the
date/time Section 9
FRONT INTERIOR