2013 Citroen C8 tow bar

CONTENT
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Contents

5. ACCESSORIES 103-1077. QUICK HELP 116-131
8. TECHNICAL
D ATA
132-1386. CHECKS 108-11510. VISUAL
SEARCH
139-146
Towing a trailer 103
Roof bars 105
Very cold climate screen 106
Other accessories 107
Fuel 109
Tank 109
Circuit disarmed 110
Diesel repriming pump 110
Opening the bonnet 111
Diesel under-bonnet
layout 112
Levels 113
Checks 115Battery 116
Changing
a wheel 117
a bulb 121
a fuse 124
a wiper blade 130
Being towed 131
Model codes 132
Diesel 133
Engine 133
Weights and
towing loads 134
Dimensions 136Exterior 139
Interior 140
Front interior 141
Instruments and controls 142
Technical data -
Maintenance 143
Eco-driving 144
9. TECHNOLOGY on
BOARD

eMyWay 9.1
Audio system 9.61



The "Location" section
assists you in fi nding the
controls and functions
and their associated page
numbers on the schematic
outlines of the vehicle
(visual index).
The "In-Car Technology"
section presents the new
radio/navigation equipment.

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FAMILIARISATIO
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Exterior

Audible and/or visual rear
parking assistance. 87
Tailgate
Locking and unlocking by
remote control. Press the
handle and raise the tailgate.

Parking assistance 25
Release the four levers,
move your bars then secure
the levers.

Spare wheel
Wheelbrace.
Jack box.
Towing eye.
117
Raise the wheel to be
repaired by means of the
cable until it is fl ush against
the fl oor. Close the cover on
the access opening securely.
117
Transverse roof bars 105

EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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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.

EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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Practical information
REAR INTERIOR LAYOUT


5. Storage compartment
11. Luggage retaining net "octopus"
position
Secure the net's four hooks in their
stowing rings on the fl oor.
1. Access handle

2. Grab handle and coat hook

3. Door tray with storage for a can
and a bottle of water or for the
portable bin with ashtray

4. High load retaining net fastenings
Open the covers of the upper
fastenings in row 3.
Install the ends of the metal bar in
these fastenings.
Secure the two tray strap hooks in the
stowing rings on the fl oor.
Pull the two straps taut.
Secure the two hooks on the elastic
parts of the tray in these rings.
The rings are located directly below the
corresponding upper fastenings.
6. Can holder

7. Storage compartment

8. Bottle holder or portable bin with
ashtray

9. Luggage retaining net "hammock"
position fastenings
Fold the net in two.
Secure the two centre hooks in the
stowing rings on the fl oor.
Secure the net's remaining four hooks
on the tailgate pillars.

10. 1
2 V socket for accessories (120 W)
This permits the connection of a mobile
telephone charger, a baby's bottle
warmer, ...
12. Load space cover
(5 seat version)
To install it:


- position one end of the roller in
row 2,

- compress the opposite end of the
roller and position it,

- release it to allow it to engage,

- unroll the cover as far as the pillars,

- secure the two hooks on the pillars,
To remove it:


- pull the cover towards you to
detach it from its fastenings,

- return the cover into its roller,

- compress it and remove it from its
support in row 2.


13. Rear shelf with umbrella holder
(7-8 seat version)
To remove the shelf:


- pull it rearward

- lift it slightly, then remove it
To install it:


- tilt it forwards slightly,

- push to engage it in its fastenings.

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Towing a trailer

On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Brakes:
towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake
gradually.


Automatic adjustment
For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, and if
the change in load makes it necessary,
this system automatically corrects the
height of the beam after approximately
2 minutes. The driver is then assured
of having optimum lighting and not
causing a nuisance to other road
users.


In certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the
maximum load up a steep slope
in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, cutting off the air conditioning
allows the engine power to be
recovered, and therefore the towing
speed to be signifi cantly increased
(approximately 12 mph [20 km/h]
more). Sequential control of the
gearbox may also become unavailable.

Lighting

Bicycle carrier

Refer to the "Identifi cation
features" section of chapter 8. Refer to the "Steering wheel
controls" section of chapter 3.
When using a trailer connection,
you must add a fuse. Refer to
the "Changing a fuse" section of
chapter 7.




If the coolant temperature warning light
comes on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as possible.

Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressure.
Side wind:
sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.






Towbar

We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars, which have been
tested for endurance from the design
stage of your vehicle.
Towing equipment must be fi tted in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
the electrical connection. As this fi tting
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
with fi tting a towbar or other electrical
accessory which is not recommended
by the CITROËN network. Fitting such
equipment could result in a failure
of your vehicle's electronic system.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer fi rst
for further information.
Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.
If you fi t a bicycle carrier on
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display's
confi guration menu.

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Other accessories

ACCESSORIES
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OTHER ACCESSORIES

These accessories and parts, after
being tested and approved for
reliability and safety, are all adapted
to your vehicle. A wide choice of
recommended accessories and original
parts is offered by CITROËN. To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat and its fi xings
are positioned correctly,

- never place one mat on top of
another.


Compatible portable equipment
For the hands-free kit audio
equipment, the fi tting of an RCA
auxiliary socket is offered specifi cally
by the Network.
The audio cable for connection to
the auxiliary socket (RCA yellow-red
located in the glove box) is also offered
by the network.
Following connection of the cable and
selection of the AUX mode, via the
source button, your portable equipment
is ready to operate.
Set the portable equipment to half
volume to avoid saturating the audio
system sound. Then use the audio
system volume button.
Audio systems, telephone, hands-free
kit, speakers, CD changer, navigation
system, DVD player, ...
Alloy wheels, trims, aluminium interior
trim kit, mud fl aps, ...

Seat covers compatible with side
airbags, mats, boot tray, sunroof,
luggage net, door defl ectors, cool box
secured on the slides, clip armrest,
load carrying roof bars, roof box, snow
chains, ski carrier, tailgate bicycle
carrier, interior bicycle carrier, booster
seats and child seats, Isofi x seats, side
sun blinds and rear blind, ...
Trailer towbar which must be fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
Please note this specifi c warning. You
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range
of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
maintenance and cleaning products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory to
have a safety jacket, warning triangle
and replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:

Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility vest, rear
parking sensors, warning triangle, ...
When using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the rear
wiper from the display
confi guration menu.
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with aerial, contact a
CITROËN dealer who will inform you
of the specifi cations of the transmitters
which can be fi tted, in accordance with
the Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

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QUICK HELP
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Having your vehicle towed

From the rear


- unclip the top of the cover using a
coin,

- screw in the removable towing eye
until it locks.


TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:


- selector lever in position N
,

- tow the vehicle at a speed below
30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km) maximum,

- do not add oil to the gearbox.
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting (4 wheels on the
road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.

From the front


- unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,

- screw in the removable towing eye
until it locks.

Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.

VEHICLES FITTED WITH A MANUAL
GEARBOX (diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started. Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.

Diesel technical data

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DIESEL DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND TOWING LOADS
(in mm - in kg)

Model codes


EARHRH



EBRHRH



EA___H


EA___J



EB___H


EB___J




7 seats
8 seats
7 seats
8 seats

Engine


2.0 HDi PEF



2.0 HDi PEF


Wheelbase(s) (at full load)
2 823
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on Axle 1
1 570
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on Axle 2
1 548
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Length
4 727
Width
1 850
Height at kerb weight
without roof bars
1 745 to 1 759
with fi xed roof bars
1 854 to 1 863
Kerb weight
1 854 to 1 957
1 818 to 1 983
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on Axle 1
1 121 to 1 157
1 117 to 1 161

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on Axle 2
733 to 800
701 to 822
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