Get READY TO GO Guide for Citroen C8 4 Door Second Generation (2002-2014)

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REMOTE CONTROL

Normal locking

Press the closed padlock to

lock the vehicle.

This is conﬁrmed by ﬁxed

lighting of the direction

indicators for approximately

two seconds.

Deadlocking

If your vehicle is ﬁtted with

deadlocking, a second

press on the closed padlock

within ﬁve seconds of locking

changes this to deadlocking.

This is conﬁrmed by ﬁxed lighting

of the direction indicators for

approximately two seconds.

ACCESS

The key allows you to switch on the

ignition and to mechanically operate

the lock on the fuel ﬁller cap, the glove

box, the passenger airbag disarming

switch and the mechanical child lock.

KEYS

Central locking

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.

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.

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Opening/Closing the electric

sliding side doors

Folding/opening out the key

Pressing the closed

padlock for more than

2 seconds, in addition to

To tuck away the key blade,

press the button, then fold it

down into the remote control

module.

Pressing one of the buttons

opens or closes the

corresponding rear door

(right or left).

locking or deadlocking,

permits automatic closing of

the windows and places the sunroofs

in the partially open position, if they

were open. To close them completely,

you must press their switch before

leaving the vehicle.

To open out the key, press the

button.

Locating your vehicle

To locate your vehicle, if you

have locked it, in a car park.

Press the closed padlock, the

courtesy lights come on and

the direction indicators ﬂash

for a few seconds.

This press unlocks the entire

vehicle before opening the sliding

door.

Unlocking

Press the open padlock to

unlock the vehicle.

This is conﬁrmed by rapid

ﬂashing of the direction

indicators.

If the vehicle is locked and unlocking

is activated inadvertently, unless the

doors are opened within 30 seconds,

the vehicle will lock automatically.

Key in ignition

A buzzer sounds on opening the

driver's door, if the key has been left in

the ignition.

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Changing the remote control

battery

Reinitialising the remote control

Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.

Following changing of the

remote control battery or

disconnection of the vehicle

battery, the remote control

may have to be reinitialised.

The information "battery ﬂat" is given

by an audible signal, accompanied by

a message on the multifunction display.

To replace the battery, unclip the

casing using a coin at the ring.

If the remote control does not work

after the battery has been changed,

re-programme the remote control.

Wait at least one minute

before using the remote

control.

Insert the key in the ignition

switch with the buttons

(padlocks) of the remote control

facing you.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the locking padlock for at

least ﬁve seconds within the next

ten seconds.

Switch off the ignition.

Wait at least one minute before using

the remote control.

Do not discard the remote control

batteries, they contain metals which

are harmful to the environment.

Take them to a CITROËN dealer, or to

any other approved collection point.

The remote control is now working

again.

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If the keys are lost

ELECTRONIC ENGINE

IMMOBILISER

Good practice

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 certiﬁcate and personal

identiﬁcation.

Key, remote control

This locks the engine control system as Take care not to allow the key to come

soon as the ignition has been switched into contact with grease, dust, rain or a

off and therefore prevents starting of

the vehicle by anyone who does not

have the key.

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.

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.

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.

If the system does not function

correctly, the central locking button

indicator light, situated on the courtesy

light console, ﬂashes rapidly when the

ignition is switched on (2nd notch).

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.

In this case your vehicle will not start.

Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as

possible.

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 modiﬁcations to the

electronic engine immobiliser system.

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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-

Close the sunroofs,

Switch off the ignition,

In the next ten seconds, press

button A, located on the left-hand

side of the fascia, until the red

indicator light is on continuously,

-

Get out of the vehicle,

Within the next ﬁve minutes, set the

alarm by locking or deadlocking using

the remote control (the red indicator

light ﬂashes once a second).

When the alarm is set but the

remote control does not operate:

-

Unlock the doors with the key

and open the door. The alarm is

triggered.

Switch on the ignition in the

next ten seconds. The alarm is

disarmed.

ALARM

To lock your vehicle without setting the

alarm, insert the key in the lock then

lock the vehicle (e.g. for washing).

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, this provides

two types of protection:

When the alarm is triggered, the siren

sounds and the direction indicator lights

ﬂash for thirty seconds.

Warning - alarm triggered: the red indicator

light ﬂashes rapidly, insert the key and

switch on the ignition to switch it off.

When the alarm has been triggered ten

times in succession (on the eleventh time)

the alarm is deactivated. Repeat the rules

for setting the alarm.

-

exterior protection: it sounds if a

door, the tailgate or the bonnet is

opened.

Incorrect operation

When the ignition is switched on, if the red

indicator light remains on for ten seconds,

there is a fault in the siren connection.

Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the

system checked.

Automatic setting of the alarm

-

interior protection: it sounds if

the volume inside the passenger

compartment changes (breaking of

a window or a movement inside the

vehicle).

A red indicator light, located in the

centre of the fascia, indicates the

information detailed below.

Disarming

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, the alarm is set

automatically 2 minutes after the last

door or the tailgate is closed.

To prevent triggering of the alarm when

a door or the tailgate is opened, it is

imperative to press the remote control

unlocking button again.

Setting the alarm

Unlock the vehicle with the remote

control (the red indicator light goes out).

-

Switch off the ignition and get out of

the vehicle.

Set the alarm within ﬁve minutes of

getting out of the vehicle, by locking

or deadlocking using the remote

control (the red indicator light

ﬂashes once per second).

To set the alarm with exterior

protection only

If, while you are away from the vehicle,

you wish to leave a window partially

open or a pet inside the vehicle, you

should choose exterior protection only.

Do not make any modiﬁcations

to the alarm system as this could

cause faults.

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Opening the doors from outside

Opening the doors from inside

DOORS

Locking/Unlocking from Automatic central locking

the inside

To deactivate

The doors can lock automatically when

you are driving (at a speed of more

than 6 mph (10 km/h)).

With the ignition on, press

and hold the padlock.

Press the padlock, the red

warning light comes on when

the vehicle is locked and switches off

when it is unlocked.

Deactivation of the function is

accompanied by an audible signal.

You can activate or deactivate this

function.

This locks/unlocks the doors and the

tailgate.

"Door open" alert

If a door or the tailgate is not closed

properly:

If the vehicle is locked or

deadlocked from the outside, the

red warning light ﬂashes and the

padlock does not function. In this case,

use the key or the remote control to

unlock from the outside.

The door opening switches do

not function when the vehicle is

deadlocked.

To activate

-

when the engine is running, you

are warned by a graphic and a

message on the display for a few

seconds,

With the ignition on, press

and hold the padlock.

Activation of the function is

accompanied by an audible signal and

a message on the display.

-

when the vehicle is moving

(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),

the service warning light comes on.

It is accompanied by an audible

signal, a message and a graphic on

the display for a few seconds.

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General recommendations

It is imperative that the doors are

only operated when the vehicle is

stationary.

Always ensure that the door is

operated safely. Check that no person,

animal or object is preventing the

required operation, either inside or

outside the vehicle.

Do not lean through an open window,

do not leave any object protruding

through the door during opening or

closing.

Do not leave children or pets near the

opening and closing controls without

supervision.

ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS

Opening/Closing from

the front

Opening/Closing using

the remote control

Obstacle detection

Press the corresponding

control.

An audible signal accompanies the

opening and closing of the door.

Press one of the buttons

to open or close the

corresponding rear door (right

or left).

The detection system is triggered

when an obstacle which has a certain

physical resistance hinders the

movement of the door.

If an obstacle is detected during:

-

Opening/Closing from

row 2

closing of the door, the door opens

fully,

opening of the door, the door stops.

-

Press the corresponding

control.

Remember to close the sliding

doors when your vehicle is parked

for long periods, the electric open

door monitoring system consumes

power.

On a steep gradient, guide the side

door manually to assist closing.

When the obstacle has been removed,

complete or restart the action using the

remote control or the interior controls.

Failure to observe these

recommendations may result in injury

or damage if part of the body or an

object becomes jammed or caught.

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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY

B - Electric

This disarms all the electrical controls

in the rear:

TAILGATE

Simultaneous locking or

unlocking of the tailgate

and the doors

Tailgate release

This enables the tailgate to be

unlocked in the event of a central

locking fault.

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.

-

electric windows,

sliding side doors,

sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.

-

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,

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.

-

Insert a small screwdriver into hole D

in the lock and push it towards the

left to unlock the tailgate.

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.

In the event of a serious impact, the

doors are unlocked automatically

to permit access by the emergency

services.

"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.

Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the vehicle, even for

a short time.

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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.

SUNROOFS

Malfunction

Good practice

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 brieﬂy.

To close it completely: press part B

of the control brieﬂy to slide it, then

press the control again continuously to

close it completely.

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:

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.

-

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 ﬁve

seconds after closing of the roof.

The safety auto-reverse function is

not active during these operations.

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.

Instruments and controls

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

CONTROL BLOCK

Display

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Instruments and controls

With monochrome display

With colour display

INSTRUMENT PANELS

1. Rev counter.

2. Speedometer.

3. Fuel level and coolant temperature.

4. Display.

Instruments and controls

WARNING LIGHTS

Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost

immediately. With the engine running: the warning light becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or ﬂashes. This

initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display. "Do not ignore

these warnings."

Warning light

is

indicates

Solution - action

major faults linked with the

"Brake ﬂuid level", "Engine

oil pressure", "Coolant

temperature", "Electronic

brake force distribution",

"Power steering" and

"Punctured tyre" warning

lights.

lit, associated

with another

warning

You must stop, park, switch off the ignition

and call a CITROËN dealer.

STOP

light and

accompanied

by a message

on the display.

handbrake applied or not

released correctly.

Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning

light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.

lit.

low brake ﬂuid level.

Top up using a ﬂuid recommended by CITROËN.

Handbrake/

Brake ﬂuid

level/EBFD

remaining on,

even though the

level is correct and

associated with the

ABS warning light.

failure of the electronic

brake force distribution.

You must stop, park, switch off the ignition

and call a CITROËN dealer.

Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.

Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"

section.

lit while

driving.

insufﬁcient pressure.

Engine oil

pressure

remaining on,

even though

the level is

correct.

major fault.

Call a CITROËN dealer.

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Instruments and controls

Warning light

is

indicates

Solution - action

Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.

Visually check the level. Chapter 2, "Instruments

and controls" section.

an abnormal increase in the

temperature.

lit.

Coolant

temperature

and level

Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a CITROËN

dealer.

ﬂashing.

a drop in the coolant level.

Consult the warnings log on the display or on the

screen. See chapter 9 In-car Technology, "Audio

equipment - Trip computer" section, depending on

the seriousness of the fault, contact a CITROËN

dealer.

lit temporarily. minor faults or warnings.

Service

remaining on. major faults.

the driver or a front

In the case of a low diesel additive level, see

chapter 6 "Levels" section.

lit.

passenger has not fastened Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

his seat belt.

Row 1 seat

belt not

fastened

ﬂashing,

Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the

strap. Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.

The driver must ensure that all passengers fasten

and use the seat belts correctly.

accompanied

by an audible

signal of

the vehicle is moving with

the driver or front passenger

seat belt not fastened.

increasing

volume.

Front/side/ ﬂashing or

curtain airbag remaining on.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer

failure of an airbag.

without delay. Chapter 4 "Airbags" section.

intentional disarming of this

airbag in the presence of a Chapter 4, "Airbags-children on board" section.

rear facing child seat.

Front passenger

lit.

airbag disarmed

Instruments and controls

Warning light

is

indicates

Solution - action

You have enough fuel left to drive approximately 30 miles

(50 km).

Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of the fuel

reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the style of

driving, the proﬁle of the road, the time elapsed and the

distance travelled since the warning light came on.

that the fuel reserve is being

used (approximately 5 litres

remain).

Capacity approximately

80 litres.

lit.

Low fuel level

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this could

damage the emission control and injection systems.

a malfunction of the gauge

or cutting off of the supply

following a serious impact.

ﬂashing.

Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.

EOBD

failure of the injection,

ignition or emission control

system.

emission

control

system

ﬂashing or

remaining on.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer

as soon as possible.

Check the battery terminals, … Chapter 7,

"Battery" section.

lit.

fault in the charging circuit.

placing of the active

functions on standby

(economy mode).

ﬂashing.

Chapter 7, "Battery" section.

Call a CITROËN dealer.

Battery

charge

remaining on,

in spite of the

checks.

faulty circuit, injection or

ignition malfunction.

remaining on

or coming on

above 7 mph

(12 km/h).

The vehicle retains conventional braking without

assistance but you are advised to stop. Call a

CITROËN dealer.

failure of the anti-lock

braking system.

ABS

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Instruments and controls

Warning light

is

indicates

Solution - action

The system optimises the traction and improves

the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,

"Driving safety" section.

ﬂashing.

wheel skid avoided.

a malfunction of the system.

E.g.: under-inﬂation of the tyres. dealer.

Check the pressure of the tyres. Call a CITROËN

remaining on.

ESP/ASR

remaining on with

the button (below

the steering

wheel on the left)

pressed.

The operation of the system has been

deactivated. Chapter 4, "Driving safety" section.

deactivation of the system.

Diesel

pre-heating

climatic conditions requiring Wait until the warning light is switched off before

operating the starter.

lit.

pre-heating.

manual selection or

automatic lighting.

Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to the second

position.

Dipped

headlamps/

Daytime

lights

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.

Rotate the ring on the lights stalk to position 0.

and with an

audible signal,

ignition off.

opening of the driver's door

with the lights still on.

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.

Direction

indicators

ﬂashing with

buzzer.

Instruments and controls

Warning light

is

indicates

Solution - action

Front fog

lamps

The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or

dipped headlamps are on.

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."

Rear fog

lamps

lit.

manual selection.

Display

is

indicates

Solution - action

Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel

controls" section.

Cruise control lit.

Speed limiter lit.

cruise control selected.

Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel

controls" section.

speed limiter selected.

service due shortly.

Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet.

Have the service carried out by a CITROËN

dealer.

Service

lit.

spanner

Automatic

gearbox

displayed.

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

Particle displayed and malfunction of the particle

emission ﬁlter associated with emission ﬁlter (diesel

Have the ﬁlter checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Chapter 6, "Levels" section.

saturation

warning

the service additive level, risk of

warning light. clogging, ...).

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Instruments and controls

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).

With monochrome screen

With colour screen

-

It also displays the automatic gearbox

positions and programmes selected

(see opposite).

In zone A, the temperature is correct.

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.

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.

When the pressure has dropped,

remove the cap and top up the level.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

The total and trip distances are

displayed for thirty seconds, when

the ignition is switched off, on

You must stop immediately.

opening the driver’s door as well as on

locking and unlocking the vehicle.

Wait for the engine to cool before

topping up the level.

The cooling system is pressurised.

Instruments and controls

Example: 4 800 miles/km remain

before the next service is due. When

the ignition is switched on and for a

few seconds, the display shows:

A few seconds after the ignition is

switched on, the oil level is displayed,

then the total distance recorder

resumes normal operation and the

spanner remains lit. This indicates that

a service should be carried out shortly.

Service indicator

The display, located in the control

block, informs you when the next

service will be due in accordance

with the "Manufacturer's" servicing

schedule indicated in the servicing

booklet. This information is determined

in relation to the distance travelled

since the previous service.

The service is overdue

Each time the ignition is switched on

and for a few seconds, the spanner

ﬂashes and the excess distance is

displayed.

A few seconds after the ignition is

switched on, the oil level is displayed,

then the total distance recorder

resumes normal operation showing the

total and trip distances.

Refer to the list of checks in the

servicing booklet which was given

to you on delivery of the vehicle.

For further information, consult

the CITROËN SERVICE site at

the address:

The distance remaining before the next

service is less than 500 miles/1 000 km

Operation

Each time the ignition is switched on

and for a few seconds, the spanner

ﬂashes and the number of miles/

kilometres remaining is displayed:

A few moments after the ignition

has been switched on, the spanner

indicating a service operation lights

up; the display for the total distance

recorder tells you (in round ﬁgures)

the distance remaining before the next

service.

With the engine running the

spanner remains lit until the

service has been carried out.

The points at which a service is due

are calculated from the last indicator

zero reset.

The point at which a service is due is

determined by the distance travelled.

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Instruments and controls

Zero re-set

Oil level correct

Lack of oil

Dipstick

A = maximum, never exceed

this level as a surplus of oil

may damage the engine.

Contact a CITROËN dealer

without delay.

B = minimum, top up the level

via the oil ﬁller cap, using

the type of oil suited to your

engine.

Your CITROËN dealer carries out this

operation after each service.

However, if you carry out the service

yourself, the re-set procedure is as

follows:

-

Switch off the ignition,

Flashing of "OIL",

linked with the

service warning light,

Press and hold the trip recorder

reset button,

Switch on the ignition.

accompanied by an

-

audible signal and a message on the

display, indicates a lack of oil which

could damage the engine.

The display begins a countdown.

When the display shows "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

If the lack of oil is conﬁrmed by a check

using the dipstick, it is essential that

the level is topped up.

Trip recorder zero

reset button

With the ignition on, press

the button until the zeros

appear.

After this operation, if you wish

to disconnect the battery, lock

the vehicle and wait for at least

ﬁve minutes, otherwise the zero re-set

will not be registered.

Oil level gauge fault

Flashing of "OIL --"

indicates a

malfunction of the

engine oil level gauge.

Consult a CITROËN

dealer.

Lighting rheostat

With the lights on, press

the button to vary the

intensity of the lighting

of the instruments and

The level read will only be correct

if the vehicle is on level ground

and the engine has been off for

more than 15 minutes.

controls. When the lighting reaches

the minimum (or maximum) setting,

release the button then press it again

to increase (or reduce) the brightness.

As soon as the lighting is of the

required brightness, release the button.

Engine oil level indicator

When the ignition is switched on, the

engine oil level is indicated for a few

seconds, after the service information.

Gearbox and stearing wheel

Park: position of the lever

when parked.

To immobilise the vehicle or

start the engine.

Reverse: position of the lever

in reverse gear.

To reverse the vehicle.

Neutral: position of the lever

in neutral.

GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

The six-speed (Diesel engine)

To park the vehicle

(handbrake on) and start the

engine.

Drive: position of the lever

while driving.

Gear selection gate

"Porsche Tiptronic-system" automatic

gearbox offers a choice between:

-

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.

-

the comfort of integral automatic

operation, enhanced by a snow

programme,

or the pleasure of manual gear

changing.

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.

2

Gearbox and stearing wheel

Moving off

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.

-

It is essential to press

the brake pedal to exit

position P,

select position R or D,

On a descent, the gearbox will

automatically change down in order to

provide efﬁcient engine braking and

good re-acceleration.

gradually release the

pressure on the brake

pedal; the vehicle moves

off immediately.

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.

Automatic mode

You can also move off from position N.

Automatic changing of the six gears.

-

With your foot on

the brake, release

the handbrake,

- Select position D.

-

select position R, D or M,

The gearbox always selects the most

suitable gear according to the following

parameters:

-

the style of driving,

the road proﬁle,

the vehicle load.

gradually release the

pressure on the brake

pedal; the vehicle moves

off immediately.

The gearbox is then operating in auto-

adaptive mode, without any action on

your part.

Gearbox and stearing wheel

You can change from position D

(automatic mode) to position M

(manual mode) at any time.

Reverse gear

- Select position R, with the

vehicle stationary and the

engine at idle.

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.

Stopping the vehicle, starting

the engine

- Select position P to

immobilise the vehicle or

to start the engine, with

the handbrake on or off.

The 7 (snow) programme does not

operate in manual mode.

Manual mode

Manual changing of the gears by

pressing.

If the battery is ﬂat and the lever is

in position P, it will be impossible

to change to another position.

-

Select lever position M,

- You can also select

position N to park or to

start the engine, with the

handbrake on.

-

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.

If position N is engaged

inadvertently while driving, allow

the engine to return to idle before

engaging position D to accelerate.

2

Gearbox and stearing wheel

Snow programme

Operating abnormality

Good practice

Any operating abnormality is indicated

by an audible signal, accompanied by

the message "Automatic gear fault"

on the display and ﬂashing of the Snow

snowﬂake 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).

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:

In addition to the automatic

programme, there is a special

Snow programme.

This improves starting

and drive when traction is

poor. The snowﬂake appears on the

instrument panel display.

-

if you press the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time,

- Press button 7 once the

vehicle has been started

and position D selected.

The gearbox adapts to driving

on slippery roads.

-

if you force the lever from position P

to another position in the event of a

battery failure.

Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),

keeping within the limit of local speed

restrictions.

Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as

possible.

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.

You can return to the automatic

programme at any time.

-

Press button 7 again to switch off

the programme you are in.

Gearbox and stearing wheel

5-speed gearbox

6-speed gearbox

STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND

REACH ADJUSTMENT

MANUAL GEARBOX

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.

To change gear easily, always press

the clutch pedal fully.

To prevent the mat from becoming

caught under the pedal:

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.

-

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

never ﬁt 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.

Starting and stopping

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.

Handbrake

If your vehicle is ﬁtted 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.

STARTING AND STOPPING

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.

STOP position: steering lock.

The ignition is off.

Running and accessories position.

Certain accessories can be used.

Starting position.

The starter is operated.

Good practice when starting

Diesel pre-heating warning

light

To return to normal operation, pull the

lever up until it clicks.

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 handbrake is on or has

not been released fully, this is

indicated by:

If the temperature is high enough, the

warning light comes on for less than

one second, you can start without

waiting.

-

a warning light which comes

on on the instrument panel,

an audible signal,

-

a message on the display.

READY TO GO for Your Citroen C8 4 Door Second Generation (2002-2014)

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