New C8 Sx 2.0 Hdi, Alarm Questions.

[The Equalizer]

Hey Y'all

 

I have owned a Fiat ulysse for some time, a 1998 petrol. however I have just part ex'd for the new Citroen C8 SX 2.0HDI.

 

I have been trying to figure out the alarm. here's my problem, the handbook is as clear as mud.

 

We have a dog that is left in the car rather than in the house. If we leave him in the house he howls till we return, if we leave him in the car he is happy as larry & goes to sleep.

 

So how the bloody hell do i arm the alarm without activating the internal sensors.

 

I have sat in the car for ages with theHandbook, trying to figure this out. If I open the windows to let the air in for the Mutt & lock the dog in the car using the key in lock method, all the windows close, & the alarm is de-activated.

 

If I use the Fob to lock the car, the windows stay open & the alarm is active, but as soon as the dog moves he sets the alarm off.

 

Any help would be gratefully accepted.

 

Thanks

 

E

[kfk]

Volumetric protection

 

Volumetric protection detects all intrusions into the passenger compartment by analysing movement or variation in air volume using ultrasonic volumetric sensors .

Volumetric protection of the passenger compartment is operational 45 seconds after the alarm is armed .

 

Deactivation : volumetric protection

 

Voluntary deactivation

 

Volumetric protection can be deactivated voluntarily after the ignition has been switched off by pressing the volumetric alarm button for more than one second .

 

Deactivation is not taken into account and the LED extinguishes if the alarm is not armed within 5 minutes .

 

The deactivation request is confirmed by the LED illuminating permanently (the LED flashes as soon as the alarm is armed) .

 

Automatic deactivation

Volumetric protection is deactivated automatically in one of the following cases :

 

After being triggered 10 times in the same arming period

When the sunroof is open

 

The volumetric button is in the end of the dash facing the door

[citroeneddie]

Equalizer

 

Welcome to the forum. I was going to say that there should be a disarming button on the dash (as per my C5), but KFK beat me to it.

 

Well done on your choice of car, I love the C8 and was going to have one, but couldn't justify travelling 40k per year in one , and with only having 2 teenage children. Decided to have C5 estate and Pic for second car instead.

 

I have had cruise retro fitted on my Pic and I know the SX doesn't have it, so might be worth asking if your dealer can do it if you need it. My delaer is going to try and do it on his demo, so I'll let you know how he gets on.( Something to do with VAN-BUS system, KFK?)

 

Appreciate them for what they are and your dealer will always be able to help.

 

Enjoy

[The Equalizer]

Hi Guys

 

Thanks for your replies, What you have written above KFK is what it said in the manual, I was just having a bit of trouble identifying the volumetric disarm button as there are 2 buttons connected to the alarm. the first is up by the sensors in the middle of the 2 of them & the other is tucked away & can only be accessed via opening the drivers door.

 

I wouldn't exactly consider any of these places as on the dash, more near the dash. Maybe I'm just being pedantic.

 

So is it the button tucked away in the drivers door armpit I should be using ?

 

Sorry for the daft questions, sometimes it takes a while for stuff to settle in my brain, once its there it tends to stay though.

 

Regards

 

E

 

P.S. Thanks also for the warm welcome, I look forward to being an active member of the forum.

[kfk]

A pedantic Citroen Owner......never met one of them :P

 

Yes its the one you access by opening the door.

[The Equalizer]

Right, just had a play about.

 

I got in the car, started the engine, then switched off the ignition & opened the door (but stayed in the car) pushed the button for 2 seconds, then armed the alarm using the fob & waited for the 45sec.

This appeared to work ok, the alarm did not go off although i was moving about in the car. Yet when i opened the door the alarm went off.

 

Which means all is fine, the perimiter alarm sounded when i tried to open the door, but the volumetric alarm remained inactive. excellent.

 

I could not see any indication that the volumetric security was OFF. The alarm button in between the 2 sensors, (the one with the led) was still flashing. not solid as stated in the above post. Yet all worked ok. will have another play later.

 

Thanks to kfk for his help & citroeneddie.

 

Can I be cheeky & ask something else.

 

My garage has offered to do the Supagard for £150. Is it worth taking up the offer.

 

I have seen the Supagard sponges on Ebay for about £20 for 5 packs.

 

Thanks Again

 

E

[citroeneddie]

Equaliser

 

Have seen Supaguard to paintwork advertised but never specified it. I would have thought that modern paintwork applied by PSA would be good enough.

 

What do you get for your money?

 

Eddie

[The Equalizer]

Thats a good question.

 

It seems to be a protective coating that lasts up to 3yrs. Protects from surface scratches, UV Light, & keeps that showroom shine.

 

No need to wax.

 

Also get your upholstry scotchguarded, Which with 3 messy kids, seems to be a good idea.

 

My mate reckons its a bargain as his local Vauxhall garage wanted £200 to Supagard his little Corsa.

 

Its got a 3 year warranty on it.

 

Then again as i said on ebay the kit is £20, & I apply it myself & buy a tin of scotchguard spray ? ?

 

Regards

 

E

[The Equalizer]

Also Have you noticed that as you step out of the C8, there is no footplate ?

 

Just paintwork, I can see that wearing away.

 

I wonder if you can buy a protective sheath of some sort ?

 

 

 

E

[Samninetysix]

Also Have you noticed that as you step out of the C8, there is no footplate ?

 

Just paintwork, I can see that wearing away.

 

I wonder if you can buy a protective sheath of some sort ?

E

 

I'm sure I saw a plate to cover that paintwork - it's a genuine Citroen accessory

[Guest rs6express]

Have a look on e-bay and put in: - Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates Citroen C8. They look cheeper than a dealer fit. I havn't bought them yet but tell me how you get on and if you like them. I did buy these: - Genuine Citroen Aluminium Look Dashboard Kit - C8 on e-bay last week. I can't believe citroen charge £117 for them but I offered £32 and got them. They brighten up the dash and I'm pleased with them. You get 3 x coveres for the air vents and 2 x covers for the front door handles. I'm sure if you offer a bit less you might get a better deal. Good Luck