key Citroen C6 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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A. Key release/storage.
B. Locking of the vehicle.C. Unlocking of the vehicle.D. Guide-me-home lighting.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
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OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the lever A towards you.
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the lever B located under the front edge close to the centre of the bonnet then lift the bonnet.
Press on button A to the left of the dashboard to open the fuel fi ller fl ap.
Opening and attaching the fuel cap B.
FUEL TANK
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Tank capacity: approximately 72 litres

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1. Lift the boot fl oor using the strap B.2. Anchor the strap on the roof of the boot.3. To remove the spare wheel, detach the belt then push the wheel forwards so as to be able to lift it.
SPARE WHEEL
Note: The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.
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This can be unlocked, vehicle stopped:With either the remote control or the key.Using the interior central unlocking button, or simply by opening a door.
From the outside, press on lever A.

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FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DEACTIVATIONCHILD SAFETYTHE ISOFIX FASTENING SYSTEM
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passen-ger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the "OFF"position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deac-tivation warning lamp, in the instru-ment panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.

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This system allows you to main-tain a constant vehicle speed pro-grammed by the driver.1. "CRUISE" button: Activation/deactivation of cruise control mode.2. Suspension or reactivation of cruise control.3. "SET +" button: Increase of the memorised speed.4. "SET -" button: Reduction of the memorised speed.
CRUISE CONTROLSPEED LIMITER
This system allows you to choose a maximum speed that you do not wish to exceed.1. "LIMIT" button: Activation of speed limiter mode.2. Disengagement of the maxi-mum speed.3. "SET +" button: Activation of the maximum speed.4."SET -" button: Reduction of the maximum speed.
To quit a parking space
With the engine running, release the electric parking brake, by pressing the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and pulling then releasing the control A.
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate the parking brake by pulling then releasing the control A.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
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Note: It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in position S.
Note: Function may be activated at speeds over 30 km/h (18 mph).Cruise control is available in the higher gears only, for speeds greater than 40 km/h (24 mph).
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FOLDING AND EJECTING THE KEY
Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the key mechanism.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery: CR 0523 of 3 V.
After a change of battery, it may be necessary to re-initialise t he remote control. To do that, switch on the ignition and immediately action button Bon your remote control to trigger the action desired. This may ta ke some ten seconds.Note: Make a careful note of the numbers for the keys and for the remot e control on the ASSISTANCE card. Keep this in a safe place.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be returned to a CITROËN dealerDo not throw away Do not throw or deposited at a recognised collection point (a camera dealershop, for example).
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: by inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if none of the doors is opened within thirty seconds following an unlocking, the doors will automatically relock.
Warning: there is a risk of damage if the replacement batte ry is not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those approved by CITROËN.
GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING
A press on button C operates the guide-me-home lighting (illumina-tion of the sidelamps and dipped beams for approx. one minute).
A second press prior to the end of this timing cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
LOCATING OF THE VEHICLE
To locate the vehicle on a carpark, press button B, the interior lamps come on and the direction indica-tors fl ash for a few seconds. The vehicle remains locked.

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K E Y S
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a person is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside (without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, a CITROËN d ealer can supply replacements.
If you unlock your vehicle using the key because of a problem with the battery, be aware that opening/closing a door with the window closed can ser iously damage the glass, even to the point of breaking it. See "Access".
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER KEY
The key operates all the vehicle’s locks as well as the ignition.Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer will sound if you have switched off the ignition and opened the driv-er’s door without having removed the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate the front passenger’s airbag. See "Airbags".
CENTRAL LOCKING USING THE KEY
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle. It is then impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.Note:With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, locking issignalled by the fl ashing of the interior locking control wa rning lamp.If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly clo sed, thecentral locking does not operate.
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the igni tion.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
After you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and the electronic immobiliser device.
If the key is not recognised, you cannot start the vehicle .
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN dealer.

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OPERATING THE ALARM
First make sure all the doors are closed.
The alarm is armed by pressing button B on the remote control.
With the alarm armed, the protections are active after 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds (volumetric).
When the alarm is armed (on standby), any intrusion will trigger the siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by the direction indicators lighting up.
The alarm then goes back on standby, but the triggering remains memorised and is signalled by the rapid fl ashing of the warning lamp on control 1 after you have deacti-vated the alarm with a press on the unlocking butto n A. The fl ashing stops when you switch on the ignition.
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting of the electrical supply. To stop it, restore the electrical supply then press on the unlocking button A.Note:If you want to lock your vehicle without arming the alarm, just lock with the key only.
If you lock your vehicle and a door, or the boot, is still open, the central locking does not operate but the alarm will arm itself after approx. 45 seconds.Note: The siren is automatically deactivated (for exam-ple for disconnecting the battery) as soon as the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control.

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S T E E R I N G L O C K – I G N I T I O N – S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SO AS TO RETAIN STEERING AND BRAKING ASSISTANCE (risk of the steering lock engaging and loss of safety features).
When stationary, having removed the key, carefully turn the steering wheel if you wish to lock the steering.
S: STEERING LOCK
To unlock the steering, gently move the steering wheel while turning the key, without exerting undue force.
When you remove the key, turn your steering wheel to lock the steering. The key can only be removed when in position S.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is unlocked (by turn-ing the key in position M, if neces-sary move the steering wheel).
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
See "Driving".
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-tery while the engine is stopped, your vehicle goes automatically into economy mode after a max-imum of 30 minutes. Economy mode is indicated by a message on the screen.
The electrical components relating to comfort and also the headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) cut out automatically. To reactivate them, it is necessary to start the engine.
Depending on your vehicle ver-sion, the following warning lamps are tested:
If one of these warning lamps does not light up, this indicates a mal-function.
D: STARTING
Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Never turn it while the engine is running.

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To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate the parking brake by pulling then releasing the control A.Note:In all circumstances with an automatic gearbox, select the Park position P.
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in position S.

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING FROM THE INSIDE
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
Remark: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote control or the key.
The three statuses for locking/unlock-ing the vehicle are signalled by the warning lamp on the control A:It fl ashes when the vehicle is locked, engine stopped.
It lights up when the ignition is switched on, vehicle locked.It goes out when the vehicle is unlocked.

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