brake Citroen C6 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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W A R N I N G L A M P S
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
ESP/ASR
Operating
If either of the ESP or ASR systems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
The lighting of the warning lamp and of the button ESP indicates that the system is deactivated.
Electric parking brake
When the engine is running, this warning lamp lights up to indicate a malfunctioning of the electric parking brake. The brake is not working properly. Place the gearbox in the Park position (P).
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
ABS
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds. If it does not go out, there could be a sys-tem malfunction. See "Brakes".
Puncture(s)
If this warning lamp comes on, it indicates a puncture on one or more wheels.
The screen displays an image which shows you which wheel is affected. Contact a CITROËN which shows you which wheel which shows you which wheel
dealer.
Door open
If this warning lamp comes on while the engine is run-ning, it tells you that one of the doors and/or the boot is open.
Electric parking brake, brake fl uid level, braking distribution malfunction
With the engine running, the lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not pro-perly released, that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking sys-tem is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on even after you have released the parking brake, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.brake, stop immediately and contact brake, stop immediately and contact
See "Brakes".
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on for a serious fault. Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor. Contact a CITROËN dealer if necessary.
To learn the origin of the corre-sponding alert, refer to the log of alerts (See chapter "Multifunction displays" or your NaviDrive instruc-tions).
STOP warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes on, it is impe-rative to stop the vehicle and to switch the engine off. The warning lamp is accompanied by the STOP symbol on the screen as well as on the Head-up display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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For safety:The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if you are pressing the brake pedal.
When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the gear selector is not in position P.
Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain that position P is selected.

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OPERATION
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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UNLOCKING INEMERGENCY
In the event of a malfunctioning of the electric parking brake or a bat-tery failure, provided your gear-box is not in Park position (P) with an automatic gearbox, or a gear is engaged with a manual gearbox:1. Open the lower compartment in the central armrest by actioning the control B.
E L E C T R I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
5. Make sure that you position the strap back in its location D. Otherwise, applying the brake will not be possible after fi ve attempts.Contact a CITROËN dealer.
This strap cannot apply the parking brake. To re-apply the electric parking brake (after fi rst resolving the malfunction or the battery failure), pull then release the control A. The time for applying the brake subsequent to the emergency unlocking will be longer.
Note: During the emer-gency unlocking, the warn-ing lamp for the electric parking brake will light up in the instrument panel.
2. Detach the CD storage section by pulling on the tabs C.3. Disengage the strap from its location D.4. Pull the strap to unlock the brake. A loud click confi rms that the brake is unlocked.
Note: It is essential to make sure that the parking brake warning lamp does indeed light up in the instrument panel.
Note: Presence of the diagnostic socket
Take care to ensure that the area around socket E is not dusty or damp, this socket is vital to the maintenance operations on your vehicle.

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G R O U N D C L E A R A N C E A D J U S T M E N T
Position changes may only be made when the engine is running.
The ground clearance is adjusted automatically. You can however modify the vehicle height in certain specifi c cases.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjustment controls. The change of position is indicated at the start of the adjust-ment by:A message or
Temporary display of the initial position with the symbol for the position requested.Note: You are recommended to avoid any changing of position while you have your foot on the brake.
Viewing of the position of the vehicle
On completion of the adjustmentyou see either a message or an illustration of the position attained by the vehicle, with the appropriate symbol.

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F U S E S I N T H E B O O T
FUSEBOX
To access the fusebox located under the left hand wing trim:1. Move aside the trim on the LH side. See "12 V battery: Changing the battery".2. Move aside the electrical cables connecting to the fusebox.3. Open the fusebox.
Ref.RatingFunction
F 115 AFuel fl ap
F 2––
F 3––
F 415 ASpeed-sensitive rear spoiler (defl ector)
F 540 AHeated rear screen
G 3615 A/25 ARear LH electric heated seat (Pack Lounge)/Benchseat
G 3715 A/25 ARear RH electric heated seat (Pack Lounge)/Benchseat
G 3830 ARear electric seat adjustments (Pack Lounge)
G 3930 ACigar-lighter – Rear accessory socket
G 4025 AElectric parking brake

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MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufacturer's plate.
* For a vehicle that is towing, the speed must not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) can be increased up to:(1) 1 700 kg.
Provided you reduce the vehicle weight so as not to exceed gross train weight.
Observe your vehi-cle's towing limits. It is essential to comply with the max. Gross Trailer Weights and speed limits as spe-cifi ed by legislation in each country.
Dimensions of chai-nable tyres:
All the tyres shown can be fi tted with chains.