CITROEN C6 2012 Handbook (in English)

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Your vehicle will be fi tted with only some of
the e
quipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifi cation applicable to the country of sale.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or accesso-
ries which are not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your vehicle's elec-
tronic system. Please note this specifi c warning
and contact a CITROËN dealer to be shown the
recommended equipment and accessories. CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.


Happy motoring!
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At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

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CONTENTS
DRIVING
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IN BRIEF
4-22II23-81
Exterior.................................................r4
Opening.............................................5-6
Interior..................................................r7
Dashboard.........................................8-9
Getting started.............................10®12
Visibility..............................................13
Ventilation ........................................... 14
Monitoring ....................................15-16
Ensure the safety of passengers........17
Driving .........................................18®20
Eco-driving....................................21-22
Remote control..............................23-24
Keys....................................................25
Anti-intrusion alarm.......................26-27
Steering lock - Ignition - Starter.........r28
Driving – Starting the engine.............29
Instrument panel.........................30®36
Warning lamps ..............................31-32
Head-up display ............................37-38
Multifunction displays..................39®43
Tr i p c o m p u t e r..............................r44®49
Signalling .....................................50®52
Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps .......................................
53
Wipers...........................................54-55
Windows .............................................56
Steering column adjustment -
Seat belt height adjustment .............57
Front seats....................................58-59
Memorisation......................................60
Seat belts warning lamp.....................61
Rear view mirrors........................62®64
Gearbox.......................................65®68
Cruise control................................69-70
Speed limiter.................................r71-72
Electronic stability programme ..........73
Brakes .................................................74
Electric parkin
g brake...................75 -76
Speed sensitive rear spoiler...............77
Parking assistance........................78-79
Lane departure warning system........80
Diesel particle fi lter............................r81

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CONTENTS
COMFORT
III82-118
MAINTENANCE
IV11 9 -132
PR ACTICAL ADVICE
V133-14 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VI145 -148
Alphabetical index...........149 -152
User Precautions..............IÌXXIVÌ
Access .........................................82®84
Automatic air conditionin
g ...........85®91
Rear automatic air conditioning.........92
Programmable heating ................93®96
Rear seats...................................97®99
Pack Lounge seats...........................100
Airbags.......................................101-102
Child restraints ........................103®105
Suspension with electronically
controlled springing
an
d damping..................................106
Ground clearance adjustment ....107-108
Interior lighting...........................109 -110
Interior comfort .........................111®116
Boot...................................................117
Sun roof.............................................f11 8
Fuel................................................... 133
Changing bulbs ........................134®137
Safety recommendations.................138
Roof bars ..........................................139
Cold weather shield..........................140
Changing a wheel....................141®143
To w i ng – Lifting................................14 4
Bonnet release.................................120
Levels................................................121
Diesel engine ...................................12 2
Levels - topping up ...........................123
12 V battery..............................124®126
F
uses........................................127®131
Capacity ........................................... 132
General.............................................145
Dimensions...............................146 -147
Vehicle identifi cation ........................148
AUDIO/TELEMATICS
7.1 - 7.58

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IN BRIE
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EXTERIOR
118
77
78
475380
Glass sun roof
The sun roof provides you with improved ventilation and brightness in thepassenger compartment.
Piloted Defl ector
This defl ector enhances the aerodynamics and the braking of your vehicle.
Parking assistance(display and sound)
This function warns you, whilstmanoeuvring, by detecting obsta-cles located in front of and behindthe vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning System
This driving assistance device warns you when you unwittingly cross a lane marking.
The Xenon dual-function directional headlamps
This additional lighting automatically provides you with enhanced visibility on bends.
Tyre defl ation detection
This function monitors the pressure of each tyre and warns you of tyres thatare punctured or defl ated.

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BA
D
C
B
A
IN BRIE
FA.Key release/storage.B.Locking of the vehicle.
C.Unlocking of the vehicle.D. Guide-me-home lighting.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
23
OPENING
120
OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the lever Atowards you.
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the lever Blocated under thefront edge close to the centre of
the bonnet then lift the bonnet.
Press on buttonA to the left of the
dashboard to open the fuel fi ller fl ap.
Opening and attaching the fuel capB.
FUEL TANK
133
Tank capacity:approximately 72 litres

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B
A
IN BRIE
F
1. Lift the boot fl oor using the strapB.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 ableto lift it.
SPARE WHEEL
Note: The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside thespare wheel.
141
OPENING
This can be unlocked, vehiclestopped:With either the remote controlor the key.Using the interior central
unlocking button, or simply by
openin
g a door.
From the outside, press on lever A.
•
•
BOOT
To close, lower the boot using the
gripping handle located on the inte-
rior boot trim.
Press fi rmly shut.
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GLASS SUN ROOF
The sun roof is operated by theelectrical controlA.
An action to the fi rst notch of thecontrol starts a movement whichstops as soon as you release thecontrol.
An action to the second notch of
the control opens or closes the sunroof fully. A further action stops themovement.
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IN BRIE
F
65
7.1
71-69
75
8537
INTERIOR
Head-up display
This device projects a range of impor-tant information into the driver's fi eld of vision. Therefore, the driver does not need to take his eyes off the road.
Speed limiter
This driving assistance device allowsyou to select a maximum speed thatyou do not wish to exceed.
Cruise control
This system allows you to automati-cally maintain the vehicle speed at thevalue programmed by the driver, with-out the need to press the accelerator.
The automatic gearbox
This device provides you with optimum driving conditions by combining a fully automatic mode, along with two specifi c programmes, as well as a manual mode.
Audio and communicationsystems
This equipment utilises the latest technology.
Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines automatic locking when the engine is stopped, and automatic unlocking when accelerating (devices activated by default).Note: Manual locking/unlocking is possible.
Automatic air conditioning
This air conditioning system ensures comfort and a suffi -cient circulation of air in the cabin.

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2
3
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9
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14
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1617
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1819
IN BRIE
F
1. Head-up display cavity
2.Steering column adjustment
3. Controls - Lighting/Direction indicators/
Rear foglamps/Voice recognition
4.Instrument panel
5.Horn
6. Controls - Wipers
7.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
8. Driver's seat adjustment controls and memories
9. Controls - Windows/Rear view mirrors/Child
safety
10. Driver's airbag
11. Controls at the steering wheel - Speed limiter and
Cruise control
12. Electric parking brake
13. Suspension controls - Ground clearance
ad
justment/Sport mode
14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls
15.
Head-up display controls
16.
Oddments tray
17. Fuel fl ap control
18. Ignition switch
19. Controls - Radio controls under the steering wheel
DASHBOARD