engine CITROEN C6 2012 Handbook (in English)

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CONTENTS
DRIVING
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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 .......................................
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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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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
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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
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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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Deactivation of passenger's airbag
When you switch on the ignition, the airbag warninglamp M lights up if the passenger's airbag has beendeactivated.
Hazard warning lamps
Driver's seat belt fastening sensor
When you switch on the ignition, seat belt warning lamp L lights up accompanied by a sound signal if the driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Warning lampLgoes out when the seat belt has been fastened.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
MONITORING
A.Signalling warning lamps.B. Operational warning lamps.C. Cruise control/speed limiter information.D. Fuel gauge.E.Trip mileage recorder.F. Total mileage recorder, maintenance indicator.
G.Speed indicator.H.Display of automatic gearbox information.
I. Display of suspension sport mode.
J. Rev counter.K.Reset button for trip mileage recorder and
maintenance indicator.
Note:When the ignition is switched on, the orange and red warning lamps light up.
When the engine is running, these warning lamps should go out.
If any warning lamps remain lit, refer to the relevant page.
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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 controlmode.2.Suspension or reactivation of cruise control.3. "SET +"button: Increase of
the memorised speed.4. "SET -"button: Reduction of
the memorised speed.
CRUISE CONTROL
SPEED 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 move off
With the engine running, release
the electric parking brake, by
pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal and pulling then
releasin
g the control A.
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate
the parking brake by pulling then
releasingthe control A.
ELECTRIC PARKINGBRAKE
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Note:It is not possible to releasethe electric parking brake if thekey is removed or in position S.
Note: Function may be activated at speeds over 18 mph (30 km/h).Cruise control is availableinthe higher gears only, for speeds greater than 24 mph(40 km/h).
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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2
emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off
gently, change up without waiting
and drive by changing up quite
soon. If your vehicle has the sys-
tem, the gear shift indicator invites
you to change up; it is displayed
in the instrument panel, follow its
instructions.
With an automatic or electronic
gearbox, stay in Drive "D" or
Auto "A", according to the type
of gear selector, without pressing
the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between
vehicles, use engine braking
rather than the brake pedal, and
press the accelerator progres-
sively. These attitudes contribute
towards a reduction in fuel con-
sumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background
traffi c noise.
When the traffi c is fl owing well,
and if you have cruise control,
make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in the passenger compartment down (sun roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is
attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrost-
ing controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.Avoid running the engine before
moving off, particularly in winter;
your vehicle will warm up much
faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid con-
necting your multimedia devices
(fi lm, music, video game...), you
will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy,
and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices
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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the
vehicle; place the heaviest items
in the bottom of the boot, as close
as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehi-
cle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle car-
rier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference. Remove roof bars
and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove
snow tyres and refi t your summer
tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:-before a long journey,-at each change of season,-after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and
the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regu-
larly (engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...)
and observe the schedule of oper-
ations recommended by the manu-
facturer.When refuelling, do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle
to avoid any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will
see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

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KEYS
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 dealer 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 seriously damage the glass, even to the point of breaking it. See "Access".
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER KEY
The key operates all the vehicle’slocks as well as the ignition.Note:For safety reasons, a buzzer will sound if you have switched off the ignition and opened the driver’s
door without having removed the
ignition key.
The ke
y 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 is
signalled by the fl ashing of the interior locking control warning lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, the central locking does not operate.
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply system.
The s
ystem activates automatically as the key is removed from the ignition.
All the vehicle
’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
A
fter you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and theelectronic immobiliser device.
If the ke
y is not recognised, you cannot start the vehicle.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITROËN dealer.

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STEERING LOCK – IGNITION – STA R T ER
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).
Do not hang a heavy object on the key; it could pull the key out of alignment in the switch and could cause a malfunction.
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
ke
y, without exerting undue force.
When you remove the key, turn
your steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only beremoved when in positionS.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is unlocked (by turningthe key in positionM, if necessarymove the steering wheel).
STARTING AND STOPPINGTHE ENGINE
See "Driving".
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
tery while the engine is stopped,your vehicle goes automati-cally into economy mode after
a maximum of 30 minutes. Eco-nomy mode is indicated by a mes-sage on the screen.
The electrical components relatin
gto comfort and also the headlamps(not sidelamps or hazard warninglamps) cut out automatically. Toreactivate them, it is necessary tostart 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
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DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A CLOSED SPACE OR IN ONETHAT IS INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
DIESEL
Startin
g the engine
Turn the key to the drive position.
Wait for the preheater warning lamp
to go out, if it is on, then action thestarter until the engine starts (notmore than 10 seconds).
If the engine does not start, switch
off the ignition.
Recommence the operation.Note:During starting, do not touchthe accelerator.
ADVICE
Diesel vehicle with turbochargers
Never stop the engine without fi rst
having allowed it to idle for a few
seconds, this being the time requi-
red for the turbochargers to return
to a normal speed.
Do not "fl ick" the accelerator at the
moment you switch off the ignition
as this could seriously damage the
turbochargers. Check that the automatic
gear selector is in position P or N.
DRIVING – STARTING THE ENGINE