Citroen C6 DAG 2009 1.G Service Manual

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F R O N T S E A T S
Do not drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed; these must be in place, correctly adjusted.
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustment of the backrest angle
To adjust the angle of the backrest, press button A.
Lumbar adjustment
To adjust the backrest lumbar support, press button B.
Seat height and slide adjustments
To slide the seat, press on the horizontal arrows on control C.
To adjust the seat for height, press on the vertical arrows on control C.
Adjustment of the seat cushion angle
To adjust the seat cushion angle, press on control D.
Note: These adustments remain available for a limited time:After you have opened a door
After you have switched off the ignition

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M E M O R I S A T I O N
DRIVING POSITIONS MEMORISED VIA BUTTONS 1 AND 2
To memorise a driving position:a. Place the igntion key in "Drive" position (second position).b. Make your adjustments of the seat, the steering wheel, the rear view mirrors and the Head-up Display.c. Press successively on button M then on button 1(fi rst driving position) or 2(second driving position).
The memorisation is confi rmed by a sound signal.Note: The memorisation of a new driving position cancels and replaces the previous one.
The memorisation function allows to make the following dashboard adjustments:Driver's seat
Steering wheel
Exterior rear view mirrorsHead-up display.
See "Steering column adjustment", "Rear view mirrors" and "Head-up Display".
You have the possibility to memo-rise two driving positions using buttons 1 and 2.

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S E A T B E L T S W A R N I N G L A M P
OPERATION
The driver's and the front and rear passengers' seats have sensors that detect non-fastening/unfas-tening of the seat belts.
The fastened/non-fastened status of the seat belts for each type of seat is indicated by the illumination or fl ashing of the warning lamps 1, 2 and 3.
FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM OF DETECTION
Driver's and front passenger's seats
When you switch on the ignition:If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the warning lamp 1 illuminates in the instrument panel.If the passenger's seat belt is not fastened, the warning lamp 3 lights up.
Above 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning lamp fl ashes fo r non-fastening/unfas-tening, accompanied by a message and a sound signal for around 2 minutes. Then the warning lamp(s) 1 and/or 3 remain on.
Rear passenger's seats
When you switch on the ignition, warning lamp 2 lights up to make the driver and any passengers aware.
Once the doors are closed and the engine started, a message te lls you the fastening status of the rear belts for 30 seconds.
After this time, if one or more of the rear belts are not fastened:Warning lamp 2 comes on, if your speed is less than around 20 km/h (12 mph).Warning lamp 2 fl ashes, accompanied by a message and a sound signal for about two minutes, if your speed is above around 20 km/h (12 mph).Note:The detection of non-fastening of rear seat belts is deactiva ted when you switch off the ignition or if one of the vehicle's doors is opened.
A child seat installed on the front passenger's seat may not b e detected.

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Operation of the interior rear-view mirror
Switch on the ignition and press button 1.Warning lamp 2 on (switch on): automatic mode.
Warning lamp 2 off: automatic mode off. The mirror stays at its lightest setting.Note: For optimal vision, the inte-rior rear-view mirror lightens when reverse gear is engaged.

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ELECTRIC EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Features
The end of the glass in the exte-rior rear view mirrors is aspherical, so as to enlarge the lateral fi eld of vision.
Objects observed in the aspheri-cal part of the rear view mirrors are in reality closer than they appear.
You must take this into account in order to be properly aware of the distances involved.
Adjustment of the rear view mirrors
This can operate when the ignition is switched on.
The driver selects the rear view mirror by moving control 1, to the left or to the right, then adjusts the mirror in the four directions by moving control 2.
Demisting-deicing of the rear view mirrors is linked with that fo r the rear screen.
The adjustments you have made to the rear view mirrors are included in the memorisation of driving positions. See "Memorisation".
Fold-back of door mirrors
When the vehicle is parked, the door mirrors can be folded back either manually or electrically.
Electric fold-back
From the central position, one press towards the rear on control 1 folds the rear view mirrors back.
To return them to the initial position, press again on cont rol 1 towards the rear.
Automatic fold-back
Automatic fold-back operates when you lock the doors.

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ELECTRIC EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS (CONTINUED)
In reverse gear: adjustment of the indexed positions for the passenger’s and driver’s rear view mirrors
With the engine running:1. Select the (driver's or passenger's) rear view mirror using control 1.2. Engage reverse gear, the mirror glass automatically positions itself to improve your vision of the pavement.3. If necessary, adjust the mirror to your preference using the electric control.
Deactivation of the rear view mirror indexing function
To deactivate the function, move control 1 to the central position.

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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
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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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
The engine can only be started when the lever is at position P or N.
A safety device ensures that starting is impossible in the other positions.
After starting the engine, with selector on P, depress the brake pedal then shift the selector to D, R or M:D for automatic mode.
R for reverse gear.M to change to manual mode.
The change from position D (driving in automatic mode) to position M (driving in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.

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AUTOMATIC FORWARD DRIVE
The gearbox always selects the gear best adapted to the following parameters:Style of driving.
Road profi le.Vehicle load.
In this way the gearbox operates without the need for your i ntervention.
For certain manoeuvres (for example overtaking), it is possible to ob tain maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal , which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Remarks:During braking, the gearbox may kick down automatically in order to offer an effective engine brake.
If you suddenly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearbox will guard your safety by not changing up again.

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OPERATION IN SPORT OR SNOW AUTOMATIC MODE
With the lever on D, press button A to select any of the driving modes SPORT, SNOW or NORMAL.
NORMAL mode is selected by default when you start the engine. This driving mode is designed for the more usual types of drivin g conditions.
No warning lamp will light up in the instrument panel.
SNOW mode is for a more cautious driving style on slippery roads.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.
SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximum performance and acceleration.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.
Remark: The driving mode selected before you switched off the engin e will be retained the next time you start up.
Flashing of the warning lamp for the position requested signals that this position has not yet been reached. When the warning lamp is permanent, the position is confi rmed .
If there is an operating fault:A sharp hesitation may be felt when you select R for reverse gear.
The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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