Citroen C6 2007 1.G Service Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2007, Model line: C6, Model: Citroen C6 2007 1.GPages: 216, PDF Size: 7.57 MB
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A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M
Your vehicle may be equipped with an ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM. This provides:Exterior perimeter protection by Exteriormeans of detectors on the vehi-cle access points (doors, boot, b o n n e t ) a s w e l l a s o n t h e e l e c -trical supply.
Interior volumetric protection Interiorby means of ultrasonic sensors (detecting movement inside the p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t ) . T h i s can be deactivated using the control 1.
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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 s e c o n d s ( p e r i m e t e r ) a n d 4 5 s e c o n d s ( v o l u m e t r i c ) .
W h e n t h e a l a r m i s a r m e d ( o n s t a n d b y ) , a n y i n t r u s i o n will trigger the siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by the direction indicators lighting up.
The alarm then goes back on standby, but the trigger-ing remains memorised and is signalled by the rapid fl a s h i n g o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p o n c o n t r o l 1 after you have deactivated the alarm with a press on the unlocking button A . T h e fl a s h i n g s t o p s w h e n y o u s w i t c h o n t h e 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 Ifalarm, just lock with the key only.
If you lock your vehicle and a door, or the boot, is still Ifopen, 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- s a r y m o v e t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l ) .
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 l a m p s ) c u t o u t a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T o 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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DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A CLOSED SPACE OR IN ONE THAT IS INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
PETROL
Starting the engine
Do not touch the accelerator.
Turn the key to the drive position.
Action the starter until the engine starts up (not more than 10 sec- o n d s ) .
If the engine does not start at the fi r s t a t t e m p t , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n . Wait 10 seconds, then action the starter again as above.
DIESEL
Starting the engine
Turn the key to the drive position.
Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go out, if it is on, then action the starter until the engine starts (not m o r e t h a n 1 0 s e c o n d s ) .
If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition.
Recommence the operation.Note: During starting, do not touch the accelerator.
ADVICE
Diesel vehicle with turbo-chargers
Never stop the engine without fi r s t h a v i n g a l l o w e d i t t o i d l e f o r a few seconds, this being the time required for the turbochargers to return to a normal speed.
D o n o t “ fl i c k ” t h e a c c e l e r a t o r a t t h e 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.
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
Remark: Certain types of screen may adversely affect the readability of t he instrument panel.
A Signalling warning lampsB Operational warning lampsC Cruise control/speed limiter informationD Fuel gaugeE Trip mileage recorderF Total mileage recorder, maintenance indicator
G Speed indicatorH Display of automatic gearbox informationI Display of suspension sport modeJ Rev counterK Reset button for trip mileage recorder and mainte-nance indicator
INSTRUMENT PANEL - PETROL VERSION
INSTRUMENT PANEL - DIESEL VERSION