suspension Citroen C6 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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IN BRIEF
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
adjustment/Sport mode
14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls
15. Head-up display controls
16. Oddments tray
17. F u e l fl a p c o n t r o l
18. Ignition switch
19. Controls - Radio controls under the steering wheel
D A S H B O A R D
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IN BRIEF
This system allows you to main-tain a constant vehicle speed pro-grammed by the driver.1. "CRUISE" button: Activation/deactivation of cruise control mode.2. Suspension or reactivation of cruise control.3. "SET +" button: Increase of the memorised speed.4. "SET -" button: Reduction of the memorised speed.
CRUISE CONTROLSPEED 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.
T o q u i t a p a r k i n g s p a c e
With the engine running, release the electric parking brake, by pressing the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and pulling then releasing the control A.
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate the parking brake b y p u l l i n g t h e n releasing the control A.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
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Note: It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in position S.
Note: Function may be activated at speeds over 30 km/h (18 mph).Cruise control is available in the h i g h e r g e a r s o n l y , f o r s p e e d s greater than 40 km/h (24 mph).
D R I V I N G
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S U S P E N S I O N W I T H E L E C T R O N I C A L L Y
C O N T R O L L E D S P R I N G I N G A N D D A M P I N G
Active suspension with piloted d a m p i n g a n d fl e x i b i l i t y a u t o m a t i -cally and instantaneously adjusts the dampers to your driving style, as well as to the condition of the road surface, this to achieve the maximum comfort for you and your passengers, as well as improved roadholding.
Normal mode: T h i s f u n c t i o n i n g m o d e fi l t e r s t h e u n e v e n n e s s o f t h e r o a d surface with the suppleness of the damping to produce a superlative ride.
Sport mode: a press on button A gives you a suspension that is more adapted to a sporty style of driving. This functioning mode makes the damp- i n g fi r m e r , f o r e n h a n c e d c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e b o d y m o v e m e n t s .
This symbol displays on your instrument panel.
SIGNALLINGIn the standard situation, button A is not lit up by day, it only illuminates at night.
In sport mode, after you press button A, the latter lights up in orange, day or night.
The mode selected is conserved until the ignition is switched off.
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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
AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF GROUND CLEARANCE
Your vehicle has active suspension with variable damping which is electronically controlled. This automatically regu-lates the ground clearance according to the vehicle speed and the road surface conditions.
Limits on access to the positions
Maximum height:
Impossible if speed > 10 km/h (6 mph).
Intermediate position:
Impossible if speed > 40 km/h (24 mph).
Normal road position: Always permitted.
Minimum height:
Impossible if speed > 10 km/h (6 mph).Note: If the speed authorised for a particular position is exceeded, the vehicle reverts automatically to the normal road position.
Signalling of a requested position not authorised
On the display:
The display indicates for a short time, via a message or by hatching on the requested position, that the adjustment is impossible.
The vehicle remains in the position that is authorised and the display c o n fi r m s t h i s p o s i t i o n .
Automatic variation of ground clearanceIf your speed exceeds110 km/h (68 mph), on a good road, the ground clearance is lowered.The vehicle reverts to the normal road position if the road deteriorates or if your speed comes below 90 km/h (56 mph).
When the vehicle is stationary the ground clearance is lowered to the parking position.
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A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
Poles "+" and "-" for starting with a slave battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
Power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN For topping up, it is neces-neces-
dealer.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.
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T A B L E O F F U S E S
Ref.RatingFunction
G 295 A D e fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n – C h a n g e r f o r 6 C D s
G 305 ADiagnostic socket
G 315 ATelematics according to destination
G 3225 A A m p l i fi e r
G 3310 AHydraulic suspension system
G 3415 A A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
G 3515 AFront passenger’s heated seat
G 3615 ADriver’s heated seat
G 37– –
G 3830 ADriver’s electric seat
G 39– –
G 4030 APassenger’s electric seat
D A S H B O A R D F U S E S ( B O X B )