Citroen C6 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
3. ADJUSTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
Successive or continuous presses on buttons3aand 3b direct the fl ow of air on the driver's side or on the passenger's side.
The symbol (arrows) corresponding to the direction chosen is displayed on the multifunction screen:Windscreen and side windows.
Central, lateral and soft diffusion air conditioning
vents (if open).
Passenger footwells."AUTO"automatic distribution.
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Rotate the control to increase or decrease the fl ow of air.
The symbol for air fl ow (helix) is displayed on the multifunc-
tion screen and fi lls in as the required fl ow increases.
To prevent mistin
g and poor air quality in the passenger compartment, take care to maintain a suffi cient fl ow of air.
4. ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW
Soft diffusion system
The soft diffusion air conditioning unit situated at thecentre of the front console guaranteesoptimum diffu-sion of air for the front seat positions.r
This unit eliminates annoying draughts and guarantees
an optimum temperature inside the cabin.
Adjusting the air fl ow with soft diffusion air conditioning
The driver and the passenger can adjust the air fl ow for
the soft diffusion air conditioning unit independently.
To a djust the air fl ow, rotate the control to the desiredposition.
To close off the soft diffusion air conditioning, rotate thecontrol as far down as it will go.
In very hot weather, to improve the central and lateralventilation, closing off the soft diffusion air conditioning
is recommended.

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6
7
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
5. FRONT DEMISTING – DEICING
Press button 5 for rapidclear windows. The warning lamp comes on. This system controls the air condi-
tioning, the air fl ow and the entry of air from outside. It sends the ventilation towards the windscreen and side
windows.
A press on the 1 button returns you to "AUTO"mode.
6. REAR DEMISTING – DEICING
Press button 6, with the engine running, to start a rapid
deicing or demisting of the rear screen and rear view mirrors. The warning lamp comes on.
This mode stops automatically as a function of the out-side temperature. It can be paused by pressing again on button6or by stopping the engine.
In the latter case, demisting will resume when the engine is switched on again.Note:The heated rear screen operates independently of the automatic air conditioning.
7. AIR RECIRCULATION – ENTRY OF AIR
FROM OUTSIDE
Press repeatedly on button7 to select the air entrymode. The corresponding warning lamp lights up:Air intake in automatic pollution control mode (on by default, with automatic comfort regulation).
The automatic mode makes use of an air quality sensor.It analyses the air and isolates the cabin from the exterior
if the presence of pollutants is detected. In this case it
automatically activates recirculation of the cabin air.
Please note: this function does not detect and there-fore protect the cabin from unpleasant odours. It is not
active when the ambient temperature is below + 5 °C so
as to avoid the risk of misting the vehicle’s windows.
Closing the exterior air intake
Press button 7to close the intake of air from the exterior.
While maintaining the other settings, this position allows
the driver to avoid unpleasant odours and smoke out-side the vehicle at any time.
It should be cancelled as soon as possible to allowexchange of the cabin air and to avoid misting of
the vehicle’s windows.
Exterior air intake
Press button7once to open the exterior air intake.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
To activate/deactivate
the air conditioningsystem
Press on the control"CLIM" to go into the "air condi-
tioning" mode. Then press button"OK" or on the control to bring up the "Air Conditioning menu" on the multifunction screen.
This menu allows you:To deactivate the air conditioning:"Cut aircon (A/C OFF)".
Press button"OK", or on the control, to validate
the offer to activate or deactivate the air conditioning.
The symbol "A/C OFF" displays on the
multifunction screen in the case of deactivation.
Note
:Your temperature adjustment value may not be reached and you risk having the windows misted up.
You can cancel deactivation of the air
conditioning, by pressing the control 1"AUTO".
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To activate/deactivate the differentiation of the air conditioning adjustment on the driver's side and on
the passenger's side.
A
fter making your selection using the arrow keys,press on "OK"or on the control, to validate the offer to activate or deactivate the air conditioning.
Activation of this function makes the adjustments
on the passen
ger's side identical to those chosen
by the driver.Note:any manual action on button 2b or 3b returns you to the independent adjustments.
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A press on the "Menu" button brings up the
"Main menu" for access to choices similar
to those offered by the"CLIM"button. See
"Multifunction display".

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B
C
D
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Activation
When you press buttonA, the
automatic mode automatically andsimultaneously controls theair
fl ow andair distribution for therear air conditioning.
The warning lamp on buttonAlights up.
It is recommended to keep both air
vents open.
Deactivation
A press on any of the buttons B,C or D, deactivates the automatic operation of the rear air conditioning.
The warning lamp on button Agoes out.
Note: If the air conditioning in the front of the cabin is stopped (func-
tion deactivated in the "Air condi-
tioning" menu or via the control4for adjusting the air fl ow), then the
rear automatic air conditioning is
not available.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW
If you press buttons Bor Dyou increase or decrease the fl ow for
the rear air conditioning.
The number of diode
(s) lit up, composing the symbol for air fl ow (helix, situated between buttons Band D) expresses its power level.
To deactivate the air fl ow and air distribution for the rear air condi-
tioning, press successively on but-
ton Dso that all the diodes go out.
DISTRIBUTION TO FOOT-
WELLS/HEADS
Successive presses on buttonCwill modify the distribution of theair fl ow.
Three directions are available:Passengers' heads.
Passenger footwells.
Passengers' heads and
footwells.
The arrow lit up indicates the dis-
tribution of air chosen manually. In"AUTO"mode, no arrow lights up.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE
FLOW OF AIR INTO THE
STORAGE UNDER THE
FRONT CENTRAL
ARMRE
ST
If you choose a maximum fl ow
of air in the rear by pressingBand distribution towards passen-ger's heads by pressingC, havingclosed the rear air vents, you willobtain a maximum fl ow of air intothe storage beneath the armrest.
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REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
The temperature of the air distributed in the rear of the cabindepends on that chosen for the front. The air fl ow and air distribution in the rear of the cabin are infl uenced by the adjustments made for the front.

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The programmable heating sys-
tem operates independently of theengine.
With the engine off, it is used topreheat the engine cooling systemso as to have an optimum engine
operating temperature on starting.
The programmable heating systemis started using a long-range remotecontrol. It can be started immediatelyor programmed to start later.
In the event of a malfunction of
the programmable heating sys-tem, contact a CITROËN dealer pg gy
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Remote control
The remote control for the program-
mable heating system includes the following buttons and display infor-
mation:1. Menu function scroll buttons.
2. Function symbols: clock,
temperature, operating
duration, programmed time, heater operation, heater control.3. Digital display of: time,
temperature, operating
duration, programmed time or heating level.4.Off button.5. On button.
In
formation displayed in the remote control screen
Display of functions
Press buttons1repeatedly to bringup the functions.
The fi rst press of the ri
ght or leftbutton displays the time.
The left button then
gives access
to the programming time, then theheating level (C1 to C5).
The right button gives access to
the cabin temperature, then the
operating duration of the heater
where the system is to be startedimmediately.
In
formation on the cabin tempe-rature is only available with theengine off.
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Setting the timeImmediate startAdjusting the operating duration
After displaying the time, usingbuttons1, within 10 seconds pressbuttons4and5 simultaneously.Press button 5
(ON) until the "OK"
message appears.
When the si
gnal has been received,
the "OK" message is displayed
together with the operating duration.
Press buttons1 to display the ope-rating duration.
PROGRAMMABLE HEATING
This symbol fl ashes.
Set the time using buttons 1. Pressbuttons4and 5 simultaneously tostore the setting.
This symbol is displayed (constant).
The heater starts and this
symbol is displayed.
To stop operation, press button
4(OFF) until the "OK"message
appears
This s
ymbol goes off.
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f the"FAIL" message appears
during these operations, this indi-cates that the signal was not
received. Go to a different location
and then repeat the procedure.This s
ymbol is displayed.
After displaying the operating
duration, within 10 seconds pressbuttons 4and 5simultaneously.
This s
ymbol fl ashes.
Set the duration using buttons1(adjustment in steps of 10 mins up
to a maximum of 30 mins).
Press buttons 4 and 5 simultane-
ously to store the duration setting.
This symbol is displayed(constant).
The factor
y setting is 30 minutes.

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Programming the heaterActivation – deactivation Stopping the heater
You should programme your depar-
ture time so that the system can
automatically calculate the opti-mum start time for the heater.
Programming your departure time
The "HTM" symbol stays on.
PROGRAMMABLE HEATING
Press buttons 1to display the pro-
gramme time.
This symbol is displayed.
After displaying the programme
time, within 10 seconds press but-
t
ons 4 and 5 simultaneously.
This s
ymbol fl ashes.
Adjust the time by pressing buttons 1and press buttons 4and 45simultane-
ously to store the setting.
This symbol is displayed (constant).
When the signal has been received, the "OK"message
is displayed together with the
"HTM" symbol.
This symbol is displayed
when the heater starts.
After displaying the programme time using buttons 1, press button5 (ON) until the "OK" message appears.
HTM: Heat Thermo Management (heater control system).
To cancel a pro
gramme, press but-
ton 4 (OFF) until the "OK" message appears
The"HTM"symbol goes off.
If th
e"FAIL" message appears
during these operations, this indi-cates that the signal was not
received.
Go to a different location and then
repeat the procedure.
Press button 5 (ON).
Modifi cation of the heating level
The system offers5 levels of heat-
ing (C1, the lowest level, toC5, thehighest level).
After displaying the heating levelusing buttons 1, press buttons4and5simultaneously.
The letter "C"fl ashes.
Adjust the level of heating usingbuttons1.
Press buttons4and 5 simultane-ously to store the level setting cho-sen. The letter "C"is displayed(constant).
The factory settings are replaced
by the new values entered. The
times programmed are memoriseduntil the next modifi cation.
When the de
parture time is acti-
vated, it is not possible to modifythe heating level. The departure
time should fi rst be deactivated.

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Replacing the battery
The remote control is poweredby a 6V-28L battery cell, which isincluded.
Information appears on the screen
when this battery should be replaced.
Unclip the casing and replace thebattery.
Th
e remote control must then bere-initialised, as described on thispage.
Do not discard old batteries; take
them to an approved recyclingpoint.
Re-initialisation of the
remote control
Always switch off the program-mable heating while refuelling inorder to avoid the risk of fi re or explosion.
To avoid the risk of intoxicationor asphyxiation, the program-mable heating should not beused, even for a short time, inan enclosed space such as agarage, or workshop withoutexhaust gas extraction.
Do not park the vehicle over infl ammable materials (dry grass,dead leaves, papers…), as thereis a risk of fi re.
The programmable heating sys-tem is supplied by the vehicleísfuel tank. Before using it, ensurethat there is suffi cient fuel in thetank. If the low fuel warning lampis on we strongly recommendthat you do not programme theheating to come on.
PROGRAMMABLE HEATING
If the battery is disconnected or
replaced, the remote control must be re-initialised.
After switchin
g on, within fi ve sec-onds press button 4 (OFF) for
1 second.
If the o
peration is successful, the "OK" message appears in the
remote control screen.
If not, the
"FAIL" message appears. Repeat the procedure.
As a secondar
y advantage, use of your programmable heating sys-
tem allows it to be used to pre-heat
t
he passenger compartment.

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REAR SEATS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints have twopositions:A stowed position for when theseat is not occupied.
A deployed position for safety
of passengers, locking intoplaceincluding for a forward-facing child seat.
To lower the head retraints, presson the tab at the base.
To raise them,
pull them upwards
to their maximum height, pressingthe unlocking button.
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CONTROLS FOR PACKLOUNGE HEATED SEATS
The Pack Lounge seats can be heated
independently of each other.
Use the controlsDlocated on theoutside of the seats to select anyof three heating levels:
CONTROLS FOR HEATED
SEATS IN A BENCHSEAT
The rear seats can be heated inde-
pendently of each other.
Use the controlsClocated under
the rear storage tray to activate the
heating.
0: Off.
1: Slight heat.
2: Medium heat.
3: Maximum heat.
The seat temperature adjusts auto-matically.Note: The heated seats only ope-rate when the engine is running.

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REAR SEATS
FOLDING BENCHSEAT
The whole or just part of the benchseat can be folded. It is necessary to remove the head restraints.
Seat cushion
Use the strap to lift the seat cushion, then rest it against the front seat back-rests. When repositioning the seat cushion, make sure that the seat belt buckles are correctly in place.
FLAP FOR TRANSPORT OFLONG OBJECTS
A fl ap in the backrest, located to
the rear of the armrest, facilitates
the carr
ying of long objects.
Before installing any long objects,
fold the interior blind and thenmake sure that the loads areproperly secured, not obstructingthe movements of the gear lever.
This fl ap can be concealed b
y meansof a foldable cover with a tab.