gearbox CITROEN C6 2012 Handbook (in English)

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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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 toD, R or M:Dfor automatic mode.
Rfor reverse gear.
Mto change to manual mode.
The chan
ge from positionD (driving in automatic mode) to position M(driving
in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.



USING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Do not select position N if the vehicle is moving (except in absolute necessity).Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is notcompletely stationary.
If while the vehicle is moving you inadvertently select position N,leave the engine to idle before engaging position D or M.


Parking
To avoid any movement of the vehicle when parked, select position P. Only engage it when the vehicle iscompletely stationary. In this position the driving wheels are locked. Check that the selector is in the correctposition. Apply the electric parking brake fi rmly.
Reverse gear
Do not engage until the vehicle is stationary, foot on brake. To avoid gearbox snatching, do not accelerate
immediately after the selection.
Neutral
Do not select positionNif the
vehicle is moving (except in
absolute necessity).

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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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 intervention.
For certain manoeuvres
(for example overtaking), it is possible to obtain
maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal,
which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Notes: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.





SEQUENTIAL FORWARD DRIVE
Selector position for manual
gear changingSelector onM.
Push the selector towards"+" to change up a gear.Pull the selector towards"-"to change down a gear.
Note:Passage from one gear to another is only possible when vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
The "SPORT" and "SNOW" modes are not available in sequential
operation.
If the engine speed is too high, the gearbox automatically selects ahigher gear.
If the engine speed is too low, the gearbox automatically selects a lower gear.
The chan
ge from position D(driving in automatic mode) to positionM (drivingin sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.


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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
OPERATION IN SPORT OR SNOW AUTOMATIC MODE
With the lever on D, press button Ato select any of the driving modesSPORT,SNOW or NORMAL.
NORMAL mode is selected by default when you start the engine. This drivingmode is designed for the more usual types of driving conditions.
No warnin
g lamp will light up in the instrument panel. SNO
W mode is for a more cautious driving style on slippery roads.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up. SPOR
T mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximumperformance and acceleration.
The warnin
g lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.
Note
: The driving mode selected before you switched off the engine 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 selectR for reverse gear.The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
Do not exceed 60 mph (approx. 100 km/h).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
OPERATION
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate
the parking brakeby pulling thenreleasing the controlA.Note:In all circumstances with an
automatic gearbox, select the
Park position P.
On steep
gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in position S.
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To move off
With the engine running, release
the electric parking brake, by pres-
sing the brake pedal or the acce-lerator pedal and pulling then
releasing the control A.
You are advised not to clean underneath the vehicle using ahigh pressure system, as this could damage the electric parkingbrake.
Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle while on an incline.Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
The warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake isonor not properly releasedor if you try to release thebrakewithout pressing on thebrake pedal.
If these two warning
lamps come on
to
gether, this indica-
tes that the electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
The brake is on.
If this warning lamp comes
on, this indicates that the
electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Th
e brake is not on.With an automatic gearbox, place the gearbox on position P.With a manual gearbox, engage fi rst gear.
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C
A
UNLOCKING INEMERGENCY
In the event of a malfunctioningof
the electric parking brake or a bat-
tery failure, provided your gear-
box is not in Park position (P) with
an automatic gearbox, or a gear isengaged with a manual gearbox:1.Open the lower compartmentin the central armrest by
actioning the control B.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
5. Make sure that you position
the strap back in its locationD.Otherwise, applying the brake
will not be possible after fi ve
attempts.Contact a CITROÀN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
This strap cannot apply the parking brake. To re-apply the electric parking brake (after fi rst resolving the malfunction or the battery failure), pull then release the control A. The time for applying the brake subsequent to the emergency unlocking will be longer.
Note:During the emer-gency unlocking, the war-ning lamp for the electric parking brake will light upin the instrument panel.
2.Detach the CD storage sectionby pulling on the tabsC.3. Disengage the strap from itslocationD.4.Pull the strap to unlock the brake. A loud click confi rmsthat the brake is unlocked.
Note: It is essential to makesure that the parking brakewarning lamp does indeed light up in the instrument panel. Note: Presence of the dia
gnostic socket
Take care to ensure that the area around socket Eis not dusty or damp, this socket is vital to the maintenance operations on your vehicle.

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TABLE OF FUSES
Ref.RatingFunction
G 295 ADefl ation detection – Changer for 6 CDs
G 305 ADiagnostic socket
G 315 ATelematics according to destination
G 3225 AAmplifi er
G 3310 AHydraulic suspension system
G 3415 AAutomatic gearbox
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
DASHBOARD FUSES (BOX B)

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FUSES
UNDER THE BONNET
FUSEBOX
To access the fusebox in the enginecompartment, undo each screw a
1/4 turn.
After a re
pair, take care toreclose the cover.
All work on the MAXI fuses, located in the fuseboxes, whichprovide additional protection, must be done by a CITROËN dealer ,,
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Ref.RatingFunction
F120 AEngine ECU – Cooling fan
F215 AHorn
F 310 AScreen wash pump
F 420 AHeadlamp wash
F 515 APreheating – Injection (Diesel)
F 610 ABraking system
F710 AAutomatic gearbox
F 820 AStarter
F 910 AActive bonnet – Xenon dual function directional headlamps
F 1030 AInjectors – Ignition coil – Engine ECU – Fuel supply (Diesel)
F 1140 AAir conditioning (Blower)
F 1230 AWindscreen wiper
F 1340 ABSI
F 14–
FUSES UNDER THE BONNET

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that towbar installation and removal bedone by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions(in metres):
A:0.971
TOWBAR
(Boat, caravan, etc.)
It is recommended that towbar installation and removal be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-fi ed workshop.
If you are climbing a steep gradient
and the engine gets excessively
hot, certain functions become una-
vailable (e.g. sequential control of
the automatic gearbox, the air con-
ditioning).
If you are towing, it is necessary to
deactivate the parking assistance
by pressing the control on the dash-
board. See "Parking assistance".
It is recommended that
you remove
the towing ball, so that it does not
interfere with the functioning of the
proximity sensors, when you are
not using a trailer.
MAINTENANCE
If cleaning the vehicle with a highpressure system:Your Piloted Defl ector has to be closed.
It is not advisable to clean the
underside of the vehicle, for fear of damaging the electricparking brake.As water may penetrate into
the vehicle interior via the door
apertures, do not target these areas.
Do not direct at the headlamps,
lamps and their edges for too
long or you may damage their coating and seals.
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Before positioning the jack, always adjust the vehicle's groundclearance to the "maximum height" position and retain thisadjustment for as long as the jack is under the vehicle (do notuse the hydraulic adjustments).
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by thejack.
The jack and all the tools are designed specifi cally for use on your particular vehicle. Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refitted as soon aspossible.
It is imperative not to exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) onthe spare wheel.
REMOVAL1. Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground that is not slippery. Apply
the parking brake.
2. It is essential to make sure that the occupants have left the vehicle and are in a place where their safety is guaranteed.3. With the engine idling, adjust the ground clearance to maximum height. See "Comfort" and "Ground clearance adjustment". Switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear depending on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select position P).4. Position the chock at the wheel that is diametrically opposite the one to
be replaced.
5. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided on thesubframe close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.
6. Slide the removal tool4 into the notch and lever vigorously to detach
the anti-theft bolt protector. See illustration. You can use the handle at
the extremit
y of the tool 4.7.Slacken the wheel bolts.8. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.9. Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.
CHANGING A WHEEL

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TOWING WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
Towing eyes can be used at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
Detach the cover:For the front cover, lever with a screwdriver at the top of the cover.
For the rear cover, press on the right hand side.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
The towing eye is removable, to be stowed in the jack protection box inside
the spare wheel.
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ADVICE
Towingat low speed over a veryshort distanceis authorised inexceptional cases depending on
the regulations in force.
Otherwise, it is necessary to
have
your vehicle transportedon a recovery truck.
It is essential to check that theelectric parking brake is released.
REQUIREMENT - TOWING
WITH AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Place the selector on position N(neutral).
When the engine is not running, the steering and the braking are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Towing with "front or rear lifted"or in the "minimum height"position is prohibited.