rear view mirror CITROEN C6 2012 Handbook (in English)

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Operation of the interior
rear-view mirror
Switch on the ignition and press button1.Warning lamp 2on (switch on):automatic mode.Warning lamp 2off: automaticmode off. The mirror stays at
its lightest setting.Note: For optimal vision, the inte-rior rear-view mirror lightens when reverse gear is engaged.


AUTOMATIC INTERIORREAR-VIEW MIRROR
This provides an automatic andprogressive transition between dayand night use.
To prevent glare, the mirror auto-matically darkens in relation to the
intensity of light coming from therear. It becomes lighter as soon as
the brightness diminishes, thereforeensuring optimum visibility.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
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 theyappear.
Yo u must take this into account in
order to be properly aware of thedistances 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 for the rear screen.
The ad
justments 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 manuallyor electrically.
Electric fold-back
From the central position, one press towards the rear on control1folds therear view mirrors back.
To return them to the initial position, press again on control 1 towards therear.
Automatic fold-back
Automatic fold-back operates when you lock the doors.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
ELECTRIC EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS (CONTINUED)
In reverse gear: adjustment of the indexed positions for thepassenger’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 electriccontrol.
Deactivation of the rear view mirror indexing function
To deactivate the function, move control 1to the central position.

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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 depending on 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 sen-sor. It analyses the air and isolates the cabin from theexterior if the presence of pollutants is detected. In thiscase it automatically activates recirculation of the cabinair.
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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To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold
the visor downwards.
The
y can be disengaged from their central fi xing and pivoted over to
the side windows if required.
SUN VISOR WITH
ILLUMINATED MIRROR
Illuminates automatically on openingthe mirror cover fl ap (ignition on).
CARD-HOLDER
This is situated above the sun visor.
REAR BLIND
Take the blind by its grip and unroll it.
Engage the blind on the fi xings on each side of the third stoplamp.
BADGE READER
The athermic windscreen has adarkened area above the level of
the interior rear view mirror, to per-mit the optical registering of accesspermits (e.g. motorway toll cards).
GRAB HANDLES - COAT HOOKS
INTERIOR COMFORT

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TABLE OF FUSES
Ref.RatingFunction
F1––
F2––
F 35 AAirbags
F 410 ABraking system – Active bonnet – Cruise contol/speed limiter – Photochromic rear view mirror – Diagnostic socket – Multifunction screen inclination motor
F 530 AFront window – Sun roof
F 630 ARear window
F 75 ASun visor lighting – Glove box lighting – Interior lamps – Rear cigar-lighter
F 820 AControls at the steering wheel – Display – Opening of windows (Micro-descent) – Alarm – Radio
F 930 AFront cigar-lighter
F 1015 ABoot relay unit – Trailer relay unit
F 1115 ASteering lock
F1215 ADriver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning lamp – Opening of windows (Micro-descent) – Electric seats –Parking assistance – Audio system JBL
F 135 AActive bonnet – Rain and brightness sensor – Windscreen wiper – Engine relay unit supply
F 1415 ALane Departure Warning System – Air conditioning – Instrument panel – Head-up display – Airbags – Bluetooth® (Hands-free kit) – BHI relaygg
F 1530 ACentral locking – Child safety
F 16SHUNT–
F 1740 AVentilation
DASHBOARD FUSES (BOX C)

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INDEX
12 V battery ............124 → 126 - XIV
A
ABS system..................................74
Access.................................82 → 84
Access to the boot .................84 - 99
Adjusting the front seats........58 - 59
Adjustment of rear seats....97 → 100
Adjustment of the rear view mirrors.................................63 - 64
Advice on driving ............................X
Air conditioning............ 42 - 85 → 92
Air distribution........................89 - 92
Air fi lter.......................................r121
Air fl ow ...................................89 - 92
Air recirculation ñEntry of air from outside.............90
Airbags ........................101 - V → VII
Anti-intrusion alarm................26 - 27
Anti-pinch.............................56 - 118
Anti-theft bolts....................141 - 143
Anti-theft protection......................82
Ashtray........................................11 4
Audio system/NaviDrive ................43, 7.01 - 7.57
Automatic gearbox...............65 → 68
Automatic lighting of headlamps...51
B
Badge reader...............................r11 6
Battery replacement ...................124
Bonnet........................................120
Boot ..............................84 - 99 - 117
Brake fl uid...................................121
B
Brakes.......................................... 74
Braking system ............................XIII
Brightness sensor.........................r37
C
Capacities ................................... 132
Card-holder..................................11 6
Catalytic converter......................rXVII
CD changer.................................r117
Central locking.......................23 - 25
Central unlocking..........................23
Changing a wheel............141 → 143
Changing the remotecontrol battery............................24
Changing bulbs................134 → 138
Changing the vehicle battery......124
Checks........................................ 121
Child restraints.................103 → 105
Child safety ..........................56 - 83 -

103 → 105 - VIII → IX
Child seats.....103 → 105 - VIII → IX
Cigar-lighter.................................r113
Cold weather shield....................140
Colour screen C..................39 → 42
Controls at the steering wheel........8
Coolant temperature.....................46
Cruise control ........................69 - 70
Cup-holders .................................111
D
Dashboard.................................8 - 9
Date ................................39 - 41 - 43
D
Daytime-running lamps.................52
Deactivation of passenger’s airbag.......................................101
Deadlocking...........................23 - 25
Diesel particulate fi lter system ......81
Diesel preheating..........................29
Dimensions........................146 - 147
Dipped beams ..............................51
Direction indicators .......................50
Driverís fl oor mat.........................113
Driverís oddments tray ................ 111
Driverís seat beltfastening sensor...r61
Driving.................................18 → 20
Driving position............................... II
Driving positions....................37 - 60
Dust/pollen fi lter............................r86
E
Eco-driving............................... 21-22
Economy mode.............................28
Ejecting the key............................24
Electric exterior rear viewmirrors.................................63 - 64
Electric parking brake ............75 - 76
Electric steering column adjustment..................................57
Electric windows control...............56
Electrical accessories ................XVIII
Electronic immobiliser...................25
Electronic stability programme(ESP)..........................................73
Engine coolant ............ 46 - 121 - 123

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E
Engine oil ...........................121 - 123
Engine oil level indicator...............r33
Ensure passenger safety .............. 17
Exterior...........................................r4
F
Flap for transportof long objects ............................98
Floor lighting................................110
Foglamp........................................52
Fold-back of door mirrors.............63
Folding rear benchseat.................98
Front armrest ...............................11 5
Front central oddments tray.........11 2
Front demisting - deicing..............90
Front foglamps..............................52
Front passenger’s airbag deactivation .......................15 - 101
Front seats.............................58 - 59
Fuel......................................35 - 133
Fuel gauge....................................35
Fuel tank..............................32 - 133
Fuses ...............................127 → 131
G
General.......................................145
General radio functions ..............122
Getting started.....................10 → 12
Glovebox.....................................111
Grab handles ...............................11 6
Ground clearance adjustment.......................107 - 108
Guide-me-home lighting........24 - 51
H
Half-moon storage pockets..........11 4
HDi engine .................................. 121
Head restraints.............58 - 97 - 100
Headlamp fl ash.............................50
Head-up display.....................37 - 38
Heated seats.........................58 - 97
Horn ..............................................50
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Ignition..........................................28
Indexed position for the rear viewmirrors........................................64
Indicators......................................50
Instrument panel ..................30 → 36
Instrument panel warninglamps .....................................31-32
Interior............................................r7
Interior comfort................111 → 116
IInterior lighting..................109 - 11 0
Interior rear view mirror................r62
ISOFIX child seats.............104 - 105
ISOFIX fi xings.................... 104 - 105
K
Keys.............................................. 25
L
Lane Departure Warning System ...80
Levels
(engine)...........................121
Levels (temperature) ..................123
Lighting..................................51 - 52
Lighting control stalk.....................51
Lighting rheostat ...........................36
L
Loads and towing........................XVI
Locating of the vehicle..................24
Log of alerts ..................................40
M
Main beams..................................51
Main Menu.............................39 - 43
Maintenance....................120 → 132
Maintenance....................XX→XXII
Maintenance indicator...........r34 - 35
Maintenance intervals...................35
Maintenance position....................55
Manual steering column adjustment..................................57
Maximum speed....................71-72
Memorisation................................60
Mileage recorder...........................35
Monitoring..............................15 - 16
Multifunction displays..........39 → 43
N
NaviDrive/Audio system ..........43, 7.01 - 7.57
NaviDrive colour display ...............43
Night driving..................................36
O
Oil gauge....................................136
Oil temperature .............................46
P
Pack lounge seats ......................100
Paint colour code ........................148
Parking assistance ................78 - 79