CITROEN C6 DAG 2012 Handbook (in English)

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A
BC
D
REAR SEATS
Seat cushion folded.
Stow the head restraints.
Pr
ess the controlA located at theend of the backrest and fully tilt
forwards.
The benchseat backrest can befolded in two sections. When youreposition the backrest, make sure
that it locks in place.Your vehicle's boot can be kept
isolated from the passen
ger com-
partment.
T
o lock the access to the boot:1.Place the benchseat in its correct position.The red warning lamp oncontrol Ashould no longer be
visible.
2.Insert the ignition key in thelock.3. Lock it.
Before moving the seats
So as to avoid damaging the seat belts by jamming them, takecare to keep them to the sides of the backrest.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF THE ACCESS INTO THE BOOT VIA THE REAR BENCHSEATREAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT
For easier opening of the seat beltcover D, you should fi rst raise thecentral head restraint.
Insert the fi rst fasteningC into thefront left hand (black) buckle, then
insert the second fastening B intothe front right hand buckle.

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B
A
PACK LOUNGE SEATS
ANGLE OF THE REAR LATERAL HEADRESTRAINTS
To alter the angle of the rear lateralhead restraints, lift them then tilt
them upwards.
LONGITUDINAL
ADJUSTMENT OF THE
FRONT PASSENGER'S
SEA
T
For more room for the rear passen-ger, it is possible for the front pas-senger's seat to beslid forwardfrom the rear seat position.
To slide the front passenger's seatforward, press on the control Bat
the centre of the armrest.
Note: This control Bis not active if
adjustments are being made simul-
taneusly at the front.
The front passen
ger's seat will slideforward for as long as you keepcontrolBpressed. It stops immedi-
ately you release controlB.
Note: Use of the child safety deac-
tivates button B. See "Windows".
ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND
ITS BACKREST
You can adjust the longitudinal position of the seat and theangleof its backrest simultaneously using the controlA.
IMPORTANT
Pack Loungeseats cannot be folded.
Note: Use of the child safety deac-
tivates buttonA. See "Windows".

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AIRBAGS
AIRBAG EQUIPMENT
Yo ur vehicle has:A driver's front airbag.
A driver's knees airbag.
A front passenger's airbag
which can be deactivated.
Front lateral airba
gs.
Front and rear curtain airbags.
Rear lateral airbags.
Deplo
yment of your airbags is
dependent on the degree of vio-lence of the collision.
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REACTIVATING THE FRONTPASSENGER'S AIRBAG
Do not forget to reactivate thefunction.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.Turn the key to the"ON"position, the airbag isactivated.
The warning lamp in the
instrument panel lights up for a few seconds when you switch
on the ignition.Note: It is compulsory to wear theseat belt.
Never deactivate the passenger's
airbag when a passenger is present(unless a child in a rear-facing childseat).
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FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG DEACTIVATION
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat
position, it is imperative to deactivate
the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off,
insert the key into the switchA.
Turn the key to the "OFF"
position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.The front passenger's airbag
deactivation warning lamp,
in the instrument panel, lightsup when you switch on the
ignition.
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Passenger’s airbag OFFRefer to the instructions present on
both sides of the passenger’s sun
visor.
In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "rear-facing" child seat there.
Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbag deploy.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
CHILD SEATS SECURED BY MEANS OF THE VEHICLE
SEAT BELT
In conformity with European law,
this table shows you the possibili-
ties for the installation of univer-sally approved child seats using aseat belt, depending on the weightof the child.
Consult "User Precautions", chap-ter on "Child Safety" at the end of this handbook, in order to ensurethat you are installing your child inconditions of maximum safety.
Seat position(s)
Weight of child
Up to 10 kgand up to 13 kg(groups 0 and 0+)
9 - 18 kg (group 1)15 - 25 kg(group 2)22 - 36 kg(group 3)
Front passenger’s (a)U (R)U (R)U (R)U (R)
Lateral rearUUUU
Central rearL1XL3L3
In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "rear-facing child seat" there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbag deploy.
Take care to comply with the fi tting instructions given in the child seat manufacturer’s installation guide.
U: Seat position suitable for the installation of a universal rear-facing child
seat and a universal forward-facing child seat position.
U (R): Seat position suitable for installation of a universal rear-facing child
seat and of a forward-facing seat. The vehicle seat should be adjusted to
the highest position.
(a): In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the
front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "rear-facing child seat" there.Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbagdeploy.
Before placin
g your child in the front passenger’s seat position, consult thelegislation currently in force in your country on the carrying of children in this
position.
L-:
Only the child seats indicated may be installed in the seat positionconcerned (depending on country).
X: Position not suitable for installation of a child seat of the weight groupindicated.

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Pack Lounge seats
ISOFIX ANCHORINGPOINTS AND THE ISOFIX
FASTENING SYSTEM
Your vehicle is type-approvedaccording to new ISOFIX direc-
tives. The lateral rear seats of your vehicle are each equipped
with regulation ISOFIX anchoringpoints.
Incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises protec-
tion of the child in the event of a col-lision. The ISOFIX system enablesyou to minimise the risks posed byincorrect fi tting. The ISOFIX fas-
tening system gives you a conven-
ient, strong and reliable fi tting for achild seat in your vehicle.B
enchseat
The ISOFIX fastening
system
The ISOFIX system features3ringsfor each lateral rear seat position:Two bottom rings aandblocated between the backrestand the seat cushion. These are about 28 cm apart,concealed in the case of a
benchseat under a fl ap with the
logo
ISOFIX.
One top ring c fi xed on the rear shelf,concealedunder a fl ap
with the logo
TOP TETHERbehind the head restraint.
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The ISOFIX child seat
fastening system
ISOFIX child seats have two latches
which are easy to secure on the two
bottom rings aandb.
Some ISOFIX child seats also have
a top belt which is for attaching on
the ISOFIX top ringc.
To attach the top belt, raise thehead restraint of the vehicle seat,
then pass the buckle between the
two su
pports. Next fi x the buckle
on the top ringc and tension thetop belt.
This fi xing system is intended for children weighingup to 18 kg.
The ISOFIX child seats that can beinstalled in your vehicle are given
in the table opposite.
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TABLE SUMMARISING THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD
SEATS
In compliance with European legislation (ECE 16), this table indicates which
of the ISOFIX child seats can be installed in seat positions in your vehicle
that are equipped with ISOFIX anchoring points.
For ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats, the ISOFIX size class,
defi ned by a letter from A to G, is shown on the child seat to the right of the
ISOFIX logo.
When an ISOFIX child seat is installed on a Loun
ge seat, the Lounge
seat must be adjusted to the most upright position.
RECOMMENDED ISOFIX
CHILD SEAT
The ISOFIX child seat recom-mended for your vehicle is theISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plusy. It
is available from the CITROËNdealer network.
It is equipped with a top belt and so
is approved as an "ISOFIX univer-sal" child seat, size class B1. It isessential to use the top belt.
This ISOFIX child seat can also beinstalled in seat positions that arenot equipped with ISOFIX anchor-
ing points. In this case, it is com-pulsory to secure it to the vehicleseat by means of the vehicle seatbelt.
IUF: Seat position suitable for installation of an ISOFIX universal child seat. ISOFIX "forward-facing" child
seats equipped with a top belt for attaching on the top ring in the vehicle's ISOFIX seat positions.
IL-SU: Seat position suitable for installation of an ISOFIX semi-universal child seat. ISOFIX "forward-
facing" child seats equipped with a bar, ISOFIX "rear-facing" child seats, or ISOFIX shell seats equipped
with either a top belt or a bar.
Weight of child/Age given as a guide
Up to 10 kg(group 0)Up to around 6 months
Up to 10 kg and up to 13 kg(groups 0 and 0+)Up to around 1 year old
9 - 18 kg (group 1)From approx. 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIXchild seatShell"Rear-facing""Rear-facing""Forward-facing

ISOFIX size classFGCDECDABB1
ISOFIX lateral rear seats
ISOFIX universaland semi-universalchildseats
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SUSPENSION WITH ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SPRINGING AND DAMPING
Active suspension with piloted
damping and fl exibility automati-cally and instantaneously adjusts
the dampers to your driving style,as well as to the condition of theroad surface, to achieve the maxi-mum comfort for you and your passengers, as well as improvedroadholding.
Normal mode: This functioning mode fi lters the unevenness of the road
surface with the suppleness of the damping to produce a superlative ride.
S
port mode: a press on buttonAgives you a suspension that is more adaptedAto a sporty style of driving. This functioning mode makes the damping fi rmer,for enhanced control of the vehicle body movements.
This s
ymbol is displayed on your instrument panel.
SIGNALLINGIn the standard situation, buttonA 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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GROUND CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Position changes may only bemade when the engine is running.
The ground clearance is adjusted
automatically. You can however modify the vehicle height in cer-
tain specific cases.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjust-ment controls. The change of position is indicated at the start
of the adjustment by:A message or
Temporary display of the initialposition with the symbol for the position requested.
Note: You are recommended toavoid any changing of position whileyou have your foot on the brake.
Viewing of the position of the
vehicle
On completion of the adjustmentyou see either a message or an
illustration of the position attained
by the vehicle, with the appropriatesymbol.
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Maximum height
Changing a wheel.
Intermediate position
For an increased ground clearance.
For use on diffi cult roads when travel-ling at reduced speed, as well as oncarpark ramps.
Normal road position
Minimum height
To facilitate loading or unloadng the
vehicle.
For workshop inspections.
Not to be used in normal drivin
g.
For your safety if you are operating underneath the vehicle,it is obligatory to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Display of the position requested confi rms the completion of the adjustment.

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GROUND CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF GROUND CLEARANCE
Your vehicle has active suspension with variable damping which is electronically controlled. This automatically regulates
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: Alwayspermitted.
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 tothe normal road position.
Signalling of a requestedposition 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
confi rms this position.
Automatic variation of groundclearanceIf your speed exceeds
110 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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