2007 Citroen C6 Owner's Manual

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E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E
The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take addi-tional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic components, as well as with the assembly and repair procedures approved by CITROËN.repair procedures repair procedures
After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.After any collision, have this system collision, have this
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) AND TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
These systems are closely associated with ABS and additional to it. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels as well as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
OPERATION
When either the ESP or the ASR system is brought into operation the warning lamp “ESP/ASR” fl ashes.
DEACTIVATION
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.
Press on button A, the “ESP/ASR” warning lamp, as well as the lamp on the button A, light up. The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 31 mph).Manually with another press on button A.
OPERATIONAL ANOMALY
Should there be a system malfunction, the “ESP/ASR” warning lamp will light up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.

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D I E S E L P A R T I C U L A T E F I L T E R S Y S T E M
In addition to the catalytic converter, this fi lter contributes actively to the preserving of air quality, by collecting the polluting particles that have not been burnt off. Black exhaust fumes are thus eliminated.
Simultaneous lighting of the SERVICE and depollution system warning lamps indicates an increased risk of clogging.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
DIESEL ADDITIVE LEVEL
If the additive level is low, it is necessary to top up the additive level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
CLOGGING OF THE PARTICLE FILTER
Clogging is caused by the particle fi lter starting to be satu rated (owing to exceptionally long periods spent driving in urban conditions : low speeds, traffi c jams, e tc.).
In order to regenerate the fi lter, it is recommended, as soon as possible when traffi c conditions permit, to drive at a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) or more for at least 5 mi nutes. If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN In order to regenerate the fi lter, it is recommended, as soon as possible when traffi c conditions permit, In order to regenerate the fi lter, it is recommended, as soon as possible when traffi c conditions permit,
dealer.Note: If the vehicle has been running for long periods at very low speeds or at idle, vapour emissions may be seen coming from the exhaust under acceleration. These have no consequ ences for the running of the vehicle or for the environment.

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Proximity sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers of your vehi-cle.
If you are manœuvring either forwards or in reverse gear, at a speed less than approx. 10 km / h (6 mph), they inform you of the presence of an obstacle located within their zone of detection by means of: A sound signal emitted by the front or rear loudspeakers.A
Display of the outline of your vehicle with shading corresponding t o the area where an obstacle is detected.
As the vehicle approaches the obstacle, the sound signal tells you the posi-tion of the obstacle according to whether the sound is coming from the front LH or RH or the rear LH or RH loudspeakers.Note: The sound volume of your audio equipment reduces automatically when a signal is being emitted.

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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate the parking assistance by pressing button 1. When the parking assist-ance is inactive, the warning lamp on button 1 is lit up.
Activation/deactivation of the park-ing assistance is memorised when you stop the vehicle.
Remark: If you wish to tow a trailer, it is necessary to deactivate the parking assistance by pressing button 1. The warning lamp on the button lights up.
OPERATION
When you engage reverse gear, a sound signal confi rms to you that the system is active. The out-line of your vehicle appears on the screen. Any obstacles located to the rear or to the front of the vehi-cle can be detected.
Moving forwards at a speed less than around 10km / h (6mph), whether in neutral or in gear, the vehicle outline displays on the screen as soon as an obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle. Any obstacles located to the rear or to the front of the vehicle can be detected.
Remarks:The proximity sensors cannot detect objects that are immedi-ately under or over the bump-ers.
A thin object such as a spike, Aa bollard or similar, can only be detected at the start of the manœuvre but not when the vehicle arrives close up to it.In poor weather or in winter, you need to ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud or with ice or snow.

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FEATURES
With dipped beams or main beams, the Directional headlamps function turns the headlamps in the direction the road ahead is taking.
Your vision on bends is considerably enhanced.Note: An automatic correction of the beam height enables you not to dazzle other drivers.
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H E A D L A M P S
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
Activated by default, this function can be activated/deactivated in the “Main menu” on the multifunc-tion screen. See “Multifunction dis-play”.
The activated/deactivated status is retained when you switch off the engine.Note: This function is not active when the vehicle is stationary, moving at very low speed, or in reverse gear.
Should there be a malfunction the « Dipped beams » fl ashes. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
It is recommended to change both Xenon bulbs at the same time if there is a failure of one of them.

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L A N E D E P A R T U R E W A R N I N G S Y S T E M
This driving assistance device warns you when you unwittingly cross a lane marking (either a continuous or a dotted line on the road surface). It is designed for use on motorways and dual carriageways, operating o nly at speeds above around 80 km / h (50 mph).
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
A press on button 1 activates the function, the warning lamp on the button lights up.
A second press on button 1 deactivates the function, the warning lamp on the button goes out.
When you start the engine, the mode (activated/deactivated) selected when you stopped the engine is retained.
OPERATION
Above a speed of around 80 km/h (50 mph), if you cross a lane markin g, you are alerted by a vibration in your seat cushion:On the right hand side if you cross a lane marking to the right.
On the left hand side if you cross a lane marking to the left.
The system does not alert you if one of your direction indicators is operating and for approx. 20 seconds after the direction indicator has stopped.
Remarks
This system is designed to identify traffi c lane markings.
In certain cases it may trigger an alert that is unnecessary, for e xample if the vehicle passes over a directional arrow or some unusual road marking.
The system may be affected temporarily by conditions external to th e vehicle:Detection of lane markings made diffi cult by:
Markings being worn.Insuffi cient contrast with the general road surface.Sensors being negated by:
Driving in snow or heavy rain.Driving on roads that are covered with mud or water puddles.
If there is prolonged interference, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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8181S P E E D - S E N S I T I V E R E A R S P O I L E R
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The Piloted Defl ector enhances the aerodynamics and the braking of your vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DEPLOYMENT
Two deployment stages are pos-sible:The fi rst stage of deployment is from around 65 km / h (40 mph). This stage is retained provided the vehicle speed stays above around 25 km/h (16 mph) ; below this speed, the Piloted Defl ector retracts completely.
The second stage of deployment is Thefrom around 125 km / h (km / h78 mph). This stage is retained as long as the vehicle speed stays above approx. 105 km / h (km / h65 mph) ; below this speed, the Piloted Deflector returns to the first stage of deploy-tagement.

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING FROM THE INSIDE
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
Remark: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote control or the key.
The three statuses for locking/unlocking the vehicle are signalled by the warning lamp on the con-trol A:It fl ashes when the vehicle is locked, engine stopped.
It lights up when the ignition is switched on, vehicle locked.It goes out when the vehicle is unlocked.