2008 Citroen C6 DAG Owner's Manual

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Tr a f f i c A n n o u n c e m e n t s ( TA ) i s d i s p l aye d. I d o n o t r e c e i ve any traf fi c information or public announcements.
The particular radio station is not in the regional t raffi c information network.Change to a radio station that does broadcast traffi c information.
The reception quality of the radio station being listened to gradually deteriorates.
The vehicle is too distant from the transmitter, or no transmitter is present in the geographical area you a re passing through.
Activate the RDS function to allow the system to check whether a more power ful transmitter is to be found in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, high buildings, tunnels, under-ground car parks, etc.) is blocking reception, even in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is normal and does not imply anything wrong with the radio.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example after going through a car wash or in an underground car park).Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
When the engine is not running, the radio stops after a few minutes.
When the engine is switched off, the working time for the radio depends on the battery charge. The interruption is normal.: the radio goes into economy mode, cutting of f in order to save the vehicle’s battery.
You have to start the engine so as to increase the battery charge.
The message "the audio system is overheating" appears on the screen.
In order to protect the audio equipment in excessive ambient temperatures, the radio goes into an automatic thermic protection mode which results in a reduction in sound volume or stopping of the CD player.
Switch off the audio system for a few minutes in order to allow the system to cool down.
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This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-trol located under the dashboard towards you.
Lift the lever A located under the bonnet close to the centre, then pull.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
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L E V E L S
Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and headlamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
Engine coolant
The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
Poles "+" and "-" for starting with a slave battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CIT-ROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
Power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN For topping up, it is neces-neces-
dealer.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.

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TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
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RADIATOR – COOLANT FLUID
Checking the level and topping up with fl uid must always be done with the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait 15 minutes or for the tem-perature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.cooling system checked cooling system
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportu-nity.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.

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H D I E N G I N E S
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee.Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a
The diesel fuel circuit being under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.
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BATTERY LOCATION AND ACCESS
The battery is located in the boot under the left hand wing trim. To access the battery, rotate the pin on the fl ap by a 1/4.
CHANGING THE BATTERY (Contact a CITROËN dealer).1. Release the two pins on each side at the back of the boot, and remove the boot fl oor.2. On each side trim, release the two fi xing pins A.3. Undo the two screws B on each side and remove the sill embellisher.4. On the side trim close to the battery, release the pin D.5. Separate the side trim close to the battery, pulling hard to free the other fi xing points.6. Unclip the boot lamp C.7. Disconnect both battery terminals.8. Release the battery from its support.9. Remove the battery.
Before changing or repairing the battery, open all four windows.
If you have to unlock your vehicle with the key because of a problem with the battery, any opening/clo sing of a door with the window closed may seriously dama ge the glass to the point of breaking it.
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STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE BATTERY1. Turn the ignition key.2. Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise.
After the battery has been disconnected for a lengthy period o f time, it may be necessary to re-initialise the following functions:The anti-pinch on the windows.
The anti-pinch on the sun roof.
The multifunction display parameters (date, time, language, units of distance and of temperature).The Radio stations.
The NaviDrive. See NaviDrive instructions.
IMPORTANT
In the event of a battery failure, and if the boot is closed, it is then necessary to feed an electrical supply to your vehicle. See following page.