2008 Citroen C6 DAG Owner's Manual

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Functioning of the interior and exterior rear view mirrors
Switch on the ignition and press button 1.Warning lamp 2 on: automatic mode.
Warning lamp 2 off: automatic mode stopped. The mirror remains in its lightest defi nition.Note: For optimal vision, the inte-rior and exterior mirrors lighten automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

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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 they appear.
You must take this into account in order to be properly aware of the distances 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 acting on control 2.
Demisting-deicing of the rear view mirrors is linked with that fo r the rear screen.
The adjustments 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 man-ually or electrically.
Electric fold-back
From the central position, one press towards the rear on control 1 folds the rear view mirrors back.
To return them to the initial position, press again on control 1 towards the rear.
Automatic fold-back
Automatic fold-back operates when you lock the doors.

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

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For safety:The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if you are pressing the brake pedal.
When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the gear selector is not in position P.
Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain that position P is selected.

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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 to D, R or M:D for automatic mode.
R for reverse gear.M to change to manual mode.
The change from position D (driving in automatic mode) to position M (driv-ing in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.

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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 i ntervention.
For certain manoeuvres (for example overtaking), it is possible to ob tain maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal , which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Remarks: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.

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OPERATION IN SPORT OR SNOW AUTOMATIC MODE
With the lever on D, press button A to select any of the driving modes SPORT, SNOW or NORMAL.
NORMAL mode is selected by default when you start the engine. This driv-ing mode is designed for the more usual types of driving condit ions.
No warning lamp will light up in the instrument panel.
SNOW mode is for a more cautious driving style on slippery roads.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.
SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximum performance and acceleration.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.
Remark: 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 select R for reverse gear.
The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
Do not exceed 100 km / h (62 mph).
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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SELECTION OF CRUISE CONTROL
This driving assistance function allows you to drive at the speed of your choice without the need to action the accelerator.
Cruise control is available in the higher gears only, for speeds greater than 40 km/h (24 mph).Note: Information relating to the cruise control is displayed in zone A of your instrument panel.
To activate cruise control, press button 1 to display in zone Aof your instrument panel the symbol C for cruise control.
The cruise speed is then memorised. The cruise speed will be displayed in zone A in the instrument panel.
At the time you select the function, no cruise speed has yet been memorised.
TO SELECT A CRUISE SPEED
Accelerate to the desired speed, then give a short press on button 3 or button 4.
You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically keep to that chosen speed.Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
Temporary override of the cruise speed
While cruise control is in operation, it is always possible to go above the cruise speed simply by pressing the accelerator pedal (for example to over-take another vehicle). The speed displayed fl ashes. You have only to release the accelerator pedal to return to your cruise speed.Note: If during cruise control the system cannot keep to the cruise speed (e.g. on a steep descent), then the speed fl ashes. If necessary, brake to curb your speed.