2011 Citroen C6 sport mode

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1. Controls - Windows/Rear view mirrors/Child safety
2.Driver's seat adjustment controls and memories
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Controls - Lighting/Direction indicators/Rear
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glamps/Voice recognition
4.Horn
5.Instrument panel
6. Head-up display cavity
7. Ignition switch
8. Controls - Wipers
9. Controls - Radio controls under the steering wheel
10. Controls at the steering wheel - Speed limiter and
Cruise control
11 .Driver's airbag
12. Gear lever
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Electric parking brake
14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls
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Steering column adjustment
16. Head-up display controls
17. Fuel
fl ap control
18. Oddments tray/Fusebox access fl ap
DASHBOARD

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19. Suspension controls - Ground clearance
adjustment/Sport mode
20. Multifunction display
21. Hazard lamps button
22.Controls - Electronic stability programme
(ESP/ASR)/Central locking of doors and boot/
Parking assistance
23. Controls - Lane Departure Warning System/
Anti-intrusion alarm
24. Air conditioning controls
25. Cup-holder
26. Radio or NaviDrive
27. Glovebox
28. Sunlight sensor
29. Lateral air vent
30. Central air vents
31. Ashtray
32. Passenger's airbag
33.Front passenger's airbag deactivation
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Deactivation of passenger's airbag
When you switch on the ignition, the airbag warninglamp M lights up if the passenger's airbag has beendeactivated.
Hazard warning lamps
Driver's seat belt fastening sensor
When you switch on the ignition, seat belt warning lamp L lights up accompanied by a sound signal if the driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Warning lampLgoes out when the seat belt has been fastened.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
MONITORING
A.Signalling warning lamps.B. Operational warning lamps.C. Cruise control/speed limiter information.D. Fuel gauge.E.Trip mileage recorder.F. Total mileage recorder, maintenance indicator.
G.Speed indicator.H.Display of automatic gearbox information.
I. Display of suspension sport mode.
J. Rev counter.K.Reset button for trip mileage recorder and mainte-
nance indicator.
Note:When the ignition is switched on, the orange and red warning lamps light up.
When the engine is running, these warning lamps should go out.
If any warning lamps remain lit, refer to the relevant page.
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Position P: Parking.
Position R: Reverse gear.
Position N: Neutral.Position D: Operation in automatic mode.
Position M: Operation in
sequential mode.
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The automatic gearbox offers you:Operation in auto-active mode, with automatic adap-
tation to your style of driving as well as to the road profi le (Position D).Operation in sequential mode, with manual gear changing (Position M).Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode (Position Dand successive presses on
the control A).
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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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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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DRIVING

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Note: Certain types of spectacles may adversely affect the readability of the instrument panel.
ASignalling warning lampsBOperational warning lampsC Cruise control/speed limiter informationDFuel gaugeETrip mileage recorderFTotal mileage recorder, maintenance indicator
GSpeed indicator
H Display of automatic gearbox informationI Display of suspension sport modeJRev counterKReset button for trip mileage recorder and mainte-
nance indicator
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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 thatposition P is selected.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOXParking (Position P).
Reverse gear (Position R).
Neutral (Position N).
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The automatic gearbox offers you:
Operation in auto-active mode, with automatic adap-
tation to your style of driving as well as to the road profi le(Position D).
Operation in sequentialmode, with manual gear changing (Position M).Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic modePosition D and successive presses on the control A.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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 intervention.
For certain manoeuvres
(for example overtaking), it is possible to obtain
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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SEQUENTIAL FORWARD DRIVE
Selector position for manual
gear changingSelector onM.
Push the selector towards"+" to change up a gear.Pull the selector towards"-"to change down a gear.
Note:Passage from one gear to another is only possible when vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
The "SPORT" and "SNOW" modes are not available in sequential
operation.
If the engine speed is too high, the gearbox automatically selects ahigher gear.
If the engine speed is too low, the gearbox automatically selects a lower gear.
The chan
ge from position D(driving in automatic mode) to positionM (drivingin sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.
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OPERATION IN SPORT OR SNOW AUTOMATIC MODE
With the lever on D, press button Ato select any of the driving modesSPORT,SNOW or NORMAL.
NORMAL mode is selected by default when you start the engine. This drivingmode is designed for the more usual types of driving conditions.
No warnin
g lamp will light up in the instrument panel. SNO
W mode is for a more cautious driving style on slippery roads.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up. SPOR
T mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximumperformance and acceleration.
The warnin
g lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.
Remark:The drivin
g 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 selectR for reverse gear.The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.
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