2011 Citroen C6 RHD open bonnet

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D
C
B
A
IN BRIE
FA.Key release/storage.B.Locking of the vehicle.
C.Unlocking of the vehicle.D. Guide-me-home lighting.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
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OPENING
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OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the lever Atowards you.
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the lever Blocated under thefront edge close to the centre of
the bonnet then lift the bonnet.
Press on buttonA to the left of the
dashboard to open the fuel fi ller fl ap.
Opening and attaching the fuel capB.
FUEL TANK
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Tank capacity:approximately 72 litres

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This operation should only be
performed while the vehicle
is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull thecontrol located under the dash-
board towards you.Li
ft the lever Alocated under the bonnet close to the centre, then pull.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the leverArwith care(risk of burns).
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
OPENING THE BONNET

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B
C
D
LEVELS
Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and
headlamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacity".
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.
Qualit
y: See "Maintenance and
Warranty 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 the engine with an assisting battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level
on horizontal ground withthe engine having beenswitched off for at least30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the engine oilbetween two services. The manu-
facturer recommends that the oil bechecked and topped up if necessaryevery 3 000 miles (5 000 Km).
Qualit
y:See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
Pull out the manual dip-
stick.
Th
e level should be between
the marks MIN.and MAX.on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
MIN.
Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be between the marks MIN.andMAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
If this warning lamp comes on
when driving, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Power steering and
suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN pp g p,
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Quality: See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember thatthe 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 longjourney.
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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 andWarranty Guide".
LEVELS
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 tempe-
rature to be lower than 100 °C and
then carefully unscrew the cap so as
to allow the pressure to drop, pro-
tectin
g yourself with, for example, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant1 should bebetween theMIN. andMAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If more than 1 litre
is added, have the cooling systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or ,gy
a qualifi ed workshop.
Make sure that the cap is back
on properly.Note:If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates a malfunc-tion which you should get checked
at the earliest opportunity.
Note:The cooling fan may oper-ate for around 10 minutes after theengine has stopped.
Quality:See "Maintenance and
Warranty 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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TABLE OF FUSES
Ref.RatingFunction
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F2––
F 35 AAirbags
F 410 ABraking system – Active bonnet – Cruise contol/speed limiter – Photochromic rear view mirror – Diagnostic socket – Multifunction screen inclination motor
F 530 AFront window – Sun roof
F 630 ARear window
F 75 ASun visor lighting – Glove box lighting – Interior lamps – Rear cigar-lighter
F 820 AControls at the steering wheel – Display – Opening of windows (Micro-descent) – Alarm – Radio
F 930 AFront cigar-lighter
F 1015 ABoot relay unit – Trailer relay unit
F 1115 ASteering lock
F1215 ADriver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning lamp – Opening of windows (Micro-descent) – Electric seats –Parking assistance – Audio system JBL
F 135 AActive bonnet – Rain and brightness sensor – Windscreen wiper – Engine relay unit supply
F 1415 ALane Departure Warning System – Air conditioning – Instrument panel – Head-up display – Airbags – Bluetooth® (Hands-free kit) – BHI relaygg
F 1530 ACentral locking – Child safety
F 16SHUNT–
F 1740 AVentilation
DASHBOARD FUSES (BOX C)