2012 CITROEN C6 DAG Handbook (in English)

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Your vehicle will be fi tted with only some of the
equipment described in this document, depen-
ding on the trim level, version and the specifi -
cation applicable to the country of sale.

The fi tting of electrical equipment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system. Please note this specifi c
warning and contact a CITROËN dealer to be shown the
recommended equipment and accessories.

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At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

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CONTENTS
DRIVING
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FA M I L I A R I SAT I ON
4-22II23-81
Exterior.................................................r4
Opening.............................................5-6
Interior..................................................r7
Dashboard.........................................8-9
Getting started.............................10®12
Visibility..............................................13
Ventilation ........................................... 14
Monitoring.....................................15-16
Ensure the safety of passengers........17
Driving .........................................18®20
Eco-driving....................................21-22
Remote control..............................23-24
Keys....................................................25
Anti-intrusion alarm.......................26-27
Steering lock - Ignition - Starter.........r28
Driving - Starting the engine..............29
Instrument panel.........................30®36
Warning lamps ..............................31-32
Head-up display ............................37-38
Multifunction displays..................39®43
Tr i p c o m p u t e r..............................r44®49
Signalling .....................................50®52
Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps .......................................
53
Wipers...........................................54-55
Windows .............................................56
Steering column adjustment -
Seat belt height adjustment ...............57
Front seats....................................58-59
Memorisation......................................60
Seat belts warning lamp.....................61
Rear view mirrors........................62®64
Gearbox.......................................65®68
Cruise control................................69-70
Speed limiter.................................r71-72
Electronic stability programme ..........73
Brakes .................................................74
Electric parkin
g brake...................75 -76
Speed sensitive rear spoiler...............77
Parking assistance........................78-79
Lane departure warning system........80
Diesel particle fi lter............................r81

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CONTENTS
COMFORT AND SAFETY
III82-118
MAINTENANCE
IV11 9 -132
PR ACTICAL ADVICE
V133-14 4
TECHNICAL DATA
VI145 -148
Alphabetical index...........149-152
User
Precautions ....................I®XXIV®
Access .........................................82®84
Automatic air conditionin
g ...........85®91
Rear automatic air conditioning.........92
Programmable heating ................93®96
Rear seats...................................97®99
Pack Lounge seats...........................100
Airbags.......................................101-102
Child restraints ........................103®105
Suspension with electronically
controlled springing
an
d damping..................................106
Ground clearance adjustment ....107-108
Interior lighting...........................109 -110
Interior comfort .........................111®116
Boot...................................................117
Sun roof.............................................f11 8
Fuel................................................... 133
Changing bulbs ........................134®137
Safety recommendations.................138
Roof bars ..........................................139
Cold weather shield..........................140
Changing a wheel....................141®143
To w i ng – Lifting................................14 4
Bonnet release.................................120
Levels................................................121
Diesel engine ...................................12 2
Levels - topping up ...........................123
12 V battery..............................124®126
F
uses........................................127®131
Capacity ........................................... 132
General.............................................145
Dimensions...............................146 -147
Vehicle identifi cation ........................148
AUDIO/TELEMATICS
7.1 - 7.58

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IN BRIE
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EXTERIOR
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Glass sun roof
The sun roof provides you with improved ventilation and brightness in thepassenger compartment.
Piloted Defl ector
This defl ector enhances the aerodynamics and the braking of your vehicle.
Parking assistance(display and sound)
This function warns you, whilstmanoeuvring, by detectingobstacles located in front of andbehind the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning System
This driving assistance device warns you when you unwittingly cross a lane marking.
The Xenon dual-function directional headlamps
This additional lighting automati-cally provides you with enhanced visibility on bends.
Tyre defl ation detection
This function monitors the pressure of each tyre and warns you of tyres thatare punctured or defl ated.

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BA
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
120
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
133
Tank capacity:approximately 72 litres

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B
A
IN BRIE
F
1. Lift the boot fl oor using the strapB.2. Anchor the strap on the roof of
the boot.3. To remove the spare wheel,
detach the belt then push the
wheel forwards so as to be ableto lift it.
SPARE WHEEL
Note: The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside thespare wheel.
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OPENING
This can be unlocked, vehiclestopped:With either the remote controlor the key.Using the interior central
unlocking button, or simply by
openin
g a door.
From the outside, press on lever A.
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BOOT
To close, lower the boot using the
gripping handle located on the inte-
rior boot trim.
Press fi rmly shut.
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GLASS SUN ROOF
The sun roof is operated by theelectrical controlA.
An action to the fi rst notch of thecontrol starts a movement whichstops as soon as you release thecontrol.
An action to the second notch of
the control opens or closes the sunroof fully. A further action stops themovement.
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