2012 CITROEN C6 DAG brake

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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
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 toD, R or M:Dfor automatic mode.
Rfor reverse gear.
Mto change to manual mode.
The chan
ge from position D(driving in automatic mode) to positionM (driving
in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.
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USING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Do not select position N if the vehicle is moving (except in absolute necessity).Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not com-pletely stationary.
If while the vehicle is moving you inadvertently select posi-tion N, leave the engine to idle before engaging position Dor M.
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Parking
To avoid any movement of the vehicle when parked, select position P. Only engage it when the vehicle iscompletely stationary. In this position the driving wheels are locked. Check that the selector is in the correctposition. Apply the electric parking brake fi rmly.
Reverse gear
Do not engage until the vehicle is stationary, foot on brake. To avoid gearbox snatching, do not accelerate
immediately after the selection.
Neutral
Do not select positionNif the
vehicle is moving (except in absolute necessity).

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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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CRUISE CONTROL
SELECTION OF CRUISE CONTROL
This driving assistance function
allows you to drive at the speed of your choicewithout the need to
action the accelerator.
Cruise control is availablein the
higher gears only, for speedsgreater than 40 km/h (24 mph).Note:Information relating to thecruise control is displayed inzone Aof your instrument panel.To activate cruise control, press button
1to display in zoneAof your instrument panel the symbolCfor cruise control.
The cruise speed is then memorised. The cruise speed will
be displayed in zone Ain the instrument panel. At the time
you select the function, no cruise speed hasyet been memorised.
TO SELECT A CRUISE SPEED
Accelerate to the desired speed, then give a short press on button 3 or button4.
You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automaticallykeep 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 thecruise 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.

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CRUISE CONTROL
These actions bring up the information "OFF"in the instrument panel.
Adjustment of the memorised speed while cruise control is in operation
To adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone A, press:Button 3 to increase the speed or
Button 4 to decrease the speed.
Remark: Successive presses will allow to modify the speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph) and a continuous press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).
Deactivation of cruise control with memorised
speed
Yo u can deactivate cruise control:Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutchpedal.Or by the ESP or ASR systems being active.
Or by pressing button2.Note:Cruise control is deactivated if the gear lever is in
neutral (position N).
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These actions do not cancel your cruise speed which remains displayed in the instrument panel.
Cruise control must only be used where the traffi c conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when the weather or the road conditions are poor.
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
Reactivation of cruise controlBy recalling the memorised speed:
For that, press on button 2.
Yo ur vehicle willautomatically resume the memo-
rised cruise speed which is displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
Remark
:If the cruise speed already memorised is far higher than the current speed, the vehicle accelerateshard until it reaches the memorised speed.By selecting the current speed:
Give ashort press on button 3or 4as soon asyou have reached the desired speed.
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e information "OFF"then disappears from the screen.
To cancel cruise controlGive a long press on button 1.
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no lon
ger memo-
rised.
If there is a malfunction, either the memorised speed or
the dashes "- - -" will fl ash and the warning lamp "OFF"
will come on permanently in the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME
TheESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place toencourage the driver to take addi-
tional risks or to drive at excessivespeeds.
The operation of this s
ystem is
assured provided that the manufac-
turer’s recommendations concern-
ing the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking components and electricalcomponents are observed, as wellas the fi tting and repair proceduresused by CITROËN dealers andgpp
qualifi ed workshops.
Following an accident, have thesystem checked by a CITROËNg,
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) AND TRACTION
CONTROL (ASR)
These systems are closely associated with ABS and additional to it. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, theESPsystem acts
automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the
vehicle back on trajectory. The ASRsystem optimises traction and prevents
wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels as well as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
OPERATION
When either the ESPor the ASR system is brought into operation
the warning lamp "ESP/ASR" fl ashes.
DEACTIVATION
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it mayprove useful to deactivate theESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels tospin and thus regain traction.
Press on buttonA, the"ESP/ASR" warning lamp, as well as the lamp on
the buttonA, light up. TheESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automaticallywhen you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).y
Manuallywith another press on button A.
OPERATIONAL ANOMALY
Should there be a system malfunction, the "ESP/ASR"warning lamp willlight up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop to have the systemchecked.
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BRAKES
ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden brakingor in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The
functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically before and
during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a fewseconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault.Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on during the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive.
In both cases, the normal braking system remains effi cient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. However, to restorethe level of safety provided by correct operation of the ABS, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as possible bya CITROÀN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.yp y p
On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.
SYSTEM OF EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the required braking pressure more rapidly, thus toreduce the stopping distance. It operates depending on the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing theresistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emergency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot
on the brake pedal.
If the Electric Parking Brake is off, the lighting of this warning lamp in conjunction with theSTOPwarn-ing lamp indicates that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking distributor is malfunctioning. It isessential to stop the vehicle. Alert a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.gpgg

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
OPERATION
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate
the parking brakeby pulling thenreleasing the controlA.Note:In all circumstances with an
automatic gearbox, select the
Park position P.
On steep
gradients, turn thesteering towards the pave-ment.It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in positionS.
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To move off
With the engine running, release
the electric parking brake, by
pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal and pulling then
releasin
g the control A.
You are advised not to clean underneath the vehicle using ahigh pressure system, as this could damage the electric parkingbrake.
Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle while on an incline.Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
The warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is onor not properly releasedor if you try to release thebrake without pressing on thebrake pedal. If th
ese two warn-
ing lamps come
on together, this indicates that the electric parking brake is malfunc-
tioning.
The brake is on.
If this warning lamp comes
on, this indicates that the
electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Th
e brake is not on.With an automatic gearbox,place the gearbox on position P.PPWith a manual gearbox,engage fi rst gear.
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