2012 CITROEN C6 Handbook (in English)

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Programming the heaterActivation – deactivation Stopping the heater
You should programme your depar-
ture time so that the system can
automatically calculate the opti-mum start time for the heater.
Programming your departure
time
The "HTM" symbol stays on.
PROGRAMMABLE HEATING
Press buttons 1to display the pro-
gramme time.
This symbol is displayed.
After displaying the programme
time, within 10 seconds press but-
t
ons 4 and 5 simultaneously.
This s
ymbol fl ashes.
Adjust the time by pressing buttons 1and press buttons4 and5 simulta-neously to store the setting.
This s
ymbol is displayed(constant).
When the signal has been received, the"OK" mes-sage is displayed together
with the "HTM"symbol.
This symbol is displayed
when the heater starts.
After displaying the programme
time using buttons 1, press but-
ton 5 (ON) until the "OK"message
appears.
HTM: Heat Thermo Management (heater control system).
To cancel a pro
gramme, press button 4 (OFF) until the"OK"mes-sage appears.
Th
e"HTM"symbol goes off.
If th
e "FAIL"message appears dur-
ing these operations, this indicates
that the signal was not received.
Go to a different location and then
repeat the procedure.
Press button 5(ON).
Modifi cation of the heating level
The system offers5 levels of heat-
ing (C1, the lowest level, toC5, thehighest level).
After displaying the heating levelusing buttons 1, press buttons4and5simultaneously.
The letter "C"fl ashes.
Adjust the level of heating usingbuttons1.
Press buttons 4 and 5 simultane-
ously to store the level setting cho-sen. The letter "C" is displayed(constant).
The
factory settings are replaced
by the new values entered. The
times programmed are memoriseduntil the next modifi cation.
When the de
parture time is acti-
vated, it is not possible to modifythe heating level. The departure
time should fi rst be deactivated.

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Replacing the battery
The remote control is powered bya 6 V-28L battery cell, which isincluded.
Information appears on the screen
when this battery should be replaced.
Unclip the casing and replace thebattery.
Th
e remote control must then bere-initialised, as described on thispage.
Do not discard old batteries; take
them to an approved recyclingpoint.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
Always switch off the program-mable heating while refuelling inorder to avoid the risk of fi re or explosion.
To avoid the risk of intoxicationor asphyxiation, the program-mable heating should not beused, even for a short time, inan enclosed space such as agarage, or workshop withoutexhaust gas extraction.
Do not park the vehicle over infl ammable materials (drygrass, dead leaves, papers…),as there is a risk of fi re.
The programmable heating sys-tem is supplied by the vehicleísfuel tank. Before using it, ensurethat there is suffi cient fuel in thetank. If the low fuel warning lampis on we strongly recommendthat you do not programme theheating to come on.
PROGRAMMABLE HEATING
If the battery is disconnected or
replaced, the remote control must be re-initialised.
After switchin
g on, within fi veseconds press button4(OFF) for
1 second.
If the o
peration is successful, the "OK" message appears in the
remote control screen.
If not, the
"FAIL"message
appears. Repeat the procedure.
As a secondar
y advantage, use of your programmable heating sys-
tem allows it to be used to pre-heat
t
he passenger compartment.

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D
REAR SEATS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints have twopositions:A stowed position for when theseat is not occupied.
A deployed position for safety
of passengers, locking intoplaceincluding for a forward-facing child seat.
To lower the head retraints, presson the tab at the base.
To raise them,
pull them upwards
to their maximum height, pressingthe unlocking button.
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CONTROLS FOR PACKLOUNGE HEATED SEATS
The Pack Lounge seats can beheated independently of eachother.
Use the controlsDlocated on theoutside of the seats to select anyof three heating levels:
CONTROLS FOR HEATED
SEATS IN A BENCHSEAT
The rear seats can be heated inde-
pendently of each other.
Use the controlsClocated under
the rear storage tray to activate the
heating.
0: Off.
1:
Slight heat.
2: Medium heat.
3: Maximum heat.
The seat temperature ad
justs auto-matically.Note: The heated seats only operatewhen the engine is running.

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1
2
REAR SEATS
FOLDING BENCHSEAT
The whole or just part of the benchseat can be folded. It is necessary to remove the head restraints.
Seat cushion
Use the strap to lift the seat cushion, then rest it against the front seat back-rests. When repositioning the seat cushion, make sure that the seat belt buckles are correctly in place.
FLAP FOR TRANSPORT OFLONG OBJECTS
A fl ap in the backrest, located to
the rear of the armrest, facilitates
the carr
ying of long objects.
Before installing any long objects,
fold the interior blind and thenmake sure that the loads are prop-erly secured, not obstructing themovements of the gear lever.
This fl ap can be concealed bymeans of a foldable cover with atab.

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A
BC
D
REAR SEATS
Seat cushion folded.
Stow the head restraints.
Pr
ess the controlA located at theend of the backrest and fully tilt for-
wards.
The benchseat backrest can befolded in two sections. When youreposition the backrest, make sure
that it locks in place.Your vehicle's boot can be kept
isolated from the passen
ger com-
partment.
T
o lock the access to the boot:1.Place the benchseat in its correct position.The red warning lamp oncontrol Ashould no longer be
visible.
2.Insert the ignition key in thelock.3. Lock it.
Before moving the seats
So as to avoid damaging the seat belts by jamming them, takecare to keep them to the sides of the backrest.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF THE ACCESS INTO THE BOOT VIA THE REAR BENCHSEATREAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT
For easier opening of the seat beltcover D, you should fi rst raise thecentral head restraint.
Insert the fi rst fasteningC into thefront left hand (black) buckle, then
insert the second fastening B intothe front right hand buckle.

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B
A
PACK LOUNGE SEATS
ANGLE OF THE REAR LATERAL HEADRESTRAINTS
To alter the angle of the rear lateralhead restraints, lift them then tilt
them upwards.
LONGITUDINAL
ADJUSTMENT OF THE
FRONT PASSENGER'S
SEA
T
For more room for the rear passen-ger, it is possible for the front pas-senger's seat to beslid forwardfrom the rear seat position.
To slide the front passenger's seatforward, press on the control Bat
the centre of the armrest.
Note: This control Bis not active if
adjustments are being made simul-
taneously at the front.
The front passen
ger's seat will slideforward for as long as you keepcontrolBpressed. It stops immedi-
ately you release controlB.
Note: Use of the child safety deac-
tivates button B. See "Windows".
ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND
ITS BACKREST
You can adjust the longitudinal position of the seat and theangleof its backrest simultaneously using the controlA.
IMPORTANT
Pack Loungeseats cannot be folded.
Note: Use of the child safety deac-
tivates buttonA. See "Windows".

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AIRBAGS
AIRBAG EQUIPMENT
Yo ur vehicle has:A driver's front airbag.
A driver's knees airbag.
A front passenger's airbag
which can be deactivated.
Front lateral airba
gs.
Front and rear curtain airbags.
Rear lateral airbags.
Deplo
yment of your airbags is
dependent on the degree of vio-lence of the collision.
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REACTIVATING THE FRONTPASSENGER'S AIRBAG
Do not forget to reactivate the func-
tion.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.Turn the key to the"ON"position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the
instrument panel lights up for
a few seconds when youswitch on the ignition.Note: It is compulsory to wear theseat belt.
Never deactivate the passenger'sairbag when a passenger is present(unless a child in a rear-facing child
seat).
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FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG DEACTIVATION
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passen-ger's seat position, it is imperative to
deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off,
insert the key into the switchA.Turn the key to the "OFF"
position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in
the instrument panel, lights up
when you switch on the ignition.
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Passenger’s airbag OFFRefer to the instructions present on
both sides of the passenger’s sun
visor.
In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "rear-facing" child seat there.
Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbag deploy.
AIRBAGS