2012 CITROEN C6 lights

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SIGNALLING
LIGHTING CONTROL STALK
All vehicle lamps off
Sidelam
ps on
Dipped beams/main beams on
Rotate the ring Aforwards.
Rotate the ring Aforwards.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING OF
HEADLAMPS
Sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically in poor
ambient light, or if the wipers are
in continuous operation. They go out as soon as the ambient light
again become suffi cient or when
the wipers cease to operate.
Activation/deactivation of this
function is possible in the menu
"Personalisation/Confi guration" in
the "Main menu".
Note: Activation of this function is immediate while deactivation requi-res the ignition to be switched off.
In fo
g or snow, the light sensor may detect enough light. The lights will therefore not come on automatically.
Take care not to cover the bright-
ness sensor, which is visible from
outside the windscreen, behind
the interior rear view mirror.
GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING
This function switches on your headlamps, to light your way whenyou wish to walk from a carpark,for example.
Thi
s function is activated:Manually by pulling thecontrolA towards you,
with the ignition switched off.Automatically, provided:
The automatic lighting of headlamps is activated.To activate the guide-
me-home lighting function, select in the "Main menu",
then in "Personalisation/Confi guration", the sub-menu
for lighting and signalling,
then activate the function.
See "Multifunction displays".
Note: It is possible to modify the dura-tion of the guide-me-home lighting (approx. 60, 30 or 15 seconds) inthe menu "Personalisation/Confi gu-ration".


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Dipped beams/main beams dipswitch
Pull the control stalk towards you
to change between dipped beamand main beam.

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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED/
UNFASTENED WARNING LAMPS
OPERATION
The driver's and the front and rear passengers' seats have sensors
that detect non-fastening/unfaste-ning of the seat belts.
The fastened
/non-fastened status
of the seat belts for each type of seat is indicated by the illumination
or fl ashing of the warning lamps 1,2 and 3.
FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM OF DETECTION
Driver's and front passenger's seats
When you switch on the ignition:If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the warning lamp 1 illuminates in
the instrument panel.
If the passenger's seat belt is not fastened, the warning lamp 3 lights up.
Above 20 km
/h (12 mph), the warning lamp fl ashes for non-fastening/ unfastening, accompanied by a message and a sound signal for around
2 minutes. Then the warning lamp(s) 1 and/or 3 remain on.
Rear passengers’ seats
When you switch on the ignition, warning lamp2lights up to make the driver
and any passengers aware.
Once the doors are closed and the engine started, a message tells you thefastening status of the rear belts for 30 seconds.
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fter this time, if one or more of the rear belts are not fastened:Warning lamp 2comes on, if your speed is less than around 12 mph (20 km/h).Warning lamp 2fl ashes, accompanied by a message and a sound signal for about two minutes, if your speed is above around 12 mph (20 km/h).Note:The detection of non-fastening of rear seat belts is deactivated whenyou switch off the ignition or if one of the vehicle's doors is opened.
A child seat installed on the front passenger's seat may not bedetected.




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The driver, after he has closed the doors and started the engine,mustmake sure that the passengers:Have allfastened their seat belts
Are using the seat belts correctly.

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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
to reduce 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 the STOPwarning lamp indicates that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking distributor is malfunctioning.It is essential to stop the vehicle. Alert a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon asgpgg
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate theparking assistance by pressingbutton 1. When the parking assis-
tance is inactive, the warning lampon button1is lit up.
Activation/deactivation of the par-king assistance is memorisedwhen you stop the vehicle.
Remark: If you wish to tow a
trailer, it is necessary to deactivate
the parking assistance by pressing
button 1. The warning lamp on the
button lights up.
OPERATION
When you engage reverse gear,
a sound signal confi rms to you
that the system is active. The out-line of your vehicle appears on the
screen. Any obstacles located to
the rear or to the front of the vehi-cle can be detected.
When moving forward at a speed less than approx. 6 mph (10 km/h),
whether in neutral or in gear, the vehi-cle outline appears on the screen as soon as an obstacle is detected
in front of the vehicle. Any obstacles located to the rear or to the front of the
vehicle can be detected.
Remarks:The proximity sensors cannot
detect objects that are
immediatel
y under or over the
bumpers.
A thin object such as a spike,
a bollard or similar, can only be detected at the start of themanœuvre but not when the
vehicle arrives close up to it.
In poor weather or in winter,you need to ensure that the sensors are not covered with
mud or with ice or snow.



PARKING ASSISTA NCE
The parking assistance sys-tem can in no circumstancesreplace the driver's vigilanceand responsibility.

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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM
This driving assistance device warns you when you unwittingly cross a lane marking (either a continuous or a dotted line on the road surface). It is desi-gned for use on motorways and dual carriageways, operating onlyabove
speeds of approx.50 mph (80 km/h).
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
A press on button 1activates the function, the warning lamp on the button lights up.
A second press on button 1 deactivates the function, the warning lamp on
the button goes out.
When you start the engine, the mode (activated/deactivated) selected when you stopped the engine is retained.
OPERATION
Above a speed of around 50 mph (80 km/h), if you cross a lane marking, you are alerted to this by a vibration within
the cushion of your seat:On the right hand side if you cross a lane marking to the right.
On the left hand side if you cross a lane marking to the left.
The system does not alert you if one of your direction indicators is operating and for approx. 20 seconds after the
direction indicator has stopped.
Remarks
This system is designed to identify traffi c lane markings.
In certain cases it ma
y trigger an alert that is unnecessary, for example if the vehicle passes over a directional arrow
or some unusual road marking.
The system may be affected temporarily by conditions external to the vehicle:Detection of lane markings made diffi cult by:
Markings being worn.Insuffi cient contrast with the general road surface.Sensors being negated by:
Driving in snow or heavy rain.Driving on roads that are covered with mud or water puddles.
In the event of prolonged disturbed operation, contact aCITROÀN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.pg p



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The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.

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LOCKING/UNLOCKING
FROM THE INSIDE
A press on the controlA operates
the electric central locking andunlocking, provided all the doorsare closed.
It is still possible to open the doorsfrom the inside.
Note: ControlAis inactive if thevehicle has been locked using theremote control or the key.
The three statuses for locking/unlock-ing the vehicle are signalled by the
warning lamp on the control A:It fl ashes when the vehicle is
locked, engine stopped.
It lights up when the ignition is switched on, vehicle locked.It goes out when the vehicle is unlocked.
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ACCESS
ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION
When you start the vehicle, doors
and boot closed, the system
automatically locksthe doorsas soon as you reach a speed of
around 6 mph (10 km/h).Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again automatically whenthe vehicle reaches approx. 6 mph(10 km/h).
Activation/Deactivation of
the anti-intrusion protection
Give a long press on control Afor central locking until you see a mes-sage displayed.ANTI-THEFT
The boot locks automatically as soon as the vehicle reaches a
speed of around6 mph (10 km/h).Note: The opening of a door or use of the control A unlocks the vehicle.
Your vehicle is fi tted with doors that have frameless windows. When you open the doors, immediately youaction the exterior handle, a micro-descent device on the SIDE WINDOWS lowers the glass slightly.
If this device were not working properly, it could result in thewindows breaking:If there should be a battery failure:
Open the doors gently.Do not close the door abruptly as this risks breaking the window, if possible wait until the battery ispowering the vehicle again.If you are intending to work on the battery, open the windows fi rst.In freezing conditions, ice may form to hinder the operation of the micro-descent device. If the actionon the door handle does not move the window down, it is essential fi rst to free the ice.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
5. FRONT DEMISTING - DEICING
Press button 5 for rapidclear windows. The warning lamp comes on. This system controls the air condi-
tioning, the air fl ow and the entry of air from outside. It sends the ventilation towards the windscreen and side
windows.
A press on the 1 button returns you to "AUTO"mode.
6. REAR DEMISTING - DEICING
Press button 6, with the engine running, to start a rapid
deicing or demisting of the rear screen and rear view mirrors. The warning lamp comes on.
This mode stops automatically depending on the out-side temperature. It can be paused by pressing again on button6or by stopping the engine.
In the latter case, demisting will resume when the engine is switched on again.Note:The heated rear screen operates independently of the automatic air conditioning.
7. AIR RECIRCULATION – ENTRY OF AIR
FROM OUTSIDE
Press repeatedly on button7 to select the air entrymode. The corresponding warning lamp lights up:Air intake in automatic pollution control mode (on by default, with automatic comfort regulation).
The automatic mode makes use of an air quality sen-sor. It analyses the air and isolates the cabin from theexterior if the presence of pollutants is detected. In thiscase it automatically activates recirculation of the cabinair.
Please note: this function does not detect and there-fore protect the cabin from unpleasant odours. It is not
active when the ambient temperature is below +5 °C so
as to avoid the risk of misting the vehicle’s windows.
Closing the exterior air intake
Press button 7to close the intake of air from the exterior.
While maintaining the other settings, this position allows
the driver to avoid unpleasant odours and smoke out-
side the vehicle at any time.
It should be cancelled as soon as possible to allowexchange of the cabin air and to avoid misting of
the vehicle’s windows.
Exterior air intake
Press button7once to open the exterior air intake.
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B
C
D
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Activation
When you press buttonA, the
automatic mode automatically andsimultaneously controls theair
fl ow andair distribution for therear air conditioning.
The warning lamp on buttonAlights up.
It is recommended to kee
p both air
vents open.
Deactivation
A press on any of the buttons B, Cor D, deactivates the automatic opera-
tion of the rear air conditioning.
the warning lamp on button Agoes out.
Note: If the air conditioning in the front of the cabin is stopped (func-
tion deactivated in the "Air condi-
tioning" menu or via the control4for adjusting the air fl ow), then the
rear automatic air conditioning is
not available.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW
If you press buttons Bor Dyou increase or decrease the fl ow for
the rear air conditioning.
The number of diode
(s) lit up, composing the symbol for air fl ow (helix, situated between buttons Band D) expresses its power level.
To deactivate the air fl ow and air distribution for the rear air condi-
tioning, press successively on but-
ton Dso that all the diodes go out.
DISTRIBUTION TO
FOOTWELLS/HEADS
Successive presses on buttonCwill modify the distribution of theair fl ow.
Three directions are available:Passengers' heads.
Passenger footwells.
Passengers' heads and
footwells.
The arrow lit up indicates the dis-
tribution of air chosen manually. In"AUTO"mode, no arrow lights up.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE FLOW
OF AIR INTO THE STORAGEUNDER THE FRONT CENTRALARMREST
If you choose a maximum fl ow
of air in the rear by pressingBand distribution towards passen-ger's heads by pressingC, havingclosed the rear air vents, you willobtain a maximum fl ow of air intothe storage beneath the armrest.
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REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
The temperature of the air distributed in the rear of the cabindepends on that chosen for the front. The air fl ow and air distribution in the rear of the cabin are infl uenced by the adjustments made for the front.