2012 CITROEN C6 steering

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MEMORISAT ION
DRIVING POSITIONS MEMORISED VIA
BUTTONS 1 AND 2
To memorise a driving position:a. Place the igntion key in "Drive"position (second
position).b. Make your adjustments of the
seat, the steering wheel, the
rear view mirrors and theHead-up Display.c. Press successively on button M then on button 1(fi rst driving position) or 2(second driving position).
The memorisation is confi rmed by
a sound signal.Note: The memorisation of a new driving position cancels and repla-ces the previous one. Th
e memorisation function allowsto make the following dashboard
adjustments:Driver's seat
Steering wheelExterior rear view mirrors
Head-up display.
See "Steering column adjustment","Rear view mirrors" and "Head-up
Display".
You have the possibility to memo-rise two driving positions usingbuttons1and2.



RECALL OF A MEMORISEDDRIVING POSITION
Vehicle stationary(ignition on or enginerunning)
Press briefl y on button1 or 2 torecall the corresponding memo-rised position.
The completion of the adjustments
is confi rmed by a sound signal.
Vehicle in motion
Keep button 1or 2pressed down
to recall the corresponding memo-rised position.Note: After a few consecutiverecalls of a memorised driving position, the function deactivates until the engine is started.

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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.
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
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
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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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 the steering towards the pavement.It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in position S.
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To move off
With the engine running, release
the electric parking brake, by pres-
sing the brake pedal or the acce-lerator pedal and pulling then
releasing 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 isonor not properly releasedor if you try to release thebrakewithout pressing on thebrake pedal.
If these two warning
lamps come on
to
gether, this indica-
tes that the electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
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.With a manual gearbox, engage fi rst gear.
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FRONT ARMREST
The armrest gives you extra com-
fort in your driving position.
To optimise
your driving position,lift the control B and push the arm-rest forwards.
Th
e armrest returns to its initialposition when you push it rear-
wards.
Storage areas
Two formatsof storage are avail-able:To have bigstorage in the
armrest, lift the controlC.For smallstorage in the
armrest, lift the controlA.
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Ventilation of the bigstorage in the front armrest
The armrest has aventilation
duct for the big storage.
This benefi ts from the air condi-
tioning at a temperature identical
to the setting for the front of the cabin area. To adjust the air con-
ditioning fl ow, see "Rear automatic
air conditioning".
The ventilation duct can beblocked manually.
INTERIOR COMFORT
USB socket
This connection unit, consisting of
a JACK plug and/or a USB port, islocated in the front armrest.
You can connect portable equip-ment such as an iPod®or a USB®
key.
It reads audio fi le formats (mp3,
ogg, wma, wav, etc.) that it trans-mits to your audio system and areheard through the vehicle’s loud-speakers.
Yo u can control these fi les with
the audio system’s steering wheel
or dashboard controls and displaythem on the multifunction screen.
Portable equipment can berecharged while it is being used.

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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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TABLE OF FUSES
Ref.RatingFunction
F1––
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)

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TOWING WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
Towing eyes can be used at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
Detach the cover:For the front cover, lever with a screwdriver at the top of the cover.
For the rear cover, press on the right hand side.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
The towing eye is removable, to be stowed in the jack protection box inside
the spare wheel.
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ADVICE
Towingat low speed over a veryshort distanceis authorised inexceptional cases depending on
the regulations in force.
Otherwise, it is necessary to
have
your vehicle transportedon a recovery truck.
It is essential to check that theelectric parking brake is released.
REQUIREMENT - TOWING
WITH AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Place the selector on position N(neutral).
When the engine is not running, the steering and the braking are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Towing with "front or rear lifted"or in the "minimum height"position is prohibited.