2012 CITROEN C6 Handbook (in English)

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A
KJIHGFE
DB
B
CA
ML
B
IN BRIE
F
Deactivation of passenger's airbag
When you switch on the ignition, the airbag warninglamp M lights up if the passenger's airbag has beendeactivated.
Hazard warning lamps
Driver's seat belt fastening sensor
When you switch on the ignition, seat belt warning lamp L lights up accompanied by a sound signal if the driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Warning lampLgoes out when the seat belt has been fastened.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
MONITORING
A.Signalling warning lamps.B. Operational warning lamps.C. Cruise control/speed limiter information.D. Fuel gauge.E.Trip mileage recorder.F. Total mileage recorder, maintenance indicator.
G.Speed indicator.H.Display of automatic gearbox information.
I. Display of suspension sport mode.
J. Rev counter.K.Reset button for trip mileage recorder and
maintenance indicator.
Note:When the ignition is switched on, the orange and red warning lamps light up.
When the engine is running, these warning lamps should go out.
If any warning lamps remain lit, refer to the relevant page.
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12
3
IN BRIE
F
SEAT BELTS WARNING LAMPTYRE DEFLATION DETECTION
This function warns you of tyres that are defl ated or punctured.
Tyre defl ation alert:TheSERVICEwarning lamp comes on and a vehicle
outline is displayed.
"Puncture": The"STOP"and tyre(s) punctured warning lamps light up,
and a vehicle outline is displayed.
Colour screen CNaviDrive colour display
Display of tyres in good condition
Tyre very defl ated
Tyre defl ated
"Puncture"
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The driver's and the front and rear passengers' seats have sensors
that detect non-fastening/unfas-
tening 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.
MONITORING
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D
C
E
B
A
IN BRIE
F
FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG DEACTIVATIONCHILD SAFETYTHE ISOFIX FASTENING
SYSTEM
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 switch A.
Turn the key to the "OFF"position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deac-
tivation warning lamp, in the instru-
ment panel, lights up when youswitch on the ignition.
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This deactivates the controls in therear of the vehicle, both for the rear
windows and for opening the rear doors from the inside. The electricchild safety device is activated bypressing on buttonB.
A message appears to confi rm that
the child safety is activated.The I
SOFIX system features3ringsfor each lateral rear seat position:Two bottom rings C and Dlocated between the backrestand the seat cushion. These are about 28 cm apart, and in
the case of a benchseat,
concealed under a fl ap with
the logo ISOFIX.
One top ring E fi xed on therear shelf, concealed under a fl ap with the logoTOP TETHER behind the headrestraint.
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ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS

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1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
A
IN BRIE
F
This system allows you to main-
tain a constant vehicle speed pro-grammed by the driver.1. "CRUISE" button: Activation/deactivation of cruise controlmode.2.Suspension or reactivation of cruise control.3. "SET +"button: Increase of
the memorised speed.4. "SET -"button: Reduction of
the memorised speed.
CRUISE CONTROL
SPEED LIMITER
This system allows you to choose
a maximum speed that you do not
wish to exceed.1."LIMIT"button: Activation of speed limiter mode.2.Disengagement of the maxi-
mum speed.3. "SET +"button: Activation of
the maximum speed.4."SET -" button: Reduction of
the maximum speed.
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.
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate
the parking brake by pulling then
releasingthe control A.
ELECTRIC PARKINGBRAKE
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Note:It is not possible to releasethe electric parking brake if thekey is removed or in position S.
Note: Function may be activated at speeds over 18 mph (30 km/h).Cruise control is availableinthe higher gears only, for speeds greater than 24 mph(40 km/h).
DRIVING

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P
R
N
A
D
M
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Position P: Parking.
Position R: Reverse gear.
Position N: Neutral.Position D: Operation in automatic mode.
Position M: Operation in
sequential mode.
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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 sequential mode, with manual gear changing (Position M).Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode (Position Dand successive presses on
the control A).
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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 that position P is selected.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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DRIVING

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IN BRIE
F
You can activate/deactivate the
parking assistance by pressing
buttonA. When the parking assist-
ance is inactive, the warning lampon button Ais lit up.
PARKING ASSISTANCELANE DEPARTURE
WARNING SYSTEM
This driving assistance device
warns you when you unwittinglycross a lane marking (either a con-
tinuous or a dotted line on the roadsurface). It is designed for use onmotorways and dual carriageways,
operating only above speeds of
approx. 50 mph (80 km/h).
A press on button Bactivates thefunction, the warning lamp on the
button lights up.
HEAD-UP DISPLAY
The Head-up display projectsessential driving data into thedriver's fi eld of vision. This enablesthe driver never to take his eyesoff the road.
The controls for the Head-up dis-play are located beneath the air
vent on the driver's side.
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ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2
emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off
gently, change up without waiting
and drive by changing up quite
soon. If your vehicle has the sys-
tem, the gear shift indicator invites
you to change up; it is displayed
in the instrument panel, follow its
instructions.
With an automatic or electronic
gearbox, stay in Drive "D" or
Auto "A", according to the type
of gear selector, without pressing
the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between
vehicles, use engine braking
rather than the brake pedal, and
press the accelerator progres-
sively. These attitudes contribute
towards a reduction in fuel con-
sumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background
traffi c noise.
When the traffi c is fl owing well,
and if you have cruise control,
make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in the passenger compartment down (sun roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is
attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrost-
ing controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.Avoid running the engine before
moving off, particularly in winter;
your vehicle will warm up much
faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid con-
necting your multimedia devices
(fi lm, music, video game...), you
will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy,
and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices
before leaving the vehicle.

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the
vehicle; place the heaviest items
in the bottom of the boot, as close
as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehi-
cle and reduce wind resistance
(roof bars, roof rack, bicycle car-
rier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference. Remove roof bars
and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove
snow tyres and refi t your summer
tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:-before a long journey,-at each change of season,-after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and
the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regu-
larly (engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...)
and observe the schedule of oper-
ations recommended by the manu-
facturer.When refuelling, do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle
to avoid any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will
see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.