2012 CITROEN C6 tow

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ASHTRAY
Central front ashtra
y
To open it, press the fl ap at thecentre.
To empt
y the ashtray, pull the assem-
bly towards you.
Refi tting
Reposition the ashtray in its housing,
then press home.
Lateral ashtrays
Each passenger door has a lateral
ashtray.
To open, lift the ashtray lid.
To empt
y a lateral ashtray, after opening, pull the inner section upwards.
Refi tting
Reposition the assembly in its housing, then press home.
INTERIOR COMFORT
HALF-MOON STORAGEPOCKETS
Each of the doors has half-moonstorage pockets in three compart-ments.
To access the half-moon storage,push the recessAdownwards.
For automatic closing of this storage,press again on the recessA.

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1Pull strap (spare wheel stowage).
2Boot lamp.
To change the bulb, detach the cover and use a W 5 W bulb.
3 Elastic straps.
4 12 V accessories socket (functions with the ignition switched on).
5 B
oot lateral net.
6 Changer for 6 CDs.
BOOT

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This operation should only be
performed while the vehicle
is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull thecontrol located under the dash-
board towards you.Li
ft the lever Alocated under the bonnet close to the centre, then pull.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the leverArwith care(risk of burns).
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
OPENING THE BONNET

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FUSES
DASHBOARD
Good Bad Pliers A
FUSEBOXES
There are two fuseboxes under the dashboard, one in
the engine compartment and another in the boot under
the left hand wing trim.
Dashboard fuses
To access the fuses under the dashboard, open the glovebox and then detach the stowage cover.
REPLACING A FUSE
Before replacing a fuse, you should ascertain the cause of the fault and have it remedied. The numbers of the fuses are indicated on the fusebox.
Replace the fuse that has blown with one of the
same rating (same colour).
Use the special pliersAplaced on the fl ap close to the fuseboxes. The fl ap also has spare fuses available.
Re
placement fuses
and
pliers
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Box B
Box C

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UPPER FRONT LENSALateral lampBDipped/main beamC Sidelamp
Note:In some climatic condi-tions, condensation can appear inthe lighting/signalling units. This is normal and should disappear
after a while (when the functions have been on for a few minutes for example).
If this is not the case, contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed ,
workshop.
For repairs to the front lamp unitsand for bulb replacement, contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifi edp,
workshop.
The bulbs
for lampsD and E havea common bulb-holder.
CHANGING BULBS
Your headlamps have Xenon bulbs.
Because of the risk of electrocution, we recommend thatyou contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop in the,
event of a fault.
It is recommended to change both bulbs at the same time if there is a failure of one of them.
Your vehicle is equipped with an active bonnet. To ensure thecorrect operation of this safety equipment, contact a CITROËNqpp
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop for the replacement of any part of the front panel.
LOWER FRONT LENSDDirection indicatorEDaytime-running lampFFront foglamp
SIDE REPEATER
To change the side repeater, pushtowards the front or rear to unclip itand contact a CITROËN dealer or p
a qualifi ed workshop.

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that towbar installation and removal bedone by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions(in metres):
A:0.971
TOWBAR
(Boat, caravan, etc.)
It is recommended that towbar installation and removal be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-fi ed workshop.
If you are climbing a steep gradient
and the engine gets excessively
hot, certain functions become una-
vailable (e.g. sequential control of
the automatic gearbox, the air con-
ditioning).
If you are towing, it is necessary to
deactivate the parking assistance
by pressing the control on the dash-
board. See "Parking assistance".
It is recommended that
you remove
the towing ball, so that it does not
interfere with the functioning of the
proximity sensors, when you are
not using a trailer.
MAINTENANCE
If cleaning the vehicle with a highpressure system:Your Piloted Defl ector has to be closed.
It is not advisable to clean the
underside of the vehicle, for fear of damaging the electricparking brake.As water may penetrate into
the vehicle interior via the door
apertures, do not target these areas.
Do not direct at the headlamps,
lamps and their edges for too
long or you may damage their coating and seals.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
ACCESS TO THE SPARE WHEEL
To access the spare wheel1.Lift the boot fl oor by means of the strap.2.Anchor the strap on the roof of the boot.3.To remove the spare wheel, detach the belt then push the wheel forwards so as to be able to lift it.
TO REPOSITION THE SPARE WHEEL
To put the spare wheel back in the boot1.Position the spare wheel fl at in the boot, then pull it towards you.2.Next place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure the assembly with
the belt.3.Release the strap to return the boot fl oor to its initial position.
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures are indicated on the label which is positioned low down on
the front pillar. See "Vehicle identifi cation" and "User Precautions". (On this label you will see a pressure for normal speeds and a pressure for high speeds).
1.Handle2.Jack3.Tool for removing/refi tting the
wheel bolts4.Tool for removing the anti-theft
bolt protector
5.Centring guide6.Tool for removing foglamps
and reversing lamps
7.Handle extension8.Towing eye9.Movable chock
TOOLS
The tools are to be found in a pro-
tective holder inside the spare
wheel. Pull back the retaining strap
t
o have access.

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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.