2012 CITROEN C6 light

101
IIIA
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.
•
•
•
••
•
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).
•
•
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.
•
•

106
III
A
SUSPENSION WITH ELECTRONICALLY
CONTROLLED SPRINGING AND DAMPING
Active suspension with piloted damp-
ing and fl exibility automatically and
instantaneously adjusts the damp-ers to your driving style, as well as
to the condition of the road surface,
t
o achieve the maximum comfort for you and your passengers, as well asimproved roadholding.
Normal mode: This functioning mode fi lters the unevenness of the road
surface with the suppleness of the damping to produce a superlative ride.
S
port mode: a press on buttonA gives you a suspension that is more
adapted to a sporty style of driving. This functioning mode makes the damp-
ing fi rmer, for enhanced control of the vehicle body movements.
This s
ymbol is displayed on your instrument panel.
SIGNALLINGIn the standard situation, buttonA is not lit up by day, it only illuminates at night.
In sport mode, after
you press button A, the latter lights up in orange,
day or night.
The mode selected is conserved until the ignition is switched off.
•
•

109
III221
2
2
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Front
INTERIOR LAMPS
1. Interior lamps
A press on button 1 of the front
interior lamp, switches the interior lamps on or off.
Switching on and off is progressiveafter an action on the remote con-
trol, but immediate after a press on
button 1.
Rear
2. Spotlamps
A press on one of the buttons2switches the corresponding spot-lamp on or off.
These only work when the ignition
is switched on.
Automatic lighting of the
interior lampsThey come on when you
remove the ignition key, unlock
the vehicle or open a door.
They go out progressively
when the doors are closed, the
vehicle locked or the i
gnitionswitched on.
Deactivation/Activation of
automatic lighting
A long press on button1, deacti-
vates the operaton of the inerior lamps. To reactivate them, presson the same button.
Changing bulbsTo change a front interior lamp
bulb: Detach the transparent
screen. Use a W 5 W bulb.
To change a rear interior lamp bulb: Detach the two surroundsof the transparent screen and pull it away. Use a W 5 W bulb.
•
•
•
•

110
III
C
D
LATERAL AMBIANCE LIGHTING
This is in the zone designated bythe arrows.
Adjustments
With the vehicle lamps on, presson buttonsC or D to change the
brightness of the lateral ambiancelighting.
FLOOR LIGHTING
In the front and the rear of the vehi-cle, when a door is opened, thislights up the interior of the vehicle.
Changing the bulb
To change the bulb for the fl oor lighting (front or rear): Detach thecover. Use a W 5 W bulb.
Rear
PAVEMENT LIGHTING
With the door open, this lights up
the ground next to the vehicle.
Changing the bulb
To change the bulb for the door sill lighting: Detach the cover. Use a
W 5 W bulb.

113
III
INTERIOR COMFORT
CIGAR-LIGHTER
Front ci
gar-lighter
The front cigar-lighter is on thecentral console.
Rear cigar-lighter
The two rear cigar-lighters are on
the central console below the air
vents.
Operation
The cigar lighter operates when
the ignition is on.
Push in and wait a few moments.
The cigar lighter will release auto-
matically: gradually emerging for easy removal.Note: The cigar lighter makes use
of the 12 V accessory socket.
Driver's fl oor mat
If taking out the fl oor mat on the
driver's side, slide the seat rear-
wards as
far as it will go andremove the fi xings.
When re
fi tting, position the fl oor mat correctly on the pins, then
attach the fi xings. Check that it issecurely retained.
To avoid
your feet becomingjammed under the pedals:Use only a fl oor mat that issuited to the fi xings, already present in the vehicle.
The use o
f these fi xings isessential.
Never fi t more than one fl oor
mat superimposed.
ï
ï

126
IV
BC
A
i
12 V BATTERY
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH AN ASSISTING BATTERY
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either
a separate emergency battery or a battery on another
vehicle.
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come
into direct contact with each other.
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
Connect the cables according to the orderindicated in rthe diagram.
A Pole "+" on the vehicle being assisted (under the
red cover).
B Assisting battery.C Pole"–" on the assisted vehicle (under the bonnet).
Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine
run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequencecorrectly.
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face and especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediately with copious amounts of fresh water.
ADVICE
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure
they do not touch together.

129
IV
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)

131
IV
53412
G36G37G38G39G40
FUSES IN THE BOOT
FUSEBOX
To access the fusebox locatedunder the left hand wing trim:1. Move aside the trim on theLH side. See "12 V battery:Changing the battery".2. Move aside the electricalcables connecting to the
fusebox.3. Open the fusebox.
RatingFunction
F 115 AFuel fl ap
F 2––
F 3––
F 415 ASpeed-sensitive rear spoiler (defl ector)
F 540 AHeated rear screen
G 3615 A/25 ARear LH electric heated seat (Pack Lounge)/Benchseat
G 3715 A/25 ARear RH electric heated seat (Pack Lounge)/Benchseat
G 3830 ARear electric seat adjustments (Pack Lounge)
G 3930 ACigar-lighter – Rear accessory socket
G 4025 AElectric parking brake