2012 CITROEN C6 brakes

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CONTENTS
DRIVING
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IN BRIEF
4-22II23-81
Exterior.................................................r4
Opening.............................................5-6
Interior..................................................r7
Dashboard.........................................8-9
Getting started.............................10®12
Visibility..............................................13
Ventilation ........................................... 14
Monitoring ....................................15-16
Ensure the safety of passengers........17
Driving .........................................18®20
Eco-driving....................................21-22
Remote control..............................23-24
Keys....................................................25
Anti-intrusion alarm.......................26-27
Steering lock - Ignition - Starter.........r28
Driving – Starting the engine.............29
Instrument panel.........................30®36
Warning lamps ..............................31-32
Head-up display ............................37-38
Multifunction displays..................39®43
Tr i p c o m p u t e r..............................r44®49
Signalling .....................................50®52
Xenon dual-function directional
headlamps .......................................
53
Wipers...........................................54-55
Windows .............................................56
Steering column adjustment -
Seat belt height adjustment .............57
Front seats....................................58-59
Memorisation......................................60
Seat belts warning lamp.....................61
Rear view mirrors........................62®64
Gearbox.......................................65®68
Cruise control................................69-70
Speed limiter.................................r71-72
Electronic stability programme ..........73
Brakes .................................................74
Electric parkin
g brake...................75 -76
Speed sensitive rear spoiler...............77
Parking assistance........................78-79
Lane departure warning system........80
Diesel particle fi lter............................r81

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LAMPS
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
ESP/ASR
Operatin
g
If either of the ESP or ASR systems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Deactivation
The lighting of the warning lamp and of the button ESP indicates
that the system is deactivated.
Electric parkingbrake
When the engine is running,
this warning lamp lights up
to indicate a malfunctioning of the electric parking brake. The brake is not working properly. Place the gearbox in the Park position (P).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.
ABS
The ABS warning lamplights up when you switchon the ignition: it should goout after a few seconds. If it doesnot go out, there could be a sys-
tem malfunction. See "Brakes".
Puncture(s)
If this warning lamp comes
on, it indicates a punctureon one or more wheels.
The screen displa
ys an imagewhich shows you which wheelis affected. Contact a CITROËNy
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Door open
If this warning lamp comes
on while the engine is run-ning, it tells you that one of
the doors and/or the boot is open.
Electric parking brake,brake fl uid level,braking distributionmalfunction
With the engine running, the lighting
of this warning lamp indicates that
the parking brake is on or not pro-
perly released, that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on although the parking brake is released, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and contact a CITROÀN ,p
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
See "Brakes".
SERVICE
This warning lampstays on fi xed for a
major fault. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifi edj
workshop as soon as possible.
This warning lamp stays on tem-porarily for minor faults. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifi edpy
workshop if necessary.
To learn the ori
gin of the corres-
ponding alert, refer to the log of
alerts (See chapter "Multifunction
displays" or NaviDrive).
STOP warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes on, it is impe-rative to stop the vehicle and to switch the engine off. The warning lamp is accompanied by the STOP symbol on the screen as well as
on the Head-up display.
Alert a CITROËN dealer or a quali-fi ed workshop as soon as possible.

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TRIP COMPUTER
Tyre defl ation alert
TheSERVICEwarning lamp comes on and a vehicle outline is displayed.
The location of the wheel(s) concerned is clear from the vehicle outline, on which the affected wheel(s) will befl ashing. Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Colour screen C NaviDrive colour display
Tyre very defl ated
Tyre defl ated
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden actions with the steering wheel or the brakes.
Chan
ge the wheel with the affected tyre (whether punctured or very defl ated), then have the tyre repaired and
all the pressures checked at the earliest opportunity.
The wheel with a damaged tyre (either in the boot or under repair) can no longer be detected (informationgiven by the vehicle outline or by a message) nor is the spare wheel able to be detected.
Puncture
The"STOP"and tyre(s) punctured warning lamps light up, and a vehicle outline is displayed. The location of the
wheel(s) concerned is clear from the vehicle outline, on which the affected wheel(s) will be fl ashing.
Colour screen CNaviDrive colour display

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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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ENGINE TYPEV6 HDi
GearboxAutomatic
Fuel tank capacity (in litres)Approx. 72 l
Fuels to be usedDiesel
French fi scal rating-
Turning circle between walls (in metres)12.70
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph)-
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight1 873
Gross vehicle weight2 320
Maximum weight on rear axle1 050
Gross train weight (MTRA)*3 720
Gross trailer weight (within the Gross Train Weight limit) (1)
On a 10 % or 12 % gradient1 400
Braked trailer (with load transfer within the MTRA (Gross Train Weight) limit1 620
Gross trailer weight (without brakes)750
Trailer nose weight65
Maximum roof rack load80
Dimensions of chainable tyres-
GENERAL
MTRA:Gross train weight.
Wei
ghts: Refer to the man-ufacturer's plate.
* For a vehicle that is towing,
the speed must not exceed
62 mph (100 km/h).
Gross trailer weight (with
brakes) can be increasedup to:(1) 1 700 kg.
Provided you reduce the
vehicle weight so as not
to exceed gross train
weight.
Observe
your vehicle's
towing limits.It is essen-
tial to comply with the max.
Gross Trailer Weights andspeed limits as specifi ed bylegislation in each country.
Dimensions of chainable
tyres:
All the tyres shown can befi tted with chains.
For Belgium and Switzerland
See the type approval doc-ument or single vehicle typeapproval

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INDEX
12 V battery ............124 → 126 - XIV
A
ABS system..................................74
Access.................................82 → 84
Access to the boot .................84 - 99
Adjusting the front seats........58 - 59
Adjustment of rear seats....97 → 100
Adjustment of the rear view mirrors.................................63 - 64
Advice on driving ............................X
Air conditioning............ 42 - 85 → 92
Air distribution........................89 - 92
Air fi lter.......................................r121
Air fl ow ...................................89 - 92
Air recirculation ñEntry of air from outside.............90
Airbags ........................101 - V → VII
Anti-intrusion alarm................26 - 27
Anti-pinch.............................56 - 118
Anti-theft bolts....................141 - 143
Anti-theft protection......................82
Ashtray........................................11 4
Audio system/NaviDrive ................43, 7.01 - 7.57
Automatic gearbox...............65 → 68
Automatic lighting of headlamps...51
B
Badge reader...............................r11 6
Battery replacement ...................124
Bonnet........................................120
Boot ..............................84 - 99 - 117
Brake fl uid...................................121
B
Brakes.......................................... 74
Braking system ............................XIII
Brightness sensor.........................r37
C
Capacities ................................... 132
Card-holder..................................11 6
Catalytic converter......................rXVII
CD changer.................................r117
Central locking.......................23 - 25
Central unlocking..........................23
Changing a wheel............141 → 143
Changing the remotecontrol battery............................24
Changing bulbs................134 → 138
Changing the vehicle battery......124
Checks........................................ 121
Child restraints.................103 → 105
Child safety ..........................56 - 83 -

103 → 105 - VIII → IX
Child seats.....103 → 105 - VIII → IX
Cigar-lighter.................................r113
Cold weather shield....................140
Colour screen C..................39 → 42
Controls at the steering wheel........8
Coolant temperature.....................46
Cruise control ........................69 - 70
Cup-holders .................................111
D
Dashboard.................................8 - 9
Date ................................39 - 41 - 43
D
Daytime-running lamps.................52
Deactivation of passenger’s airbag.......................................101
Deadlocking...........................23 - 25
Diesel particulate fi lter system ......81
Diesel preheating..........................29
Dimensions........................146 - 147
Dipped beams ..............................51
Direction indicators .......................50
Driverís fl oor mat.........................113
Driverís oddments tray ................ 111
Driverís seat beltfastening sensor...r61
Driving.................................18 → 20
Driving position............................... II
Driving positions....................37 - 60
Dust/pollen fi lter............................r86
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Eco-driving............................... 21-22
Economy mode.............................28
Ejecting the key............................24
Electric exterior rear viewmirrors.................................63 - 64
Electric parking brake ............75 - 76
Electric steering column adjustment..................................57
Electric windows control...............56
Electrical accessories ................XVIII
Electronic immobiliser...................25
Electronic stability programme(ESP)..........................................73
Engine coolant ............ 46 - 121 - 123