2012 CITROEN C6 ground clearance

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CONTENTS
COMFORT
III82-118
MAINTENANCE
IV11 9 -132
PR ACTICAL ADVICE
V133-14 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VI145 -148
Alphabetical index...........149 -152
User Precautions..............IÌXXIVÌ
Access .........................................82®84
Automatic air conditionin
g ...........85®91
Rear automatic air conditioning.........92
Programmable heating ................93®96
Rear seats...................................97®99
Pack Lounge seats...........................100
Airbags.......................................101-102
Child restraints ........................103®105
Suspension with electronically
controlled springing
an
d damping..................................106
Ground clearance adjustment ....107-108
Interior lighting...........................109 -110
Interior comfort .........................111®116
Boot...................................................117
Sun roof.............................................f11 8
Fuel................................................... 133
Changing bulbs ........................134®137
Safety recommendations.................138
Roof bars ..........................................139
Cold weather shield..........................140
Changing a wheel....................141®143
To w i ng – Lifting................................14 4
Bonnet release.................................120
Levels................................................121
Diesel engine ...................................12 2
Levels - topping up ...........................123
12 V battery..............................124®126
F
uses........................................127®131
Capacity ........................................... 132
General.............................................145
Dimensions...............................146 -147
Vehicle identifi cation ........................148
AUDIO/TELEMATICS
7.1 - 7.58

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IN BRIE
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1. Head-up display cavity
2.Steering column adjustment
3. Controls - Lighting/Direction indicators/
Rear foglamps/Voice recognition
4.Instrument panel
5.Horn
6. Controls - Wipers
7.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
8. Driver's seat adjustment controls and memories
9. Controls - Windows/Rear view mirrors/Child
safety
10. Driver's airbag
11. Controls at the steering wheel - Speed limiter and
Cruise control
12. Electric parking brake
13. Suspension controls - Ground clearance
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justment/Sport mode
14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls
15.
Head-up display controls
16.
Oddments tray
17. Fuel fl ap control
18. Ignition switch
19. Controls - Radio controls under the steering wheel
DASHBOARD

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GROUND CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Position changes may only bemade when the engine is running.
The ground clearance is adjusted
automatically. You can however modify the vehicle height in certainspecifi c cases.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjustmentcontrols. The change of position is
indicated at the start of the adjust-ment by:A message or
Temporary display of the initialposition with the symbol for the position requested.
Note: You are recommended toavoid any changing of position whileyou have your foot on the brake.
Viewing of the position of the
vehicle
On completion of the adjustmentyou see either a message or an
illustration of the position attained
by the vehicle, with the appropriatesymbol.
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Maximum height
Changing a wheel.
Intermediate position
For an increased ground clearance.
For use on diffi cult roads when travel-ling at reduced speed, as well as oncarpark ramps.
Normal road position
Minimum height
To facilitate loading or unloading of

the vehicle.
For workshop inspections.
Not to be used in normal drivin
g.
For your safety if you are operating underneath the vehicle,it is obligatory to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Display of the position requested confi rms the completion of the adjustment.

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GROUND CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
AUTOMATIC CORRECTION OF GROUND CLEARANCE
Your vehicle has active suspension with variable damping which is electronically controlled. This automatically regu-lates the ground clearance according to the vehicle speed and the road surface conditions.
Limits on access
to the positions
Maximum height:
Impossible if speed > 6 mph(10 km/h).
Intermediate
position:
Impossible if speed > 24 mph(40 km/h).
Normal road position: Alwayspermitted.
Minimum height:
Impossible if speed > 6 mph(10 km/h).
Note:If the speed authorised for aparticular position is exceeded, the
vehicle reverts automatically to the
normal road position.
Signalling of a requestedposition not authorised
On the display:
The display indicates for a short
time, via a message or by hatching on the requested position, that the
adjustment is impossible.
The vehicle remains in the position
that is authorised and the display
confi rms this position.
Automatic variation of ground clearanceIf your speed exceeds 68 mph (110 km/h), on a good road, the ground clearance is lowered.The vehicle reverts to the normal road position if the road
deteriorates or if your speed comes below 56 mph (90 km/h).
When the vehicle is stationarythe ground clearance is lowered to the parking position.
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Before positioning the jack, always adjust the vehicle's groundclearance to the "maximum height" position and retain thisadjustment for as long as the jack is under the vehicle (do notuse the hydraulic adjustments).
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by thejack.
The jack and all the tools are designed specifi cally for use on your particular vehicle. Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refitted as soon aspossible.
It is imperative not to exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) onthe spare wheel.
REMOVAL1. Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground that is not slippery. Apply
the parking brake.
2. It is essential to make sure that the occupants have left the vehicle and are in a place where their safety is guaranteed.3. With the engine idling, adjust the ground clearance to maximum height. See "Comfort" and "Ground clearance adjustment". Switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear depending on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select position P).4. Position the chock at the wheel that is diametrically opposite the one to
be replaced.
5. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided on thesubframe close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.
6. Slide the removal tool4 into the notch and lever vigorously to detach
the anti-theft bolt protector. See illustration. You can use the handle at
the extremit
y of the tool 4.7.Slacken the wheel bolts.8. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.9. Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.
CHANGING A WHEEL

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It is imperative not to exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) onthe spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the type of wheel.
When replacing wheels, check with a CITROËN dealer or aqualifi ed workshop that the wheel bolts are compatible withthe new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the code number engraved on thehead of the anti-theft bolt socket. This will enable you to obtainreplacement anti-theft bolt sockets from a dealership.
WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE
If your vehicle is equipped with aspare wheel for temporary use
only, when fi tting it it is normal toobserve that the wheel bolts do notcome to bear on the wheel rim.
The spare wheel is secured by theconical tapering of the wheel bolt’sshaft. See illustration.
When refi tting the original wheel,ensure that the wheel bolt contactsurfaces are clean and in goodcondition.
REFITTING A WHEEL1. Fit the wheel on the hub,using the centring guide. Make sure that the contact surface between the hub and the wheel
is clean.2. Screw in the bolts but do not
fully tighten them.3. Lower the jack and remove it.4. Tighten the wheel bolts, usingthe wheelbrace.
5. Refi t the embellisher.
6. Return the ground clearance
to the normal position. See "Ground clearance adjustment".7.Ensure the tyre pressure
is correct (see "Vehicle
identifi cation") and have the balancing checked.
WHEEL EQUIPPED WITHDEFLATION DETECTION
SENSOR
Such wheels have tyre pressuresensors. Have it repaired by aCITROËN dealer or a qualifi edpy
workshop.
ANTI-THEFT BOLTS
Each wheel is equipped with oneanti-theft bolt.
To remove it1.Remove the protector that is covering it by means of the
tool 4 for "removing anti-theft protectors".2.Use the anti-theft socket with
the handle.
CHANGING A WHEEL

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INDEX
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Engine oil ...........................121 - 123
Engine oil level indicator...............r33
Ensure passenger safety .............. 17
Exterior...........................................r4
F
Flap for transportof long objects ............................98
Floor lighting................................110
Foglamp........................................52
Fold-back of door mirrors.............63
Folding rear benchseat.................98
Front armrest ...............................11 5
Front central oddments tray.........11 2
Front demisting - deicing..............90
Front foglamps..............................52
Front passenger’s airbag deactivation .......................15 - 101
Front seats.............................58 - 59
Fuel......................................35 - 133
Fuel gauge....................................35
Fuel tank..............................32 - 133
Fuses ...............................127 → 131
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General.......................................145
General radio functions ..............122
Getting started.....................10 → 12
Glovebox.....................................111
Grab handles ...............................11 6
Ground clearance adjustment.......................107 - 108
Guide-me-home lighting........24 - 51
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Half-moon storage pockets..........11 4
HDi engine .................................. 121
Head restraints.............58 - 97 - 100
Headlamp fl ash.............................50
Head-up display.....................37 - 38
Heated seats.........................58 - 97
Horn ..............................................50
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Ignition..........................................28
Indexed position for the rear viewmirrors........................................64
Indicators......................................50
Instrument panel ..................30 → 36
Instrument panel warninglamps .....................................31-32
Interior............................................r7
Interior comfort................111 → 116
IInterior lighting..................109 - 11 0
Interior rear view mirror................r62
ISOFIX child seats.............104 - 105
ISOFIX fi xings.................... 104 - 105
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Keys.............................................. 25
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Lane Departure Warning System ...80
Levels
(engine)...........................121
Levels (temperature) ..................123
Lighting..................................51 - 52
Lighting control stalk.....................51
Lighting rheostat ...........................36
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Loads and towing........................XVI
Locating of the vehicle..................24
Log of alerts ..................................40
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Main beams..................................51
Main Menu.............................39 - 43
Maintenance....................120 → 132
Maintenance....................XX→XXII
Maintenance indicator...........r34 - 35
Maintenance intervals...................35
Maintenance position....................55
Manual steering column adjustment..................................57
Maximum speed....................71-72
Memorisation................................60
Mileage recorder...........................35
Monitoring..............................15 - 16
Multifunction displays..........39 → 43
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NaviDrive/Audio system ..........43, 7.01 - 7.57
NaviDrive colour display ...............43
Night driving..................................36
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Oil gauge....................................136
Oil temperature .............................46
P
Pack lounge seats ......................100
Paint colour code ........................148
Parking assistance ................78 - 79