2012 CITROEN C6 suspension

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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
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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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KJIHGFE
DB
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CA
ML
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IN BRIE
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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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IN BRIE
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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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STOP STOP
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Note: Certain types of spectacles may adversely affect the readability of the instrument panel.
ASignalling warning lampsBOperational warning lampsC Cruise control/speed limiter informationDFuel gaugeETrip mileage recorderFTotal mileage recorder, maintenance indicator
GSpeed indicator
H Display of automatic gearbox informationI Display of suspension sport modeJRev counterKReset button for trip mileage recorder and mainte-
nance indicator
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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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LEVELS
Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and
headlamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacity".
Engine coolant
The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN.and
MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least
15 minutes.
Qualit
y: See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
Never do anything relating to
the cooling system of an engine
that is hot.
Poles "+" and "-" for
starting with a slave battery
See "Starting the engine with an assisting battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level
on horizontal ground withthe engine having beenswitched off for at least30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the engine oilbetween two services. The manu-
facturer recommends that the oil bechecked and topped up if necessaryevery 3 000 miles (5 000 Km).
Qualit
y:See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
Pull out the manual dip-
stick.
Th
e level should be between
the marks MIN.and MAX.on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
MIN.
Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be between the marks MIN.andMAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
If this warning lamp comes on
when driving, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Power steering and
suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN pp g p,
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Quality: See "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember thatthe cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a longjourney.
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