Citroen C6 (2011 year). Instruction — part 8

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I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T

GLOVEBOX

To open the glovebox, pull on the

handle and lower the lid.
The glovebox has three sock-

ets A for connecting audio/video

equipment.

Changing the bulb

To change the bulb in the glovebox

lamp, detach the cover B, use a

W 5 W bulb.

CUP-HOLDERS

To deploy the cup-holders, press

on button C.

DRIVER'S ODDMENTS TRAY

To open the driver's oddments tray,

pull the handle towards you.

While the vehicle is moving:

The glovebox should remain closed.
The cup-holders should remain stowed.

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FRONT CENTRAL

ODDMENTS TRAY

To open, press on the chrome of

the central oddments tray.

REAR STORAGE

To open the storage tray, pull at the

centre of the drawer.

SEAT POCKETS

There are pockets on the rear of

the front seat backrests.

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CIGAR-LIGHTER

Front cigar-lighter

The front cigar-lighter is on the

central 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 and

remove the fi xings.
When refi tting, position the fl oor

mat correctly on the pins, then

attach the fi xings. Check that it is

securely retained.
To avoid your feet becoming

jammed under the pedals:

Use only a fl oor mat that is

suited to the fi xings, already

present in the vehicle.
The use of these fi xings is

essential.
Never fi t more than one fl oor

mat superimposed.

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ASHTRAY

Central front ashtray

To open it, press the fl ap at the

centre.
To empty the ashtray, pull the

assembly 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 empty a lateral ashtray, after opening,

pull the inner section upwards.

Refi tting

Reposition the assembly in its housing,

then press home.

I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T

HALF-MOON STORAGE

POCKETS

Each of the doors has half-moon

storage pockets in three compart-

ments.
To access the half-moon storage,

push the recess A downwards.

For automatic closing of this storage,

press again on the recess A.

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FRONT ARMREST

The armrest gives you extra com-

fort in your driving position.
To optimise your driving position,

lift the control B and push the arm-

rest forwards.
The armrest returns to its initial

position when you push it rear-

wards.

Storage areas

Two formats of storage are avail-

able:

To have big storage in the

armrest, lift the control C.
For small storage in the

armrest, lift the control A.

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Ventilation of the big

storage in the front armrest

The armrest has a ventilation

duct for the big storage.
This benefi ts from the air condi-

tioning at a temperature identical

to the setting for the front of the

cabin area. To adjust the air condi-

tioning fl ow, see "Rear automatic

air conditioning".
The ventilation duct can be blocked

manually.

I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T

USB SOCKET

This connection unit, consisting of

a JACK plug and/or a USB port,

is located in the front armrest.
You can connect portable equipment

such as an iPod

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or a USB key.

®

It reads audio fi le formats (mp3,

ogg, wma, wav, etc.) that it trans-

mits to your audio system and are

heard through the vehicle's loud-

speakers.
You can control these fi les with

the audio system’s steering wheel

or dashboard controls and display

them on the multifunction screen.
Portable equipment can be recharged

while it is being used.

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To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold

the visor downwards.
They can be disengaged from their

central fi xing and pivoted over to

the side windows if required.

SUN VISOR WITH

ILLUMINATED MIRROR

Illuminates automatically on opening

the mirror cover fl ap (ignition on).

CARD-HOLDER

This is situated above the sun visor.

REAR BLIND

Take the blind by its grip and unroll it.
Engage the blind on the fi xings on

each side of the third stoplamp.

BADGE READER

The athermic windscreen has a

darkened area above the level of

the interior rear view mirror, to per-

mit the optical registering of access

permits (e.g. motorway toll cards).

GRAB HANDLES - COAT

HOOKS

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1 Pull strap (spare wheel stowage).
2 Boot 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 Boot lateral net.
6 Changer for 6 CDs.

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S U N R O O F

Glass sun roof

The sun roof is operated by the

electrical control A.
An action to the fi rst notch of the

control starts a movement which

stops as soon as you release the

control.
An action to the second notch of

the control opens or closes the sun

roof fully. A further action stops the

movement.

ANTI-PINCH

An anti-pinch device is present to stop the sun roof from sliding shut. If it

meets an obstacle it slides in the opposite direction.
After a battery disconnection or if there has been a malfunction, you

have to re-initialise the anti-pinch function.
To do that, move the control A to the second notch to make the sun roof

open fully, then keep the control A pressed for at least 1 seconds.
Warning: During this manœuvre, the anti-pinch does not operate.

Your vehicle's sun roof has a manually-

operated blind.

Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even

if for a Short time.
In the event of anything being caught by the sun roof closing,

you must reverse the roof movement.
To do that, reverse the position of the control concerned.
When the driver is operating the sun roof, he or she must

always make sure that the passengers are not preventing it

from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers use the sun roof control

correctly.
PAY ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN

OPERATING THE SUN ROOF.

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This operation should only be

performed while the vehicle is

stationary.

To release the bonnet, pull the con-

trol located under the dashboard

towards you.

Lift the lever A located 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 lever A with care (risk of

burns).
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.

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L E V E L S

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.
Quality: 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 with a slave battery".

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level on

horizontal ground with the

engine having been switched

off for at least 30 minutes.

It is normal to top up the engine oil

between two services. The manu-

facturer recommends that the oil be

checked and topped up if necessary

every 3 000 miles (5 000 Km).
Quality: See "Maintenance and

Warranty Guide".

Pull out the manual dips-

tick.
The 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.

and MAX. 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

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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 that

the 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 long

journey.

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H D i E N G I N E

HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.

Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only

a CITROËN dealer can guarantee.

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The diesel fuel circuit being

under high pressure:
ANY INTERVENTION ON THE

CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED.

V6 Hdi engine

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TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL

Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maximum.
Screw the cap back on and close

the bonnet.
Quality: See "Maintenance and

Warranty Guide".

L E V E L S

RADIATOR – COOLANT FLUID

Checking the level and topping up

with fl uid must always be done with

the engine cold.

Engine hot

Wait 15 minutes or for the tempe-

rature to be lower than 100 °C and

then carefully unscrew the cap so as

to allow the pressure to drop, pro-

tecting yourself with, for example, a

cloth.

Topping up the coolant

The level of coolant 1 should be

between the MIN. and MAX. mar-

kings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If more than 1 litre

is added, have the cooling system

checked by a CITROËN dealer or

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a qualifi ed workshop.
Make sure that the cap is back

on properly.
Note: If you need to top up the fl uid

frequently, this indicates a malfunc-

tion which you should get checked

at the earliest opportunity.
Remark: The cooling fan may

operate for around 10 minutes

after the engine has stopped.
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 that the

cooling fan may operate at any moment.

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BATTERY LOCATION AND

ACCESS

The battery is located in the boot

under the left hand wing trim. To

access the battery, rotate the pin

on the fl ap by a 1/4.

CHANGING THE BATTERY (Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop).

1.Release the two pins on each side at the back of the boot, and remove

the boot fl oor.

2.On each side trim, release the two fi xing pins A.
3.Undo the two screws B on each side and remove the sill embellisher.
4.On the side trim close to the battery, release the pin D.
5.Separate the side trim close to the battery, pulling hard to free the other

fi xing points.

6.Unclip the boot lamp C.
7.Disconnect both battery terminals.
8.Release the battery from its support.
9.Remove the battery.

Before changing or repairing the battery, open all four windows.
If you have to unlock your vehicle with the key because of a problem with the battery, any opening/closing

of a door with the window closed may seriously damage the glass to the point of breaking it.

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STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE BATTERY

1. Turn the ignition key.
2. Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise.

After the battery has been disconnected for a lengthy period of time, it may be necessary to re-initialise the following

functions:

The anti-pinch on the windows.
The anti-pinch on the sun roof.
The multifunction display parameters (date, time, language, units of distance and of temperature).
The Radio stations.
The NaviDrive. See the NaviDrive chapter.

IMPORTANT

In the event of a battery failure, and if the boot is closed, it is then necessary to feed an electrical supply to your

vehicle. See following page.

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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 order indicated in

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the 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 sequence

correctly.

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.