Citroen C6 (2011 year). Instruction

R E A R V I E W M I R R O R S

ELECTRIC EXTERIOR REAR

VIEW MIRRORS

Features

The end of the glass in the exte-

rior rear view mirrors is aspherical,

so as to enlarge the lateral fi eld of

vision.
Objects observed in the aspheri-

cal part of the rear view mirrors

are in reality closer than they

appear.
You must take this into account in

order to be properly aware of the

distances involved.

Adjustment of the rear view mirrors

This can operate when the ignition is switched on.
The driver selects the rear view mirror by moving control 1, to the left or to the

right, then adjusts the mirror in the four directions by moving control 2.
Demisting-deicing of the rear view mirrors is linked with that for the rear

screen.
The adjustments you have made to the rear view mirrors are included in the

memorisation of driving positions. See "Memorisation".

Fold-back of door mirrors

When the vehicle is parked, the door mirrors can be folded back either manually

or electrically.

Electric fold-back

From the central position, one press towards the rear on control 1 folds the

rear view mirrors back.
To return them to the initial position, press again on control 1 towards the

rear.

Automatic fold-back

Automatic fold-back operates when you lock the doors.

R E A R V I E W M I R R O R S

ELECTRIC EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS (CONTINUED)

In reverse gear: adjustment of the indexed positions for the

passenger’s and driver’s rear view mirrors

With the engine running:

1. Select the (driver's or passenger's) rear view mirror using control 1.
2. Engage reverse gear, the mirror glass automatically positions itself to

improve your vision of the pavement.

3. If necessary, adjust the mirror to your preference using the electric control.

Deactivation of the rear view mirror indexing function

To deactivate the function, move control 1 to the central position.

A U T O M AT I C G E A R B O X

For safety:

The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if

you are pressing the brake pedal.
When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if

the gear selector is not in position P.
Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain that

position P is selected.

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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Parking (Position P).
Reverse gear (Position R).
Neutral (Position N).

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The automatic gearbox offers you:

Operation in auto-active

mode, with automatic adap-

tation to your style of driving

as well as to the road profi le

(Position D).
Operation in sequential

mode, with manual gear

changing (Position M).
Operation in SPORT or

SNOW automatic mode

Position D and successive

presses on the control A.

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A U T O M AT I C G E A R B O X

The engine can only be started when the lever is at position P or N.
A safety device ensures that starting is impossible in the other positions.
After starting the engine, with selector on P, depress the brake pedal then

shift the selector to D, R or M:

D for automatic mode.
R for reverse gear.
M to change to manual mode.

The change from position D (driving in automatic mode) to position M (driving

in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.

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USING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Do not select position N if the vehicle is moving (except in

absolute necessity).
Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not com-

pletely stationary.

If while the vehicle is moving you inadvertently select posi-

tion N, leave the engine to idle before engaging position D

or M.

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Parking

To avoid any movement of the vehicle when parked, select position P. Only engage it when the vehicle is

completely stationary. In this position the driving wheels are locked. Check that the selector is in the correct

position. Apply the electric parking brake fi rmly.

Reverse gear

Do not engage until the vehicle is stationary, foot on brake. To avoid gearbox snatching, do not accelerate

immediately after the selection.

Neutral

Do not select position N if the

vehicle is moving (except in

absolute necessity).

A U T O M AT I C G E A R B O X

AUTOMATIC FORWARD DRIVE

The gearbox always selects the gear best adapted to the following parameters:

Style of driving.
Road profi le.
Vehicle load.

In this way the gearbox operates without the need for your intervention.
For certain manoeuvres (for example overtaking), it is possible to obtain

maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal,

which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Remarks:

During braking, the gearbox may kick down automatically in order to

offer an effective engine brake.
If you suddenly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearbox will guard

your safety by not changing up again.

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SEQUENTIAL FORWARD DRIVE

Selector position for manual gear changing

Selector on M.
Push the selector towards "+" to change up a gear.
Pull the selector towards "-" to change down a gear.

Note:

Passage from one gear to another is only possible when vehicle speed

and engine speed permit.
The "SPORT" and "SNOW" modes are not available in sequential

operation.
If the engine speed is too high, the gearbox automatically selects a

higher gear.
If the engine speed is too low, the gearbox automatically selects a lower

gear.

The change from position D (driving in automatic mode) to position M (driving

in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.

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A U T O M AT I C G E A R B O X

OPERATION IN SPORT OR SNOW AUTOMATIC MODE

With the lever on D, press button A to select any of the driving modes

SPORT, SNOW or NORMAL.

NORMAL mode is selected by default when you start the engine. This driving

mode is designed for the more usual types of driving conditions.
No warning lamp will light up in the instrument panel.

SNOW mode is for a more cautious driving style on slippery roads.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.

SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximum

performance and acceleration.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.

Remark: The driving mode selected before you switched off the engine will

be retained the next time you start up.

Flashing of the warning lamp for the position requested signals that this position has not yet been reached.

When the warning lamp is permanent, the position is confi rmed.
If there is an operating fault:

A sharp hesitation may be felt when you select R for reverse gear.
The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.

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C R U I S E C O N T R O L

SELECTION OF CRUISE CONTROL

This driving assistance function

allows you to drive at the speed of

your choice without the need to

action the accelerator.
Cruise control is available in the

higher gears only, for speeds

greater than 40 km/h (24 mph).
Note: Information relating to the

cruise control is displayed in

zone A of your instrument panel.

To activate cruise control, press button 1 to display in zone A

of your instrument panel the symbol C for cruise control.

The cruise speed is then memorised. The cruise speed will

be displayed in zone A in the instrument panel.

At the time you select the function, no cruise speed has

yet been memorised.

TO SELECT A CRUISE SPEED

Accelerate to the desired speed, then give a short press on button 3 or

button 4.

You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically

keep to that chosen speed.
Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.

Temporary override of the cruise speed

While cruise control is in operation, it is always possible to go above the

cruise speed simply by pressing the accelerator pedal (for example to over-

take another vehicle). The speed displayed fl ashes. You have only to release

the accelerator pedal to return to your cruise speed.
Note: If during cruise control the system cannot keep to the cruise speed

(e.g. on a steep descent), then the speed fl ashes. If necessary, brake to

curb your speed.

C R U I S E C O N T R O L

These actions bring up the information

"OFF" in the instrument panel.

Adjustment of the memorised speed while

cruise control is in operation

To adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone A,

press:

Button 3 to increase the speed or
Button 4 to decrease the speed.

Remark: Successive presses will allow to modify the

speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph) and a continuous

press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).

Deactivation of cruise control with memorised

speed

You can deactivate cruise control:

Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch

pedal.
Or by the ESP or ASR systems being active.
Or by pressing button 2.

Note: Cruise control is deactivated if the gear lever is in

neutral (position N).

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These actions do not cancel your cruise speed which

remains displayed in the instrument panel.

Cruise control must only be used where the traffi c conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when the weather or the road conditions are poor.
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.

Reactivation of cruise control

By recalling the memorised speed:
For that, press on button 2.
Your vehicle will automatically resume the memo-

rised cruise speed which is displayed in the instru-

ment panel.

Remark: If the cruise speed already memorised is far

higher than the current speed, the vehicle accelerates

hard until it reaches the memorised speed.

By selecting the current speed:
Give a short press on button 3 or 4 as soon as

you have reached the desired speed.
The information "OFF" then disappears from the

screen.

To cancel cruise control

Give a long press on button 1.
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no longer memo-

rised.

If there is a malfunction, either the memorised speed or

the dashes "- - -" will fl ash and the warning lamp "OFF"

will come on permanently in the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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S P E E D L I M I T E R

SELECTION OF THE SPEED LIMITER

To select the speed limiter, press on button 1 to display in

zone A of your instrument panel the symbol B for the speed

limiter.

The last speed memorised is also displayed.

TO ADJUST THE MAXIMUM SPEED

Provided the engine is running, you can select your maximum speed, with

short or long presses on:

Button 3 to increase the speed or
Button 4 to decrease the speed.

Remark:
Successive presses will allow to modify the speed in steps of 1 km/h (1 mph)

and a continuous press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).

ACTIVATION OF THE MAXIMUM SPEED

When the desired maximum speed is displayed, press button 2 to activate

the speed limiter.

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The information "OFF" then disappears from the screen.

As long as the function is active, action on the accelerator pedal will not per-

mit the programmed speed to be exceeded, unless you press the pedal hard

down to activate the switch at the end of its travel. See "Temporary override

of the maximum speed".
Note: The vehicle speed may slightly exceed the memorised maximum

speed.

This driving assistance function

enables you to select a maximum

speed that you wish not to exceed.

This must be greater than 30 km/h

(18 mph).
Note: The information relating to

the limiter is displayed in zone A of

the instrument panel.

S P E E D L I M I T E R

DEACTIVATION

To deactivate the maximum speed, press button 2.

The information "OFF" will appear in the instrument panel.
This action does not cancel the memorised speed, which remains displayed in the instrument panel.

TEMPORARY OVERRIDE OF THE MAXIMUM SPEED

The accelerator pedal has a switch at the end of its travel. By pressing the pedal hard down to activate this switch at

any time you can go faster than the memorised maximum speed.
During the time the limit speed is being exceeded, the displayed speed fl ashes.
You have only to release the accelerator pedal to return below the maximum speed, to restore the function.
Note: If during speed limitation the system cannot keep to the maximum speed (especially on a steep descent or if

you accelerate too hard), the speed fl ashes. Adapt your speed as necessary.
The function will re-engage when your speed has returned below the desired maximum.

TO CANCEL THE FUNCTION

Give a long press on button 1.
Or stop the engine.

The speed that you chose is memorised. The information disappears from the instrument panel.
If there is a malfunction, the memorised speed will fl ash and the warning lamp "OFF" will come on permanently in

the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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A fl oor mat that is not recommended by CITROËN could slide underneath the accelerator pedal,

thus preventing you from temporarily overriding the maximum speed. Then it would be impossible

to exceed your desired speed, unless by actioning the button.
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.

E L E C T R O N I C S TA B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E

The ESP system offers increased

driving safety but is not in place to

encourage the driver to take addi-

tional risks or to drive at excessive

speeds.
The operation of this system is

assured provided that the manufac-

turer’s recommendations concern-

ing the wheels (tyres and rims),

braking components and electrical

components are observed, as well

as the fi tting and repair procedures

used by CITROËN dealers and

qualifi ed workshops.
Following an accident, have the

system checked by a CITROËN

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, the ESP system acts

automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the

vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system 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 ESP or 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 may

prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to

spin and thus regain traction.
Press on button A, the "ESP/ASR" warning lamp, as well as the lamp on

the button A, light up. The ESP/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. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).

Manually with another press on button A.

OPERATIONAL ANOMALY

Should there be a system malfunction, the "ESP/ASR" warning lamp will

light up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop to have the system

checked.

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B R A K E S

ABS system

The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking

or 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 few

seconds.
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 restore

the level of safety provided by correct operation of the ABS, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as possible by

a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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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 the

resistance 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 STOP warn-

ing 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 as possible.

E L E C T R I C PA R K I N G B R A K E

OPERATION

To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate

the parking brake by pulling then

releasing the control A.
Note:

In all circumstances with an

automatic gearbox, select the

Park position P.
On steep gradients, turn the

steering towards the pave-

ment.
It is not possible to release the

electric parking brake if the key

is removed or in position S.

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To move off
With the engine running, release

the electric parking brake, by

pressing the brake pedal or the

accelerator pedal and pulling then

releasing the control A.

You are advised not to clean underneath the vehicle using a

high pressure system, as this could damage the electric parking

brake.
Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle while on an incline.

Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.

The warning lamp comes

on if the parking brake is on

or not properly released

or if you try to release the

brake without pressing on the

brake pedal.

If these two warn-

ing lamps come

on together, this

indicates that the

electric parking brake is malfunc-

tioning.
The brake is on.

If this warning lamp comes

on, this indicates that the

electric parking brake is

malfunctioning.

The brake is not on.

With an automatic gearbox,

place the gearbox on position P.

With a manual gearbox,

engage fi rst gear.

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UNLOCKING IN

EMERGENCY

In the event of a malfunctioning of

the electric parking brake or a bat-

tery failure, provided your gear-

box is not in Park position (P) with

an automatic gearbox, or a gear is

engaged with a manual gearbox:

1. Open the lower compart-

ment in the central armrest by

actioning the control B.

E L E C T R I C PA R K I N G B R A K E

5. Make sure that you position

the strap back in its location D.

Otherwise, applyng the brake

will not be possible after fi ve

attempts.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualifi ed workshop.

This strap cannot apply the parking brake. To re-apply the electric parking

brake (after fi rst resolving the malfunction or the battery failure), pull then

release the control A. The time for applying the brake subsequent to the

emergency unlocking will be longer.

Note: During the emer-

gency unlocking, the warn-

ing lamp for the electric

parking brake will light up

in the instrument panel.

2. Detach the CD storage section

by pulling on the tabs C.

3. Disengage the strap from its

location D.

4. Pull the strap to unlock the

brake. A loud click confi rms

that the brake is unlocked.

Note: It is essential to make

sure that the parking brake

warning lamp does indeed

light up in the instrument

panel.

Note: Presence of the diagnostic socket
Take care to ensure that the area around socket E is not dusty or damp, this

socket is vital to the maintenance operations on your vehicle.

S P E E D - S E N S I T I V E R E A R S P O I L E R ( D E F L E C T O R )

The Piloted Defl ector enhances

the aerodynamics and the braking

of your vehicle.

AUTOMATIC DEPLOYMENT

Two deployment stages are pos-

sible:

The fi rst deployment stage

is from around 65 km/h

(40 mph). This is maintained

as long as the speed remains

above approx. 25 km/h

(16 mph); below this speed,

the Piloted Defl ector retracts

completely.
The second deployment stage

is from around 125 km/h

(78 mph). This is maintained

as long as the speed remains

above approx. 105 km/h

(65 mph); below this speed,

the Piloted Defl ector returns

to the fi rst) deployment

stage.

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MAINTENANCE

For any maintenance that may be

necessary on your Piloted Defl ec-

tor (leaves or other components

jammed), deploy it in the mainte-

nance position: Switch off the igni-

tion then within one minute action

the wiper stalk. Your Piloted Defl ec-

tor deploys.
Next, to retract it, start then drive at

over 10 km/h (6 mph).
Note: The maintenance position

makes the wipers stand up verti-

cally. See "Wash/wipe".

ACCESSORIES

It is recommended to place the

Piloted Defl ector in the mainte-

nance position before installing

an accessory on the boot (for

example a bicycle-carrier).
Installation of accessories on

the vehicle (roof bars, roof box,

bicycle-carrier, etc.) limits the

effectiveness of the Piloted

Defl ector.

Note: Depending on engine-type,

certain versions are equipped with

a fi xed defl ector.

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If you wash the vehicle with a high pressure system, make sure that the

Piloted Defl ector is closed.

As the vehicle approaches the

obstacle, the sound signal becomes

more and more urgent and the

shaded areas are displayed closer

and closer to the vehicle.

Proximity sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers of your vehicle.
When manœuvring in either forward or reverse gear, at a low speed less

than approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), they inform you of the presence of any

obstacle that is within their zone of detection by:

A sound signal emitted by the front or rear loudspeakers.
Display of the outline of your vehicle with shading corresponding to the

area where an obstacle is detected.

As the vehicle approaches the obstacle, the sound signal tells you the posi-

tion of the obstacle according to whether the sound is coming from the front

LH or RH or the rear LH or RH loudspeakers.
Note: The sound volume of your audio equipment reduces automatically

when a signal is being emitted.

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PA R K I N G A S S I S TA N C E

Front

Rear

When the obstacle is less

than around

25 centime-

tres from the vehicle, the

sound signal becomes con-

tinuous with display of a "WARN-

ING" panel on the screen.

Citroen C6 (2011 year). Instruction - part 5