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CITROËN C6

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

06/10/2005 14:09:02

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Page 1 CITROËN C6 OWNER'S HANDBOOK Anglais_indexe.indd 1 Anglais_indexe.indd 1 06/10/2005 14:09:02 06/10/2005 14:09:02...
Page 2 CITROËN prefers A partnership strong in innovation CITROËN and TOTAL have been partners for more than 35 years in the development of engines and lubricants that make the most of the very latest technologies. Oil that is state-of-the-art The research teams at CITROËN and TOTAL are united in offering you the most advanced engine/lubricant combination available.
Page 3 This handbook is compiled on the basis of all the equipment (whether standard or optional) that is available, and of the technical speciﬁcations that were known at the time of going to print. The level of equipment on your vehicle depends on the model, the options chosen and the country where the vehicle is marketed.
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Page 5 We thank you and we congratulate you on your choice. Please read this handbook carefully before taking to the road.It contains essential information about driving your vehicle and operating its equipment, as well as other important advice to be rigorously followed. The features on your vehicle and the way they operate is dependent on the model, on the options chosen and on the country where the vehicle is marketed.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S Chapter I IN BRIEF Dashboard .................... 6-7 Instrument panel ..................8-9 Warning lamps ................. 10-11 Head-up display ................12-13 Wipers ....................14-15 Signalling ..................16 18 Steering column adjustment – Seat belt height adjustment ..19 Front seats ..................
Page 7 C O N T E N T S Chapter II DRIVING Remote control ................33-34 Keys ......................35 Code card ....................36 Anti-intrusion alarm ................ 37-38 Steering lock – Ignition – Starter ............39 Driving – Starting the engine ............. 40 Instrument panel Engine oil level indicator ....................41 Maintenance indicator ....................
Page 8 C O N T E N T S Chapter III COMFORT Access .....................71 73 Automatic air conditioning ............74 80 Rear automatic air conditioning ............81 Rear seats ..................82 84 Pack Lounge seats ................85 Airbags ....................86 Child restraints ................87 89 Suspension with electronically controlled springing and damping .
Page 9 C O N T E N T S Chapter V PRACTICAL ADVICE Fuel ......................119 Changing bulbs ................. 120 123 Safety recommendations ..............124 Roof bars ....................125 Very Cold Protection ................126 Changing a wheel ..............127 129 Towing – Lifting ................... 130 Chapter VI TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General ....................
Page 10: Dashboard
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Page 11 D A S H B O A R D 1 Driver's seat adjustment con- 14 Controls for adjusting the dash- 29 Automatic gearbox SPORT/ trols and memories board brightness SNOW mode controls 2 Loudspeaker (Tweeter) Front passenger's seat belt 30 Suspension controls : warning lamp 3 Fuel ﬂap control •...
Page 12: Instrument Panel
I N S T R U M E N T PA N E L P E T R O L V E R S I O N STOP STOP 10-11/41-43 A Signalling warning lamps G Speed indicator B Operational warning lamps H Display of automatic gearbox information C Cruise control/speed limiter information Display of suspension sport mode...
Page 13 I N S T R U M E N T PA N E L D I E S E L V E R S I O N STOP STOP 10-11/41-43 A Signalling warning lamps G Speed indicator B Operational warning lamps H Display of automatic gearbox information C Cruise control/speed limiter information Display of suspension sport mode...
Page 14: Warning Lamps
W A R N I N G L A M P S These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal STOP warning SERVICE ESP/ASR lamp This warning lamp Operating remains lit up for If this warning lamp long fault If either of the ESP or ASR...
Page 15 W A R N I N G L A M P S Driver's seat belt not Front passenger's air- Sidelamps fastened bag deactivation See « Signalling ». If this warning lamp comes See « Airbags ». reminding driver to fasten his seat belt. While the vehicle is stationary it remains on until the belt is fastened.
Page 16: Head-Up Display
H E A D - U P D I S P L AY Note : • In certain extreme weather con- ditions (rain and/or snow, strong sunlight), the Head-up display may be momentarily subject to interference. ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION • When emerging from a tunnel, To activate/deactivate the Head-up there is a certain delay before display : when you switch on the...
Page 17 H E A D - U P D I S P L AY To suspend display of a cer- Note : All the adjustments and selections you made before stop- tain type of information : ping the engine are retained when •...
Page 18: Wipers
W I P E R S Position : The wipe speed adjusts automatically to the speed of the vehi- cle. Positions 1 and 2 : When the vehicle is stationary, the speed of the wipers will reduce automatically. For safety, the wiper system is deactivated when the ignition is switched off.
Page 19 W I P E R S CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES If you have to replace them, the wiper blades have to be parked in the maintenance position. For this, switch off the ignition and then within one minute move the wiper control stalk. The wipers stand up in a vertical position. After replacement, switch on the ignition and move the wiper control stalk so that the wipers resume their normal position.
Page 20: Signalling
S I G N A L L I N G SOUND SIGNAL FOR HEAD- LAMPS LEFT ON This operates when the driver's door is opened, ignition off, to indi- cate that the vehicle lamps are still It stops when you close the door, switch off the lamps or switch on the ignition.
Page 21 S I G N A L L I N G LIGHTING CONTROL STALK GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING This function switches on your headlamps, to light your way when you wish to walk from a carpark, for example. All vehicle lamps off This function is activated : •...
Page 22 S I G N A L L I N G FRONT AND REAR DAYTIME-RUNNING LAMPS FOGLAMPS (RING C) These come on automatically when the engine is running : Lighting • If the function is activated in the With dipped/main beams on : Main Menu.
Page 23: Steering Column Adjustment - Seat Belt Height Adjustment
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N A D J U S T M E N T – S E AT B E LT H E I G H T A D J U S T M E N T The steering can be adjusted for To adjust the steering wheel : The correct positioning of the...
Page 24: Front Seats
F R O N T S E AT S ADJUSTMENT OF THE BACKREST ANGLE Action the control 1 and adjust the angle of the backrest. It is possible to tilt the backrest 45° forwards until it locks. To unlock it, press control 1.
Page 25 F R O N T S E AT S ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment of the backrest angle To adjust the angle of the backrest, press button A. Lumbar adjustment To adjust the backrest lumbar support, press button B. Seat height and slide adjustments To slide the seat, press on the horizontal arrows on control To adjust the seat for height, press on the vertical arrows on control C.
Page 26: Memorisation
M E M O R I S AT I O N DRIVING POSITIONS MEMO- RECALL OF A MEMORISED RISED VIA BUTTONS 1 AND DRIVING POSITION Vehicle stationary (ignition To memorise a driving position : on or engine running) a. Place the igntion key in « Drive » Press brieﬂy on button 1 or 2 to position (second position).
Page 27: Seat Belts Warning Lamp
S E AT B E LT S W A R N I N G L A M P FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM OF DETECTION Driver's and front passenger's seats When you switch on the ignition : • If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the warning lamp 1 illuminates in the instrument panel.
Page 28: Rear View Mirrors
R E A R V I E W M I R R O R S Functioning of the interior and exterior rear view mir- rors Switch on the ignition and press button 1. • Warning lamp 2 on : automatic mode.
Page 29 R E A R V I E W M I R R O R S 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 acting on con- trol 2.
Page 30 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 : Select the (driver's or passenger's) rear view mirror using control 1.
Page 31: Windows
W I N D O W S After a battery disconnection or CHILD SAFETY if there has been a malfunction, This deactivates the controls in the you have to reinitialise the anti- rear of the vehicle, both for the rear pinch function for each window : windows and for opening the rear •...
Page 32: Speed Limiter
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.
Page 33 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.
Page 34: Cruise Control
C R U I S E C O N T R O L SELECTION OF CRUISE CONTROL To activate cruise control, press button 1 to display in zone A of your instrument panel the symbol C for cruise control. TO SELECT A CRUISE SPEED At the time you select the function, no cruise speed has yet been memorised.
Page 35 C R U I S E C O N T R O L Adjustment of the memorised speed while Reactivation of cruise control cruise control is in operation • By recalling the memorised speed : For that, press on button 2. To adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone A, press : Your vehicle will automatically resume the memo-...
Page 36: Air Conditioning
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G CONTROL PANEL Automatic operation 2a Adjustment of temperature on driver's side 2b Adjustment of temperature on passenger's side 3a Adjustment of air distribution on driver's side 3b Adjustment of air distribution on passenger's side Adjusting the air ﬂow...
Page 37: Remote Control
R E M O T E C O N T R O L CENTRAL UNLOCKING A press on button A unlocks your vehicle. This operation is conﬁrmed by the rapid ﬂashing of the direction indicators and the lighting of the interior lamp (if the function is activated). It can also deploy the exterior rear view mirrors.
Page 38 R E M O T E C O N T R O L GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING FOLDING AND EJECTING THE KEY A press on button C operates the Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote guide-me-home lighting (illumina- control.
Page 39: Keys
K E Y S CENTRAL LOCKING USING THE KEY A brief action with the key locks the vehicle. Deadlocking : Central locking using the key A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle. It is then impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle. Note : •...
Page 40: Code Card
C O D E C A R D In the event of a change of vehicle ownership, it is essential for the new owner to possess the CODE card. Never leave it in the vehicle. A conﬁdential card is given to the new owner when he takes delivery of his new vehicle.
Page 41: Anti-Intrusion Alarm
A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M DEACTIVATION OF THE ALARM USNG THE REMOTE CONTROL The alarm is disarmed when you unlock the vehicle (with a press on button A on the remote control).
Page 42 A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M OPERATING THE ALARM Deactivating the volumetric detection First make sure all the doors are closed. You can operate the alarm with perimeter protection only, by deactivating the volumetric protection (if for The alarm is armed by pressing button B on the remote example you wish to leave an animal in the vehicle).
Page 43: Steering Lock - Ignition - Starter
S T E E R I N G L O C K – I G N I T I O N – S TA R T E R Depending on your vehicle ver- STARTING AND STOPPING sion, the following warning lamps THE ENGINE are tested : See «...
Page 44: Driving - Starting The Engine
D R I V I N G – S TA R T I N G T H E E N G I N E Check that the automatic gear selector is in position P or N. PETROL DIESEL ADVICE Starting the engine Starting the engine Diesel vehicle with turbo- Do not touch the accelerator.
Page 45: Instrument Panel
I N S T R U M E N T PA N E L On switching on the ignition, the ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR instrument panel indicates : • Firstly, in suceesion : Maintenance indicator. See « Maintenance indicator ». The engine oil level indicator.
Page 46: Maintenance Indicator
I N S T R U M E N T PA N E L MAINTENANCE INDICATOR It informs you when the next routine sevice is due in accordance with the vehicle servicing schedule in the Mainte- nance Guide. This information is dependent on two parameters : the mileage covered, and the time elapsed since the last visit.
Page 47: Mileage Recorder
I N S T R U M E N T PA N E L Maintenance intervals MILEAGE RECORDER If you use your vehicle in par- Display ticularly difﬁcult conditions, it is essential to have recourse to the service schedule « special conditions »...
Page 48: Night Driving
I N S T R U M E N T PA N E L – D I S P L AY NIGHT DRIVING DASHBOARD BRIGHTNESS • A ﬁrst press on the DARK button puts the display on standby. Only the With lamps switched on, press on time and the temperature remain displayed.
Page 49: Multifunction Displays
M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY S C O L O U R S C R E E N C Personalisation/Con- ﬁguration For : • Activating/deactivating : Automatic lighting of head- lamps.
Page 50 M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY S C O L O U R S C R E E N C To access the trip compu- PERSONALISATION/CON- ter's log of alerts : FIGURATION Press on A.
Page 51 M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY S C O L O U R S C R E E N C activate/deactivate To adjust the display bright- To adjust the date and the daytime-running lamps : ness : time :...
Page 52 M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY S C O L O U R S C R E E N C To choose the language : AIR CONDITIONING Press on A. To activate/deactivate the air Use B to select the icon «...
Page 53 M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY S N A V I D R I V E C O L O U R D I S P L AY CONTROLS A Access to the «...
Page 54 T R I P C O M P U T E R OPERATION The trip computer gives you access to : • Three types of instantaneous information : For selection and display of the Range. various types of information, give short presses on the end of the Instantaneous consumption.
Page 55: Colour Screen
T R I P C O M P U T E R NaviDrive colour display Colour screen C Range This is the distance that can still be travelled on the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the distance that can still be travelled is less than around 30 km (or 20 miles), only four dashes are displayed.
Page 56 T R I P C O M P U T E R OIL TEMPERATURE (NAVIDRIVE COLOUR DISPLAY) This gauge informs you of the temperature of the oil in your engine. If the temperature is to high, the gauge indicates the maximum level and the last, red bar ﬂashes.
Page 57 T R I P C O M P U T E R TYRE DEFLATION DETECTION This function warns you of tyres that are deﬂated or punctured, by means of sensors that continuously monitor the status of the vehicle's wheels, giving you this information on the screen (press the end of the wiper control stalk or on the «...
Page 58 T R I P C O M P U T E R Tyre deﬂation alert The SERVICE warning lamp comes on and the vehicle outline appears, accompanied by a message and a sound signal. The location of the wheel(s) concerned is clear from the vehicle outline, on which the affected wheel(s) will be ﬂash- ing.
Page 59 T R I P C O M P U T E R Wheel not detected The SERVICE warning lamp comes on and the vehicle outline appears, accompanied by a message and a sound signal. The wheel(s) concerned can be identiﬁed from the vehicle outline, on which it (they) will be missing. If you have not changed a wheel, such information indicates that the system is malfunctioning.
Page 60: Automatic Gearbox
A U T O M AT I C G E A R B O X AUTOMATIC GEAR SELEC- TION LEVER • Parking (Position P). • Reverse gear (Position R). • Neutral (Position N). • The automatic gearbox offers you : Operation auto-active mode, with automatic adap-...
Page 61 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 : •...
Page 62 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 param- eters : • Style of driving. • Road proﬁle. • Vehicle load.
Page 63 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. SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximum performance and acceleration.
Page 64: Electric Parking Brake
E L E C T R I C PA R K I N G B R A K E To quit a parking space If this warning lamp comes on, this indicates that the With the engine running, release electric parking brake is electric parking brake,...
Page 65 E L E C T R I C PA R K I N G B R A K E UNLOCKING IN 2. Detach the CD storage section 5. Make sure that you position by pulling on the tabs C. the strap back in its location D. EMERGENCY Otherwise, applyng the brake 3.
Page 66: Brakes
B R A K E S If the Electric Parking Brake is released, the lighting of this warning lamp along with the STOP warning lamp, accompanied by a message, indicates either that the brake ﬂuid level is low or that the braking distributor is malfunctioning.
Page 67: Electronic Stability Programme
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 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 ESP system acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory.
Page 68: Diesel Particle Filter
D I E S E L PA R T I C L E F I LT E R In addition to the catalytic converter, this ﬁlter contributes actively to the preserving of air quality, by collecting the polluting particles that have not been burnt off. Black exhaust fumes are thus eliminated. CLOGGING OF THE PARTICLE FILTER If there is a risk of clogging, a message appears on the multifunction screen, accompanied by a sound signal and the lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Page 69: Parking Assistance
PA R K I N G A S S I S TA N C E Front Rear Proximity sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers of your vehi- As the vehicle approaches the cle. obstacle, the sound signal becomes more and more urgent and the When manœuvring in either forward or reverse gear, at a low speed less shaded areas are displayed closer...
Page 70 PA R K I N G A S S I S TA N C E OPERATION Remarks : • The proximity sensors cannot When you engage reverse gear, detect objects that are immedi- a sound signal conﬁrms to you that ately under or over the bump- the system is active.
Page 71: Xenon Dual Function Directional Headlamps
X E N O N D U A L F U N C T I O N D I R E C T I O N A L H E A D L A M P S FEATURES With dipped beams or main beams, the Directional headlamps function turns the headlamps in the direction the road ahead is taking.
Page 72: Lane Departure Warning System
L A N E D E PA R T U R E W A R N I N G S Y S T E M This driving assistance device warns you when you unwittingly cross a lane marking (either a continuous or a dotted line on the road surface). It is designed for use on motorways and dual carriageways, operating only above speeds of approx.
Page 73: Speed-Sensitive Rear Spoiler (Deflector)
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 ) MAINTENANCE IN THE EVENT OF A MAL- FUNCTION For any maintenance that may be necessary on your Piloted Deﬂec-...
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Page 75: Access
A C C E S S LOCKING/UNLOCKING ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION FROM THE INSIDE When you start the vehicle, doors boot closed, system A press on the control A operates automatically locks the doors the electric central locking and as soon as you reach a speed of unlocking, provided all the doors around 10 km / h .
Page 76 A C C E S S To make it easier to open the doors, the windows automatically open by a few millimetres. Note : This movement occurs immediately you touch an interior door handle. The window recloses, automati- cally adjusting for a perfect seal. IMPORTANT This function has no anti-pinch.
Page 77 A C C E S S BOOT Closing the boot UNLOCKING EMER- GENCY This unlocked, vehicle Use the moulded handle on the stopped : inside of the boot trim to lower the In the event of a problem with boot. •...
Page 78: Automatic Air Conditioning
A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G A. Sunlight sensor B. Soft diffusion system C. Temperature and humidity sensor D. Ventilated stor- under central armrest Anglais_indexe.indd Sec1:74 Anglais_indexe.indd Sec1:74 06/10/2005 14:11:58...
Page 79 A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G AIR CONDITIONING Air inlet This system automatically adjusts the temperature, the Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bot- ﬂow of air and the distribution of air inside the cabin, tom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, depending on your desired comfort level.
Page 80 A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G The system has a differentiated adjustment for the driver's side and passenger's side, in terms of temperature and air distribution.
Page 81 A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G Notes : Manual mode • When starting from cold, in order to prevent unwanted One or more functions can be adjusted manually, while cold air, the air ﬂow will increase only gradually to its still retaining the other functions in automatic mode.
Page 82 A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 3. ADJUSTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION Soft diffusion system The soft diffusion air conditioning unit situated at the centre of the front console guarantees optimum diffu- sion of air for the front seat positions.
Page 83 A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 5. FRONT DEMISTING - DEICING 7. AIR RECIRCULATION – ENTRY OF AIR FROM OUTSIDE Press successively on button 7 to select air entry mode. The corresponding warning lamp lights up : Press button 5 for rapid clear windows.
Page 84 A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G To activate/deactivate • To activate/deactivate the differentiation of the air conditioning adjustment on the driver's side and on the air conditioning the passenger's side.
Page 85: Rear Automatic Air Conditioning
R E A R A U T O M AT I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G Deactivation DISTRIBUTION FOOT- WELLS/HEADS A press on any of the buttons B, C or D, deactivates the automatic Successive presses on button C operation of the rear air condition- will modify the distribution of the air...
Page 86: Rear Seats
R E A R S E AT S REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS CONTROLS HEATED CONTROLS PACK SEATS IN A BENCHSEAT LOUNGE HEATED SEATS The rear head restraints have two positions : The rear seats can be heated inde- The Pack Lounge seats can be •...
Page 87 R E A R S E AT S FOLDING BENCHSEAT FLAP FOR TRANSPORT OF LONG OBJECTS The whole or just part of the benchseat can be folded. It is necessary to remove the head restraints. A ﬂap in the backrest, located to the rear of the armrest, facilitates Seat cushion the carrying of long objects.
Page 88 R E A R S E AT S LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF THE ACCESS INTO THE BOOT VIA REAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT THE REAR BENCHSEAT Insert the ﬁrst fastening C into the front left hand(black) buckle, then Seat cushion folded. Your vehicle's boot can be kept iso- insert the second fastening B into lated from the passenger compart- Stow the head restraints.
Page 89: Pack Lounge Seats
PA C K L O U N G E S E AT S ANGLE OF THE REAR LAT- ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND LONGITUDINAL ERAL HEAD RESTRAINTS ITS BACKREST ADJUSTMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S To alter the angle of the rear lateral You can adjust the longitudinal SEAT head restraints, lift them then tilt...
Page 90: Airbags
A I R B A G S AIRBAG EQUIPMENT REACTIVATING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG Your vehicle has : • A driver's front airbag. Do not forget to reactivate the func- tion. • A driver's knees airbag. For that : . •...
Page 91: Child Restraints
C H I L D R E S T R A I N T S CHILD SEATS SECURED BY Weight of child MEANS OF THE VEHICLE Up to 10 kg SEAT BELT Seat position(s) and up to 13 9 - 18 kg 15 - 25 kg 22 - 36 kg kg (groups 0...
Page 92 C H I L D R E S T R A I N T S Pack Lounge seats Conventional benchseat ISOFIX ANCHORING POINTS The ISOFIX fastening sys- The ISOFIX child seat fasten- AND THE ISOFIX FASTEN- ing system ING SYSTEM The ISOFIX system features 3 ISOFIX child...
Page 93 C H I L D R E S T R A I N T S TABLE SUMMARISING THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD ISOFIX CHILD SEAT SEATS RECOMMENDED In compliance with European legislation (ECE 16), this table indicates which The ISOFIX child seat recom- of the ISOFIX child seats can be installed in seat positions in your vehicle mended for your vehicle is the that are equipped with ISOFIX anchoring points.
Page 94: Suspension With Electronically Controlled Springing And Damping
S U S P E N S I O N W I T H E L E C T R O N I C A L LY C O N T R O L L E D S P R I N G I N G A N D D A M P I N G Normal mode : This functioning mode ﬁlters the unevenness of the road surface with the suppleness of the damping to produce a superlative ride.
Page 95: Ground Clearance Adjustment
G R O U N D C L E A R A N C E A D J U S T M E N T Maximum height Changing a wheel. Intermediate position For an increased ground clear- ance. Position changes may only be For use on difﬁcult roads when trav- made when the engine is run- elling at reduced speed, as well as...
Page 96 G R O U N D C L E A R A N C E A D J U S T M E N T 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.
Page 97: Interior Lighting
I N T E R I O R L I G H T I N G Automatic lighting interior lamps • They come on when you remove the ignition key, unlock the vehi- cle or open a door. • They go out progressively when the doors are closed, the vehicle locked or the ignition switched Deactivation/Activation...
Page 98 I N T E R I O R L I G H T I N G LATERAL AMBIANCE LIGHT- PAVEMENT LIGHTING FLOOR LIGHTING With the door open, this lights up In the front and the rear of the vehi- the ground next to the vehicle. cle, when a door is opened, this This is in the zone designated by lights up the interior of the vehicle.
Page 99: Interior Comfort
I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T GLOVEBOX CUP-HOLDERS DRIVER'S ODDMENTS TRAY To open the glovebox, pull on the To deploy the cup-holders, press To open the driver's oddments tray, handle and lower the lid. on button C.
Page 100 I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T FRONT CENTRAL REAR STORAGE SEAT POCKETS ODDMENTS TRAY To open the storage tray, pull at the There are pockets on the rear of centre of the drawer. the front seat backrests.
Page 101 I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T CIGAR-LIGHTER Rear cigar-lighter Driver's ﬂoor mat The two rear cigar-lighters are on If taking out the ﬂoor mat on the Front cigar-lighter the central console below the air driver's side, slide the seat rear- The front cigar-lighter is on the vents.
Page 102 I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T ASHTRAY Lateral ashtrays Each passenger door has a lateral Central front ashtray ashtray. To open it, press the ﬂap at the To open, lift the ashtray lid. centre.
Page 103 I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T FRONT ARMREST Ventilation of the big storage HALF-MOON STORAGE in the front armrest COMPARTMENTS The armrest gives you extra com- fort in your driving position. The armrest has a ventilation duct Each of the doors has half-moon for the big storage.
Page 104 I N T E R I O R C O M F O R T SUN VISOR REAR BLIND BADGE READER To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold Take the blind by its grip and unroll The athermic windscreen has a the visor downwards.
Page 105: Boot
B O O T 1 Pull strap (spare wheel stowage). 2 Boot lamp. To change the bulb, detach the cover and use a bulb W 5 W. 3 Elastic straps. 4 12 V accessories socket (functions with the ignition switched on). 5 Boot lateral net.
Page 106: Sun Roof
S U N R O O F 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.
Page 107: Opening The Bonnet
O P E N I N G T H E B O N N E T This operation should only Lift the lever A located under the bonnet close to the centre, then pull. be performed while the vehi- To close cle is stationary.
Page 108: Levels
L E V E L S Refer to the chapter : User Precautions. Air ﬁlter Engine oil Brake ﬂuid Follow requirements Check the engine oil level The level of ﬂuid should be set out in the Maintenance on horizontal ground with between the marks MIN.
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Page 110 V 6 H D i E N G I N E The diesel fuel circuit being under high pressure : ANY INTERVENTION ON THE HDi engines are the result of advanced technology. CIRCUIT IS PROHIBITED. Any intervention requires special qualiﬁcations which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
Page 111 L E V E L S TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL RADIATOR – COOLANT Topping up the coolant FLUID Before ﬁlling, pull out the dipstick. The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark- Checking the level and topping up Check the dipstick after ﬁlling.
Page 112 1 2 V B AT T E R Y BATTERY LOCATION CHANGING THE BATTERY (Contact a CITROËN dealer). ACCESS Release the two pins on each side at the back of the boot, and remove the boot ﬂoor. The battery is located in the boot On each side trim, release the two ﬁxing pins A.
Page 113 1 2 V B AT T E R Y STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE BATTERY Turn the ignition key. 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 : •...
Page 114: Battery
1 2 V B AT T E R Y A Pole « + » on the vehicle being assisted (under the red cover). B Assisting battery. C Pole « – » on the assisted vehicle (under the bon- net). 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.
Page 115: Fuses
F U S E S D A S H B O A R D FUSEBOXES Box B There are two fuseboxes under the dashboard, one in the engine compartment and another in the boot under the left hand wing trim. Dashboard fuses To access the fuses under the dashboard (on the left), open the storage cover then push the lid to the right.
Page 116 TA B L E O F F U S E S DASHBOARD FUSES (BOX B) Ref. Rating Function G 29 Deﬂation detection G 30 Diagnostic socket G 31 – – G 32 25 A Ampliﬁer G 33 10 A Hydraulic system G 34 15 A Automatic gearbox...
Page 117 TA B L E O F F U S E S DASHBOARD FUSES (BOX C) Ref. Rating Function – – – – Airbags Braking system – Active bonnet – Diesel fuel additive system – Steering angle sensor – Cruise contol / speed 10 A limiter –...
Page 118 F U S E S U N D E R T H E B O N N E T FUSEBOX To access the fusebox in the engine compartment, undo each screw a 1/4 turn. After a repair, take care to reclose the cover.
Page 119 TA B L E O F F U S E S FUSES UNDER THE BONNET Ref. Rating Function 20 A Engine ECU – Cooling fan 15 A Horn 10 A Screen wash pump 20 A Headlamp wash 15 A Fuel pump (petrol) – Preheating – Injection (Diesel) 10 A Braking system 10 A...
Page 120 F U S E S I N T H E B O O T FUSEBOX Ref. Rating Function To access the fusebox located under the left hand wing trim : 15 A Fuel ﬂap Move aside the trim on the LH side.See «...
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Page 123: Fuel
F U E L FUEL QUALITY A label inside the ﬁller ﬂap tells you which type of fuel to use. While you are refuelling, the To open the ﬂap, press button A. The petrol engines are designed to engine must be stopped and the Undo the cap and attach it to the run on RON 95.
Page 124: Changing Bulbs
C H A N G I N G B U L B S UPPER FRONT LENS LOWER FRONT LENS SIDE REPEATER A Lateral lamp D Direction indicator To change the side repeater, push B Dipped/main beam E Daytime-running lamp it forwards or rearwards to detach it C Sidelamp F Front foglamp and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Page 125 C H A N G I N G B U L B S REAR CENTRAL LENS To gain access to the bulb-hold- Use a tool to detach the bulb-hold- ers, open the boot and undo the ers and change the bulbs. A Reversing lamp four screws on the bodywork.
Page 126 C H A N G I N G B U L B S REAR LATERAL LENS 1. Open the rear LH ﬂap or the two rear RH ﬂaps, by rotating the pins a 1/4 turn. A Parking lamp. Bulb : P21 W/5 W cristal. B Stoplamp and parking lamp.
Page 127 C H A N G I N G B U L B S 2. Use a tool to detach the two 4. Replace bulbs that are faulty. 5. Reposition the lens, ﬁrst insert- lugs holding the lens. ing the pin furthest forward, then push.
Page 128: Safety Recommendations
S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S MAINTENANCE TOWBAR if cleaning the vehicle with a high (Boat, caravan, etc.) pressure system : recommended that • Your Piloted Deﬂector has to be have your towbar installed and closed.
Page 129: Roof Bars
R O O F B A R S IMPORTANT For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTOMO- BILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle. INSTALLATION Four ﬁxing points are provided on your vehicle.
Page 130 V E R Y C O L D P R O T E C T I O N INSTRUCTIONS FOR FITTING THE TWO SNOW-GUARDS Clip the component on the bumper ribs. Before ﬁtting After ﬁtting The two snow-guards provided with the vehicle (depending on destination) should be ﬁtted during the winter period and removed for the summer months.
Page 131: Changing A Wheel
C H A N G I N G A W H E E L TOOLS The tools are to be found in a pro- tective holder inside the spare wheel. Pull back the retaining strap to have access. ACCESS TO THE SPARE WHEEL To access the spare wheel Lift the boot ﬂoor by means of the strap.
Page 132 C H A N G I N G A W H E E L REMOVAL Park the vehicle on stable, ﬁrm ground that is not slippery. Apply the parking brake. With the engine idling, adjust the ground clearance to maximum height. See «...
Page 133 C H A N G I N G A W H E E L REFITTING A WHEEL WHEEL EQUIPPED WITH DEFLATION DETECTION Fit the wheel on the hub, using the centring guide. Make sure SENSOR that the contact surface between Such wheels have tyre pressure the hub and the wheel is clean.
Page 134: Towing - Lifting
T O W I N G – L I F T I N G ADVICE Towing at low speed over a very short distance is authorised in exceptional cases depending on the regulations in force. Otherwise, it is necessary to have your vehicle transported on a recovery truck.
Page 135: General
G E N E R A L MTRA : Gross train weight. ENGINE TYPE V6 HDi Weights : Refer to the manufactur- er's plate. Fuel tank capacity (in litres) Approx. 72 l Approx. 72 l For a vehicle that is towing, the speed must not exceed 100 km/h Unleaded pet- (approx.
Page 136: Fuel Consumption In Litres/100 Km (Miles Per Gallon)
F U E L C O N S U M P T I O N I N L I T R E S / 1 0 0 K M ( M I L E S P E R G A L L O N ) These consumption ﬁgures are established according to Directive 80/1268/CEE.
Page 137: Dimensions (In Metres)
D I M E N S I O N S ( I N M E T R E S ) 2,900 1,124 0,884 4,908 1,586 2,080 1,558 1,860 1,464 *Without roof bars. Anglais_indexe.indd Sec1:133 Anglais_indexe.indd Sec1:133 06/10/2005 14:14:03 06/10/2005 14:14:03...
Page 138 D I M E N S I O N S ( I N M E T R E S ) 1,115 0,904 / 0,974 1,150 If a bench- 1,663 seat 0,378 0,449 Anglais_indexe.indd Sec1:134 Anglais_indexe.indd Sec1:134 06/10/2005 14:14:06 06/10/2005 14:14:06...
Page 139: Vehicle Identification
V E H I C L E I D E N T I F I C AT I O N A Chassis number plate On the left hand door centre pil- lar. EU type approval number. Vehicle identiﬁcation No. (VIN). Gross vehicle weight.
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Page 142 I N D E X A B C Boot ........73 - 101 Daytime-running lamps ....18 Brake ﬂuid ........104 Deadlocking ......33 - 35 ABS ..........62 Brakes .......... 62 Deﬂation detection system ..129 ABS system ........62 Braking system ......
Page 143 I N D E X A B C Foglamp ........18 Maintenance intervals ....43 Fold-back of door mirrors ..... 25 Maintenance of Ignition .......... 39 the bodywork ......XXI Folding benchseat ......83 Indexed position for the rear Maintenance position ....15 view mirrors ........
Page 144 I N D E X A B C Rear foglamps ......18 Spotlamps ........93 Rear seats ......82→83 Starter ........... 39 Unlocking in emergency ..61 - 73 Rear storage ......... 96 Starting ......... 39 User Precautions ......I Rear view mirrors ......24 Starting the engine .......
Page 145 U S E R P R E C A U T I O N S DRIVING POSITION ..................II SEAT BELTS ..................III – IV AIRBAGS ..................... V CHILD SAFETY .................. VIII – IX ADVICE ON DRIVING .................. X SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ............XI – XII BRAKING SYSTEM ...................
Page 146 D R I V I N G P O S I T I O N DRIVING POSITIONS Correct Incorrect (too close) Incorrect (too far away) Steering column adjustment ADVICE ON ADJUSTING THE DRIVING POSITION « Steering column adjust- Adjusting the seat ment ».
Page 147 S E AT B E LT S Legislation makes it compulsory for all the vehicle's occupants to wear seat belts, including pregnant women and however short the journey. Never deactivate the passenger's airbag when a passeger is present (unless a child in a rear-facig child seat). A warning lamp informs you if the driver's and/or front/rear passengers' seat belts are not fastened, when the ignition is switched on.
Page 148 S E AT B E LT S To unfasten the belt, press on the red button in the buckle. belt retracts automatically when not in use. Recommendations To be effective, a seat belt : • Must be able to restrain a single person of adult size •...
Page 149 A I R B A G S Your vehicle may have : Area of side • A driver’s airbag located in the steering wheel, under impact the central cover. • A knees airbag under the steering column. • A passenger's airbag in the dashboard. •...
Page 150 A I R B A G S User Precautions : Warning • The wearing of seat belts is compulsory for all When an airbag is deployed, there is a light discharge of vehicle occupants. harmless smoke and a loud noise, both due to the deto- •...
Page 151 A I R B A G S Front airbags and knees airbags The airbags are safety devices, complementary to the seat belts, designed to operate in the event of a violent frontal impact. In such a situation, their role is to inﬂate and to absorb the impact of the front occupant(s) on the dashboard, and thus to reduce the risks of injuries to the head, chest and lower limbs.
Page 152 C H I L D S A F E T Y VIII When children are in the car • It is compulsory for a child • Before opening a door, make weighing less than 9 kg to be sure that it is safe to do so. For maximum safety, consult the transported in the rear facing •...
Page 153 C H I L D S A F E T Y CITROËN offers you a complete installing BRITAX Klippan Optima (L4) : for use range of child seats that can be Babysure, there are two possible with a three-point seat belt. From secured by means of the vehicle belt routings: a standard routing 6 years old (approx.
Page 154 A DV I C E O N D R I V I N G * wet, cold foggy Driving on snow Lighting and visibility weather • The very poor grip will consid- • Ensure that you can see and be erably reduce traction power, seen by others.
Page 155 S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S OPERATE SAFELY Work in safety Any operation under the bonnet necessitates a number The ﬁrst rule of safety is to choose a suitable environ- of safety precautions.
Page 156 S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S Radiator Fuel cut-off switch In normal usage, the coolant temperature reaches or Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device which cuts exceeds 100°C.
Page 157 B R A K I N G S Y S T E M XIII Braking system ABS system Brake pads and linings Your vehicle’s most important The ABS system enhances your Brake pad wear varies according safety feature, the braking system, safety by preventing the wheels to the way you use your vehicle is provided by brake discs (or discs...
Page 158 B AT T E R Y 12V BATTERY Precautions • Ensure that the posts and terminals are clean. Removal • If they become sulphated (white deposit), discon- If the vehicle is ﬁtted with an alarm, this should be deac- nect and clean them. tivated before disconnecting the battery.
Page 159 T Y R E S Inspect the tyres regularly for wear Under-inﬂated tyres and damage such as cuts, cracks overheat, leading to struc- or bulges, etc.. tural damage and the risk of a blow-out. Remove foreign bodies (stones, pieces of metal) that may Impacts with kerbs, potholes or have pierced the tyre.
Page 160 L O A D S A N D T O W I N G Carrying loads in your vehi- Roof bars and roof box Any loading of the vehicle roof will alter the behaviour of your vehicle when in motion. In order to preserve the roadhold- ing qualities of your vehicle, take You are recommended to use roof bars and roof boxes that are approved...
Page 161 C ATA LY T I C C O N V E R T E R XVII The petrol or diesel engine of your Poor engine running can cause premature failure of the catalytic converter. vehicle is ﬁtted with a catalytic Precautions to be taken : converter, a device which helps to Keep to the recommended service intervals, as deﬁned in the Mainte-...
Page 162 E L E C T R I C A L A C C E S S O R I E S XVIII Your vehicle's electrical system is designed to operate with either standard or optional equipment. Before installing electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, consult a CITROËN dealer. Some electrical accessories (radio, immobiliser, alarm, radio-telephone, etc).
Page 163: Petrol Engine
R U N N I N G - I N Running-in period During the ﬁrst 1 500 km (1 000 miles), following the simple advice given below will optimise the performance, driving pleasure and long-term reliability of your new vehicle : •...
Page 164 W I N T E R P R E C A U T I O N S Starting in very cold weather Snow chains In very cold weather, the engine and gearbox oils become Snow chains can be ﬁtted on tyres with dimensions as much less ﬂuid.
Page 165 M A I N T E N A N C E Washing the bodywork Bird droppings, insect deposits and tree resins can be extremely injurious to the paint surface and their destructive action is accelerated considerably in In order to keep the bodywork and hot weather, so they should be removed as soon as possible.
Page 166 M A I N T E N A N C E XXII Wheel embellishers and light alloy wheel Soft vinyl roof rims If you wash the vehicle with a high pressure cleaner (max. 90 bars), keep the jet more than 40 cm away from Before and after washing, rinse thoroughly with clean the vehicle.
Page 167 R E C Y C L I N G A N D T H E E N V I R O N M E N T XXIII AUTOMOBILES CITROËN observes the regulations PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT issued by European Directive 2000/53//CE relating to By having your vehicle serviced in the CITROËN net- vehicle end-of-life.
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