Get DRIVING -> Gearbox Guide for Citroen C6 4 Door Second Generation (2016-2023)

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

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The automatic gearbox offers you:

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Operation in auto-active

mode, with automatic adap-

tation to your style of driving

as well as to the road proﬁle

(Position D).

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P

R

N

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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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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

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Parking (Position P).

Reverse gear (Position R).

Neutral (Position N).

For safety:

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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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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

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shift the selector to D, R

M

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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.

USING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

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 ﬁrmly.

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

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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.

Donotselectposition Nifthe

vehicle is moving (except in

absolute necessity).

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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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

AUTOMATIC FORWARD DRIVE

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

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Style of driving.

Road proﬁle.

Vehicle load.

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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:

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

offer an effective engine brake.

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If you suddenly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearbox will guard

your safety by not changing up again.

SEQUENTIAL FORWARD DRIVE

Selector position for manual gear changing

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Selector on M

Push the selector towards "+" to change up a gear.

Pull the selector towards -" to change down a gear.

Note:

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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

.

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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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

OPERATION IN SPORT OR SNOW AUTOMATIC MODE

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

SPORT SNOW NORMAL

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SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximum

performance and acceleration.

The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.

SNOW mode is for a more cautious driving style on slippery roads.

The warning lamp in the instrument panel is lit up.

A

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.

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 conﬁrmed.

If there is an operating fault:

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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 qualiﬁed workshop as soon as possible.

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