CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Child safety








Manual child lock


Locking
)With the ignition key, turn the red control
one quar ter of a turn:
- to the ri
ght on the left-hand rear door,
- to the left on the right-hand rear door.




Unlocking
)With the ignition key, turn the red control
one quar ter of a turn:
- to the le
ft on the left-hand rear door,
- to the right on the right-hand rear door.


Mechanical s
ystem to prevent opening of the
rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear door.

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boot floor. Complete s
ystem consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.




















Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.12 V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Removable towing eye.
See "Towing the vehicle".

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A."Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B.On "I"/ off "O"switch. C.Deflation button.D.Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.). E.
Compartment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various inflation adaptors for accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...


Description of the kit
F.
Sealant car tridge.G.
White pipe with cap for repair. H.Black pipe for inflation.I.Speed limit sticker.


The speed limit sticker I
must be affixedto the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.

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Repair procedure
)Switch off the ignition.) Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

)Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket. )Star t the vehicle and leave the engine running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g.ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.Keep this product out of the reach of children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
1. Sealing
)Turn the selector Ato the "sealant"position.)Check that the switch B
is in position "O".

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Do not star t the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be expelled through the pipe.
)Switch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I"until the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of splashing).
) Remove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces o
f fluid. Keep the kit to hand. ) Drive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed(between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture. ) Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.



If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates that the tyre is not repairable; contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.

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2. Infl ation
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.

)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.)Remove and stow the kit.)Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled toapproximately 120 miles (200 km).




As soon as possible, go to a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be replaced.
)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.


Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, withoutinjecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to them: )open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it ,)remove the storage box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools

List of tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
th
e wheel bolts. 2.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.4. Towing eye.
See "Recovering the vehicle".

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Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor
(depending on version).
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph"Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel

Ta k i ng out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. ) Take the wheel out of the boot.

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) Put the box back in the centre of the wheel
and clip it in place.

)Put the wheel back in its housing. )Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few
turns then put it in place in the centre of the
wh
eel. )Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.