CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Towing the vehicle


Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,
)remove the towing eye from the holder.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

Procedure
for having your vehicle towed using the towing eye, removable at the front, fixed at the rear.

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To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left edge. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.
Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for an electronic or automatic gearbox). Failure to follow this instruction maycause damage to some components(braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance when the engine is restar ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parkin
g brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.



This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of damaging your vehicle).

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.

Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used
for towing a trailer.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed
load must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Very cold climate screen(s) *

Removable protective screen(s) which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on version, you have one or two screens.
Fitting
)
Offer up the corresponding screen to thelower or upper section of the front bumper. )
Press around its edge to engage its fixing clips one by one.


Removal
)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to releaseeach of the fixings of each screen in turn.

*
According to country.

Do not forget to remove the very coldclimate screen (or screens):


- when the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.







"Comfort":

door deflectors, side blinds and rear screen blind, smoker kit, boot dividers, coat hanger,
armrest, insulated module, reading lamp, cruise control, boot storage, front and rear parkingsensors, glove box lid...
"Transport solutions":

towbars, towbar harnesses, canoe carrier, roof bars, bicycle carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier
on roof bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, carrier for roof bars....

"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, parking brake lever
grip, spoiler, alloy wheels, foglamp trims,chromed mirror shells, aluminium footrest,chrome exhaust tailpipes, stickers, door sill
finishers, badge, wheel trims, front spoiler...


"Security and safety" :

wheel security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamp kit...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted byCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.















Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in theservicing booklet.

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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, alarm, front and rear mudflaps, boot liner, boot carpet, side rubbing strips, door protective strips, transparent boot sill protector, shield under engine...

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/10 4/EC).


Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle. B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range, toppingup products (screenwash...), touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...


"Multimedia":

audio systems, portable satellite and semi-
integral navigation systems, fixed and
Bluetooth hands-free kit, universal solar charger, speakers and wiring, 230 V socket,
Wi-Fi on-board...

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Mats Removable carpet protection.
When
fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the carpet.
Fitting

Removal
Refitting


To a v o i d a ny risk of jamming of the pedals:


- only use mats which are suited tothe fixings already present in thevehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN may inter fere with access tothe pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise control / speed limiter.
To remove the mat on the driver's side: ) move the seat as far back as possible, )
unclip the fixings,)
remove the mat.
T
o refit the mat on the driver's side: )position the mat correctly, )refit the fixings by pressing, )check that the mat is secured correctly.

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Roof bars


For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the
roof, it is essential to use the transverse bars
approved for
your vehicle.When fittin
g roof bars, use only the four fixing points located in the roof frame. The points are
masked by the vehicle doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud to be fitted to
the hole at each fixing point. Obser ve the fitting instructions and theconditions of use in the guide supplied with the bars.


Maximum authorised weight on the roof bars: 75kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.

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