brake CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owner's Manual

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Third brake lamp (5 W5W bulbs)Number plate lamps (W5W)
)Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the
transparent lens.
)Push it outwards to unclip it and remove it. )Remove the failed bulb and change it. To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order.
Ensure that the housing cover is correctly positioned on its support before clipping it into place.
To c h a n
ge these bulbs, it is necessary toremove the housing from the rear shelf, working from the rear seats:)pull the housing cover towards you and up
to disengage it,
) disconnect the lamp connector,)
unclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs
and remove it,) replace the failed bulb.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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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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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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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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Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.2.
Coolant header tank.3.
Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited .

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Diesel engine
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump.

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The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour a
fter switching off the engine before carrying out any work.
To a v o i d a ny risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations. When the engine is warm, the temperature o
f
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might become caught by the
fan blades.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yleof driving, par ticularly in the caseof vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.
Checking this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.

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Technical data
VTi 72VTi 115
Gearboxes Manual(5-speed)

Electronic(5-speed)Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Model codes: DD...HMY0

HMY0/P NFP0


NFP9


- Unladen wei
ght 980
1 090



- Kerb weight * 1 055 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 459

1 4671 524
1 559



- Gross train wei
ght (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 1 909
1 917
2 274
2 309


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
450750



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within the GTW limit)

720

1 010



- Unbraked trailer
450580
600



- Recommended nose wei
ght 55
55


*
The kerb wei
ght is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The
GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit th
e towed load.














Petrol weights (in kg)