display CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)
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USB port
A USB port is located on the central console.
It allows the connection of portable devices
such as iPod
® type digital audio players or USB
memory sticks.
It reads the audio files and sends them to your
audio system to be played through the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the audio
system control panel and display them in the
screen.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
current drawn by the portable device exceeds
the power rating of the vehicle's port.
Cigarette lighter / 12 V
accessory socket
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F
T
o connect a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect the appropriate adapter.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away. The connection of an electrical device
not approved by
CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
Ease of use and comfort
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Lighting control
In some climate conditions (low
temperature, humidity), the presence
of mist on the internal sur face of the
headlamp and rear lamp glass is normal;
this disappears a few minutes after the
lights are switched on.
Selection ring for main lighting
mode
Lighting off (ignition off) / Daytime
running lights (engine running).
Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Side lights only.
Dipped or main beam headlights.
Dipping the headlights
Pull the lever to switch the lighting
between dipped and main beam
headlights.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
light in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Fog light selection ring
The fog lights operate with the dipped and main
beam headlights.
Rear fog light only
F To switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
F T o switch it off, turn the ring backwards.
In the lighting off and side lights modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlights
temporarily ("headlight flash") by keeping the
lever pulled.
Lighting and visibility
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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.Under-inflation alert
The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys). Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures
shown on the label. This warning is indicated by
continuous illumination of the light,
an audible signal and a message
displayed on the screen.
F
R
educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
F
S
top as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on a simple visual check.
F I f you have a compressor (such as the
one in the temporary puncture repair kit),
check the pressures of the four tyres when
cold. If it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The warning remains active until the
system is reinitialised.
Safety
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Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Electronic Stability Programming including the
following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em
ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system optimises traction in order to
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also
improves the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal, signals that there is a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
Reactivation
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually.
F
P
ress this button again to
reactivate the system manually.
The button indicator light goes off. These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, black ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. For your safety, you should
therefore keep these systems activated at
all times, particularly in poor conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding both the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
and the assembly and repair procedures
used by
CITROËN dealers.
In order to benefit from the efficiency of
these systems in winter conditions, we
recommend using snow tyres.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.
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Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.Energy savings mode
For more information on the Energy
economy mode refer to the
corresponding section.
F
W
ith the engine running in idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column,
it is recommended that the wheels be
returned to the straight ahead position
before switching off the engine.
F
C
heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground. After switching off the engine (position
1- Stop
), for a maximum of 30 minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
communications system, the wipers, dipped
beam headlights, courtesy lights, ...
Never turn the ignition off before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by
an audible signal, to remind you that the
key is still in the ignition switch at position
1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
Driving
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Electronic gearbox
Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automated operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
a
utomated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,
-
man
ual mode for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
selector.
Gear selector
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear selector positions
N. Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 2 3 4 5. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO. It comes on when the automatic
mode is selected. It switches off on
changing to manual mode.
F
P
lace your foot on the brake
when this warning light flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
R.
Reverse.
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, move
the selector for wards to select this
position. N.
Neutral.
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, select
this position to start the engine.
A. Automatic mode.
F
M
ove the selector backwards to
select this mode.
M + / -. Manual mode with sequential gear
changing.
F
M
ove the selector backwards,
then to the left to select this mode,
then:
-
p
ush for wards to change up a
g e a r,
-
o
r pull backwards to change down
a g e a r.
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Automated mode
F Select position A.
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.
Moving vehicle, never select the neutral N .
The instrument cluster displays
AUTO
along with the gear engaged.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear for adapted to the following parameters:
-
o
ptimisation fuel consumption,
-
t
he style of driving,
-
r
oad conditions,
-
v
ehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when overtaking
another vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point
of resistance.
Manual mode
F Select position M .
Moving vehicle, never select the neutral N .
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from M to A or
the other way round. The gears engaged appear in turn in
the instrument cluster.
The shift requests are taken into account only if
the engine speed allows.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
Under full acceleration, unless the engine is
close to its maximum speed, gear upshift will
only take place when the driver operates the
gear selector.
Reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal.
F
Sel
ect position R .
There is an audible signal upon
engagement of reverse.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested, the
N indicator flashes and the gearbox goes into
neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear selector into
position N , then to position R .
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Starting the vehicle
F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
F
S
tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F
W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F
R
elease the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position R , D or M.
F
G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately. If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle
then select position D before accelerating.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive.
S. Sport programme.
T . Snow
programme.
1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when this
indicator light is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave
children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F
M
ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F
M
ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are
inactive in manual operation.Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Snow programme T
F Press the " T" button, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.
At any time, press the selected button
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode. T appears in the instrument panel.
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