CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Recommendations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen, the
nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and
the air extractor located in the back free
from obstructions.
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perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
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nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of the
passenger compartment (reduction of
allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
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o ensure the correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as
recommended in the maintenance and
warranty guide.
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f the system does not produce cold
air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability. If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t , ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Fittings
Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
Glove box
It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack...
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
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o open the glove box, raise the handle.
It houses the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch.
Removable ashtray
F Raise the cover to open the ashtray.
F T o empty it, with the cover raised, pull the
ashtray upward.
To avoid any problem of inter ference
or risk of overturning, do not place the
ashtray near the gear lever.
The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
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Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
Storage compartments
F For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. F
T o access the open storage under the
armrest, lift the armrest fully backward.
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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.
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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.
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Storage box
F Raise the boot floor to access the storage box.
This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also houses the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...
Mats
Removable carpet protection.
Fitting
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.
Removing
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F M ove the seat as far back as possible.
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nclip the fixings.
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emove the mat.
Fitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F P osition the mat correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used.
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o not fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN
may inter fere with access to the pedals
and hinder the operation of the cruise
control / speed limiter.
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efit the fixings by pressing.
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heck that the mat is secured correctly.
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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.
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Front fog lights and rear fog light
Move the ring by rotating it:
F A 1st time for ward to switch the front fog
lights on.
F

A 2nd time for ward to switch the rear fog
light on.
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st time backward to switch the rear fog
light of f.
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nd time backward to switch the front fog
lights of f. The fog lights and side lights remain on if the
dipped beams are switched off manually.
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urn the ring towards the rear to switch
off the fog lights, the side lights will then
switch off.
In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, using the front fog lights and the
rear fog light is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the fog lights
and dipped headlights manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn of the front fog lights
and the rear fog light as soon as they are
no longer necessary. Switching off the lights when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lights turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting when
switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lights off, then
to the desired position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
The lighting, with the exception of the
side lights, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
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Daytime running lights
(Depending on the country of sale.)
When starting the vehicle, the daytime running
lights come on automatically, if the lighting
control is in the "0" position.The daytime running lights go off
if the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
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urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Manual follow-me lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
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Headlight beam height adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlight beams should
be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
Depending on the version, this adjustment can
be carried out using the control located:
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nder the bonnet.
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o the left of the steering wheel
Bonnet
F Raise the bonnet to access the control (one per headlight).
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urn the control to adjust the height of the
headlight beam.
To the left of the steering wheel
0 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
- 5 people.
1 5 people + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
- Driver on his own + maximum authorised
load in the boot.
The higher number positions can be used, but
may limit the area illuminated by the headlights.
The initial setting is position "0". Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam headlights
allows, without modification, driving in a
country that drives on the other side of the
road to the country in which your vehicle
was sold.
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Front windscreen wipers
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Stop.
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Front windscreen wash
Pull the wiper control lever towards you. The
windscreen washer and then the wiper operate
for a fixed time.The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of damage).
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
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n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
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o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Wiper control stalk
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