towing CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

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.Starting-switching off the engine 102
Parking brake 1 05
Manual gearbox
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Electronic gearbox
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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

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Gear shift indicator

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Stop & Start

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Speed limiter
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Cruise control

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Rear parking sensors
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Reversing camera
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Fuel


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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
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Compatibility of fuels
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AdBlue
® and SCR system (Diesel BlueHDi) 1 32
Snow chains 1 36
Energy savings mode

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Changing a window wiper

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Towing a trailer

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Advice on care and maintenance
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Roof bars

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Bonnet


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Engines


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Checking levels

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Checks
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Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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Temporary puncture repair kit
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49Spare wheel

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54
Changing a bulb
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61
Changing a fuse
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67
12 V batter y
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Towing the vehicle
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Engines and specifications
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Weights and towed loads
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Dimensions

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Identification markings
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Audio system / Bluetooth
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Audio system 2 08To find out about the
CITROËN Connect
Nav or the CITROËN Connect Radio,
please visit:
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Driving
Practical information In the event of a breakdown
Technical dataAudio and telematics
Alphabetical index
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Contents

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Exterior
1
Key with remote control
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6 -38
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ope

ning / closing
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A

nti-theft protection
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starting
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battery
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Boot
4
3-44
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ope

ning / closing
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em

ergency control
Tyre repair kit

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49 -153
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Rear parking sensors
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25-126
Towing a trailer

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39
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Changing bulbs
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65-166
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ear lights
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3
rd brake light
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icence plate lights
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f

og light
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Tank, misfuel prevention
1
29, 130
Running out of fuel (diesel)

1
48
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CDS / ASR
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7-79
Tyre pressure

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83
Spare wheel

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54-160
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tools
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emoving / refitting
Snow chains

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36
Under-inflation detection

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4-76
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Doors
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1- 42,
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4
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ope

ning / closing
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entral locking
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ergency control
Alarm

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9- 40
Window controls

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5
2
Lighting control stalk
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4- 66
Daytime running lamps

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Headlamp adjustment

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Changing bulbs

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61-164
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ront lights
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ront fog lights
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de repeaters
To w i n g

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7-178
Very cold climate screen(s)

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39
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Door mirrors
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0 -51
4
Windscreen wipers
6
8
Changing a wiper blade

1
38
Over view

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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:
F
T
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.
F

O
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.
F

E
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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T
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.
F

I
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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Ease of use and comfort

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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting lever passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting lever passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lampsAudible warning
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P

ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button. F

P
ress the central part of the steering
wheel.
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Safety

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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN tow-bars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of the tow-bar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the tow-bar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
For more information on Driving advice
,
particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Please respect the maximum authorised
towable weights indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
Very cold climate
screen(s)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Removable device(s) which prevent snow
accumulating at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on the version, you have one or two
screens.
Fitting
F Place the very cold climate screen in front of the front bumper.
F

P
ress around its edge to engage its fixing
clips one by one.
Removing
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each of the fixings of each screen in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens) in case of:
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t
he ambient temperature exceeds
10°C,
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w

hen towing,
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S
peed above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving. For more information on Weights
(and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle)
refer to the corresponding section.
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Practical information

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Spare wheel
Procedure for replacing a damaged wheel with the spare wheel, using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift the floor and remove it.
F

R
emove the storage box containing the
tools.
List of toolsThese tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
those detailed below.
1 Wheel wrench.
For removing the hub cap and removing
the wheel bolts.
2 Jack with built-in handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3 Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4 Towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle ,
refer to the corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel. Stowing the damaged wheel
The damaged wheel can be stowed under
the floor, in the housing for the standard
spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
hub cap from the middle of the wheel so
that the fastening device (nut and bolt) can
be put in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type spare
wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be stowed
in the boot; use a cover to protect the
inside of the boot.
Fitting a wheel
Fastening the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) when
using a "space-saver" type spare wheel.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
reinstall it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
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In the event of a breakdown

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift the floor and remove it.
F

R
emove the towing eye from the holder. General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no more braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- w here there is no approved towing arm
available...
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In the event of a breakdown

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Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its left side.
F

S
crew the towing eye completely.
F

I
nstall the towing bar. With a manual transmission: move the
gear lever into neutral.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
place the gear selector into position N
.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
F

U
nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamp on both
vehicles.
F

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of
damaging your vehicle).
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Engines and
specifications
The engine specifications (displacement, max.
power, max. speed, energy, CO
2 emissions,
etc.) associated with your vehicle are
mentioned in the registration certificate, and in
the commercial documents.
These characteristics correspond to the values
type-approved on a test bed, under conditions
defined in European legislation (Directive
1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed
loads
The weights and towed loads relating to your
vehicle are stated in the registration certificate,
and in the sales documentation.
These values are also shown on the
manufacturer's nameplate or label.
For more information, contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The mass in working order is equal to the
weight when empty + driver (75 kg).
The GTW values and the towable loads
listed are valid for a maximum altitude of
1,000


additional metres.
The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W
of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal
amount.
The recommended nose weight corresponds
to the weight permitted on the tow-bar
(dismantlable with or without a tool).
GV W: Gross vehicle weight, the maximum
authorised vehicle weight.
GT W: Gross train weight High ambient temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine. When the
ambient temperature is above 37°C, limit
the weight towed.
Towing with a towing vehicle which is only
slightly laden may negatively affect its
handling.
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h) (comply with
the legislation in force in your country).
When the ambient temperature is high,
leaving the engine running for 1 to
2
minutes after stopping the vehicle to
allow it to cool is recommended.
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Technical data

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