tow CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

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If you purchased your vehicle outside the
Brand network, we invite you to check
the configuration of these ser vices and,
if desired, have a dealer change it to suit
your wishes. In a multilingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and, in particular,
to improve the quality of the "telematic
services" services for customers, the
manufacturer reser ves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
communication system.Electronic stability control
(ESC)
A set of the following Electronic Stability
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),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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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
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
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. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency.
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Malfunction
If this warning lamp on the
instrument panel comes on, you
must contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. The airbags may
no longer be deployed in the event
of a serious impact.
Lateral airbags
Deployment
Malfunction
If this warning lamp on the
instrument panel comes on, you
must contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact. In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags are deployed.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their
for ward movement.
System that contributes towards improving the
protection of the driver and front passenger in
the event of a serious side impact, in order to
limit the risk of injury to the chest, between the
hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side. They are deployed unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag contributes towards the
protection of the front occupant of the vehicle,
between the lower thorax and the head.
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Installing a child seat attached with the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved
(a) according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the vehicle.Weight of the child/ indicative age
Seat Under 13
kg
(groups 0
(b) a n d 0 +)
Up to about 1
year9 -18


kg
(g r o u p 1)
1
to 3 years approx15 -25


kg
(group 2)
3
to 6 years approx22-36
kg
(group 3)
6
to 10 years approx
Front passenger seat
without height adjuster (c) (e) U
UUU
Rear side seats (d) UUUU
Centre rear seat XXXX
(d) When installing a child seat on a rear seat
in a rearward or forward-facing position,
move the front seat for ward then adjust
the backrest to an upright position to allow
enough room for the child seat and the
child's legs.
(e) When a "rear ward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat , it
is essential to deactivate the passenger’s
airbag. Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were deployed . When a "for ward
facing" child seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , the passenger's airbag
must remain activated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
(a)
Universal child seat: child seat which can
be installed in all vehicles using the seat
belt.
(b) Group 0: birth to 10
kg. Infant car seats
and car cots cannot be installed in the
front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before putting your child in this
seat. U:
Seat suitable for the installation of a
child seat secured using a seat belt and
universally approved, rearward facing and/
or forward facing.
X: Seat not suitable for the installation of a
child seat of the weight class indicated.
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‘ISOFIX’ mountings
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation.
The seats, shown below, are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:
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A r
ing B, located under a cover on the back
of the top of the seat backrest, referred to
as the TOP TETHER , for fixing the upper
strap. It is indicated by a marking.
The TOP TETHER is used to secure the upper
strap of child seats that have one. This device
limits for ward tipping of the child seat, in the
event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system ensures fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are easily secured on the two
rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which is
attached to the ring B . When installing an ISOFIX child seat on the
right hand rear seat, before securing the seat,
first move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle, so as to not inter fere with
the operation of the seat belt.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Strictly obser ve the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
For information on the options for installing
ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle, refer to the
summary table.
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T
wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a
marking.
There are three rings for each seat:
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
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P
ass the child seat strap over the centre of
the vehicle's seat backrest.
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L
ift the TOP TETHER cover.
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S
ecure the upper strap fixing to the ring B.
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T
ighten the upper strap.
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Manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Press the clutch pedal fully.As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
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a
lways select neutral,
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p
ress the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
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a
utomatic operation for electronic control
of the gears by the gearbox, with a spor t
programme for a more dynamic style of
driving and a snow programme to improve
driving when traction is poor,
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man
ual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Gearbox deck Gear selector positions
P.
Park.
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V ehicle immobilised, parking
brake on or off.
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S

tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
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R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle
stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
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V
ehicle immobilised, parking
brake on.
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S

tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M + / -. Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

P
ush for wards to change up through the
gears.
or
F

P
ull backwards to change down through the
gears.
1
Gear selector.
2 "S " (spor t) button.
3 "T " (snow) button.
F

P

ush the gear lever fully to the right then
towards the rear.
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Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Reverse gear
When selecting reverse R with the ignition
on, the rear parking sensors are activated
automatically.
For more information on the Rear parking
sensors, refer to the corresponding section.
Autonomous traction function
(moving without using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
Sport and snow
programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme "S"
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
F

P
ress button S, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.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.
T appears in the instrument panel.
At any time, press the selected button
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
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.
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This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.
Deactivation/Activation
The function is deactivated or activated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
With audio system
The parking assistance can
be configured in the menu
"Personalisation – Configuration "
menu.
With touch screen
The parking assistance can be
configured in the Driving / Vehicle
menu.
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed or
a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with
a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).
Operating fault
In the event of a system fault when
engaging reverse gear, this warning
light is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an
audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the
system checked. In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking sensor
system.
Visual assistance
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a
windscreen wiper
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the middle of the
windscreen (maintenance position).
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm away from the windscreen.
F

U
nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Fitting
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the arm.
F

C
arefully lower the wiper arm.
After reassembling a
windscreen wiper
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
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 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 CITROËN
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
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Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly when
towing, refer to the corresponding section.
Please observe the maximum authorised
towed weights, indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
For more information on Weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle)
refer to the corresponding section.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.Very cold climate
screen(s)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Removable screen(s) which prevent snow
accumulating at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on the version, you have one or two
screens.
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
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.
It is essential to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens) in case of:
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hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
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hen towing,
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t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Advice on care and
maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
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Bonnet
Opening
Do not open the bonnet when there is a
very strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support slot.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched. The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet in very windy
conditions.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Due to the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
F

P

ull the interior release lever, located in the
lower dashboard, towards you.
F
P
ush the exterior safety catch to the left and
raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the bonnet stay from its housing.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
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