ESP CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Warning and indicator
lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a fault
(warning lamps).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before driving refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
In the event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a
warning lamp must be investigated further
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
The lighting of one of the following indicator
lamps confirms that the corresponding system
is on.
Deactivation indicator
lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes
on, this confirms that the corresponding system
has been switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message being displayed.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
STOP Fixed, associated
with another warning
lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp; keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid approved by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has a
fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driver's seat belt
not fastened or
unfastened /
Front
passenger's
seat belt
unfastened Fixed or flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal.
The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened his/her seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened
his/her seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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Under-inflationFixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. One or more wheels has insufficient
pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by
the Ser vice warning
lamp. The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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ServiceTemporarily on. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
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s
aturation of the particle filter (Diesel).
-
t

he power steering,
-

a m
inor electrical fault.
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
traffic jams, etc.), the Stop & Start system
puts the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode has been triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Remaining range between 1,500 and 350 miles (2,400 and 600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
180 miles (300 km) until the fluid level has been
topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that you do not top up by
more than 10
litres of AdBlue.
For more information on AdBlue
® and
the SCR system , and, in particular,
on topping up the AdBlue
®, refer to the
corresponding section. Range below 350
miles (600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue level has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of "NO START IN" and a
distance on the instrument panel, indicating the
driving range expressed in miles or kilometres
before engine starting is prevented –
(e.g. "NO START IN 900

miles" means
"Starting will be prevented in 900 miles").
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of "NO START
IN" and a distance on the instrument panel,
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres before engine starting is
prevented –
(e.g. "NO START IN 180 miles" means "Starting
will be prevented in 180 miles").
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDI engines) and, in particular, on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section. Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
inhibition system required by regulations
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi
engines) , and, in particular, on topping up,
refer to the corresponding section. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of "NO START IN"
and 0

miles or km on the instrument panel –
("NO START IN 0

miles" means "Starting
prevented").
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Electric controls
Deactivating the rear window
controls
For the safety of your children, press
this button to deactivate all the rear
window controls, irrespective of their
positions.
When the indicator lamp is on, all controls are
inhibited. When the indicator is off, all controls
are active. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
In the event of pinching during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window controls, the driver must ensure
that no one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that all passengers
use of electric windows correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
1
Front left.
2 Front right.
3 Rear right.
4 Rear left.
5 Deactivation of the rear electric window
control switches.
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch. The window stops as soon as the switch
is released.
The electric window controls remain active
for approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is turned off, or until a front door is
opened. During this period of 45 seconds,
if you open a door while operating a
window, the window stops. Any further
electric window command will be ignored
until the ignition is switched back on.
Model with front window controls
Model with front and rear window controls
Window controls
Manual controls
Turn the window handle located on the door
trim panel.
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Rear bench seat
Depending on the version, your vehicle is
equipped with one of these three bench seats:
-
F
ixed bench seat.
-

B
ench seat with fixed one-piece cushion
and split folding backrest (2/3 -1/3) with
fixed head restraints.
-

B
ench seat with fixed one-piece cushion
and split folding backrest (2/3 -1/3) with
adjustable head restraints.
To remove and refit the fixed bench seat,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Folding the backrest
F If necessary, move the corresponding front seat forward.
Returning the backrest to
the normal position
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
Ensure that the backrest has latched
properly into place.
Adjustable head restraints
These have a position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
F

P
ull the head restraint upwards to the stop.
F

P
ress on lug A .
F

S

traighten the seat backrest 2

and secure it.
F

U

nfasten and reposition the seat belt on the
side of the backrest.
F
Check that the corresponding seat belt is positioned correctly against the backrest and fasten it.
F Pull the strap 1 to release the seat
backrest 2 .
F

F
old the backrest 2 on to the cushion.
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Steering wheel adjustment
As a safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Demisting – Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Demisting and
defrosting the rear screen , refer to the
corresponding section.
Manual model
Adjustment
Folding
F Fold the mirror manually to protect it when the vehicle is parked.
Unfolding
F Unfold it before moving off again.
F

W

hen stationary
, lower the control stalk to
release the steering wheel.
F

A

djust the height to suit your driving
position.
F

P

ull the control stalk to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism. Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
allowing for the lateral rear vision necessary for
overtaking or parking. They can also be folded
for parking in confined spaces.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer
than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind. F
O
perate the lever in the four directions to
adjust the angle of the mirror glass.
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Electric model
Adjustment
F Move the control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove the control in all four directions to
adjust.
F

R
eturn the control to the central position.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)
F
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the mirror is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Heating / Ventilation
This system operates only with the engine
running.
1 Temperature.
2 A ir f low.
3 Air distribution.
4 Air intake / Air recirculation.
Temperature
F Turn the thumb wheel from
blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your liking.
Air flow
F Turn the thumb wheel to obtain a comfortable air flow.
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Fittings
Glove box
It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
F
T
o open the glove box, raise the handle.
Removable ashtray
F Raise the cover to open the ashtray.
F T o empty it, with the cover raised, pull the
ashtray upward.
It contains the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
To avoid any problem of inter ference
or risk of overturning, do not place the
ashtray near the gear lever.
Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
If after a long period parked in the
sun, 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.
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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