ESP CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Familiarisation
Interior

Electronic air conditioning (with screen)
This system, equipped with a display screen, provides you with optimum control of temperature
and air circulation in the passenger compartment.

Speed limiter / Cruise control

These two systems allow you to control thespeed of your vehicle according to a value you have set.


Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible audio systems, USB player, Bluetooth hands-free system,
auxiliary inputs, ...
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5
85, 87
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5
Audio system Audio s
ystem / Bluetooth

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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1.
Cruise control / speed limiter controls. 2.
Steering wheel adjustment control.3.
Lighting and direction indicator stalk
H
orn * . 4.
Instrument panel. 5.
Driver's airbag and horn *
.
6.Cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket.
USB por t / auxiliary socket.
7. Heated seat control. 8.Fuel filler flap release.
Boot lid release lever * .9.
Bonnet release. 10.Fusebox.11.
Headlamp height adjustment. 12 .Dynamic Stability Control (ESP/ASR)button
Boot lid release button * .
Alarm warning lamp. 13.Door mirror adjustment control. 14.Side adjustable and air vent. 15. Front door glass demisting/defrosting vent.
*
Dependin
g on version.

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Familiarisation
Monitoring
A.With the ignition on, the bars representingthe fuel level should come on. B.With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should go off.

Instrument panel
With the ignition on, the orange and red warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these warning lamps
should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the pageconcerned.
Warning lamps
23-3122
Illumination of the lamp indicates the status of
the corresponding function.

Switch panel
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A.Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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B.Opening the boot (depending on version).
C.Alarm warning lamp.
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Monitoring
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Frontfoglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.


Rearfoglampfixed.The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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Monitoring
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Passenger's airbag systemfixed. The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated. In this case you can install a "rear facing" child seat.Set the control to the O
N
position to activate thepassenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.
ESP/ASRfixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The E
SP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.Press the button to activate the E
SP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosissystem
fixed. The emission control system has afault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.

flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Engine fault
fixed, orange. The engine has a minor fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

fixed, red. The engine has a major fault causinga breakdown. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or quali
fied workshop.

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Access








Windows

Electric controls
Manual controls
The electric window switches remain operational for about 45 seconds after switching off the ignition or until a front door is opened. During this period of 45 seconds, if you open a door whileoperating a window, the window stops.
Operating the switch again has noeffect until the ignition is switched on again.


Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, you must reverse themovement of the window. To do this,press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electricwindow switches, the driver must ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windows correctly.
Be aware of children when operatingthe windows.
1.Left hand front electric window switch.2.Right hand front electric windowswitch.3.Right hand rear electric window switch.4.Left hand rear electric window switch.5.
Deactivating the rear electric window switches.To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch. The window stops as soon as the switch is released. T
urn the window winder located on the door
trim panel.
Deactivating the rear window controls

For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of all of the windows,
irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the switches are
deactivated. With the warning lamp off, theswitches are active.
Model with front electric window
s
Model with front and rear electric windows

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3
Comfort





Rear seats
)Move the corresponding front seat forward
if necessary. )Check that the corresponding seat belt ispositioned correctly against the backrest and buckle it.
) Straighten the seat backrest 2
and secure it.)
Unbuckle and reposition the seat belt on
the side of the backrest.
When repositioning the seat backrest,take care not to trap the seat belts. Ensure that the backrest has latchedproperly into place.

)
Pull the strap 1
to release the seat backrest 2
. )
Fold the seat backrest 2on to the cushion.


Folding the backrest


Depending on version, your vehicle may be fitted with a fixed rear bench seat. For removing and refitting it, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest
(left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.

Repositioning the seat backrest

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Comfort




Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glassproviding the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors

The objects observed are, in reality,closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order tocorrectly judge the distance of vehiclesapproaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Ad
justment
Adjustment Manual model

Folding
)
When parked, fold the mirror manually to
protect it.



Unfolding
)
Before moving off, unfold the mirror.







Electric model
)
Move the lever in all four directions toadjust the mirror.)Move control A
to the right or to the left toselect the corresponding mirror.)Move control in all four directions to adjust. )Return control to the central position.
Demistin
g-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine running, by switching on the heatedrear screen (see "Rear screen
demist-defrost").

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Comfort
Electronic air conditioning (with screen)
These systems only operate with the engine running.


1. Air intake / Air recirculation

The recirculation of interior air isolates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.


2. Temperature level adjustment
)Press the "
" (red for hot)and"" (blue for cold) buttons, to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements. The temperature bars come on
or go off progressively in the air conditioning screen.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air qualit
y and the formation of mist. )Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm
this.
) Press the button again to permit
the intake of exterior air. Theindicator lamp goes off to confirm
thi
s.

3. Front demist - defrost
See the corresponding section.