ignition CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1.
Steering lock and ignition switch. 2.Wiper and screenwash / trip computer control stalk. 3.Central locking button. 4.
Open storage.
or
Monochrome screen C (Audio system / Bluetooth).
5. Adjustable centre air vents.
6.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
7. Passenger's airbag.8.Glove box.
Passenger's airbag deactivation switch.9. Hazard warning lamps button. 10.Audio system. 11.
Heating / Air conditioning controls.12.
Ashtray / Cup holder.13.Electric window switches.14.Gear lever. 15.Parking brake.

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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
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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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Instrument panel for petrol - Diesel
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm). 2.
Screen. 3.Speedometer (km/h).
A.Electronic or automatic gearbox
information.B.Time.C.Range (km) or
Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r.
D. Fuel gauge.E.
Ser vice indicator (km) then,

total distance recorder.
These two
functions are displayedsuccessively when switching on the ignitionF.Speed limiter or cruise control settings.
4.Reminder of service information
Reset the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or ser vice indicator)
Adjust the time.
Dials

Screen

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Indicator and warning lamps
Cer tain warning lamps may come onin one of two different modes. Only by relating the type of illumination to the operating status of the vehicle can itbe ascertained whether the situation isnormal or whether a fault has occurred.

When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the vehicle's ignition isswitched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings

The illumination of cer tain warning lamps may be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fixed) or flash.
Visual indicators informin
g the driver that a system is in operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the occurrence of a fault(warning lamp).

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Diesel engine pre-heating fixed. The ignition switch is at
the 2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thir ty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parkingbrake fixed. The parking brake is applied or notproperly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warninglamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Foot on thebrake pedal fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to start the engine (lever in position N).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P . PIf you wish to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

flashin
g. With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too lon
g, the clutchoverheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parkin
g brake.

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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 par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the associated message in the screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOP
fixed, associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Service
on temporarily.Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example:


- saturation of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel).

- the power steering,

- a minor electrical fault.
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...
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed. Major faults have 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
qualified workshop.

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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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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Engine oilpressurefixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery chargefixed.The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Door(s) open / Electric opening boot lid open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the electric opening boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
b
y an audible signal
if the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).
Low fuel levelfixed.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offfuelin thetank.You must re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid runningout of fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a su
fficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Airbags

on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fix
ed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driver's seat belt not fastened or unfastened / Frontpassenger's seatbelt unfastened
fixed or flashin
gaccompanied by an increasing audiblesignal.Th
e driver has not fastened or hasunfastened their seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then inser t the ton
gue in the buckle.

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Service indicator


More than 1800 miles (3 000 km)remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears in the screen. S
ystem which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with the manufacturer's servicing schedule.The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It
is determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last ser vice.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due

For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remainingbefore the next service is due.Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remainbefore the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.


Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)remain before the next service is due
Example:560 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the i
gnition is switched
on, the display indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.