CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.
Cer tain types of obstacle (stake, roadworkscone, etc.) detected initially will no longer bedetected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.






Rear parking sensors


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The s
ystem is switched off when you come out
of reverse
gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by anintermittent audible signal, the frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle andthe obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomescontinuous.



Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal bydisplaying bars in the multifunction screen
which move progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is near, the "Danger" symbol is also displayed in the screen.

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In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear isengaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Cer tain sound sources (motorcycle,lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
In th
e event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gea
r
is engaged this warning lamp
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
wor
kshop.

Operating fault
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).

Deactivation / Activation of the
rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated or
activated via the vehicle con
figuration menu.
The status of the function is stored
when the ignition is switched off.
For more in
formation on access to the parkingsensors menu, refer to the "Personalisation -Configuration" par t of the "Instruments andcontrols" section.

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Lighting control System for selection and control of the various front and rear lights providing the vehicle's lighting.


Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibilityprogressively in relation to the climatic and lightconditions:


- sidelamps, to be seen,

-
dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.

Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil therequirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
- a rear foglamp,
- front foglamps.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

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Selection ring for main lighting mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.
Li
ghting off.

Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Dipping the headlamps

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

In the li
ghting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporaril
y ("headlamp flash") by maintaining apull on the stalk.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lightingswitched on.

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Foglamps selection ring

The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.

Front foglamps and rear
foglamp
When the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the foglamps andsidelamps remain on. )
Turn the ring rear wards to switch off thefoglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

Rotate and release the rin
g:) forwards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,) forwards a second time to switch on the rear foglamp,)
rearwards a first time to switch off the rear foglamp,)
rearwards a second time to switch of thefront fog lamps.
Rear foglamp only
)To switch it on, turn the ring forwards.)To switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.

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In good or rainy weather, both day and night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of their beams may dazzle other drivers. They shouldonly be used in fog or snow. In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch on the foglamps and dipped beam headlamps manuallyas the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the frontfoglamps and the rear foglamp when they are no longer necessary.


Switching on the lampsafter the ignition isswitched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the ring to the "0"position - lamps off, then to the desired position. On opening the driver's door atemporary audible signal warns thedriver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of thesidelamps, switch off automatically after a maximum duration of thir ty minutes to prevent discharging of the battery.

Switching off the lampswhen the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of thelamps turn off immediately, except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.

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Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
) With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.)
A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches thefunction off.



Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff automatically after a set time.

Daytime running lamps *
On star ting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automaticall
y, if the lighting control stalk is in the "0" position.

*

According to country. The da
ytime running laps go off if
the sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.

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Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjustedaccording to the load in the vehicle.
This adjstment can be carried out using the control located:
- under the bonnet
,- below and to the left of the steering wheel (depending on version).


The initial setting is position "0".
01 or 2 people in the front seats.- 5 people. 15 people + maximum authorised load in the boot.-Driver + maximum authorised load in the boot.2Not used. -Not used. 3Not used.
Under the bonnet
)Raise the bonnet for access to the control (one per headlamp). Adjustment is always done clockwise.



Tr a v e l l i ng abroad

If using your vehicle in a country thatdrives on the other side of the road, theheadlamps must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


To the left of the steering wheel

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Wiper control
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver. The vehicle's front wipers are desi
gned to
improve the driver's vision, according to the climatic conditions.

Windscreen wipers

Wiping speed:
fast
(heavy rain),
normal
(moderate rain),
intermittent
(proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,
sin
gle wipe (press down and release),
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.

The screenwash jets are not adjustable.Do not try to move them (risk of damage).

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Special position of the
w
indscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to detach the blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it isadvisable to:- handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of wear.
)Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute after switching off the ignition places theblades vertically on the screen. )To park the blades again, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.