CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear *
to blockthe wheels. Check that the parking brake warninglamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly positioned at one of the vehicle's jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3 (according to equipment).)
Slacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1only.

Do not use:
- the jack for any other purpose thanlifting the vehicle,- a jack other than the one suppliedby the manufacturer.




*
position R
for an electronic
gearbox; Pfor an automatic gearbox.

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

)Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place. )Remove the wheel.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is incontact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directlybelow the location Aor B
used.)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting, it isnormal to notice that the washers do not come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)
Pre-tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
)
Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1only. )
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts(according to equipment).)
Store the tools in the box.

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Changing a bulb


Front lamps

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

The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)
do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.1
.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).4.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(W21/5W).or
Sidelamps (W5W).5.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing of the headlamp.


Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn anti-clockwise and extract it.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlampbulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Push the spring to one side to release the bulb.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

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Changing dipped beamheadlamp bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pullingthe tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector by lifting
it off.)Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing daytime running lamp /
sidelamp bulbs
) Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on both sides. )
Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Changing front foglamp bulbs
)Access to the front foglamp is through the aper ture below the bumper.
If necessary, unscrew and completely remove the cover.)Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn anti-clockwise and pull it out. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
If you experience any difficulty in replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.
Changing direction indicator side
repeaters
)Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the
base on the body.
)Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater and remove it.)Disconnect the repeater connector.)Replace the module.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain areplacement side repeater module.

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Changing bulbs
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
) open the boot,)
remove the access grille from thecorresponding side trim panel, )
slacken and remove the nut,
)
disconnect the lamp unit connector,)
unclip the lamp unit by lowering the tongue
and carefully extract it pulling in line
towards the outside,
)remove the four screws and lift off the bulb
holder,
)turn the failed bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r r
y out these operations in reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp. 1
.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2.Reversing lamps (R10W).3.Foglamp (P21W).4.Sidelamps (P21/5W).5.Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).



















Rear lamps

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Third brake lamp (5 W5W bulbs)Number plate lamps (W5W)
)Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the
transparent lens.
)Push it outwards to unclip it and remove it. )Remove the failed bulb and change it. To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order.
Ensure that the housing cover is correctly positioned on its support before clipping it into place.
To c h a n
ge these bulbs, it is necessary toremove the housing from the rear shelf, working from the rear seats:)pull the housing cover towards you and up
to disengage it,
) disconnect the lamp connector,)
unclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs
and remove it,) replace the failed bulb.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.