air condition CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 User Guide

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4. Air conditioning On/Off
) Press the "A/C"button, thesymbol in the air conditioning screen comes on.

Switching off
This button allows the rapidcooling of the air in the passenger compartment.


5. Air conditioning: A/C MAX button

Switchin
g on
)
Press the "A/C MAX"button, the symbol in
the air conditioning screen comes on.

)Press the "A/C"
button again, the symbol in the air conditioning screen goes off.
Switching off may lead to unpleasant conditions (humidity, misting).
Switching on

Switchin
g off
)
Press the "A/C MAX"button again, the symbol in the air conditioning screen goes off.


6. Air distribution adjustment
)
Press this button successively todirect the air flow towards:


- windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),

- windscreen, side windows and
air vents,

- windscreen, side windows, air
vents and footwells,

- windscreen, side windows and
footwells,

- footwells,

- air vents and footwells,

- air vents.

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7. Air fl ow adjustment
)
Press the " Large fan" button toincrease air flow.
)
Press the "Small fan" button toreduce air flow.
Deactivating the system
)
Press the "Small fan"air flow button until
all the bars in the air conditioning screen
go off.
Thi
s action deactivates all functions of the air conditioning system. The temperature level is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt however, resulting from the for ward movement of the
vehicle.
Pressing the "Large fan"
air flow button againreactivates the system. The air
flow bars come on progressively.


Avoid driving for long with the system
deactivated (risk of misting anddeterioration of air quality).
The air flow bars
go off progressively.

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Front demist - defrost


These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With the heating /
ventilation s
ystem
With the manual air
conditioning system
(without screen)

With electronic air
conditioning (with screen)
)Put the temperature and air flow controls to
the dedicated marked position.
)Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control moved to the right). )Put the air distribution control to the"Windscreen" position.
) Press this button.
The lamp in the button comes on.
) Press this button again to switch
it off.
The lamp in the button goes off.

)
Put the temperature and air flow controls to
the dedicated marked position.
) Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position

(manual control to the right). ) Put the air distribution control to the "Windscreen" position. )
Switch on the air conditioning by pressingthe appropriate button; the lighting of the associated control comes on.

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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating / ventilation or air conditioning system controlpanel.


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.)Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.

Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off. )
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors, if fitted,
as soon as appropriate, as lower currentconsumption results in reduced fuelconsumption.



Heated lower windscreen *

In cold conditions, the heated rear window switch also allows the lower windscreen to beheated, so as to free the wiper blades whenfrozen to the glass by frost or snow.


The function is active when the ambient temperature is below 0°C.


*
Depending on country of sale.

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Safety
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of thedriving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake o
f one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.



The ASR /ESP systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the assembly and repair procedures used by theCITROËN dealer network.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Operating fault

Illumination of the warning lamp,
accompanid b
y a message in the screen indicates a malfunction of
these systems.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically every time the ignition is switched of, or from
30 mph (50 km/h).) Press this button again to reactivate them
manually.
The lamp in the button goes off.
The symbol going off in the instrument panel
indicates the reactivation of the ASR and ESP
s
ystems.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheelscan move freely and regain grip.














Trajectory control systems
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.The displa
y of this symbol indicates
that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
) Press this button button, located on
the dashboard (driver's side), until the corresponding symbol appears in the
instrument panel screen.
The lamp in the button comes on. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the ASR /ESP s
ystems checked.


Coasting with the engine off results in a loss of power assistance for the steering.

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Airbags
System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants in the event of violent collisions. The
airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts sustained in the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the airbagsare deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle; immediatel
y after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that theydo not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,
- in the case o
f a minor or rear impact or incertain roll-over conditions, the airbags
will not be deployed; the seat belt alone
contributes towards providing your protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate whenthe ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during thesame or a subsequent accident), theairbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is accompanied by a slight emission of smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shorttime.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone. B.
Side impact zone.
Front airbags


Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously, unless
the passenger's front airbag is deactivated, in the event of a serious front impact to all or part of thefront impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline of
the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and head of the front occupant of the vehicle and thesteering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,passenger's side to cushion their for ward movement.
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Changing a fuse
GoodFailed CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when thecombined consumption of all of the additional equipment connectedexceeds 10 milliamperes.



Installing electricalaccessories

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop. Be
fore changing a fuse:
)the cause of the failure must be identifiedand rectified, )all electrical consumers must be switched
off,
)the vehicle must be immobilised with theignition off,)identify the failed fuse using the tables andlayout drawings in the following pages.
To replace a fuse,
you must: )use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of its filament.)always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of fire).
Tweezer
The replacement of a fuse not shown in the tables below may cause a serious malfunction of your vehicle. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the fuse fails again soon after replacement, have the vehicle's electricalsystem checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F02
5 A Headlamp adjusters, diagnostic socket, air conditioning panel.
F09
5 A Alarm, alarm (accessory).
F1
15 A Additional heating.
F1
35 A Parking sensors, parking sensors (accessory).
F1410 A Air conditioning panel.
F1
615 A
Cigarette lighter, 12 V socket.
F17 15 A
Audio s
ystem, audio system (accessory).
F1
820 A Audio system / Bluetooth, audio system (accessory).
F1
95 A Monochrome screen C.
F2
35 A Courtesy lamps, map reading lamps.
F2
615 A
Horn.
F27 15 A
Screenwash pump.
F2
85 A Anti-theft.
Fuse tables

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F14 15
A Heated lower windscreen.
F1
55 A Air conditioning compressor.
F1
615 A
Front foglamps.
F18 10 A
Ri
ght hand main beam headlamp.
F1
910 A
Left hand main beam headlamp.
F2
940 A Front wiper motor.
F3
080 A
Pre-heater plugs (Diesel).
Access to the fuses
)Unclip the cover. )Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph). )When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Fuse table
Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).

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Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household waste.

Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face beforehandling the battery. All operations on the battery must be carried out in a well ventilated area andaway from naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion or fire.Do not try to charge a frozen battery;the battery must first be thawed out toavoid the risk of explosion. If the battery has been frozen, before charging haveit checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop who will check thatthe internal components have not been damaged and the casing is not cracked, which could cause a leak of toxic andcorrosive acid.Do not reverse the polarity and use onlya 12 V charger.Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first. Wash your hands after wards.
Do not push the vehicle to star t theengine if you have an electronic gearbox or automatic gearbox.