lock CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 User Guide

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CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
If the batter
y is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.

Changing the battery
)Remove the flat battery from its location. )Fit the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of fitment. )Clip the cover onto the casing.
In the event of a fault with the remote control,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.)First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.)Then, reinitialise the remote control.
Fault with the remote
control
Reinitialisation
)Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.)Press the closed padlock immediatelyfor a few seconds. )Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).)Switch off the ignition and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. Battery re
f.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
)
Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover.

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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder coderequired to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would haveto be reinitialised. No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignitionis switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbagdeployment.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could causemalfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer,to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and star t the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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System which protects and provides a deterrentagainst theft and break-ins. It provides perimeter protection as well as a self-protection
function.






Alarm
Perimeter protection
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...


Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of ser vice of its components. The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the wires of the siren are put out of ser vice or damaged.


Locking the vehicle with
alarm


Activation
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
)
Press the locking button on the
remote control.
The perimeter protection is activated 5 seconds
after pressin
g the locking button on the remotecontrol.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not locked but the alarm isactivated.
)
Press the unlocking button on
the remote control.

Deactivation

The alarm is deactivated: the
indicator lamp goes off. Th
e alarm is activated: a indicator lamp in the switch panel to theleft of the steering wheel flashes
once per second.

For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.

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Tr iggering of the alarm Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock the vehicle using the key.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
)
Unlock the vehicle using the key.)
Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.


Faults


This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
When the ignition is switched on,
fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp indicates a
fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
When the vehicle is unlocked usingthe remote control, rapid flashing
of the indicator lamp informs you
that the alarm was triggered duringyour absence. When the ignition
is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.

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Doors
From out side
)After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.


Opening
From inside
)Pull the interior control lever of a front door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely.


-
when the engine is running,this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,

-
when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warninglamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.

Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:


Secondary control

For mechanically locking and unlocking the doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.

Driver's door

Inser t the key in the lock to lock or unlock the door.


Passenger doors
)On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.)Remove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key. )Inser t the key into the aperture without
forcing, then without turning, move the latchsideways towards the inside of the door. )Remove the key and refit the cap.

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Boot


Opening

Unlocking and releasing the boot using the remote control
)
Press the centre button on the
remote control for more than one second.The boot lid is released and opens
slightly.
Releasing the boot from the
inside
Openin
g the boot
) Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.
)
Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.
Closing

Electric boot opening
-when the engine is running
, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,-when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.

)
Press the boot opening switch located
on the left of the dashboard (electric boot
opening).or ) Raise the control lever below the driver's
door (mechanical boot opening).
The boot lid is released and opens slightly.
Mechanical boot opening

There is no associated warning for the boot lid
not being fully closed.

Yo u should ensure that the boot is closed correctly.
If the boot is not closed correctl
y:

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Locking / unlocking from the inside
)
Press the switch.
This allows the doors and the boot to be lockedor unlocked.


Automatic central locking of the doors

The doors can lock automatically while driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To turn this function on or off (on by default). )press and hold the button until there is anaudible signal and/or a message in thescreen.
Locking from outsideWhen the vehicle is locked fromoutside, the switch does not operate.)To unlock the vehicle, pull theinterior door lever.
If one of the doors is open, the doorsare not locked.


Driving with the doors locked may makeaccess to the passenger compartmentby the emergency services moredifficult in an emergency.

Boot release
Unlocking
)Fold back the rear seats to gain access
to the lock from inside the boot.)Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the lock to unlock the boot lid.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central lockingmalfunction.

If your vehicle is fitted with a fixedbench seat, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever yto release the steering wheel adjustment mechanism. )Adjust the height to suit your driving position.)Pull the control lever to lock the steeringwheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, theseoperations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.

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Driving
Manual operation
)Select position M for sequentialchanging
o
f the four gears.)Push the lever towards the + sign tochange up a gear. )Pull the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speedpermit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can engage
position Por N
to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.

Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from Pto Rand from N to R
. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
I
f the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or movingvery slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

There is a risk of damage to thegearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the gear lever from the Pposition toanother position when the battery isflat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the enginerunning (traffic jam...), put the gear lever in the Nposition and apply the parkingbrake.

If the lever is not in position P
, when the Pdriver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switchedoff, a warning message appears in the screen.)Return the lever to position P; the message disappears.

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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