warning CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 User Guide

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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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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Passenger's airbag systemfixed. The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is deactivated. In this case you can install a "rear facing" child seat.Set the control to the O
N
position to activate thepassenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing position.
ESP/ASRfixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The E
SP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation.Press the button to activate the E
SP/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).

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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.
-
...
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
Braking fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associatedwith the ABS warning lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Maximum coolanttemperature

fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, 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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Monochrome screen C (Audio system / Bluetooth)
This displays the following information:
- time,- date,
- ambient temperature (this flashes if there isa risk of ice),
- status of doors and boot,
- parking sensors,
- audio sources
(radio, CD, USB por t, jack
socket...),
- trip computer (refer to the "Instruments andcontrols" section).
Warning or information messages may appear
temporarily. These can be cleared by pressingthe return button. From
your Audio system / Bluetooth control
panel, you can press: ) the "MENU"
button to gain access to the main menu , )
the "MODE"
button to select the displayof information in "Full screen" or "New
window" mode,
) the " 
" or "
" buttons to navigate in a list,)
press the central button to confirm,
or ) the back button to abandon the operationin progress or go back up one level in themenu.
Displays on the screen
Controls
)Press the "MENU"
button to gain access to
the main menu:
- "Multimedia",
- "Telephone",
- "Trip computer",
-
"Bluetooth connection",
- "Personalisation-configuration",)Press the "  " or " " buttons to select the menu required, then confirm by pressing
the centre button.



Main menu

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If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen, the central locking does not take place; the vehicle locks then immediately unlocks, identifiable by thesound of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will lockagain automatically after thir ty seconds unless a door or the boot is open.


Locking using the
remote control
)Press the closed padlock to lockthe vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximatelytwo seconds.

Locking using the key
)Turn the key in the driver's door lock,
towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.This
function allows you to identify your vehiclefrom a distance, par ticularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
Locating your vehicle Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and preventsstarting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a fault,
you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a messagein the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.
) Press the closed padlock on the
remote control.
This will switch on the cour tes
y lamps and the direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.

Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.

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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.