ESP CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owner's Manual

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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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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to retain a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio andtelematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of about
thirty minutes.








Electrical energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the vehiclehas switched to economy mode and the activefunctions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.) To restore these functions immediately,start the engine and let it run for at least five minutes.

A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the correspondingsection).

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Changing a wiper blade
wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.


Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it.
)Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.

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Very cold climate screen(s) *

Removable protective screen(s) which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on version, you have one or two screens.
Fitting
)
Offer up the corresponding screen to thelower or upper section of the front bumper. )
Press around its edge to engage its fixing clips one by one.


Removal
)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to releaseeach of the fixings of each screen in turn.

*
According to country.

Do not forget to remove the very coldclimate screen (or screens):


- when the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).

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*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, alarm, front and rear mudflaps, boot liner, boot carpet, side rubbing strips, door protective strips, transparent boot sill protector, shield under engine...

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/10 4/EC).


Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle. B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range, toppingup products (screenwash...), touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...


"Multimedia":

audio systems, portable satellite and semi-
integral navigation systems, fixed and
Bluetooth hands-free kit, universal solar charger, speakers and wiring, 230 V socket,
Wi-Fi on-board...

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Roof bars


For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the
roof, it is essential to use the transverse bars
approved for
your vehicle.When fittin
g roof bars, use only the four fixing points located in the roof frame. The points are
masked by the vehicle doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud to be fitted to
the hole at each fixing point. Obser ve the fitting instructions and theconditions of use in the guide supplied with the bars.


Maximum authorised weight on the roof bars: 75kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt thespeed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.

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On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuelsystem must be primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the engine compar tment view on the
"Diesel engine" section.
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with a misfuel prevention device, refer to the corresponding section.











Running out of fuel (Diesel)


If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Start the procedureagain from the beginning.

)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel. )
Open the bonnet.)
Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press).
) Operate the star ter until the engine starts(if the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again). ) If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the en
gine. ) Close the bonnet.



HDi 92 engine

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Checking levels
Oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position o
f the dipstick, refer
to the description of your engine compar tment in this section.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
en
gine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.



Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely
hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could star t at any time (even with the ignition off).

If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes).CITROËN recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 km). This check will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is
on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Dipstick
There are two marks on the dipstick:
A= maximum
If you fill past this mark, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.B= minimum
Never allow the level to fall below this mark.

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05USING THE TELEPHONE
From the contextual menu, select "DTMF tones " and confi rm to usethe digital keypad to navigate in the
interactive voice response menu.
From the contextual menu, select "Switch" and confi rm to return to a callleft on hold.

Interactive voice response

Call on hold

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Press ‘ to display the audio settings menu.

The settin
gs available are:


-
Ambience,


- Bass,

-
Treble,

- Loudness,

- Distribution: Personalised or Driver,

- Left / ri
ght balance,

- Fader
(front / rear balance),

-
Auto. volume.



SCREEN C


The distribution (or spatialisation using the Arkamys© system), is©
an audio process which allows the sound quality to be improved
according to the setting chosen, corresponding to the position of the
listeners in the vehicle.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Select and confi rm " Other settings…"
to display the next setting in the list. The Ambience, Treble and Bass audio settin
gs are different andindependent for each sound source.
On-board Audio: Arkamys© Sound Staging.©
With Sound Staging, the driver and passengers are immersed in an"audio scene" recreating the natural atmosphere of an auditorium:
truly a part of the scene and its surroundings.
This new sensation is made possible b
y software in the audio
system which processes the digital signals from the media players(radio, CD, MP3…) without changing the audio settings. Thisprocessing takes account of the characteristics of the passenger compartment to produce optimum results.
The Arkam
ys© software installed in your audio system processes©
the digital signal from the media players (radio, CD, MP3, ...) and recreates a natural musical scene, with harmonious placement of instruments and voices in the space in front of passengers, level
with the windscreen.