CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Repair Manual

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Manual folding

You can fold the mirrors manually (tight parkingspace, narrow garage...). )Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
vi
ew.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,headlamps from other vehicles...
Rear view mirror


Manual day/night model

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. )
Push the lever to change to the normal"day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors shouldbe adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".

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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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Vent ilat ion


Air intake flow

The incoming air follows various paths
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:


- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit (heating),

- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).


Control panel

The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A on the centre console. 1.Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.2.
Front side window demisting-defrosting
vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents.
4.Central adjustable air vents.
5.Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
Air distribution
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in perfect working order. )Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. )To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing booklet.)If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, firstventilate the passenger compar tment for
a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting highenough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.

The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.


The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which isperfectly normal.

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1. Temperature level adjustment
) Turn the control knob from
blue (cold) to red (hot) to
adjust the temperature to your
re
quirements.This s
ystem only operates with the engine running.


2. Air fl ow adjustment
)Turn the control knob from position 1
to position 4to obtaina comfortable air flow.



If you put the air flow control in position 0(system off), the temperature is no longer controlled. However,a slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the movement of the vehicle.

Manual air conditioning
(without display screen) Heating / Ventilation

This system only operates when the engine is running.

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3. Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows.

Windscreen, side windows and footwells.

Footwells.
Centre and side air vents, footwells.

The air distribution can be adapted by placing the control knob in an
intermediate position or by closing
th
e vents.
)Move the manual control to theright to return to the "Exterior air
intake" position.
) Move the manual control to the left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.


5. Air conditioning On / Off
It enables you to:


- lower the temperature, in summer,

- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.



Switching on
)Press the button 5
, the associated indicator
lamp comes on.


Switching off
)Press the button 5
again, the associated
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may affect comfor t levels (humidity, condensation).

The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2isin position " 0".
To obtain cooled air more quickly, you can use
recirculation of interior air for a few moments.
Then return to fresh air intake.
Centre and side vents.

4. Air intake / Air recirculation

The recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compar tment from exterior odoursand smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the air quality and
the formation of mist.

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Electronic air conditioning (with screen)
These systems only operate with the engine running.


1. Air intake / Air recirculation

The recirculation of interior air isolates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.


2. Temperature level adjustment
)Press the "
" (red for hot)and"" (blue for cold) buttons, to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements. The temperature bars come on
or go off progressively in the air conditioning screen.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air qualit
y and the formation of mist. )Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm
this.
) Press the button again to permit
the intake of exterior air. Theindicator lamp goes off to confirm
thi
s.

3. Front demist - defrost
See the corresponding section.

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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.