low beam CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Monitoring
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Dipped beamheadlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlampsfixed.The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Frontfoglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.


Rearfoglampfixed.The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the "Visibility" section.

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Visibility




















Lighting control System for selection and control of the various front and rear lights providing the vehicle's lighting.


Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibilityprogressively in relation to the climatic and lightconditions:


- sidelamps, to be seen,

-
dipped beam headlamps to see without dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.

Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil therequirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
- a rear foglamp,
- front foglamps.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

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Visibility





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

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Practical information











Changing a bulb


Front lamps

In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of the glass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.

The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)
do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.1
.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).4.Daytime running lamps / sidelamps(W21/5W).or
Sidelamps (W5W).5.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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Practical information
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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Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems ...............................101Accessoires...................................................154Accessories..................................................154Accessory socket, 12V ...................................72Adjusting headlamps......................................96Adjusting head restraints................................56Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................60Advice on care and maintenance.........154,160Airbags....................................................31, 106Airbags, front.........................................106, 109Airbags, lateral......................................108, 109Air conditioning...................................20, 63, 65Air conditioning, electronic (with screen)...........................................62,65Air conditioning, manual...........................14, 63Air filter..........................................................r166Air flow............................................................61Air vents..........................................................61Alarm ...............................................................46Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................101Anti-theft....................................................43, 45Armrest, front..................................................72Ashtray............................................................70Audible warning............................................100Audio streaming (Bluetooth).................188, 190Audio system.........................................175, 205Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps.............................................100Auxiliary sockets...................................187,215
Boot .................................................................49Boot (unlocking)..............................................42Brake discs....................................................167Brake lamps ..................................................137Brake pads....................................................167Braking assistance system...........................101
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................52CD.........................................................182, 211CD MP3 .................................................183, 212Central locking................................................43Changing a bulb .....................................133-138Changing a fuse.....................................139-143Changing a wheel..................................126-132Changing a wiper blade..........................98,148Changing the date...........................................35Changing the remote control battery..............44Changing the time...........................................35Checking levels ......................................163-165Checking the engine oil level........................163Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........125Checks...................................................160-167Child lock.......................................................119Children ..........................................105, 11 0-11 9Child seats .....................................110, 113-115Child seats, conventional ..............................113Cigarette lighter...............................................r72Clock ...............................................................35Closing the boot........................................43, 49Closing the doors ......................................43, 48Connectors, audio ...................72,185, 187,215Coolant level.................................................164Courtesy lamps...............................................99
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Courtesy mirror...............................................r71Cruise control..................................................87Cup holder.......................................................r70
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Date (setting)...................................................35Daytime running lamps...........................95,135Deactivating the passenger airbag...............107Demisting/defrosting, front .............................68Demisting/defrosting, rear..............................r69Dials and gauges............................................22Diesel additive level......................................165Dimensions ...................................................172Dipped beam...........................................91,135Dipstick ..........................................................163Direction indicators.......................100, 134, 137Doors...............................................................48Door pockets ...................................................70Driving economically ......................................20
Battery...........................................14 4-146,166Battery, charging...................................145,146Battery, remote control.............................44, 45Bluetooth (hands-free).................................. 189Bonnet ...........................................................159
BEBA (Emergency braking assistance) ..........101Eco-driving .....................................................20Economy mode.............................................147Electric window controls.................................51Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)........................................................101
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