warning light CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2012 Owners Manual

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Contents
Instrument panel 22
Indicator and warning lamps 23
Ser vice indicator 32
Distance recorders 34
Setting the date and time 35
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 36
Monochrome screen C(Audio system / Bluetooth) 38
Monitoring Familiarisation
Remote control key 42
Alarm 46
Doors 48
Boot 49
Windows 51
Fuel tank 52
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 53
Access
Front seats 55
Rear seats 57
Mirrors 58
Steering wheel adjustment 60
Ventilation 61
Heating 63
Manual air conditioning(without display screen) 63
Electronic air conditioning (with screen) 65
Front demist - defrost 68
Rear screen demist - defrost 69
Comfort
Starting - stopping the engine 75
Manual parking brake 76
Manual gearbox 77
Electronic gearbox 78
Automatic gearbox 82
Speed limiter 85
Cruise control 87
Rear parking sensors 89
Driving
Lighting control 91
Headlamp adjustment 96
Wiper control 97
Courtesy lamps 99
Visibility Eco-driving
Interior fi ttings 70
Boot fi ttings 73
Fittings

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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1.
Cruise control / speed limiter controls. 2.
Steering wheel adjustment control.3.
Lighting and direction indicator stalk
H
orn * . 4.
Instrument panel. 5.
Driver's airbag and horn *
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6.Cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket.
USB por t / auxiliary socket.
7. Heated seat control. 8.Fuel filler flap release.
Boot lid release lever * .9.
Bonnet release. 10.Fusebox.11.
Headlamp height adjustment. 12 .Dynamic Stability Control (ESP/ASR)button
Boot lid release button * .
Alarm warning lamp. 13.Door mirror adjustment control. 14.Side adjustable and air vent. 15. Front door glass demisting/defrosting vent.
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Dependin
g on version.

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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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Access

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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2
Access











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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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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Safety











Direction indicators
Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle. )Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.








Hazard warning lamps
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
The
y switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. )
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
) Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.









Horn
)Vehicle with driver's airbag: press the central part of the steering wheel.
or )Vehicle without driver's airbag: press theend of the lighting control stalk.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- approaching a location lackingvisibility.
A visual warnin
g by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.

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Safety
Group of supplementary systems which helpyou to obtain optimum braking in completesafety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock brakin
g system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

















Braking assistance systems


Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability andmanoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Operating fault
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.


When braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing thepressure.
When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to the manufacturer's recommendations. I
f this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signaland a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
I
f this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the screen, it indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result in loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
Coasting with the engine off results in aloss of power assistance for braking.

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Safety
The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys. Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Practical information
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed
load must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.


The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.