CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2015 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2015, Model line: C-ELYSÉE, Model: CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2015Pages: 285, PDF Size: 13.42 MB
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Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the 
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes 
into contact with the flap. The system remains 
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type 
filler nozzle.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of 
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
* According to country of sale.It remains possible to use a fuel can to 
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel, 
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can 
in direct contact with the flap of the 
misfuel prevention device and pour 
s l ow l y.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may 
be different in other countries, the 
presence of the misfuel prevention 
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we 
recommend that you check with the 
CITROËN dealer network, whether your 
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in 
the country in which you want to travel.
If you have put in the wrong fuel for 
your vehicle, you must have have 
the tank drained and refilled with 
the correct fuel before you star t the 
engine.
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is fitted with a safety system that 
cuts off the supply of fuel in the event of an 
impact. 
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Fuel used for petrol  
engines
The petrol engines are compatible with 
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol), 
conforming to European standards EN 228 and 
EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) 
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed 
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex 
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must 
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel 
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with 
biofuels which conform to current and future 
European standards (Diesel fuel which 
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with 
a biofuel which complies with standard 
EN
  14214) available at the pumps (containing 
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel 
engines. However, this use, even occasional, 
requires strict application of the special 
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel 
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, 
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of 
damage to the engine and fuel system). 
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On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel 
system must be primed if you run out of fuel; 
refer to the engine compartment 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 start first time, 
don't keep trying. Start the procedure 
again from the beginning.F
 
F
 ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of 
diesel.
F  
O
 pen the bonnet.
F  
S
 queeze and release the priming pump 
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there 
may be resistance at the first press).
F  
O
 perate the starter until the engine starts 
(if the engine does not start at the first 
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before 
trying again).
F  I f the engine does not start after a few 
attempts, operate the priming pump again 
then start the engine.
F
 
C
 lose the bonnet.
HDi 92 engine 
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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the 
boot floor. Complete system consisting of a compressor 
and a sealant cartridge which permits 
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can 
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which 
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread 
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kitList of tools
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle 
and can vary according to equipment. Do not 
use them for other purposes.
1.
 1
2 V compressor.
 C
ontains a sealant cartridge for the 
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be 
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
 R
emovable towing eye.
For more information on the removable towing 
eye, refer to the "Towing the vehicle" section. The vehicle's electric system allows the 
connection of a compressor for long 
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture 
repair or for inflating a small inflatable 
accessory. 
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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. on "
I" / off "O"  switch.
C.
 D
eflation button.
D.
 P
ressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).
E.
 C
ompartment housing:
-
 
a c
 able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
 
v
 arious inflation adaptors for 
accessories, such as balls, bicycle 
tyres...
Description of the kit
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. W hite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
 B
lack pipe for inflation.
I.
 S
peed limit sticker. The speed limit sticker I must be affixed 
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind 
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph  
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre 
repaired using this type of kit. 
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Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.F  U ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F  U nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F
 
C
 onnect the white pipe to the valve of the 
tyre to be repaired. F
 C onnect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
 
S
 tart the vehicle and leave the engine 
running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. 
ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed 
and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of 
children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies 
which have penetrated into the tyre.
1. Sealing
F Turn the selector A to the "sealant" 
position.
F
 
C
 heck that the switch B is in 
position "O" . 
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Do not start the compressor before 
connecting the white pipe to the tyre 
valve: the sealant product would be 
expelled through the pipe.
F
 
S
witch on the compressor by moving 
the switch B to position "I"  until the tyre 
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
 T
he sealant is injected into the tyre under 
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from 
the valve during this operation (risk of 
splashing). F 
R
 emove the kit and screw the cap back on 
the white pipe.
 T
 ake care to avoid staining your vehicle 
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F  
D
 rive immediately for approximately 
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced 
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 
60   km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F  
S
 top to check the repair and the tyre 
pressure using the kit. If after around 5 to 7 minutes the 
pressure is not attained, this indicates 
that the tyre is not repairable; contact 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop for assistance. 
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2. Inflation
F Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
 
S
 tart the vehicle again and leave the 
engine running. F
 A djust the pressure using the compressor 
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to 
deflate: switch B
  in position "O" and press 
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's 
tyre pressure label (located on the left 
hand door aperture). 
 A l
oss of pressure indicates that the 
puncture has not been fully plugged; 
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified 
workshop for assistance.
F
 
R
 emove and stow the kit.
F
 
D
 rive at reduced speed (50 mph 
[80
  km/h]   max) limiting the distance 
travelled to approximately 120 miles 
(200
  km).
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you 
have used this kit. After inspection, the 
technician will advise you on whether 
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be 
replaced.
F
 T
urn the selector A to the "air" 
position.
F
 
U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F
 
C
onnect the black pipe to the 
valve of the wheel. 
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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F
 
S
 upport the compressor vertically.
F
 
U
 nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated 
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for 
single use; even if only partly used, it 
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge 
into the environment, take it to an 
authorised waste disposal site or a 
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant 
cartridge, available from CITROËN 
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
Checking tyre pressures / 
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without 
injecting any product, to:
-
 
c
 heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-
 
i
 nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle 
tyres...).
F
 
T
 urn the selector A to the "
ai
 r" 
position.
F
 
U
 ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F
 
C
 onnect the black pipe to the 
valve of the wheel or accessory.
 I
f necessary, fit one of the adaptors 
supplied with the kit first. F
 C onnect the compressor's electrical 
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
 
S
 tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F
 
A
 djust the pressure using the compressor 
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to 
deflate: switch B in position "O"  and 
press
  button C), according to the vehicle's 
tyre pressure label or the accessory's 
pressure label.
F
 
R
 emove the kit then stow it. 
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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the 
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F 
o
 pen the boot,
F
 
l
 ift the floor and remove it,
F
 
r
 emove the storage box containing the 
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
al
l of these tools are specific to your 
vehicle and can vary according to the level 
of equipment. Do not use them for other 
purposes.
1.
 W
heelbrace.
 F
or removing the wheel trim and removing 
the wheel bolts.
2.
 J
ack with integral handle.
 F
or raising the vehicle.
3.
 "
Bolt cover" tool.
 F
or removing the bolt protectors (covers) 
on alloy wheels.
4.
 T
owing eye.
 S
ee "Recovering the vehicle". 
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