CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2015 Owner's 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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Airbags on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few 
seconds when you turn on the 
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt 
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Driver's seat 
belt not fastened 
or unfastened
  / 
Front 
passenger's seat 
belt unfastened fixed or flashing 
accompanied by an 
increasing audible 
signal.
The driver has not fastened or has 
unfastened their seat belt.
The front passenger has unfastened 
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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Service indicator
More than 1800 miles (3000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the screen.
System which informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due is 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It 
is determined by two parameters:
-
 
t
he distance travelled,
-
 
t
he time elapsed since the last service.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km) 
and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain 
before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the spanner symbolising the service 
operations comes on. The distance recorder 
display line indicates the distance remaining 
before the next service is due.
Example:  1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain 
before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, 
the spanner goes off ; the distance recorder 
resumes its normal operation. The screen then 
indicates the total and trip distances.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
Example:  560 miles (900 km) remain before 
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the display indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation.  The spanner remains on  to 
indicate that a service must be carried out 
soon. 
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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on,the spanner flashes to indicate that the 
service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:  the service is overdue by 180 miles 
(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be 
weighted by the time factor, depending 
on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come 
on if you have exceeded the period 
since the last service, indicated in the 
manufacturer's service schedule. Following this operation, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the 
zero reset to be taken into account.
Service indicator
 
zero reset
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as 
follows:
F
 
s
 witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
 ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
zero reset button,
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
 hen the display indicates "=0" , release 
the button; the spanner disappears.
Retrieving the service 
information
You can access the service information at 
any   time.
F
 
P
 ress the trip distance recorder zero reset 
button.
 T
he service information is displayed for a 
few seconds, then disappears.
A few seconds after the ignition is switched 
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal 
operation.  The spanner remains on .
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System which measures the total distance 
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total and trip distances are displayed for 
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, 
when the driver's door is opened and when the 
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelled 
during a day or other period since it was reset 
to zero by the driver.
F 
W
 ith the ignition on, press the button until 
zeros appear.
Trip distance recorder
Distance recorders 
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Setting the date and time
Use the left-hand button on the instrument 
panel to carry out the operations in the 
following order:
F 
p
 ress the button for more than 
two
  seconds: the minutes flash,
F
 
p
 ress the button to increase the minutes,
F
 
p
 ress the button for more than 
two
  seconds: the hours flash,
F
 
p
 ress the button to increase the hours,
F
 
p
 ress the button for more than 
two
  seconds: 24H or 12H is displayed,
F
 
p
 ress the button to select 24H or 12H,
F
 
p
 ress the button for more than two seconds 
to complete the adjustments.
After approximately 30 seconds without any 
action, the screen returns to the normal display. Use the audio system buttons to carry out the 
operations in the following order:
F
 
p
 ress the "MENU" button,
F
 
u
 sing the arrows, select the 
"Personalisation - Configuration"  menu 
then confirm by pressing the control knob, F
 
u
 sing the arrows, select the "Screen 
configuration"  menu then confirm,
F  
u
 sing the arrows, select the "Set date and 
time"  menu then confirm,
F  
s
 elect the setting then confirm,
F
 
m
 odify the setting then confirm again to 
register the modification,
F
 
a
 djust the settings one by one, confirming 
each time,
F
 
s
 elect the "OK" tab in the screen then 
confirm to exit the "Set date and time" 
menu.
Instrument panel Audio system / Bluetooth
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Zero reset
F Press the control for more than two   seconds to reset to zero the distance 
travelled, the average fuel consumption 
and the average speed.
System that gives you information on the current journey (range, fuel consumption…).
Trip computer
Screen in instrument panel
Monochrome screen C
Information displays
F Press the button, located at the end of the  wiper stalk , to display the various items of 
trip computer information in succession.
 T
he trip computer provides the following 
information:
-
 ra
nge,
-
 
c
 urrent fuel consumption,
-
 
d
 istance travelled,
-
 
a
 verage fuel consumption,
-
 a
verage speed.
F
 
T
 he next press then returns you to the 
normal display. 
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If dashes are displayed continuously 
while driving in place of the digits, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.This function is only displayed from 
30
  km/h.
This value may vary following a change 
in the style of driving or the relief, 
resulting in a significant change in the 
current fuel consumption.
Trip computer, a few definitions
Range
(k m)
The number of kilometres which 
can be covered with the fuel 
remaining in the tank. Related 
to the average fuel consumption 
over the last few kilometres 
travelled.
When the range falls below 30 km, dashes are 
displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of 
fuel, the range is recalculated and is displayed 
when it exceeds 100 km.
Current fuel consumption
(l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated during the last 
few   seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(l/100 km or km/l)
Calculated since the last trip reset.
Average speed
(km/h)
Calculated since the last trip reset.
Distance travelled
(k m)
Calculated since the last trip 
reset.
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Monochrome screen C (Audio system / Bluetooth)
This displays the following information:
- t ime,
-
 d
ate,
-
 
a
 mbient temperature (this flashes if there is 
a risk of ice),
-
 
s
 tatus of doors and boot,
-
 
p
 arking sensors,
-
 
a
 udio sources (radio, CD, USB port, 
jack
 s
ocket...),
-
 
t
 rip computer (refer to the "Instruments and 
controls" section).
Warning or information messages may appear 
temporarily. These can be cleared by pressing 
the " BACK " button. From your Audio system / Bluetooth control 
panel, you can press:
F
  the "MENU"  button to gain access to the 
main menu ,
F
  the "MODE"  button to select the display 
of information in "Full screen" or "New 
window" mode,
F
 
t
 he "7" or " 8" buttons to navigate in a list,
F
 
p
 ress the central button to confirm,
 
or
F
 
t
 he "BACK " button to abandon the 
operation in progress or go back up one 
level in the menu.
Displays in the screen Controls
F Press the "MENU" button to gain access 
to the main menu :
-
 
"
 Multimedia",
-
 "
Telephone",
-
 
"
 Trip computer",
-
 
"
 Bluetooth connection",
-
 "
Personalisation-configuration",
F
 
P
 ress the " 7" or " 8" buttons to select the 
menu required, then confirm by pressing 
the centre button.
Main menu 
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With the Audio system / Bluetooth switched 
on, once this menu has been selected you can 
make a call and refer to the different telephone 
contacts lists.
For more information on the "Telephone" 
application, refer to the Audio system / 
Bluetooth part of the "Audio and Telematics" 
section.
"Telephone" menu
Once this menu has been selected, you can 
consult information concerning the status of the 
vehicle.
Alert log
This summarises the status and alert 
messages of the functions, displaying them in 
succession in the multifunction screen.
F 
P
 ress the "MENU"  button to gain access 
to the general menu .
F
 
P
 ress the double arrows, then the centre 
button to select the " Trip computer" 
menu.
F
 
I
 n the " Trip computer " menu, select the 
"Alert log" line and confirm.
With the Audio system / Bluetooth switched 
on, once this menu has been selected you can 
activate or deactivate the functions linked with 
use of the radio, CD or the MP3 player (USB 
port / jack socket).
For more information on the "Multimedia" 
application, refer to the Audio system / 
Bluetooth part of the "Audio and Telematics" 
section."Multimedia" menu "Trip computer" menu
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"Bluetooth 
connection" menu
With the Audio system / Bluetooth switched 
on, once this menu has been selected you 
can connect or disconnect a Bluetooth device 
(telephone, media player) and define the 
connection mode (hands-free kit, playing audio 
f i l e s).
For more information on the "Bluetooth 
connection" application, refer to the Audio 
system / Bluetooth part of the "Audio and 
Telematics" section.Once this menu has been selected, you can 
gain access to the following functions:
-
 
"
 Define the vehicle parameters",
-
 
"
 Choice of language",
-
 
"
 Display configuration".
"Personalisation-
Configuration" menu
Define the vehicle parameters
Once this menu has been selected, you can 
activate or deactivate the following equipment, 
classified by category:
- 
"
 Driving assistance",
-
 
"
 Driving lighting",
-
 
"
 Comfort lighting". 
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