brake CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2015 Owners Manual

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Instrument panel 10
Indicator and warning lamps
1
1
Service indicator

2
0
Distance recorders

2
2
Setting the date and time

2
3
Trip computer

2
4
Monochrome screen C (Audio system / Bluetooth)

2
6
Monitoring
ove
r view
Remote control key 3
0
Alarm
3
4
Doors

3
6
Boot
3

7
Windows
3

9
access
Front seats 40
Rear seats
4
2
Mirrors

4
3
Steering wheel adjustment

4
5
Ventilation
4

6
Heating
4

8
Manual air conditioning
(without display screen)

4
8
Electronic air conditioning (with display screen)

5
0
Front demist - defrost

5
3
Rear screen demist - defrost

5
4
Comfort
Driving recommendations 60
Starting-switching off the engine
6
1
Parking brake

6
4
Manual gearbox
6

5
Electronic gearbox

6
6
Automatic gearbox

7
0
Gear shift indicator

7
4
Speed limiter

7
5
Cruise control

7
7
Rear parking sensors

7
9
Driving
Lighting control 81
Headlamp adjustment
8
6
Wiper control stalk

87
C

ourtesy lamps
8
9
Visibility
Eco-driving
Interior fittings 5
5
Boot fittings
5
8
Fittings
Contents

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Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition switch.
2. Wiper and screenwash / trip computer
control stalk.
3.
C

entral locking button.
4.
O

pen storage.


or
M

onochrome screen C
(Audio system / Bluetooth).
5.
A

djustable centre air vents.
6.
W

indscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
7.
P

assenger's airbag.
8.
G

love box.
P

assenger's airbag deactivation switch.
9.
H

azard warning lamps button.
10.
A

udio system.
11.
H

eating / Air conditioning controls.
12 .
A

shtray / Cup holder.
13.
E

lectric window switches.
14 .
G

ear lever.
15.
P

arking brake.
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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waiting and
drive by changing up quite soon.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D" or
a
u
to "A",
according to the type of gearbox, without pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you to select the most suitable gear:
once the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow the
advice straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this indicator
only appears in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm,
ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air
conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning as soon as the desired temperature is
attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamp when the level of light does not
require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in
the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Parking
brake fixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Foot on the
brake pedal fixed.
The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position N).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Braking fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position

N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and
remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-

d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
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d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Important!
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
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In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
Starting the engine
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P
:
F
d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),

or
F
p
ress the brake pedal firmly (electronic or
automatic gearbox),
F
i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F
u
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode". When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
F

S
top the vehicle.
F
W
ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) ,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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Parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, indicating that the parking
b rake is still on or has not been fully released.
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Gear lever
Electronic gearbox
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. neutral
R. R everse
1 2 3 4 5. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO.

T
his comes on when automated mode
is selected. It goes off when changing
to manual mode.
R.
R

everse
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, move the lever
for wards to select this position.
N.
N

eutral.
F

W

ith your foot on the brake, select this
position to start the engine.
A.
A

utomated mode.
F

M

ove the lever backwards to select this
mode.
M + / -.

M

anual mode with sequential gear
changing.
F

M

ove the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
-

p

ush for wards to change up a gear,
-

o

r push backwards to change down a gear.
Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automated operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

a

utomated
mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,
-

m

anual
mode for the sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
l eve r.
F
P
lace your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
Driving