warning CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2016 Handbook (in English)

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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Service on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the
screen, such as, for example:
-

s
aturation of the particle emissions filter (Diesel).
-

t
he power steering,
-

a m
inor electrical fault.
-
...
F

or any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR) flashing.
The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
flashing.The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Engine fault fixed, orange. The engine has a minor fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
fixed, red. The engine has a major fault causing
a breakdown. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Door(s) open /
Electric opening
boot lid open fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10
km/h).A door or the electric opening boot is
still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6
mph (10 km/h).
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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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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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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If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
If the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Changing the battery
F Remove the flat battery from its location.
F
F it the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of fitment.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
In the event of a fault with the remote control,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

F

irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F

T

hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Fault with the remote
control
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the
ignition key.
F

P
ress the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.
F

T
urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F

U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout.
F

L
ift off the cover.
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doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
Opening
From inside
F Pull the interior control lever of a front door; this unlocks the vehicle completely. -

w
hen the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,
-
w
hen the vehicle is moving (speed
higher than 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.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
Secondary control
For mechanically locking and unlocking the
doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the lock to lock or unlock the
d o o r.
Passenger doors
F On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on.
F

R
emove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key into the aperture without
forcing, then without turning, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
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boot
Opening
Unlocking and releasing the boot
using the remote control
F Press the centre button on the remote control for more than
one
s

econd.
The boot lid is released and opens
s li g ht l y.
Releasing the boot from the
inside
Opening the boot
F Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.
F

L
ower 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.
F

P

ress the boot opening switch located
on the left of the dashboard (electric boot
opening).


or
Mechanical boot opening
There is no associated warning for the boot lid
not being fully closed.
You should ensure that the boot is closed
c o r r e c t l y. If the boot is not closed correctly:
F

R

aise the control lever below the driver's
door (mechanical boot opening).
The boot lid is released and opens slightly.
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Windows
Electric controls Manual controls
The electric window switches remain
operational for about 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition or until a front
door is opened. During this period of
45 seconds, if you open a door while
operating a window, the window stops.
Operating the switch again has no
effect until the ignition is switched on
again.Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window switches, the driver must
ensure that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
1.
L

eft hand front electric window.
2.
R

ight hand front electric window.
3.
R

ight hand rear electric window.
4.
L

eft hand rear electric window.
5.
D

eactivating the rear electric window
switches .
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch. The window stops as soon as the switch
is released.
Turn the window winder located on the door
trim panel.
Deactivating the rear window
controls
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
t o prevent operation of all of the windows,
irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the switches are
deactivated. With the warning lamp off, the
switches are active.
Model with front electric windows
Model with front and rear electric windows
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