CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2016 Handbook (in English)

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be
detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.
Rear parking sensors
This function cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the multifunction screen
which move progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is near, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp
is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Operating fault
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).
Deactivation / Activation of the
rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated or
activated via the vehicle configuration
menu.
The status of the function is stored
when the ignition is switched off.
For more information on access to the parking
sensors menu, refer to the "Personalisation -
Configuration" part of the "Monitoring" section.
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Lighting controlSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lights providing the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively in relation to the climatic and light
conditions:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
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d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-

m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
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a r
ear foglamp,
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f
ront foglamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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Selection ring for main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.Lighting off.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
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Foglamps selection ring
The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.
Front foglamps and rear
foglamp
When the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F
T
urn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch
of f.
Rotate and release the ring:
F
f
or wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

f

or wards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamp,
F

r

ear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamp,
F

r

ear wards a second time to switch of the
front fog lamps.
Rear foglamp only
F To switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
F T o switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.
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In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually
as the sunshine sensor may detect
sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.Switching on the lamps
after the ignition is
switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lamps off,
then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a
temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
Switching off the lamps
when the ignition is
switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting
is activated.
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The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Daytime running lamps*
On starting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting
control stalk is in the "0" position.
* According to country. The daytime running laps go off if
the sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted
according to the load in the vehicle.
This adjustment can be carried out using the control located:
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u
nder the bonnet,
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b
elow and to the left of the steering wheel (depending on version).
The initial setting is position "0".
0

1 o
r 2 people in the front seats.
-

5 p
eople.
1

5 p
eople + maximum authorised load in the
boot.
-

D
river + maximum authorised load in the
boot.
The higher number positions can be used,
but may limit the area illuminated by the
headlamps.
Under the bonnet
F Raise the bonnet for access to the control (one per headlamp).
F

T
urn the control to adjust the height of the
headlamp beam.
Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam
headlamps allows, without modification,
driving in a country that drives on the
other side of the road to the country in
which your vehicle was sold.
To the left of the steering wheel
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Wiper control stalk
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of
damage).
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F

A
ny action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F

T
o park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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