wipers CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2016 Handbook (in English)

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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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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,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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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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System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to retain a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for
a maximum combined duration of about
thirty
m

inutes.
Electrical energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
F
T
o restore these functions immediately,
start the engine and let it run for at least
five minutes.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
section).
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Exterior
Remote control key 30 -33
- o pening / closing
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a
nti-theft protection
-
s

tarting
-
b

attery
Boot
3

7-38
-

o
pening / closing
-
em

ergency release
Temporary puncture
repair kit

1
22-127
Wipers

87
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Changing a wiper blade

1
51
Changing bulbs
1

40-141
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r
ear lamps
-

3rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamps
-
fo

glamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention
1

18-120
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

1
21
Accessories
1

57-158
ESP/ASR

9

5
Tyre pressures

1

76
Changing a wheel

1

28 -134
-

t

ools
-

r

emoving / refitting
Snow chains

1

35
Under-inflation detection
9

1-93
Lighting controls

8

1- 85
Daytime running lamps

8

5
Headlamp beam adjustment

8

6
Changing bulbs
1

36-139
-

f

ront lamps
-
fo

glamps
-

d

irection indicator repeaters
Towing
15

2-153
Very cold climate screen(s)

1

56
Door mirrors

4

3 - 44
Doors
3
0 -33, 36
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o

pening / closing
-

c

entral locking
-

s

econdary control
Alarm
3

4-35
Electric windows

3

9 Rear parking sensors

7
9 - 80
To w b a r
1
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