tow CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Recommendations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen, the
nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and
the air extractor located in the back free
from obstructions.
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perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
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nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of the
passenger compartment (reduction of
allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
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o ensure the correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as
recommended in the maintenance and
warranty guide.
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f the system does not produce cold
air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability. If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t , ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Front fog lights and rear fog light
Move the ring by rotating it:
F A 1st time for ward to switch the front fog
lights on.
F

A 2nd time for ward to switch the rear fog
light on.
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1
st time backward to switch the rear fog
light of f.
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nd time backward to switch the front fog
lights of f. The fog lights and side lights remain on if the
dipped beams are switched off manually.
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urn the ring towards the rear to switch
off the fog lights, the side lights will then
switch off.
In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, using the front fog lights and the
rear fog light is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the fog lights
and dipped headlights manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn of the front fog lights
and the rear fog light as soon as they are
no longer necessary. Switching off the lights when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lights turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting when
switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lights off, then
to the desired position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
The lighting, with the exception of the
side lights, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
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Front windscreen wipers
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Stop.
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Front windscreen wash
Pull the wiper control lever towards you. The
windscreen washer and then the wiper operate
for a fixed time.The screenwash jets are not adjustable.
Do not try to move them (risk of damage).
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
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n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
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o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Wiper control stalk
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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting lever passing the point of resistance.
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ight: raise the lighting lever passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lampsAudible warning
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F

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ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button. F

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ress the central part of the steering
wheel.
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Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Electronic Stability Programming including the
following systems:
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nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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ergency braking assistance (EBA),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system optimises traction in order to
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also
improves the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal, signals that there is a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Side air bags
Malfunction
System that contributes towards improving the
protection of the driver and front passenger in
the event of a serious side impact, in order to
limit the risk of injury to the chest, between the
hip and the shoulder.
Each side air bag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Deployment
If this warning light comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked. The air bags may no
longer be deployed in the event of a
serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the air bag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the
air bag is not deployed.
They are deployed unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side air bag contributes towards the
protection of the front occupant of the vehicle,
between the lower thorax and the head.
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(a)Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg Carry-cots
and car beds cannot be installed in the
front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing your child on this
seat.
(d) When installing a child seat on a rear seat
in a rearward or forward-facing position,
move the front seat for ward then adjust
the backrest to an upright position to allow
enough room for the child seat and the
child's legs. (e)
When you install a "rear ward facing" child
seat in the front passenger seat , the
passenger air bag must be deactivated.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the air
bag were deployed . When a "for ward
facing" child seat is installed on the front
passenger seat , the passenger's air bag
must remain activated.
U: Seat suitable for the installation of a
child seat secured using a seat belt and
universally approved, rearward facing and/
or forward facing.
X: Seat not suitable for the installation of a
child seat of the weight group indicated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
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Advice
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
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ear ward facing child seat,
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he child's feet for a child seat fitted
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.
For optimal installation of the forward-facing
child seat, verify that its backrest is as close
as possible to the backrest of the vehicle seat, or if possible in contact with it.
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
Ensure that the headrest is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp
braking. Refit the head restraint once the
child seat has been removed.
Children in front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Consult the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag
when a rear ward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN We recommend using a booster
seat with a backrest equipped with a belt
guide at shoulder level. As a safety precaution, do not leave:
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hild or children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
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hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
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he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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"ISOFIX" mountings
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation.
The seats, shown below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
There are three rings for each seat:
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wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a
marking. -

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ing B, located under a cover on the back
of the top of the seat backrest, referred to
as the TOP TETHER for fixing the upper
strap. Its position is indicated by a marking.
The TOP TETHER is used to secure the upper
strap of child seats that have them. This device
limits for ward tipping of the child seat, in the
event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are easily secured on the two
rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which is
attached to ring B . To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
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P ass the child seat strap over the centre of
the vehicle's seat backrest.
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ift the TOP TETHER cover.
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ecure the upper strap fixing to the ring B.
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ighten the upper strap.
When installing an ISOFIX child seat on the
right hand rear seat, before securing the seat,
first move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle, so as to not inter fere with
the operation of the seat belt.
The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in case of accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
For information on the possibilities for installing
ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle, refer to the
summary table.
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
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ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
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ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are
inactive in manual operation.Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Snow programme T
F Press the " T" button, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.
At any time, press the selected button
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode. T appears in the instrument panel.
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Driving