brakes CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
STOP Fixed, associated
with another warning
light. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine
coolant temperature. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer
or qualified workshop.
Parking brake Continuous. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
light, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes 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
light. 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.
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Instruments

77
Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Electronic Stability Programming including the
following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em

ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-

w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d

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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Safety

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Starting the vehicle
F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
F

S
tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F

W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

Sel
ect position R , D or M.
F

G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately. If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle
then select position D before accelerating.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive.
S. Sport programme.
T . Snow
programme.
1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when this
indicator light is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave
children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
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Driving

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for the checking interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units
as important as those in the braking
system,
CITROËN selects and offers very
specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
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Practical information

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Accessories .................................................... 70
AdBlue® ................ ...........................20, 132-13 4
Additive, AdBlue®
........................................... 2

7
Adjusting head restraints


................................47
Adjusting seat


................................................. 46
Adjusting the date


........................................... 31
Adjusting the height of the steering wheel


.....50
Adjusting the time


...................................... 31- 32
Advice on care and maintenance


.........140, 142
Advice on driving


.......................................... 101
Airbags
...............................

................18, 83 , 90
Airbags, curtain


............................................... 86
Airbags, front ....................................... 83-84, 86
Airbags, lateral


.......................................... 85-86
Air conditioning, automatic


.............................59
Air conditioning, electronic (with display screen)


...............................54-56
Air conditioning, manual
................................. 59
A

ir conditioning, manual
(without display screen)


..........................52-53
Alarm


......................................................... 39-40
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
................17, 77
Anti-theft


....................................................... 102
Armrest
................

............................................ 60
Armrest, front
.................................................. 61
Ashtray
...............

............................................. 60
Ashtray, portable


............................................. 60
ASR
........

.................................................... 18 -19
Assistance call
...............................

............72-73
Assistance, emergency braking


.....................77
Audible warning
.............................................. 71
A

udio streaming (Bluetooth)

.................192, 195 Battery
......................................14, 146 , 172-176
Battery, charging
...........................................174
Battery, remote control


..............................37- 3 8
Blanking screen (snow shield)


......................13 9
BlueHDi


.......................................21, 25 , 27, 132
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.................................. 19

3
Bonnet


...........................................................141
Boot


...........................................................15, 43
Boot (opening)
...............................

..................36
Brake discs


....................................................147
Brake fluid


.......................................................13
Brake lamps
...............................

...................165
Brakes


...........................................................147
Braking
...............

.............................................13
Braking assistance system
.............................77
Bulbs (changing)


...................................161, 165
Child seats

.......................8

2, 87- 8 9 , 93-94 , 96
Child seats, conventional


................................93
Child seats, ISOFIX
...................................97- 9 9
Cigar lighter


.....................................................62
Cleaning (advice)


..........................................140
Clock


...............................................................31
Closing the boot
..................................36 -37, 43
Closing the doors


......................................36 -37
Control, electric windows


................................45
Control, emergency boot release


...................44
Control, heated seats


......................................48
Control stalk, lighting


......................................23
Control stalk, wipers

.......................................68
C

ourtesy lamps ...............................................69
Cruise control


.........................................12 2-124
Cup holder
.......................................................60ABC
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................ 129
Cap, fuel filler ............................... .................129
CD


................................................................. 188
CD, MP3


................................................. 188 -189
Central locking
.......................................... 3

6 -37
Changing a bulb
............. 16

1, 162-163 , 165, 166
Changing a fuse
............................. 16

7-169, 171
Changing a wheel
.................................. 15

4 -15 6
Changing a wiper blade
.......................... 68,

13 8
Changing the remote control battery


..............37
Characteristics (engine)


................................179
Checking the levels


................................ 143 -145
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)


............................... 14 9 -15 0, 152
Checks


........................................... 142, 146 -147
Checks, routine


...................................... 146 -147
Child lock


........................................... 94, 9 9 -10 0
Children


............................................... 94, 98-99
Children (safety)


............................................ 10 0
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