ignition CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Instrument panel for petrol - Diesel
Dials
1Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm).
2 Screen.
3 Speedometer (mph or km/h).
4 Reminder:
of servicing information,
remaining driving range with the
emissions fluid (AdBlue
®).
Reset the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or service indicator).
Adjust the time.
Display screen
AElectronic or automatic gearbox
information.
Gear change indicator.
BTime.
CRange related to the fuel or theAdBlue® and
the SCR system (miles or km).
or
Trip distance recorder.
DFuel gauge / Diesel preheater.
EService indicator (miles or km)
then,
Odometer.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the ignition.
FCruise control or speed limiter setting.
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Warning lights
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is switched
on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lights should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off refer to the
information on the warning light concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lights may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
In the event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning light may be accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
Warning lights
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lights 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
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If one of the following indicator lights comes on
in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel
screen, this confirms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.
Operation indicator lights
Deactivation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights comes
on, this confirms that the corresponding system
has been switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message being displayed.
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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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Driver's seat
belt not fastened
or unfastened
/ Front
passenger's
seat belt
unfastenedContinuous or
flashing accompanied
by an increasing
audible signal.The driver has not fastened or
has unfastened his/her seat belt.
The front passenger has
unfastened his/her seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Battery charge Continuous. The battery charging circuit has
a fault (dirty or loose terminals,
slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warning light should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure Continuous.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature Continuously red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. You must 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.
Door(s) open /
Boot open
Continuous 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.
Continuous and
accompanied by an
audible signal if the speed
is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Engine fault
Continuously 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 call a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop .
Engine fault Continuously orange. The engine has a minor fault.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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Low fuel levelContinuous. When it first comes on, around
5 litres of fuel remain in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning light will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
.
Never drive until completely empty, this could damage
the emissions and injection systems.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Engine auto
diagnosis
system Continuous.
The emission control system has
a fault.
The warning light 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.There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Continuous.
The key is at position 2 (ignition
on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning light goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning light is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator light goes off again,
then start the engine.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning light comes on for
a few seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off.
This warning light should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Continuous. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Passenger's
airbag system Continuous.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the " OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward"
facing child seat, unless there is
a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning light on). To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the
control to the "
ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the "rear ward"
facing position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) Continuous.
The button, located at the
bottom left of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator light is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator light goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If the system is deactivated, it is reactivated
automatically once a speed of around 30 mph
(50

km/h) is reached.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel)Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1,500 miles (2,400 km). Have the AdBlue® tank topped-up as soon as
possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
or
Flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning light,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range
is between 0 and 350 miles
(6 0 0

k m). Yo u must
top-up the AdBlue® tank to avoid a
breakdown : go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
Flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning light,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty:
the starting inhibition system
required by legislation prevents
starting of the engine. To be able to start the engine, you must
top-up the
AdBlue® tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the fluid tank.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
or SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lights, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been
detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
Flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lights, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range.After confirmation of the fault
with the emissions control
system, you can continue driving
for up to 650 miles (1,100 km)
before the engine starting
inhibition system is triggered.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay , to avoid a breakdown .
Flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lights, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. You have exceeded the
authorised driving limit following
confirmation of a fault with the
emissions control system: the
engine starting inhibition system
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to start the engine, you must
call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Service indicator
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the degree
of deterioration of the engine oil is also
taken into account (depending on the
country of sale).
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
More than 1,800 miles (3,000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Between 600 miles (1,000 km) and 1,800 miles
(3,000 km) remain before the next service is due
The spanner symbolising the service
operations illuminates for 5 seconds when the
ignition is switched on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.
Example: You have 1,700 miles (2,800 km) left
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1,000 km) remain
before the next service is due
Example: You have 560 miles (900 km) left
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the total distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The servicing spanner remains on
as a reminder that a service is required soon.
System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due is
calculated from the last reset of the service
indicator, according to the mileage covered and
the time elapsed since the last service.
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off
; the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance.
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