warning CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2017 Handbook (in English)

On all the continents, CITROËN offers a rich range, marrying technology and a
permanent spirit of innovation, for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
At the steering wheel of your new vehicle, knowing the equipment, each control and
each adjustment will make your travel and your trips more comfortable and more
enjoyable.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications
o n l y.
Automobiles
CITROËN reserves the right to modify the
technical specifications, equipment and accessories
without having to update this edition of the guide. This handbook covers all of the variations in equipment
available across the whole C-ELYSEE range.
Your vehicle will only be fitted with some of the equipment
described in this document, depending on its trim level,
version and the specification for the country in which it
was sold.
Key
safety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection of the
environment
This document is an integral part of your vehicle. It should
be passed on to the new user in the event of sale or
t r a n s f e r. This handbook has been designed to help to make the
most of your C-ELYSEE in all circumstances and in
complete safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to familiarise
yourself with your vehicle.

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Instrument panel 11
Warning lights 1 2
Service indicator
2

5
Distance recorders

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0
Date and time adjustment

3
1
Trip computer

3
3Remote control

3
6
Alarm

39
D o o r s
41
Boo
t

43
Electric Windows
4
5
Front seats
4
6
Rear bench seat
4
8
Steering wheel adjustment 5 0
Mirrors 50
Heating


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Manual air conditioning (without display screen)


52
Electronic air conditioning (with display screen)
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4
Front demist - defrost

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7
Rear screen demist - defrost

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8
Fittings
60
Mats

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3Lighting control
6

4
Headlight beam height adjustment
6
7
Wiper control stalk
6
8
Courtesy lights
6
9
General safety recommendations
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0
Direction indicators
7
1
Hazard warning lamps 7 1
Audible warning 7 1
Emergency or assistance

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2
Under-inflation detection
7

4
Electronic stability programme (ESC)
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7
Seat belts
8

0
Air bags

8
3
Child seats

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D

eactivating the front passenger airbag
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ISOFIX mountings
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Child lock

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Driving recommendations
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Eco-driving


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Eco-driving
Instruments Access
Over view
Ergonomics and comfortLighting and visibility
Security and safety
Contents

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Driver's seat (continued)
1
Headlight beam height adjustment
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7
2
Deactivation of the DSC/ASR system
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8
Stop & Start

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16 -118
Opening the boot lid

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3
Alarm

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9- 40
3
Adjustment of the door mirrors
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0 -51
4
Steering wheel adjustment
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0
5
Lighting control
6
4-66
Direction indicators

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1
6
Instrument panel
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1
Warning and indicator lights

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2-24
Service indicator

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5-26
Gear shift indicator

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15
Distance recorders

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0
7
Wiper control stalk
6
8
Trip computer

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3 -35
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H o r n
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9
Speed limiter
1
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Cr uise c ontrol

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Over view

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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.
Instruments

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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

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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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Instruments

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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.
Instruments

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by and audible signal
and a message. One or more wheels has
insufficient pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection
,
refer to the corresponding section.
or Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning light.
The system has a fault: tyre
pressures are no longer
monitored. As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
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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.
Instruments