CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the button.With a manual gearbox , when the
vehicle speed is below 12 mph
(20 km/h) or the vehicle is stationary
(depending on the engine), the Stop
& Start warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically
when you place the gear lever in
neutral and you release the clutch
pedal.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not activated when:
- T he driver's door is open.
-

T
he driver's seat belt is not fastened.
-

T
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment.
-

D
emisting is active.
-

C
ertain special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) require the engine to
control the system.
The Stop & Start warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
stops.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Going into engine START mode
With a manual gearbox , the Stop
& Start warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel and the engine
restarts automatically when you
press the clutch pedal fully down to
t h e f l o o r.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is activated
automatically when:
-
Y

ou open the driver's door.
-
Y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt.
-

T
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an electronic gearbox.
-
C

ertain specific conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) require the engine to
control the system or the vehicle.
The Stop & Start warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
stops.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Deactivation / Manual
reactivation
In certain cases, such as the need to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
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If the engine is in STOP mode, it restarts
immediately.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
With button
Press this button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the button indicator lamp and the display of a
message.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
The button indicator lamp goes off and a
message is displayed.
With touch screen
The Stop & Start setting can be
configured in the menu Driving /
Vehicle. Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start.
For more information on Driving
recommendations
, particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault in the system,
the indicator lamp in the "ECO OFF"
button flashes for a moment, then
illuminates continuously.
Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary to
switch the ignition off and to restart the engine
using the key.
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres.
The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys). Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1
hour or
after a journey of less than 6
miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3
bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This warning is indicated by
continuous illumination of the
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message displayed on the screen. F

R
educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
F
S
top as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on a simple visual check.
F
I
f you have a compressor (such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit), check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The warning remains active until the
system is reinitialised.Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressures of one or more
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.
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Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressure of the four tyres
is correct for the conditions of use
of the vehicle and conforms to the
recommendations on the tyre pressure
label.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the system has been reinitialised with
the pressure of the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
Without audio system
F Open the glove box.
F
H
old this button down. A high-pitched audible signal indicates that the
reinitialisation has not been carried out.
The new pressure parameters registered are
considered reference values by the system.
With audio system
Reinitialisation is confirmed by a low-pitched
audible signal.
F

P
ress the MENU
button for access to the
main menu.
F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
" Personalisation-configuration " menu
and confirm by pressing the central button.
F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
" Define vehicle parameters " menu and
confirm by pressing the central button.
F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
" Driving assistance " category and confirm
by pressing the central button. F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select " Ty r e
pressures ", then "Reinitialisation ", then
confirm by pressing the central button.
A message confirms the reinitialisation
operation.
With touch screen
The system reinitialisation request
can be configured in the Driving/
Vehicle menu.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the system has been reinitialsed with
the pressure of the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
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Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Ser vice warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.Before doing anything to the system,
the pressure of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
Speed limiter
System which prevents the
vehicle from exceeding the speed
programmed by the driver.
Once the speed limit is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20

mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the set speed, simply slow down to
a speed below the programmed speed.
The set speed remains in the system memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot in any
circumstances replace the need to respect
speed limits, or the vigilance of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1.Speed limiter mode selection wheel.
2. Value decrease button.
3. Value increase button.
4. Speed limiter on/off button.
Displays on the instrument
panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5Speed limiter on / off indication.
6 Speed limiter mode selected.
7 Programmed speed value.
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Programming
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
F
T
urn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position:
the speed limiter mode is selected but is not
switched on (PAUSE).
F

S
et the speed value by pressing button 2 or
3
(e.g. 55 mph (90 km/h)).
You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons 2
and 3:
-

B
y +/- 1 mph (1 km/h) = short press.
-

B
y +/- 5 mph (5 km/h) = long press.
-

I
n steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h) = press and
hold.
F

S
witch the speed limiter on by pressing
button 4 .
Pause
F Switch the speed limiter off by pressing
button 4: a message on the screen confirms
the stop (PAUSE).
F

S
witch the speed limiter back on by
pressing button 4
again.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in order to
exceed the programmed speed will have
no effect unless you press the pedal firmly
beyond the point of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed, which is still
displayed, flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal. Returning to the programmed speed, by means
of intentional or unintentional deceleration of
the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing
of the programmed speed and the audible
signal stops.
Exiting the limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1
to the 0 position:
the speed limiter mode is deselected.
The display returns to the total distance
recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

d
o not fit one mat on top of another.Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the speed of the vehicle
at the value programmed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25
mph
(40


km/h).
As well as the engagement of:
-

F

ourth gear on a manual gearbox.
-

S

econd gear on an automatic gearbox, in
sequential mode.
-

Position D with an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the trajectory control systems for
safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
Cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1 Cruise control mode selection wheel.
2 Value decrease button.
3 Value increase button.
4 Cruise control off/resume button.
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5Cruise control off/resume indication.
6 Cruise control selection indication.
7 Programmed speed value.
Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position: the cruise control mode is selected
but is not switched on (PAUSE).
F

S
et the programmed speed by
accelerating to the required
speed, then press button 2
or 3
(e.g. 65 mph (110 km/h)).
Pause
F Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4: a confirmation message appears
on the screen (PAUSE).
You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons 2
and 3
:
-
B
y +/- 1 mph (1 km/h) = short press.
-
B
y +/- 5 mph (5 km/h) = long press.
-
I
n steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h) = press and
hold. F
S
witch the cruise control back on by
pressing button 4 again.
Exceeding the programmed
speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the
programmed speed results in flashing of this
speed on the display.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means
of intentional or unintentional deceleration of
the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing
of the programmed speed.
Leaving cruise control
mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1
to the 0 position:
the cruise control mode is deselected.
The display returns to the total distance
recorder.
Displays on the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
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Operating fault
In the event of a cruise control fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure on
one of the programmed speed changing
buttons: this may result in a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

E
nsure that mats are secured correctly.
-

D
o not fit one mat on top of another.
Rear parking sensors
This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
entering the field of detection of sensors
located in the bumper.
Due to blind spots, obstacles of certain types
(posts, roadworks cones, etc.) which were
detected initially won't be any longer by the end
of the operation.
This system cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. It is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
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This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.
Deactivation/Activation
The function is deactivated or activated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
With audio system
The parking assistance can
be configured in the menu
"Personalisation – Configuration "
menu.
With touch screen
The parking assistance can be
configured in the Driving / Vehicle
menu.
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed or
a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with
a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).
Operating fault
In the event of a system fault when
engaging reverse gear, this warning
light is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an
audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the
system checked. In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking sensor
system.
Visual assistance
Driving