CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Radio
Selecting a station
Press "Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press one of the buttons for an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or Move the cursor for a manual search
for frequencies up or down.
Or Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband
values using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to confirm. Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12
V socket.
The external environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This is a normal effect of the way in
which radio waves are transmitted and
does not indicate any failure of the audio
equipment.
Changing waveband
Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to change waveband.
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency. Make a short press on the star
outline. If the star is solid, the radio
station is already preset.
Or
Select a radio station or frequency.
Press " Preset".
Make a long press on one of the
buttons to preset the station.
Activating / Deactivating
RDS
Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate / Deactivate " RDS".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
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The RDS, if activated, enables you to
continue listening to the same station
by automatically retuning to alternative
frequencies. However, in certain
conditions, coverage of this RDS station
may not be assured throughout the entire
country as radio stations do not cover
100% of the territory. This explains the loss
of reception of the station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function allows
information transmitted by the radio
station and related to the station or the
song playing to be displayed.Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate / Deactivate " INFO".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Playing TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function
gives priority to TA alert messages.
To operate, this function needs good
reception of a radio station that carries this
type of message. While traffic information
is being broadcast, the current medium is
automatically interrupted so that the TA
message can be heard. Normal play of the
medium previously playing is resumed at
the end of the message.
Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate / Deactivate " TA".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Audio settings
Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Audio settings ".
Select the " To n e" or "Balance "
or " Ringtones " or "Sound " tab to
configure the audio settings.
Press the back arrow to confirm.
On the " To n e" tab, the Ambience audio
settings, as well as Bass , Medium and
Tr e b l e are different and independent for
each audio source.
On the " Balance " tab, the All
passengers , Driver and Front only
settings are common to all sources.
On the " Sound" tab, activate or deactivate
" Volume linked to speed ", "Auxiliary
input " and " Touch tones ".
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The sound balance/distribution (or
spatialisation with the Arkamys© system)
is audio processing that allows the quality
of the sound to be adapted according to
the number of passengers in the vehicle.
Onboard audio: the Arkamys
© Sound
Staging optimises the balance/distribution
of sound in the passenger compartment.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
reception.
The different multiplexes offer a choice
of radio stations arranged in alphabetical
o r d e r.
Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Waveband " to select the
" DAB band ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
DAB-FM Tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the
te r r i to r y.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
the "DAB-FM Tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station,
by automatically switching to the
corresponding FM analogue station
(if there is one).
Press " Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate / Deactivate " DAB- FM
Tracking ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
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Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or
connect the USB device to the USB port using
a suitable cable (not supplied).To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
The playlists are updated every time the
ignition is switched off or a USB memory stick
is connected. The lists are memorised: if they
are not modified, the subsequent loading time
will be shorter.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(depending on model / depending on
equipment)
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been selected in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3
player, etc.)
to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio
cable (not supplied).
First, adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are
via the portable device.
If "DAB-FM Tracking" is activated, there
is a difference of a few seconds when the
system switches to FM analogue radio
with sometimes a variation in volume.
When the digital signal quality becomes
good, the system automatically switches
back to "DAB".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM, or if the "DAB-FM
Tracking" is not activated, the sound will
cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
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Selecting the source
Press "Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® Audio Streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB port
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those
of the portable device connected
(artists / albums / genres / playlists /
audiobooks / podcasts), you can also use
a classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist.
To modify the classification used, return
to the first level of the menu then select
the desired classification (playlists for
example) and confirm to go down through
the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system
may not be compatible with the generation of
your Apple
® p l aye r.
Information and advice
The system supports USB Mass Storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via USB ports. The adapter cable
is not supplied.
Device management is via the audio
system controls.
Other peripherals, not recognised on
connection, must be connected to the
auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not
supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming,
depending on compatibility.
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The audio equipment will only play audio files
with ".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3"
file extensions and with a bit rate of between
32

Kbps and 320

Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (.mp4, etc.) can be read.
".wma" files must be of the standard wma
9

type.
Sampling frequencies supported are 11, 22,
44

and 48

KHz.
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It is advisable to restrict file names to
20 characters, without using special characters
(e.g. " " ? .; ù) so as to avoid any reading or
display problems.
Use only USB sticks in FAT32
format (File
Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB
cable for the portable device is used.
In order to be able to play a burned CDR or
CDRW, select standards ISO
9660 level 1, 2 or
Joliet if possible when burning the CD.
If the disc is burned in another format, it may
not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same burning
standard is always used on an individual disc,
with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum)
for the best acoustic quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the
Joliet standard is recommended.Telephone
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
MirrorLink
TM technology on the vehicle
screen.
The workflow and standards
are constantly changing, for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone is
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y. As a safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "MirrorLink
TM" function requires a
compatible smartphone and applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the " MirrorLink
TM"
function.
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During the procedure, several
screen pages relating to certain
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the
connection.
When connecting a smartphone
to the system, it is recommended
that Bluetooth
® be started on the
smartphone.
Telephone connected by
Bluetooth®
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page
is displayed with the applications already
downloaded to your smartphone and adapted
to MirrorLink
TM technology. The different audio sources remain accessible
in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM display, using
touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a wait for the availability of
applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
CarPlay® smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary . The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
CarPlay
® technology on the vehicle screen
when the smartphone's CarPlay® function
has been previously activated.
As the workflow and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep your smar tphone's
operating system updated .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y.
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"Telephone " to display the CarPlay
®
inter face.
Or If the smartphone is already
connected by Bluetooth
®.
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Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press on " CarPlay" to display the
CarPlay
® inter face.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay
® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
You can go to the CarPlay
®
navigation at any time by pressing
the system's Navigation button.
Android Auto smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary.
On your smartphone, download the
Android Auto application.
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
Android Auto technology on the vehicle
screen.
The workflow and standards
are constantly changing, for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone is
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system.
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y. As a safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "Android Auto" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"
Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " Android Auto " to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the " Android Auto"
function.
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During the procedure, several
screen pages relating to certain
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the
connection.
When connecting a smartphone
to the system, it is recommended
that Bluetooth
® be started on the
smartphone.
Telephone connected by
Bluetooth®
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "Android Auto " to start the
application in the system.
The different audio sources remain accessible
in the margin of the Android Auto display, using
touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons. There may be a wait for the availability of
applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the
driver, the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile
telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system must be
done with the vehicle stationary and the
ignition on.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the
list of devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.
To complete the pairing, whichever
procedure is used (from the telephone or
from the system), ensure that the code
is the same in the system and in the
telephone.
Procedure from the system
Press " Telephone " to display the
primary page.
Press " Bluetooth search ".
The list of telephones detected is
displayed.
Select the name of the chosen
telephone in the list.
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On return to the vehicle, if the last
telephone connected is present again, it is
automatically recognised and within about
30 seconds of switching on the ignition,
the connection is established without any
action on your part (Bluetooth activated).
To modify the connection profile: Press "Telephone " to display the
primary page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page. Press "
Bluetooth connection " to
display the list of paired devices.
Press the "details" button of a paired
device.
The system offers to connect the telephone
with 3

profiles:
- "
Telephone " (hands-free kit, telephone
only),
- "
Streaming " (streaming: wireless playing of
the audio files on the telephone),
- "
Internet data ".
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm.
The ability of the system to connect to just
one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default. The services available depend on
the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices
used. Check the instructions for your
telephone and with your service provider
for the ser vices to which you have access.
The profiles compatible with the system
are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A 2DP, AVRCP,
MAP and PAN.
Go to the Brand's website for more information
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).
Managing paired telephones
This function allows the connection or
disconnection of a peripheral device as
well as the deletion of a pairing. Press " Telephone " to display the
primary page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is
recommended that you deactivate and
then reactivate the "Bluetooth" function in
your telephone.
Depending on the type of telephone, you
may be asked to accept or not the transfer
of your contacts and messages.
Automatic reconnection
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