tow CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

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On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell, which
is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
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.
This system must be checked 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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The vehicle's electrical system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
Composition of the kit
1.12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use. Do not exceed a speed of 50
mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.
F S ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant. F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F

T
urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the cut-out provided on the compressor.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
If after around five to seven minutes the
pressure of 2
bars is not attained, this
indicates that the tyre is not repairable;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

P
lace the switch in the "O" position.
F

R
emove the kit.Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a CITROËN dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Checking / adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

C

onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12

V socket.
F

S

witch on the ignition. F

S

witch on the compressor by moving the
switch to the position " I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0

bars. The sealant is
injected under pressure into the tyre; do not
disconnect the hose from the valve during
this operation (risk of splashing). F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
F

D

rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 15

and 35

mph (20

and 60

km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F
S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket. F

S
witch on the ignition.
F
S
witch on the compressor by moving the
switch to the position " I" and adjust the
pressure as shown on the vehicle tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button on the compressor hose by the valve
connector.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, move
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Tyre under-inflation detection
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding
section. After a tyre repair, the warning
lamp will remain on until the
system is reinitialised.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Spare wheel
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to tooling
List of tools
1Wheelbrace.
For removing the hub cap and removing
the wheel bolts.
2 Jack with integrated crank.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3 Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4 Towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle ,
refer to the corresponding section. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
F

O

pen the boot.
F

L

ift the floor and remove it.
F

R

emove the storage box containing the
tools. These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the equipment. Do not
use them for purposes other than those listed
below.
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Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel
F Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel).
Putting the wheel back in place
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
Depending on the engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the "space-saver" type
(BlueHDi 100). F

U

nscrew the central nut.
F

R

emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F

R

aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F

T

ake the wheel out of the boot.
F

P

ut the wheel back in its housing.
F

G

ive the nut a few turns to loosen it.
F

P

osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
F

T

ighten fully until the central nut clicks, to
retain the wheel correctly. F

C
lip the tool storage box back into place
(standard spare wheel).
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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or drop – Risk of injury!
Take care to place the jack only at the
jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
ensuring that the contact point of the
vehicle is centred on the jack head.
Other wise, there is a risk of damage to the
vehicle and/or the jack dropping – Risk of
injury!Stowing the damaged wheel
The damaged wheel can be stowed under
the floor, in the housing for the standard
spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
hub cap from the middle of the wheel so
that the fastening device (nut and bolt) can
be put in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type spare
wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be stowed
in the boot; use a cover to protect the
inside of the boot.
F

E

xtend the jack 2

until its head comes
into contact with the jacking point A or B ,
whichever is used; the contact area A or B
on the vehicle must be correctly inserted
into the central part of the head of the jack.
F

Ra

ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily. F

R
emove the bolts and keep them in a clean
place. F

R
emove the wheel.
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List of operations
Changing a bulb
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y or
abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent
or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep the
lance directed towards the lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to
damage their protective coating and
seals.
A bulb must only be changed with the
ignition off and after the headlamp has
been switched off for several minutes –
Risk of serious burns!
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a faulty bulb with a new
bulb of the same type and specification.
Fastening the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
using a "space-saver" type spare wheel.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
refit it on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Fitting a wheelF Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S
crew in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
F
P

re-tighten the bolts using wheelbrace
1

o
n l y.
F

L
ower the vehicle again fully.
F

F
old jack 2 and detach it.
F

T
ighten the bolts using wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the wheel bolt cover (alloy wheels).
F

S
tow the tools in their box.
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Foglamps
To refit, proceed in reverse order.If you experience any difficulty in changing
bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Direction indicator side repeaters
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the module.
F

I

nsert a flat screwdriver between the lamp
and the housing.
F

P

ull and lever to unclip the housing.
F

R

emove the two fastening screws from the
module.
F

R

emove the module from its housing. F

P

ress the locking clip and disconnect the
connector.
F

T

urn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise.
F

R

emove the bulb holder.
F

R

emove the bulb and change it.
F

I

nsert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the
base on the body.
F

L
ever with the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and pull it out.
F

D
isconnect the wiring from the repeater.
F

R
eplace the module.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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Rear lampsThird brake lamp
(W5W)
You must access the housing located on the
rear shelf from the rear seats:
F
U
nclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs
and remove it.
F

C
hange the faulty bulb.
F

P
ull the housing cover towards you and up
to disengage it.
F

D
isconnect the lamp connector.
F

L

oosen and remove the nut.
F

F

rom the outside, carefully remove the lamp
unit straight from its housing.
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
F

O

pen the boot.
F

R

emove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel.
F

D

isconnect the lamp connector. F

R

emove the four screws and lift off the bulb
h o l d e r.
F

T

urn the faulty bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp.
1 Brake lamp / sidelamps (P21/5W).
2
Direction indicators (PY21W).
3 Reversing lamp (W16W).
4 Foglamp (P21/5W).
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