clutch CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
once to switch off the front foglamps.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorFlashing with audible
signal.The lighting control stalk has been
moved up.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk has been
pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Foot on the
clutch Fixed.
In STOP mode of Stop & Start, the
transition to START mode has been
rejected because the clutch pedal is
not fully pressed down. With a manual gearbox, you must declutch fully to
allow the change to engine START mode.
Foot on the
brake pedal Fixed.
With an automatic gearbox, you have
forgotten to press the brake pedal to
move out of position P.With the engine running, before releasing the parking
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the
automatic gear selector lever and move out of the P
position.
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Starting-switching off the
engine
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to permit the
engine to start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Key ignition switch
Ignition on position
This permits use of the vehicle's electrical
equipment or charging of portable devices.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Starting the engine
The parking brake must be applied.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then press the clutch pedal fully.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, select
position P , then press the brake pedal firmly.
F

I

nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U

nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
In certain cases, you may have to turn the
steering wheel with some force to move
the wheels (for example if the wheels are
braced against a kerb).
It has 3

positions:
-

position 1


(Stop) : to insert and remove the
key, steering column locked,
-

position 2


(Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, diesel preheating,
engine running,
-

position 3


(Starting) .
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Manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Press the clutch pedal fully.As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

a
utomatic operation for electronic control
of the gears by the gearbox, with a spor t
programme for a more dynamic style of
driving and a snow programme to improve
driving when traction is poor,
-

man
ual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Gearbox deck Gear selector positions
P.
Park.
-
V ehicle immobilised, parking
brake on or off.
-
S

tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle
stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
-

V
ehicle immobilised, parking
brake on.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M + / -. Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

P
ush for wards to change up through the
gears.
or
F

P
ull backwards to change down through the
gears.
1
Gear selector.
2 "S " (spor t) button.
3 "T " (snow) button.
F

P

ush the gear lever fully to the right then
towards the rear.
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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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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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