key CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2018 Handbook (in English)

Welcome
In this document, you will find all of the instructions and
recommendations on the use that will allow you to enjoy your vehicle to
the fullest. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with
it as well as the Maintenance and Warranty Guide which will provide you
with information about warranties, servicing and roadside assistance
associated with your vehicle.
Thank you for choosing C-Elysée.
This document presents the information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in detail.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only 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.
The descriptions and illustrations are given as indications only.
Automobiles CITROËN reser ves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this Complete
Handbook
is passed on to the new owner. Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine fault Fixed orange. The engine has a minor fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Low fuel level Fixed. When it first comes on, around
5
litres of fuel remain in the tank.You must top up as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50
litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Engine auto
diagnosis
system Fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Flashing.The engine management system has
a fault.There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heatingFixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition on)
in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp 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 warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
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Audio system / Bluetooth With CITROËN Connect Radio
F Select the "Settings" menu.
F
Sel
ect "Date and time ".
F

Sel
ect the " Date" or "Time " tab.
F

C
hoose the display formats.
F

C
hange the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F

C
onfirm with " OK".
The system does not automatically
manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on country).
With CITROËN Connect Nav
Adjustment of the time and date is only
available if synchronisation with GPS is
deactivated.
F

Sel
ect the " Settings " menu.
F

P
ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
F

Sel
ect "Setting the time- date". F

Sel
ect the "
Date" or "Time " tab.
F
A
djust the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with "
OK".
Additional adjustments
You can choose:
-
T o change the display format of the date
and time (12h/24h).
-

T
o change the time zone.
-

T
o activate or deactivate synchronisation
with the GPS (UTC).
The system does not automatically
manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on country).
The change between winter and summer
time is done by changing the time zone.
Operate the audio system buttons in the
following order:
F

P

ress the ‘ MENU’ button.
F

U

sing the arrows, select the
" Personalisation- Configuration " menu
and confirm by pressing the control knob.
F

U

sing the arrows, select the " Screen
configuration " menu then confirm.
F

U

sing the arrows, select the " Set date and
time " menu then confirm.
F

S

elect the setting then confirm.
F

M

odify the setting then confirm again to
save the change.
F

A

djust the settings one by one, confirming
each time.
F

Sel

ect the " OK" tab in the screen and
confirm to exit the " Set date and time"
menu.
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or
locking of the vehicle using the door lock or
from a distance.
It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as
well as providing theft protection.
Unfolding / Folding the key
Complete unlocking
With the key
F Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle.
With the remote control
F Press this button to unlock the vehicle .
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for around two
seconds.
Selective unlocking
Complete unlocking is activated by default. It is possible to activate or deactivate
the selective unlocking with the touch
screen from the menu Driving /
Vehicle.
With the remote control
F To unlock the driver's door o n l y,
press this button once.
F

T
o unlock the other doors and
the boot , press this button again. Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for around two
seconds.
Normal locking
With the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock,
towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
With the remote control
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
F

P

ress this button to unfold or fold the key.
The complete or selective boot
unlocking parameter is set via the
Personalisation-configuration

menu. F
P
ress this button for more than
one second to unlock the boot.
The boot opens slightly.
This action unlocks the vehicle first.
Unlocking and partial
opening of the boot
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Locking is confirmed by continuous lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not work; the
vehicle locks, then immediately unlocks,
identifiable by the locks making a rebound
sound.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock again
automatically after thirty seconds unless a
door or the boot is open.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked. F

P
ress the closed padlock button
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lights and the
direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.
Fault with the remote
control
In the event of a malfunction with the remote
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or
locate your vehicle.
F

F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch.
F

P
ress the closed padlock button for a few
seconds.
F

R
eturn the key to position 2 (ignition on ).
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
I f the battery is flat, you are informed
by lighting of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the screen. F

U
nclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove the flat battery from its
compartment.
F
F
it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.
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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key
code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic
engine immobiliser system; this could cause
malfunctions.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive
system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock
the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You risk making it inoperative. It
will then be necessary to reinitialise it.
No remote control can operate when the key is
in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is
switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locked vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may render
access by the emergency services to the
interior difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children
alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key
from the ignition switch when leaving the
vehicle. Second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your
possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open
and start the vehicle.
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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides
perimeter protection and a self-protection
function.
Perimeter protection
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet, etc.Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
ser vice of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the
central control or the siren wiring are put
out of ser vice or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm
Activation
F Press the locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated: an indicator
lamp in the switch panel to the left of
the steering wheel flashes once per
second.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated: the
indicator lamp goes off.
Triggering of the alarm
F Turn the vehicle off and exit.
The perimeter protection is activated 5
seconds
after pressing the locking button on the remote
control.
If an access (door, boot, etc.) is not closed fully,
the vehicle will not be locked, but the alarm will
be activated. When the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote control, rapid flashing
of the indicator lamp informs you
that the alarm was triggered during
your absence. When the ignition
is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and
flashing of the direction indicators for thirty
seconds.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock the vehicle using the key.
Failure of the remote
control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F
U nlock the vehicle using the key.
F

O
pen the door; this sets off the alarm.
F

S
witch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, continuous
illumination of the indicator lamp indicates a
fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Doors
Opening
From outside
From inside
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:-
w
hen the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
-

w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Back-up release
System for mechanically locking and unlocking
the doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the door lock to lock or unlock
the door.
Passenger doors
F On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on.
F

A

fter unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the key, pull the door handle.
F

P

ull a door interior opening control; this
unlocks the whole vehicle. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the socket without forcing
it, then without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
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Electric controls
Deactivating the rear window
controls
For the safety of your children, press
this button to deactivate all the rear
window controls, irrespective of their
positions.
When the indicator lamp is on, all controls are
inhibited. When the indicator is off, all controls
are active. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
In the event of pinching during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window controls, the driver must ensure
that no one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that all passengers
use of electric windows correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
1
Front left.
2 Front right.
3 Rear right.
4 Rear left.
5 Deactivation of the rear electric window
control switches.
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch. The window stops as soon as the switch
is released.
The electric window controls remain active
for approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is turned off, or until a front door is
opened. During this period of 45 seconds,
if you open a door while operating a
window, the window stops. Any further
electric window command will be ignored
until the ignition is switched back on.
Model with front window controls
Model with front and rear window controls
Window controls
Manual controls
Turn the window handle located on the door
trim panel.
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Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
-

W

hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes.
-

I

n energy saving mode, approximately
thirty seconds.
-

W

hen the engine is running, no limit.
Front map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
-
W

hen unlocking the vehicle.
-

W

hen the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
-
W

hen opening a door.
-

W

hen actuating the locking button on
the remote control in order to locate your
vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
W

hen locking the vehicle.
-

W

hen the ignition is switched on.
-

3

0

seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Lighting and visibility