check engine CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2021 Owner's Manual

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Practical information
7AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered when the reserve level is
reached.
For more information on the Indicators and in
particular the AdBlue range indicators, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in
accordance with regulations, you must top up the
AdBlue tank.
For more information on AdBlue
® (BlueHDi),
and in particular the supply of AdBlue, refer to
the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them 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
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
Check regularly that the terminals are correctly
tightened (versions without quick-release
terminals) and that the connections are clean.
For more information on the precautions
to take before any work on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specifications.
Its replacement should be carried out only by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary .
Passenger compartment
filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter
can adversely affect air conditioning
system performance and generate
undesirable odours.
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the engine
oil is changed.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of clogging of the particle filter is
indicated by the temporary lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an alert
message.
As soon as traffic conditions allow, regenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 37
mph
(60

km/h), with an engine speed above 2,500
rpm, for about 15 minutes (until the warning lamp
goes out).
If it is not possible to reach 37
mph (60 km/h),
leave the engine running at idle for about 15
minutes, then drive with an engine speed above
2,500 rpm for 15 minutes.
Do not switch off the engine until the filter
is fully regenerated; repeated intervals
can degrade the engine oil prematurely.
Regenerating the filter while the vehicle is
stationary is not recommended.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you
may, in exceptional circumstances, notice
water vapour coming from the exhaust while

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In the event of a breakdown
8Depending on engine, the spare wheel
may be a standard steel or 'space-saver'
wheel (BlueHDi 100).
Removing the spare wheel

► Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare
wheel).
►

Slacken the central nut.
►


Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►


Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear

.
►

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.


► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►

Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►


Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►


T
ighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►

Put the tool box back in place in the middle of
the wheel and clip it in place.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode

P

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
Check that the parking brake indicator lamps
on the instrument panel are on fixed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove
the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture
using the wheelbrace.
When refitting the wheel , refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in line
with the valve and then pushing it into place
all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

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In the event of a breakdown
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
CITROËN accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied or
not recommended by CITROËN and not
installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
12 V battery
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.
Dispose of used batteries at a designated
collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Electronic control units/LED
technology headlamps
Never connect the negative jump lead to the
metal part of the electronic control units or at
the back of the headlamps.
Risk of destroying the electronic control units
and/or headlamps!
Connect to the remote earth point provided
for this purpose.
Frozen battery
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop,
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of
leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Symbols
No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness and injury.
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach
of children.
The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric acid which can make you go blind or
cause severe burns.
For more information, refer to the
handbook.
Explosive gases can be present close to
the battery.
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery.
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:

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In the event of a breakdown
8► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever , then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located on
the engine.
Starting using another battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
► Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►

Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.
Stop & Start).
Charging the battery using a battery
charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–

When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–


If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12

V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.

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In the event of a breakdown
8► Push clamp B fully down.
► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key
.
–

Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than
the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towbar;
ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional recovery service must
be called in the following cases:
–

broken down on a motorway or main road;
–


not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual

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Bluetooth® audio system
10– Check that the CD is inserted in the player the
right way up.
–

Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
be played if it is too badly damaged.
–


Check the content in the case of a recorded
CD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.
–


The audio system’
s CD player does not read
DVDs.
–

Because of low quality
, certain burned CDs
will not be read by the audio system.
The CD sound is of poor quality.
1.The CD used is scratched or of poor quality.
Insert good quality CDs and store them in
suitable conditions.
2.The audio settings (bass, treble, ambience) are
unsuitable.
Return bass and treble settings to 0, without
selecting an ambience.
I am unable to connect my Bluetooth
telephone.
1.It is possible that Bluetooth is switched off on
the telephone or that the telephone has been
made not visible.
–

Check that your telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
–


Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
2.

The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system.
To check the compatibility of your telephone
(services), visit the Manufacturer's website in
your country.
The Bluetooth connection is cut.The battery of the peripheral may not be
sufficiently charged.
Charge the battery of the peripheral device.
The "USB peripheral error" or "Peripheral not
recognised" message appears on the screen.
The USB memory stick is not recognised. The
memory stick could be corrupt.
Reformat the memory stick (FAT 32).
A telephone connects automatically,
disconnecting another telephone.
Automatic connection overrides manual
connection.
Modify the telephone settings to remove
automatic connection.
The Apple
® player is not recognised when
connecting to the USB port.
The Apple
® player is of a generation that is not
compatible with a USB connection.
Connect the Apple
® player to the AUX Jack
socket using a suitable cable (not supplied).
The hard disk or peripheral is not recognised
when connecting to the USB socket.
Some hard disks and devices need a power
supply greater than is provided by the audio
system.
Connect the peripheral to the 230 V socket, the
12V socket or an external power supply.
Ensure that the device does not transmit
a voltage greater than 5 V (risk of
destruction of the system).
When streaming, the sound cuts
momentarily. Some telephones prioritise connection of the
"hands-free" profile.
Delete the "hands-free" connection profile to
improve streaming.
In "Random all" play, not all of the tracks are
played.
In "Random all" play, the system can only take
into account up to 999 tracks.
With the engine off, the audio system
switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio
system operating time depends on the battery
charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio system
switches to economy mode and switches off to
prevent discharging the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle’s engine to increase the battery
charge.
The message "the audio system is
overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the
surrounding temperature is too high, the audio
system switches to an automatic thermal
protection mode leading to a reduction of the
volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.

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CITROËN Connect Radio
The connected device does not automatically
launch playback.
►
Start playback from the device.
T

rack names and playing times are not
displayed on the audio streaming screen.
The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer
of this information.
Telephone
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone.
The telephone's Bluetooth function may be
switched off or the device may not be visible.
►

Check that the telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
►


Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system.
►


Check the compatibility of the telephone on
the Brand's website (services).
Android

Auto and/or CarPlay do not work.
Android Auto and CarPlay may not activate if the
USB cables are of poor quality.
►

Use genuine USB cables to ensure
compatibility

.
Android Auto and/or CarPlay do not work.
Android Auto and CarPlay are not available in all
countries.
►

Check the Google
Android Auto or Apple
website to see which countries are supported.
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible. The volume depends on both the system and the
telephone.
►

Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume of
the telephone if necessary
.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call.
►
Reduce ambient noise (close windows, turn
down ventilation, slow down, etc.).
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
order
.
Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
►

Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa. ►


Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality
.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
►
Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to.
Adjust the sound
functions to the middle position.
When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.

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CITROËN Connect Nav
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►
Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
►


Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality

.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
►

Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to. W

e recommend
setting the sound functions (Bass:, Treble:,
Balance) to the middle position, setting the
musical ambience to "None", setting loudness
correction to "Active" in USB mode and "Inactive"
in Radio mode.
►

In all cases, after applying sound settings,
adjust the volume level on the portable device (to a high level) first.

Then adjust the volume level
on the audio system.
When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.
The date and time cannot be set.
Setting of the date and time is only available
if the synchronisation with the satellites is
deactivated.
►

Settings menu / Options /
Time-Date setting.
Select the "Time" tab and deactivate the "GPS
synchronisation" (UTC).

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Alphabetical index
Head restraints, front 23
Head restraints, rear
24–25
Heating

26–29
Hill start assist

54–55
Horn

38
I
Ignition 142
Immobiliser, electronic
52
Indicators, direction

34, 88
Indicator, service

11
Inflating tyres

80, 101
Information, vehicle

149
Infrared camera

62
Input, auxiliary

105
Instrument panel

7, 63
Internet browser

134
ISOFIX mountings

47, 49
J
Jack 84, 139
Jump starting
93
K
Key 17–19
Key, electronic
17
Key with remote control 17, 53
Kit, hands-free
106, 120, 140–141
Kit, temporary puncture repair

83
Klaxon

38
L
Labels, identification 100
Leather (care)
82
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

34, 88
Level, AdBlue®

79
Level, brake fluid

78
Level, Diesel additive

78–79
Level, engine coolant

78
Level, engine oil

77
Levels and checks

76–78
Level, screenwash fluid

35, 78
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

34, 88
Lighting, exterior

33
Lighting, guide-me home

34
Lighting, interior

32
Loading

75
Load reduction mode

74
Locating your vehicle

18
Locking

18
Locking from the inside

18
Locking the doors

18–19
M
Maintenance (advice) 81
Maintenance, routine
63, 79
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

62
Map reading lamps

32
Markings, identification

100
Mat

63
Menu

119
Menu, main

103
Menus (audio)

114–115, 127–128
Messages

142
Messages, quick

143
Mirror, rear view

26
Mirrors, door

25–26, 30
Misfuel prevention

70
Mountings, ISOFIX

47, 49
MP3 CD

104
N
Number plate lamps 91
O
Obstacle detection 66
Oil change
77
Oil consumption

77
Oil, engine

77
On-board tools

83