height CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2021 Owners Manual

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1Dashboard instrumentsInstrument panel 7
Warning and indicator lamps 7
Indicators 11
Distance recorders 13
Setting the date and time 14
Trip computer 14
2AccessRemote control / Key 17
Central locking 18
Back-up procedures 19
Doors 20
Boot 20
Alarm 21
Electric windows 22
3Ease of use and comfortFront seats 23
Rear bench seat 24
Steering wheel adjustment 25
Mirrors 25
Heating and Ventilation 26
Air conditioning, manual (without display screen) 27
Electronic air conditioning (with display screen) 28
Front demisting - defrosting 29
Demisting/de-icing the rear screen
and/or the door mirrors
30
Interior fittings 30
Courtesy lamps 32
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 33
Direction indicators 34
Headlamp beam height adjustment 35
Wiper control stalk 35
Changing a wiper blade 36
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 37
Hazard warning lamps 37
Horn 38
Electronic stability control (ESC) 38
Seat belts 39
Airbags 41
Child seats 43
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 45
ISOFIX child seats 47
Child lock 50
6DrivingDriving recommendations 51
Starting-switching off the engine 53
Parking brake 54
Hill start assist 54
5-speed manual gearbox 55
6-speed manual gearbox 55
6-speed automatic gearbox 56
Gear shift indicator 58
Stop & Start 58
Tyre under-inflation detection 60
Driving and manoeuvring aids -
General recommendations 62
Speed limiter 63
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 64
Cruise control 65
Rear parking sensors 66
Reversing Camera 67
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 69
Refuelling 69
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 70
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 70
Snow chains 73
Energy economy mode 73
Towing device 74
Very cold climate screen 74
Roof bars 75
Bonnet 75
Engine compartment 76
Checking levels 77
Checks 79
Free-wheeling 80
Advice on care and maintenance 81
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 83
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 83
Tool kit 83
Spare wheel 84
Changing a bulb 87
Fuses 91
12 V battery 92
Towing the vehicle 95

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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are intended
as a guide. The presence and location of some
components varies according to the version, trim
level and country of sale.
Instruments and controls
1.Bonnet release
2. Dashboard fuses
3. Horn
4. Instrument panel
5. Audio and telematics systems
6. Warning lamp display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
Courtesy lamps
Rear view mirror 7.
Emergency warning lamps
Locking/unlocking from the inside
8. Adjusting the date/time
9. Heating, ventilation
Manual air conditioning (without display
screen)
Electronic air conditioning (with display
screen)
Front demisting/defrosting
Rear screen demisting/defrosting
Heated windscreen
10. Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Gear shift indicator
11 . USB socket
12 V accessory socket / Cigar lighter
12. Parking brake
13. Electric windows deactivation
Steering-mounted controls
1.External lighting/direction indicators control
stalk
Voice recognition activation button 2.
Speed Limiter/Cruise Control
3. Audio system setting controls
4. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer control stalk
Side control bar

1.Manual headlamp beam height adjustment
2. DSC/ASR systems
3. Stop & Start
4. Boot lid opening
5. Alarm
6. Door mirrors adjustment
Labels
"Lighting and visibility - Exterior lighting
control stalk" and "In the event of a
breakdown - Changing a bulb" sections:


"Safety - Child seats - Deactivating the front
passenger airbag" section:

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Ease of use and comfort
3Correct driving position
For safety reasons, adjustments must
only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
–

head restraint height.
–


seat backrest angle.
–


seat cushion height.
–


longitudinal seat position.
–


steering wheel height.
–


rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the instrument panel
can be viewed correctly from your driving
position.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upwards:
► Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►

Press lug
A to lower the head restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top
of the occupant's head.
Removing a head restraint
► Pull the head restraint fully up.
► Press lug A to release the head restraint and
raise it fully.
►

Stow the head restraint securely
.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
►

Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Front seats
Longitudinal

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►

Release the control bar to lock the seat in
position on one of the notches.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of

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Ease of use and comfort
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Tilting the backrest

► Push the control backwards to adjust the
backrest.
Height
(driver only)

► Pull the control upwards to raise or push it
downwards to lower , until you obtain the position
required.
Rear bench seat
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
split folding backrest (2/3-1/3) with adjustable
head restraints.
The rear seat cushion remains fixed. To increase the boot loading volume, tilt the
bench seat backrest.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the backrests should only
be done when the vehicle is stationary.
First steps:


► Lower the head restraints.
► If necessary , move the front seats forward.
►

Check
that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g.
clothing,
luggage).
►

Position the corresponding seat belt against
the backrest and fasten it.


► Pull the strap 1 firmly to release the backrest.
► Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal
position.
Repositioning the backrests

► Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►

Unbuckle and reposition the seat belt on the
side of the backrest.

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Ease of use and comfort
3Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
When repositioning the seat backrest, take
care not to trap the seat belts.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forwards - risk of serious injury!
Adjustable head restraints
These have just one position for use (up) and
one position for storage (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:


► Pull it upwards as far as possible.
► Press on lug A.
Never drive with the headrests removed;
they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , lower the control to release
the steering wheel.
►

Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►


Pull the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Manual adjustment

► Move the adjustment lever in any of the four
directions to position the mirror .
When the vehicle is parked, the door mirrors can
be folded in manually.
If the mirror unit has popped out of its initial
position, with the vehicle stationary, push it back
into place manually or use the electric folding
control.
There is no risk of breakage, even in frosty
weather.

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Lighting and visibility
4Headlamp beam height
adjustment




To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,
the height of the headlamp beams should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0. (Initial adjustment) Driver only or driver + front passenger
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers
1. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +
load in the boot
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +
load in the boot
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in
the boot
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
Front wipers



Raise or lower the control to the desired position
to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Off.
Single wipe (press down and release).
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The screenwash jets are not adjustable. Do not handle them (risk of damage).
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be

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Safety
5Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
At the front, adjusting the position of the
seat belt may require the seat height to be
adjusted.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
–

be tightened as close to the body as
possible.
–


be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it is not twisted.
–


must only be used to secure one person.
–


not show signs of tearing or fraying.
–


not be changed or modified, in order to
avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5
metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all work on your vehicle's
seat belts, contact a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN
dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
Airbags
General information
This system is designed to improve the safety
of the occupants of the front seats and the rear
outer seats in the event of a violent collision. The
airbags supplement the action of the seat belts
equipped with a force limiting system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
–

In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
–

In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to
protect you in these situations.
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone
B. Side impact zone
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

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Safety
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the side rear seats.
The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Installing a child seat attached with the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the option\
s for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally a\
pproved (a)
according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the veh\
icle.
Weight of the child/ indicative age
Seat Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (b) and 0+) Up to about 1 year 9-18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx 15-25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx 22-36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Front passenger seat
without height adjuster
(c) (e)


U UUU
Rear side seats (d)


U UUU
Centre rear seat


X XXX

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Safety
An incorrectly installed child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's safety in
the event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the options for
fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,
refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child
seats
Also consult the user guide from the child seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base" (size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg


Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a support leg, height-
adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor. This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat positions not equipped with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.

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Driving
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower
air density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are located as close as possible
to the axle, and the nose weight (at the point
where it joins your vehicle) approaches the
maximum permitted, without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid activating
the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►

Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit the amount of heating produced.
►


Pay constant attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances
are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the ignition is
switched on, this code must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on the screen.
The vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.