cooling CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2022 Handbook (in English)

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Door(s) open /
Boot openFixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).A door or the electric opening boot is
still open. Close the door or boot.
Fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6
mph
(10


km/h).
Engine fault Fixed red. The engine has a major fault causing
a breakdown. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop .
Battery charge
Fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, etc.). 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.
Engine oil
pressure Fixed.
The engine lubrication system has
a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up to the required level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Instruments

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Electronic air conditioning
(with display screen)
This system operates only with the engine
running.
1Air intake / Air recirculation.
2 Temperature.
3 Air conditioning.
4 Faster air conditioning.
5 Air distribution.
6 A ir f low.
Air intake/air recirculation
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Avoid prolonged use of interior air
recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality). F

P
ress the button to prevent
fresh air from entering and
recirculate the interior air. The
indicator lamp illuminates in the
display screen to confirm this.
F
P
ress the button again to allow
fresh air to enter. The indicator
lamp goes off in the display
screen to confirm this.
Temperature
F Press these buttons (red for hot and blue for cold), to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
The temperature bars come on or go off
progressively on the display.
Air conditioning
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator lamp appears on the display.
Switching off
F Press this button again, the indicator lamp goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Faster air conditioning
This button activates rapid cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator lamp appears in the display.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off.
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Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly when
towing, refer to the corresponding section.
Please observe the maximum authorised
towed weights, indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
For more information on Weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle)
refer to the corresponding section.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.Very cold climate
screen(s)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Removable screen(s) which prevent snow
accumulating at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on the version, you have one or two
screens.
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting
F Place the very cold climate screen in front of the front bumper.
F

P
ress around its edge to engage its fixing
clips one by one.
Removing
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each of the fixings of each screen in turn.
It is essential to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens) in case of:
-

w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
-
w

hen towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Advice on care and
maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
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Bonnet
Opening
Do not open the bonnet when there is a
very strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support slot.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched. The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet in very windy
conditions.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Due to the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
F

P

ull the interior release lever, located in the
lower dashboard, towards you.
F
P
ush the exterior safety catch to the left and
raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the bonnet stay from its housing.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
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Engines
Petrol
Diesel
These engines are examples provided as a
guide.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
-
E
ngine oil dipstick.
-

E
ngine oil filler cap.
-
P

riming pump. 6.
A i r f i l t e r.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. Engine oil filler cap.
9. Priming pump*
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use a high-pressure jet wash in the
engine compartment.
The diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
*
D
epending on engine.
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir.
3. Brake fluid reser voir.
4. Battery.
5. Fusebox.
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them
up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the
manufacturer's recommendations and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.
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Brake fluid level
The fluid level should be close to the
"MA X" mark. If it is not, check the
brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up. When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid the risk of scalding when you need to
top up in an emergency, place a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up to the required level.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up to the required level when
necessary.
Fluid specification
The screenwash fluid must be topped up with a
ready for use mix.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid with
antifreeze must be used that is appropriate for
the prevailing conditions, in order to preser ve
the components of the system (pump, reser voir,
pipes, etc.).
Filling with pure water is prohibited under all
circumstances (risk of freezing, limestone
deposits, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive level
(with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of the ser vice warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the
screen (if a display screen is fitted).
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
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Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine technical data are indicated in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.The maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for
your vehicle are indicated in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. The GTW values and the towed loads listed are
valid for a maximum altitude of 1,000
metres.
The towed load must be reduced by steps of
10% for each additional 1,000 metres.
The recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towbar ball (removable, with or
without tools).
GT W: Gross train weight.
High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine. When the
exterior temperature is higher than 37°C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing using a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) (obser ve
the local legislation in force). If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
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Technical data