CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2023 Owner's Guide

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3• windscreen and side windows (demisting or
defrosting),
•

the windscreen, side windows and air vents,
•


the windscreen, side windows, air vents and
footwells,
•


the windscreen, side windows and footwells,
•


the footwells,
•


the air vents and footwells,
•


the air vents.
Air flow
► Press one of the buttons 2 to increase/
decrease the air flow.
The air flow bars light up/go off gradually.
Deactivating the system
► Press the "small fan" button 2 until all the
bars in the display are off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Pressing the "small fan" button 2 again
reactivates the system.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system deactivated (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid
demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and
side windows.
With the manual air
conditioning system
(without screen)
► Put the temperature and air flow
controls to the dedicated marked position.
► Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position (manual
control moved to the right).
► Put the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
► Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the appropriate button; the
lighting of the associated control comes on.
With the electronic air
conditioning system (with
screen)
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the system.
The lighting of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates that the system is activated.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
Heated windscreen base
(Depending on country of sale.)

In cold conditions, the heated rear window switch
also allows the lower windscreen to be heated,
so as to free the wiper blades when frozen to the
glass by frost or snow.
The function is active when the ambient temperature is below 0°C.
Switching on/off

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► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function.
Demisting/de-icing the
rear screen and/or the
door mirrors




► Press this button to switch on/off rear screen
and door mirror demisting/de-icing (depending
on version).
The indicator lamp in the button comes on
when
the function is activated.
Demisting/de-icing switches off automatically to
prevent excessive power consumption.
Switch off demisting/de-icing as soon
as you no longer consider it necessary,
as decreased power consumption in turn
reduces energy consumption.
Demisting/de-icing only operates with the
engine running.
Interior fittings
Sun visor
The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror with concealing flap and a card holder (or
ticket holder).
Glove box
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
►

T
o open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
It contains the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
Removable ashtray

► Raise the cover to open the ashtray .
► T o empty it, with the cover raised, pull the
ashtray upward.
To avoid any problem of interference or risk of overturning, do not place the
ashtray near the gear lever.
Front armrest
It includes a storage space.

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3Storage compartments

► For access to the closed storage box, lift the
lever to open the lid.


► To access the open storage under the
armrest, lift the armrest fully backward.
USB socket

A USB port is located on the central console.
It allows the connection of portable devices or
USB memory sticks.
It reads the audio files and sends them to your
audio system to be played through the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the audio
system control panel and display them in the
screen.
When the USB port is used, the portable device
charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
current drawn by the portable device exceeds
the power rating of the vehicle's port.
Cigarette lighter/12 V
accessory socket(s)


► To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out automatically.
►

T
o use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and connect
a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into place
straight away.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.

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Courtesy lamps
1.Courtesy lamps
2. Front reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy
lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–


when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.
–


30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

With
the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
–

In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


With the engine running, unlimited.
Reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Do not place anything against the
courtesy lamps.

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Lighting and visibility
4Exterior lighting control
stalk
Main lighting



Lamps off (ignition off)/
Daytime running lamps (engine running)
Sidelamps only
Dipped or main beam headlamps
Headlamp dipping

► Pull the lighting control stalk to switch
between dipped and main beam headlamps.
In lamps off and sidelamps modes, pull the
lighting control stalk to switch the main beam
headlamps on directly ("headlamp flash").
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp on the instrument panel confirms that the
selected lighting is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the permanent illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Rear foglamp
They only work if the dipped or main beam headlamps are on.


► Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn
it on/off.
Front foglamps/Rear
foglamp
They operate with the dipped or main beam headlamps on.


► Rotate the ring forwards:
• once to switch on the front foglamps,
•

a second time to switch on the rear foglamp.
►


T
urn in the opposite direction to switch off.
►

Rotate the ring backwards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited
in clear weather or in rain, both day and
night. In these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for the
dipped beam headlamps if automatic guide-
me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the
ring to the "0" position - lamps off, then to the
desired position.

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If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after a
maximum duration of 30 minutes to avoid
draining the battery.
They will go off automatically after a period
of time that depends on the level of charge in
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious
eye injury!


Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
dipped beam headlamps must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
(Depending on version)
These LED lamps at the front of the vehicle light
up automatically when the engine starts.
They perform the following functions:
–

Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
at position "

0" with adequate ambient light).
In daytime running lamps mode, the
diodes are brighter.
Guide-me-home lighting

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function. Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Direction indicators

► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.

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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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useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with care.
–


clean them regularly using soapy water
.
–

avoid using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–


replace them at the first signs of wear
.
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

Operating the wiper control stalk immediately
after switching off the ignition will place the wiper
blades in a vertical position.
►
Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position after the operation, switch on the ignition
and operate the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/Refitting at the front

► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►

Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
►

Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products. ►

Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
►

Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►

Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
►

Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.

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Safety
5General safety
recommendations
Do not remove the labels attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For all work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations,
certain safety equipment may be
mandatory: high visibility safety vests,
warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
Installing electrical accessories:
– The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories not approved by CITROËN may
cause excessive current consumption and
faults and failures with the electrical system
of your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer
for information on the range of approved
accessories.
–

As a safety measure, access to the
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for
CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic
systems that could cause breakdowns or
serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot
be held responsible if this advice is not
followed.
–

Any modification or adaptation not intended
or authorised by CITROËN or carried out
without meeting the technical requirements
defined by the Manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the commercial warranty

.
Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter with an external aerial, you must
without fail contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial
position, specific installation requirements),
in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Declarations of conformity for radio
equipment
The relevant certificates are available on the
brand website:
http://service.citroen.com/ACddb/
Hazard warning lamps



► Pressing this red button causes all the
direction indicators to flash.
They can work with the ignition switched off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
They can be switched off by pressing the button.

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Horn

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
The electronic stability control programme includes the following systems:
–

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic
brake force distribution (EBFD).
–


Emergency braking assistance (EBA).
–


Anti-slip regulation (ASR).
–


Dynamic stability control (DSC).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)/Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability
and handling during braking, and enable greater
control while cornering, particularly on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of
emergency braking.
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
manages overall braking pressure on each
individual wheel.
►

When braking in an emergency
, depress
the pedal very firmly and maintain this
pressure.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
The fixed illumination of this warning lamp signals that there is a fault with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at a moderate speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
This warning lamp, when lit together with the STOP and ABS warning lamps,
accompanied by a message and an audible
signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
After an impact
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Emergency braking
assistance (EBA)
This system reduces the emergency stopping
distance, by optimising the braking pressure.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this
is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises
traction by using engine braking and by applying
the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one
or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the
vehicle's directional stability.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the
dynamic stability control system automatically
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event of a problem with grip or trajectory