air condition CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2023 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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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g.
sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g.
film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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before a long journey
.
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at each change of season.
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after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.

engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
has a fault, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle's
nitrogen oxide emissions to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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Dashboard instruments
1Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Engine preheating (Diesel)Temporarily on (up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
–

the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
–


the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Under-inflationFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Airbags
Fixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the "ON" position. In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk
of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF ” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding button
is off.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is started, and at
speeds above approximately 31 mph (50
km/h).
At speeds below 31
mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
Hill start assistFixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).

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Electric adjustment



► Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►
Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►


Return the control to the central position.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Demisting/Defrosting
the rear screen and/or the door mirrors, refer
to the corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
► Set the mirror to the normal "day" position.
Heating and Ventilation
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

T

o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of

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Ease of use and comfort
3water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop &
Start
system, refer to the corresponding
section.
Air conditioning, manual (without display screen)
This system operates only with the engine
running.


1. Temperature
2. Air flow
3. Air distribution
4. Air intake
/ Air recirculation
5. Air conditioning
Temperature
► Turn the dial 1 from blue (cold) to red (hot) to
adjust the temperature to your liking.
Air flow
► Turn the dial 2 to obtain a comfortable air
flow.
Deactivation
If you put the air flow control in the 0 position, the
temperature is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the forward movement of the vehicle.
Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side air vents, footwells.
Central and side air vents.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing
the dial 3 to an intermediate notch or by closing
the air vents.
Air intake/Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to avoid deterioration of the air quality and the
formation of mist.
► Move manual co ntrol 4 to the left for
the "Recirculation of interior air" position.
► Move manual co ntrol 4 to the right to
return to the "Exterior air intake" position.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:

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Ease of use and comfort
– in summer, to lower the temperature,
– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter
, above 3°C.
Switching on
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning.
The control lights up when the system is
activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment dial is in
position " 0".
Faster cool air
When the air conditioning is activated, to obtain
cool air more quickly, you can use recirculation
of the interior air for a few moments.
► Move manual co ntrol 4 to the left for
the "Recirculation of interior air" position.
► Then, move manual control 4 to the
right to return to the "Exterior air intake"
position.
Switching off
► Press button 5 again, the associated indicator
lamp goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Electronic air conditioning
(with display screen)
This system only operates with the engine
running.


1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Air intake/Air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning.
6. Faster air conditioning.
Air intake/Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Avoid the prolonged use of interior air
recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
►

Press button
4 to cut off the intake of exterior
air and recirculate the interior air.
►

Press button
4 again to allow the intake of
exterior air. The activation of recirculation of the interior air is
confirmed by the lighting of the indicator lamp on
the display.
Temperature
► Press buttons
1 (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
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning.
Its indicator lamp illuminates on the display when
the system is active.
Faster air conditioning
This button activates rapid cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
On/Off
► Press button 6 to activate/deactivate the
rapid air conditioning.
Its indicator lamp illuminates on the display when
the system is active.
Air distribution
► Press button 3 successively to direct the air
flow towards:

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Ease of use and comfort
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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Safety
5(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the
instrument panel).
Deactivation / Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of
grip permits.




► Press this button to deactivate / reactivate the
function.
The button indicator lamp is on when the
function is deactivated.
Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 31 mph (50
km/h).
Below 31 mph (50
km/h), you can reactivate it
manually.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ASR/DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures provided by CITROËN
dealers.
In order to ensure that these systems remain
effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four
wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for
your vehicle.
All tyre specifications are listed on the
tyre/paint label. For more information
on Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and a force limiting
system.
This system improves safety in the front seats in
the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.

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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