2012 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE Owners Manual

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Front seats
)Raise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
)
Pull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
required, to obtain the position required.
)
Push the control rearwards.


Forwards-backwards
Height (driver only) Seat backrest angle

As a safety measure, adjustments to the driver's seat must only be done when stationary.

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)To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards. )To remove the head restraint, press the lug Aand pull the head restraint upwards. )To put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat back. )To lower the head restraint, press the lug Aand the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint is fitted with a framewith notches which prevents it fromlowering; this is a safety device in caseof impact. The adjustment is correct when theupper edge of the head restraint is level with the top of the head.Never drive with the head restraintsremoved; they must be in place andadjusted correctly.

Adjusting the height of the
head restraint
Press the control.
The temperature is controlled automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.


Heated seat control

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Rear seats
)Move the corresponding front seat forward
if necessary. )Check that the corresponding seat belt ispositioned correctly against the backrest and buckle it.
) Straighten the seat backrest 2
and secure it.)
Unbuckle and reposition the seat belt on
the side of the backrest.
When repositioning the seat backrest,take care not to trap the seat belts. Ensure that the backrest has latchedproperly into place.

)
Pull the strap 1
to release the seat backrest 2
. )
Fold the seat backrest 2on to the cushion.


Folding the backrest


Depending on version, your vehicle may be fitted with a fixed rear bench seat. For removing and refitting it, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest
(left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.

Repositioning the seat backrest

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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glassproviding the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.
Door mirrors

The objects observed are, in reality,closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order tocorrectly judge the distance of vehiclesapproaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting
Ad
justment
Adjustment Manual model

Folding
)
When parked, fold the mirror manually to
protect it.



Unfolding
)
Before moving off, unfold the mirror.







Electric model
)
Move the lever in all four directions toadjust the mirror.)Move control A
to the right or to the left toselect the corresponding mirror.)Move control in all four directions to adjust. )Return control to the central position.
Demistin
g-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine running, by switching on the heatedrear screen (see "Rear screen
demist-defrost").

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Manual folding

You can fold the mirrors manually (tight parkingspace, narrow garage...). )Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
vi
ew.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,headlamps from other vehicles...
Rear view mirror


Manual day/night model

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. )
Push the lever to change to the normal"day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors shouldbe adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".

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Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever yto release the steering wheel adjustment mechanism. )Adjust the height to suit your driving position.)Pull the control lever to lock the steeringwheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, theseoperations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.

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Vent ilat ion


Air intake flow

The incoming air follows various paths
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:


- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit (heating),

- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).


Control panel

The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A on the centre console. 1.Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.2.
Front side window demisting-defrosting
vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents.
4.Central adjustable air vents.
5.Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
Air distribution
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in perfect working order. )Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. )To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing booklet.)If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, firstventilate the passenger compar tment for
a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting highenough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.

The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.


The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which isperfectly normal.