2016 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE ECO mode

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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the four gears.
F

P
ush the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

P
ull the lever towards the - sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S" , after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
F At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
driving

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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-

i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-

i
f you force the movement of the
gear lever from the P position to
another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.
If the lever is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F

R

eturn the lever to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.
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Driving

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Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.On vehicle fitted with a manual
gearbox, the arrow is accompanied by
the gear recommended.
With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load,
...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking,
...).
The system never suggests:
-

e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-

e
ngaging a lower gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.Example:
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
-
Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-
T
he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
D

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F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode
is selected but is not switched on
(PAUS E).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
Programming Leaving limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position:
the speed limiter mode is deselected. The
display returns to the distance recorder.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared and the dashes then flash.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
F Set the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph
(90 km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
-

b
y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-

b
y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-

i
n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will
not have any effect unless you press the pedal firmly past the point of
resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes, accompanied by an audible signal.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the programmed speed and the audible signal stops. F
S
witch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.
F
S
witch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4
.
F
S
witch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4
: the display
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).
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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-
f
ourth gear on a manual gearbox,
-

s
econd gear on a or automatic or electronic
gearbox, in sequential mode,
-

p
osition A on an electronic gearbox or
position D on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A
.
1.
C

ruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.
2.
V

alue decrease button.
3.
V

alue increase button.
4.
C

ruise control off/resume button.Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
respect speed limits, nor can it replace the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

C
ruise control off/resume indication.
6.
C
ruise control mode selection indication.
7.
P
rogrammed speed value.
Displays in the instrument panel
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F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position: the cruise control mode
is selected but is not switched on
(PAUS E).
Programming
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
- b y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-

b
y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-

i
n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press. When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
do n

ot use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
In the event of a cruise control malfunction,
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the
dashes. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Operating fault
Leaving cruise control mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise control mode is
deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed
results in flashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the speed. F

S
et the programmed speed by
accelerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 70 mph
(110 km/h)).
F
S
witch off the cruise control by pressing button 4
: the screen
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).
F
S
witch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4 again.
Driving

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Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-

w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w

hen a door is opened,
-

w

hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-

w

hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w

hen the ignition is switched on,
-

3

0 seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. F
W ith the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
A.

C

our tesy lamps
B.

M

ap reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of
lighting varies, depending on the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty
seconds,
-

w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
Front map reading lampsFront and rear courtesy lamps
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V

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System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to retain a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for
a maximum combined duration of about
thirty
m

inutes.
Electrical energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
F
T
o restore these functions immediately,
start the engine and let it run for at least
five minutes.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
section).
Practical information