2017 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE check engine

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Recommendations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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o ensure that the 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 located in the back free
from obstructions.
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perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
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nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of the
passenger compartment (reduction of
allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
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o ensure the correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as
recommended in the maintenance and
warranty guide.
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f 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
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability. If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate 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.
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 is per fectly
normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t , ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
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or
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eave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
For all parking situations, you must apply
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle.
In case of immobilization of the vehicle,
engine running, absolutely put the gearbox
in neutral N .
Before working in the engine
compartment, ensure that the gear
selector is in neutral N and the parking
brake is applied.
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, you
have to reinitialise the gearbox.
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witch on the ignition.AUTO and - appear in the
instrument cluster.
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ect position N .
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ress the brake pedal.
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ait for approximately 30 seconds until N
or a gear appears in the instrument cluster.
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ove the gear selector to position A , then
to position N .
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ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again. Exceptionally, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the gearbox automatically: in
such a case the vehicle won't start and no
gear change will happen.
Malfunction
or
With the ignition on, if this warning
light comes on and AUTO
flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a gearbox
fault.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. AUTO
and - appear in the
instrument cluster.
Follow the procedure described above.
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With button
Press this button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator light of the button and the display
of a message.
Pressing the button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator light of the button goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
With the touch screen
Press MENU.
In the Driving / Vehicle menu, activate/
deactivate " Stop and Star t System ".
Opening the bonnet
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section. Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault in the system,
the indicator light in the "ECO OFF"
button flashes for a moment, then
illuminates continuously.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the instrument panel
warning lights come on. It is then necessary to
switch the ignition off and to restart the engine
using the key.
The Stop & Start system requires a
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V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Fuel cut- of f
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
Operation
It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill
the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in
direct contact with the flap of the misfuel
prevention device and pour slowly.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle. Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be
different in other countries, the presence
of the misfuel prevention device may make
refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so before travelling
abroad, we recommend that you check
with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether
your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps
in the country in which you intend to travel.
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F Get a bottle of AdBlue®. After first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank is
completely empty - which is confirmed by
the alert displays and the impossibility of
starting the engine - you must add at least
3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles). F

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fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
If any additive is spilt or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
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efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
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th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
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eplace the plastic valve, clipping it in the
opening.
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eturn the storage box containing the tools
to its location.
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eplace the boot floor and close the boot. Never dispose of AdBlue® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a container provided for this
purpose or take them to your dealer.
Once the AdBlue tank has been filled,
make sure that the driver as well as the
passengers exit the vehicle, then lock it.
After a minimum delay of 5 minutes
without opening it, unlock the vehicle and
switch the ignition on without starting.
After a minimum of 10 seconds, start the
vehicle.
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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).
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ull the interior release lever, located in the
lower dashboard, towards you. F

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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.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
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ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
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ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
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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.
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).
Checking levels
Engine oil level
To ensure the accuracy of the reading, your
vehicle must be on a level sur face, with the
engine off for at least 30 minutes.
It is normal to top-up the oil level between
services (or oil changes).
CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and
top up if necessary, every 3,500 miles
(5,000 km). This level is checked using the
dipstick located under the bonnet. To
find this gauge, see the description
of the engine compartment.
Checking using the dipstick
For more information about , and in particular
the dipstick location, refer to the corresponding
section.
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old the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
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ipe the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
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e-insert the dipstick and push it fully
down, then pull it out again for a visual
check: the level must be between the two
marks A and B . If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
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f the level is above the
MA X (A) mark (risk of
damage to the engine),
contact a
CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the
MIN (B) mark, you must
top-up the engine oil.
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Topping-up the engine oil level
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and comply with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
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nscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler
opening.
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dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
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ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
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dd more oil if necessary.
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fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and return the dipstick
to its housing.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
The level of this liquid 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 interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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