2017 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE Handbook (in English)

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Changing a fuse
Access to the tools
The extraction pliers are fitted to the back of
the dashboard fusebox cover.
F
U
nclip the cover by pulling at the top right,
then left.
F

D
isengage the cover fully and turn it over. F
P ull out the pliers.
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Changing a fuse
The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the fuse fails again soon after
replacement, have the vehicle's electrical
system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Good
Failed
Pliers
Before changing a fuse:
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he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified.
F

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ll devices consuming electricity must be
switched off.
F

T

he vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off.
F

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dentify the defective fuse using the
existing allocation tables and diagrams
given in the following pages.
To replace a fuse, you must:
F

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se the special tweezers to extract the
fuse from its housing and check the
condition of its filament.
F

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lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of
f i r e). Installing electrical accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your vehicle,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
CITROËN will not accept responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recommended by
CITROËN and not installed in accordance
with its instructions, in particular when
the combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds
10 milliamperes.
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Fuses in the dashboard
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover by pulling at the top right, then left. Fuse no.
Rating Functions
F02 5 AHeadlamp height adjuster, diagnostic socket, air conditioning
panel.
F09 5 AAlarm, alarm (after-market).
F11 5 AAdditional heating.
F13 5 AParking sensors, parking sensors (after-market).
F14 10 AAir conditioning panel.
F16 15 ACigar lighter, 12 V socket.
F17 15 AAudio system, radio (after-market).
F18 20 AAudio system / Bluetooth, radio (after-market).
F19 5 AMonochrome screen C.
F23 5 ACourtesy lamps, map reading lamps.
F26 15 AHorn.
F27 15 AScreenwash pump.
F28 5 AAnti-theft.
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Fuse no.Rating Functions
F29 -Not used.
F30 10 AHeated door mirrors.
F31 25 AHeated rear window.
F32 -Not used.
F33 30 AFront electric windows.
F34 30 ARear electric windows.
F35 30 AFront heated seats.
F36 -Not used.
F37 20 ATrailer inter face box.
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Fuse in the engine
compartment
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover
F C hange the fuse.
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W
hen you have finished, close the cover
very carefully to ensure correct sealing of
the fusebox. Fuse no.
Rating Functions
F14 15 AHeated lower windscreen.
F15 5 AAir conditioning compressor.
F16 15 AFront fog lamps.
F18 10 A
Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F29 40 A
Front wiper motor.
F30 80 APre-heater plugs (Diesel).
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12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources of
sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion
or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards. Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you have an electronic or automatic
gearbox, never try to start the engine by
pushing the vehicle.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
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pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch.
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ecure the bonnet stay.
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emove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible. A
remote earth point is located on the engine.
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Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.Never try to start the engine by connecting
a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the slave battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a
minimum capacity equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do not
pass close to moving parts of the engine
(cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running. F

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aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the
metal elbow) then to the positive terminal
(+) of the slave battery B or the booster.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle. F
S tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
F

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perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
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ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
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efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
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f you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys.
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f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-based batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the charger manufacturer.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery. F

S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electricity consuming devices
(audio system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
F
S
witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

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aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
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he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A .
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T
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A . If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system.
Never try any charge a frozen battery -
Risk of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a
CITROËN dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
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