2017 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE parking brake

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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.The snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
185/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for the checking interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval
for this component.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units
as important as those in the braking
system,
CITROËN selects and offers very
specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to lock the
wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp illuminates steadily in the instrument
panel.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Make sure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's jacking
points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause the
vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.Do not use a jack other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer.
*


Position R for an electronic gearbox; P for an
automatic gearbox. Wheel with hub cap
When removing the wheel
, first remove
the hub cap using the wheel wrench1 by
pulling at the valve aperture.
When refitting the wheel , after tightening
the wheel bolts, refit the hub cap, starting
by placing its aperture in line with the
valve and then pushing it into place all
round its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of operations
F Remove each wheel bolt cover using the tool 3 (alloy wheels).
F

L
oosen the bolts using the wheel wrench 1
o n l y.
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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift the floor and remove it.
F

R
emove the towing eye from the holder. General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no more braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- w here there is no approved towing arm
available...
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Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its left side.
F

S
crew the towing eye completely.
F

I
nstall the towing bar. With a manual transmission: move the
gear lever into neutral.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
place the gear selector into position N
.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
F

U
nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamp on both
vehicles.
F

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of
damaging your vehicle).
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Number plate lamps ...................................... 166
L
M
N
O
OIl, engine ............................... ...................13 -14
Opening the bonnet ...................................... 141
Opening the boot


...................................... 36, 43
Opening the doors


.................................... 36, 41
Labels, identification


.....................................
183
Lamps, front


..................................................
161
Level, brake fluid

...........................................
14 4
Level, Diesel additive


....................................
145
Level, engine coolant


....................................
145
Level, engine oil

.....................................
143 -14 4
Levels and checks

..............................

...
142-145
Level, screenwash fluid

................................
14

5
Lighting, guide-me home


................................
66
Lighting, interior
...............................

...............
69
Loading


.........................................................
140
Load reduction mode
....................................
137
Locating your vehicle
...................................... 37
Low fuel level
.......................................... 16,
129
Maintenance (advice)
.................................... 14

0
Map reading lamps
......................................... 69
M

arkings, identification


................................. 183
Mat


.................................................................. 63
Menu, main
................................................... 18

6
Mirror, rear view

.............................................. 51
Mirrors, door .............................................. 5 0 - 51
Mirror, vanity


................................................... 60
Misfuel prevention


......................................... 13 0
Mountings, Isofix


....................................... 97, 99
MP3 CD

.................................................. 188 -189Pads, brake


................................................... 147
Paint colour code
.......................................... 183
Parking brake


.................................. 13, 105 , 147
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 125
Player, MP3 CD

...............................
.......188 -189
Port, USB
................................................ 62, 19 0
Power steering
...............................

.................19
Pre-heater, Diesel


........................................... 16
Pressures, tyres


.................................... 153, 183
Pre-tensioning seat belts


................................82
Priming the fuel system
................................148
Protecting children


.......83-84 , 87- 8 9 , 94, 98-99
Puncture


......................................... 14 9 -15 0, 152
P
IIgnition ................ ........................................... 104
Immobiliser, electronic ............................38, 102
Indicator lamps, operation
.............................. 12
I

ndicators, direction

................................71, 162
Inflating tyres


................................................ 183
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)


............................... 14 9 -15 0, 152
Input, auxiliary


............................................... 213
ISOFIX


............................................................ 98
Isofix mountings


........................................ 97, 99
Jack
...............................

.........................15 4 -15 6
Jump starting


................................................ 173
Key


.................................................................. 22
Key with remote control

....................3

6-38, 102
Kit, hands-free
.............................................. 19

3
Kit, temporary puncture repair
....... 1

4 9 -15 0, 152
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K
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