2017 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE warning light

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Starting-switching off the engine
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents
the engine being started by anyone who does
not have the key.
or In the event of a fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning light, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you on
when you purchased your vehicle.
Key star ter
It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): insert and removing the
key, steering column locked,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment of
the front airbag.
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Starting the engine
The parking brake must be applied.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, select position
P, then firmly press the brake pedal.
F

W

ith an electronic gearbox, select position
N then firmly press the brake pedal.
F

I

nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U

nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
In certain cases, you may have to turn
the steering wheel energetically to move
the wheels (for example if the wheels are
braced against a kerb). F
W ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning light goes off
in the instrument panel then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In winter conditions, the lighting time of
the indicator light is longer. When the
engine is warm, the indicator light does
not come on. If the engine does not start immediately,
turn off the ignition. Wait a few minutes
before restarting. If after a few attempts
the engine does not start, do not persist:
you risk damaging the starter and the
engine. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), the engine should be left at
idle for four minutes before moving off to
ensure the correct operation and life of the
mechanical parts of your vehicle, engine
and gearbox.
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Parking brake
LockingUnlocking
F Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the release button, then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the parking
brake, engage a gear and switch off the
ignition. When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning light and the STOP

warning light come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, this indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has not
been fully released.
Manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Press the clutch pedal fully down.
F

P
ush the gear lever fully to the right then
backwards.
F

P

ull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
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Electronic gearbox
Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automated operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
a
utomated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,
-

man
ual mode for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
selector.
Gear selector
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear selector positions
N. Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 2 3 4 5. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO. It comes on when the automatic
mode is selected. It switches off on
changing to manual mode.
F

P
lace your foot on the brake
when this warning light flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
R.
Reverse.
F

W

ith your foot on the brake, move
the selector for wards to select this
position. N.
Neutral.
F

W

ith your foot on the brake, select
this position to start the engine.
A. Automatic mode.
F

M

ove the selector backwards to
select this mode.
M + / -. Manual mode with sequential gear
changing.
F

M

ove the selector backwards,
then to the left to select this mode,
then:
-

p

ush for wards to change up a
g e a r,
-
o
r pull backwards to change down
a g e a r.
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Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
- m ove to position N to engage neutral,
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.
F
S
witch on the ignition.AUTO and - appear in the
instrument cluster.
F

Sel
ect position N .
F

P
ress the brake pedal.
F

W
ait for approximately 30 seconds until N
or a gear appears in the instrument cluster.
F

M
ove the gear selector to position A , then
to position N .
F

W
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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Starting the vehicle
F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
F

S
tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F

W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

Sel
ect position R , D or M.
F

G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately. If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle
then select position D before accelerating.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive.
S. Sport programme.
T . Snow
programme.
1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when this
indicator light is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave
children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
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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.If the selector 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 selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
Malfunction
or When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, indicates a gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode by staying 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:
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i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the movement of the
selector from the P position to another
position when the battery is dead.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in the N position and apply the
parking brake.
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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other...). The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want to move
off. Restarting occurs instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The STOP mode does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering...
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.With an electronic gearbox, the
"ECO" indicator illuminates in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby when and the
brake pedal is pressed or the gear
selector is moved into position N
while the vehicle is stationary.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
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T he driver's door is open.
-

T
he driver's seat belt is not fastened.
-

T
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment.
-

D
emisting is active.
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S

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control...) need it to control the
system.
The "ECO" warning light flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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