2017 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE Handbook (in English)

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Air conditioning
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator light appears on the display.
Switching off
F Press this button again, the indicator light goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Faster air conditioning
This button activates rapid cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator light appears in the display.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator light goes off.
Air distribution
F Press this button repeatedly to direct the air flow towards:
-

w
indscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
-

w
indscreen, side windows and
air vents,
-

w
indscreen, side windows, air
vents and foot wells,
-

w
indscreen, side windows and
foot wells,
-

f
oot wells,
-

a
ir vents and foot wells,
-

a
ir vents.
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Air flow
F Press this button to increase air
f low.
The air flow bars come on progressively. F

P
ress this button to decrease
air f low.
The air flow bars go off progressively.
Deactivating the system
Avoid driving for long periods with the
system deactivated (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality). F

P
ress this button (of the air flow)
until all the bars in the display
are of f.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
The thermal comfort is no longer controlled. A
slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the for ward movement of the vehicle. Pressing the button (of the air flow)
again reactivates the system.
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Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With the heating /
ventilation system
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
F

P
ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position (manual control moved to
the right).
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
With the manual air
conditioning system
(without screen)
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
F

P
ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position (manual control moved to
the right).
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
F

S
witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the appropriate button; the lighting of the
associated control comes on.
With the electronic air
conditioning system
(with screen)
F Press this button.
The light in the button comes on.
F

P
ress this button again to switch
it of f.
The light in the button goes off.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating / ventilation or air conditioning system
control panel.
Switching on
Demisting - defrosting of the rear screen can
only function when the engine is running.F

P
ress this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the
door mirrors. The indicator
light associated with the button
comes on. The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
Switching off
F The front defrosting operation
can be stopped before it turns
off automatically by pressing the
button again.
The indicator light associated with the button
goes off.
Turn off the defrosting of the rear window
and the side mirrors (depending on
the version) as soon as you consider it
necessary.
Because lower energy consumption
reduces fuel consumption.
Heated lower windscreen.
(Depending on the country of sale.)
In cold conditions, the heated rear window
switch also allows the lower windscreen to be
heated, so as to free the wiper blades when
frozen to the glass by frost or snow.
The function is active when the ambient
temperature is below 0°C.
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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:
F
T
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.
F

O
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.
F

E
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).
F

T
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.
F

I
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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Fittings
Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
Glove box
It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack...
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
F
T
o open the glove box, raise the handle.
It houses the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch.
Removable ashtray
F Raise the cover to open the ashtray.
F T o empty it, with the cover raised, pull the
ashtray upward.
To avoid any problem of inter ference
or risk of overturning, do not place the
ashtray near the gear lever.
The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
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Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
Storage compartments
F For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. F
T o access the open storage under the
armrest, lift the armrest fully backward.
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USB port
A USB port is located on the central console.
It allows the connection of portable devices
such as iPod
® type digital audio players or USB
memory sticks.
It reads the audio files and sends them to your
audio system to be played through the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the audio
system control panel and display them in the
screen.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
current drawn by the portable device exceeds
the power rating of the vehicle's port.
Cigarette lighter / 12 V
accessory socket
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F

T
o connect a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect the appropriate adapter.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away. The connection of an electrical device
not approved by
CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
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