2017 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE check engine light

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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
STOP Fixed, associated
with another warning
light. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine
coolant temperature. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer
or qualified workshop.
Parking brake Continuous. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
light, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Brakes Fixed. The brake fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top-up with brake fluid listed by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
light. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system has
a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Low fuel levelContinuous. When it first comes on, around
5 litres of fuel remain in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning light will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres
.
Never drive until completely empty, this could damage
the emissions and injection systems.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Engine auto
diagnosis
system Continuous.
The emission control system has
a fault.
The warning light should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Flashing. The engine management system
has a fault.There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Continuous.
The key is at position 2 (ignition
on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning light goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning light is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator light goes off again,
then start the engine.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning light comes on for
a few seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off.
This warning light should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Continuous. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Passenger's
airbag system Continuous.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the " OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward"
facing child seat, unless there is
a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning light on). To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the
control to the "
ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the "rear ward"
facing position.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) Continuous.
The button, located at the
bottom left of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator light is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the DSC/ASR. Its
indicator light goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If the system is deactivated, it is reactivated
automatically once a speed of around 30 mph
(50

km/h) is reached.
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In the event of a fault with the emissions control system SCR
A device preventing the engine from
starting automatically activates after
685 miles (1,100 km) of driving following
confirmation of a fault in the SCR
emissions control system. Have the
system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible. In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey, after
self-diagnosis of the emissions SCR
system. or
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed (after 30
miles (50 km) covered with the permanent display
of the message signalling a fault), the Service and
engine diagnostic warning lights come on and
the AdBlue warning light flashes, accompanied
by an audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument cluster of "NO START IN" and a
distance, indicating the remaining range expressed
in miles or kilometres before engine starting is
prevented - (e.g.: "NO START IN 600 km" means
"Starting will be prevented in 600 km (375 miles).
While driving, this display appears every
30
seconds while the fault with the SCR emissions
system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart the
vehicle.
During the permitted driving phase (between
685 and 0 miles) (1,100 km and 0 km)
or
The AdBlue, Service and engine diagnostic
warning lights come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
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Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
- m ove to position N to engage neutral,
or
-

l
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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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
12

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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Coolant level
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top-up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid the risk of scalding when you need to
top-up in an emergency, place a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top-up the level.Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning light, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message in the screen
(if a display screen is fitted).
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped-up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop and dispose of in
the containers made available for this
purpose.
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Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's
service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
12 V battery
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section. The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened
(versions without quick release
terminals) and that the connections
are clean.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Particle filter (Diesel)
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning light
goes off.
If the warning light stays on, this indicates a low
additive level; refer to “Diesel additive level”
section. or
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the fixed
illumination of this warning light
accompanied by a warning message
in the screen (if a display screen is
fitted).
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell, which
is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
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