2018 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE warning

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Remaining range between 1,500 and 350 miles (2,400 and 600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
180 miles (300 km) until the fluid level has been
topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that you do not top up by
more than 10
litres of AdBlue.
For more information on AdBlue
® and
the SCR system , and, in particular,
on topping up the AdBlue
®, refer to the
corresponding section. Range below 350
miles (600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue level has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of "NO START IN" and a
distance on the instrument panel, indicating the
driving range expressed in miles or kilometres
before engine starting is prevented –
(e.g. "NO START IN 900

miles" means
"Starting will be prevented in 900 miles").
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of "NO START
IN" and a distance on the instrument panel,
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres before engine starting is
prevented –
(e.g. "NO START IN 180 miles" means "Starting
will be prevented in 180 miles").
For more information on AdBlue
®
(BlueHDI engines) and, in particular, on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section. Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
inhibition system required by regulations
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
For more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi
engines) , and, in particular, on topping up,
refer to the corresponding section. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of "NO START IN"
and 0

miles or km on the instrument panel –
("NO START IN 0

miles" means "Starting
prevented").
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If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after auto diagnosis checks of the SCR
emissions control system.
During the permitted driving phase
(between 650
and 0 miles (1,100 km and
0


km))
While driving, the message is displayed every
30

seconds while the fault with the SCR
emissions control system persists.
The alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition. Starting prevented
You have exceeded the authorised driving
limit: the starting inhibition system does
not allow the engine to be started.
To be able to restart the engine, you must call
on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.In the event of a fault with
the SCR emissions control
system
An engine starting inhibition device is
activated automatically after you have
driven a further 650 miles (1,100 km)
following confirmation of a fault with 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
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered while driving as soon
as the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists. 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), these warning lamps come on and the
AdBlue warning lamp flashes, accompanied
by an audible signal and the temporary display
in the instrument cluster of NO START IN
and a distance, indicating the driving range
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine
starting is prevented – (e.g. "NO START IN
350
miles" means "Starting will be prevented in
350


miles").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.
When switching on the ignition, these warning
lamps comes on and the AdBlue warning lamp
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
the temporary display of "NO START IN" and
0
miles or kilometres on the instrument panel –
("NO START IN 0
miles" means "Starting
prevented").
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Locking is confirmed by continuous lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not work; the
vehicle locks, then immediately unlocks,
identifiable by the locks making a rebound
sound.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock again
automatically after thirty seconds unless a
door or the boot is open.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked. F

P
ress the closed padlock button
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lights and the
direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.
Fault with the remote
control
In the event of a malfunction with the remote
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or
locate your vehicle.
F

F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch.
F

P
ress the closed padlock button for a few
seconds.
F

R
eturn the key to position 2 (ignition on ).
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
I f the battery is flat, you are informed
by lighting of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the screen. F

U
nclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove the flat battery from its
compartment.
F
F
it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.
Access

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Doors
Opening
From outside
From inside
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:-
w
hen the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
-

w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Back-up release
System for mechanically locking and unlocking
the doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the door lock to lock or unlock
the door.
Passenger doors
F On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on.
F

A

fter unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the key, pull the door handle.
F

P

ull a door interior opening control; this
unlocks the whole vehicle. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the socket without forcing
it, then without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
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Access

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Boot
Opening
Unlocking and releasing the boot
using the remote control
F Hold the centre button on the remote control down for more
than one second.
The boot lid is released and opens slightly.
Releasing the boot from the
inside
F Press the boot opening button located on the left of the dashboard.
The boot lid is released and opens slightly.
Opening the boot
F Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.
Closing
F Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.
F

T
hen press the boot to close it.
-

w
hen the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,
-

w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Back-up release
System for mechanically unlocking the boot in
the event of a battery or central locking fault.
UnlockingIf the boot lid is not fully closed:
F
F
old back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot.
If your vehicle is fitted with a fixed bench
seat, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot lid.
In the event of a fault or difficulties are
encountered on manoeuvring the boot
lid when opening or closing it, have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible to
prevent this issue getting worse, causing
the boot lid to drop, and serious injuries.
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Mats
Removable carpet protection.
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removing
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F M ove the seat as far back as possible.
F

U
nclip the fixings.
F

R
emove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F P osition the mat correctly. To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

O
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used.
-
D
o not fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control / speed limiter.
F
R
efit the fixings by pressing.
F
C
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
Storage box
F Raise the boot floor to access the storage
box.
This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles, etc.
It also houses the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit, etc.
Ease of use and comfort

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General safety
recommendations
Labels are affixed in different locations on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
and vehicle identification. Do not remove
them: they are an integral part of your
vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required,
all of which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.We draw your attention to the following
points:
-

T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
CITROËN may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN
dealer for information on the range of
recommended accessories.
-

A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for CITROËN dealers
or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
-

A
ny modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by
the manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer for the specification of transmitters
which can be fitted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
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Safety

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Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
It can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Emergency or assistance
call
Localised Located
Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
F

P

ress the central part of the steering wheel. The flashing green LED and the voice message
confirm that the call has been made to the
"Localised Located Emergency Call" service*.
The green LED goes off.
Safety