2021 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE child lock

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Contents
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Overview
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Eco-driving
1Dashboard instrumentsInstrument panel 7
Warning and indicator lamps 7
Indicators 11
Distance recorders 13
Setting the date and time 14
Trip computer 14
2AccessRemote control / Key 17
Central locking 18
Back-up procedures 19
Doors 20
Boot 20
Alarm 21
Electric windows 22
3Ease of use and comfortFront seats 23
Rear bench seat 24
Steering wheel adjustment 25
Mirrors 25
Heating and Ventilation 26
Air conditioning, manual (without display screen) 27
Electronic air conditioning (with display screen) 28
Front demisting - defrosting 29
Demisting/de-icing the rear screen
and/or the door mirrors
30
Interior fittings 30
Courtesy lamps 32
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 33
Direction indicators 34
Headlamp beam height adjustment 35
Wiper control stalk 35
Changing a wiper blade 36
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 37
Hazard warning lamps 37
Horn 38
Electronic stability control (ESC) 38
Seat belts 39
Airbags 41
Child seats 43
Deactivating the front passenger airbag 45
ISOFIX child seats 47
Child lock 50
6DrivingDriving recommendations 51
Starting-switching off the engine 53
Parking brake 54
Hill start assist 54
5-speed manual gearbox 55
6-speed manual gearbox 55
6-speed automatic gearbox 56
Gear shift indicator 58
Stop & Start 58
Tyre under-inflation detection 60
Driving and manoeuvring aids -
General recommendations 62
Speed limiter 63
Cruise control - Specific recommendations 64
Cruise control 65
Rear parking sensors 66
Reversing Camera 67
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 69
Refuelling 69
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 70
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 70
Snow chains 73
Energy economy mode 73
Towing device 74
Very cold climate screen 74
Roof bars 75
Bonnet 75
Engine compartment 76
Checking levels 77
Checks 79
Free-wheeling 80
Advice on care and maintenance 81
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 83
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 83
Tool kit 83
Spare wheel 84
Changing a bulb 87
Fuses 91
12 V battery 92
Towing the vehicle 95

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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are intended
as a guide. The presence and location of some
components varies according to the version, trim
level and country of sale.
Instruments and controls
1.Bonnet release
2. Dashboard fuses
3. Horn
4. Instrument panel
5. Audio and telematics systems
6. Warning lamp display for seat belts and front
passenger airbag
Courtesy lamps
Rear view mirror 7.
Emergency warning lamps
Locking/unlocking from the inside
8. Adjusting the date/time
9. Heating, ventilation
Manual air conditioning (without display
screen)
Electronic air conditioning (with display
screen)
Front demisting/defrosting
Rear screen demisting/defrosting
Heated windscreen
10. Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Gear shift indicator
11 . USB socket
12 V accessory socket / Cigar lighter
12. Parking brake
13. Electric windows deactivation
Steering-mounted controls
1.External lighting/direction indicators control
stalk
Voice recognition activation button 2.
Speed Limiter/Cruise Control
3. Audio system setting controls
4. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer control stalk
Side control bar

1.Manual headlamp beam height adjustment
2. DSC/ASR systems
3. Stop & Start
4. Boot lid opening
5. Alarm
6. Door mirrors adjustment
Labels
"Lighting and visibility - Exterior lighting
control stalk" and "In the event of a
breakdown - Changing a bulb" sections:


"Safety - Child seats - Deactivating the front
passenger airbag" section:

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Dashboard instruments
1Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Engine preheating (Diesel)Temporarily on (up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
–

the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
–


the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Under-inflationFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Airbags
Fixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the "ON" position. In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk
of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF ” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding button
is off.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is started, and at
speeds above approximately 31 mph (50
km/h).
At speeds below 31
mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
Hill start assistFixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).

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2Remote control / Key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
–
Unlocking/Locking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking and partial opening of the boot.
–


Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
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Locating the vehicle.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking/locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Using the remote control built-in key, you can
perform the following operations (depending on
version):
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Unlocking/Locking the vehicle.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–


Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
Unfolding / Folding the key

► Press this button to unfold or fold the key .
The remote control may be damaged if
you do not press the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking is activated by default.With the audio system, the setting for
complete or selective boot unlocking is
made in the Personalisation-Configuration
menu.
With the touch screen, selective
unlocking can be configured from
the Driving/Vehicle menu.
Complete unlocking
► Press the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
► Press the unlocking button.
►

Press it
again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Unlocking and partial opening of the
boot
► Press this button for more than one
second to unlock the boot. The boot
opens slightly.
This action unlocks the vehicle first.

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2Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►

Press the button until an audible signal is
heard and/or a message appears on the screen.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–

Remote control malfunction.
–


V
ehicle battery discharged.
–

V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.
Driver's door
Insert the key in the door lock to lock or unlock
the door.
Passenger doors
► On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.


► Remove the black cap on the edge of the
door , using the key.
►

Insert the key into the opening without forcing
and then turn the assembly

.
►

Remove 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.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►

Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►


Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity

. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►

Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.

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This equipment contains a button type battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted
into a part of the body, seek immediate
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close
properly, stop using the product and keep it
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or leaking of
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment
where the temperature is extremely high or
where the pressure is extremely low due to
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.


► Switch the ignition off.
► T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
►

Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
►


Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the key , pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
The interior opening control on a rear door does not work if the child lock is on.
For more information on the Child Lock, refer
to the corresponding section.
Boot
Opening
Releasing the boot from the inside

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The alarm is deactivated: the indicator lamp goes off.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and
flashing of the direction indicators for thirty
seconds.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control, rapid flashing of the
indicator lamp informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. Upon ignition,
this flashing stops immediately.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
► Lock the vehicle using the key .
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
►
Unlock the vehicle using the key .
►

Open the door; this sets off the alarm.
►


Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed
lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button
indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric windows

Model with front window controls

Model with front and rear window controls
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear 5.
Deactivating the rear electric window
controls.
Deactivating the rear controls for the
rear electric windows
For your children's safety, press control 5
to deactivate the controls for the rear
electric windows, irrespective of their positions.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.

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Safety
the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the sun's rays,
fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety measure, do not leave:
–

A

child alone and unsupervised inside a
vehicle.
–

A

child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed.
– The keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.
Child seat at the rear
Forward-facing or rearward-facing



► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing
child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front
seat.
►

Check that the backrest of the forward-facing
child seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in contact
with it.
Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat .
Child seat at the front

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the
intermediate longitudinal position ,
with the
backrest straightened .
"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger
airbag active.
"Rearward facing"