2022 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE Handbook (in English)

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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Malfunction
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, indicates a gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked 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. There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
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f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
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f you force the movement of the
selector from position P to another
position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are
inactive in manual mode. 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 keep
the vehicle stationary.
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 on the
screen.
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eturn the selector to position P
; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace. Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by
advising the driver when to change up.With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual mode.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gearshift recommendations should not be
considered obligatory. The configuration of the
road, the amount of traffic and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. The driver thus remains responsible
for deciding whether to follow or ignore the
system's instructions.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:
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ou are in third gear.
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ou press the accelerator pedal. -

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he system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow. With a manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and driver
actions (power demand, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
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ngaging first gear,
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ging reverse gear,
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own shifting.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
The engine restarts automatically – START
mode – as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place 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.The Stop & Start requires the use of a
12
V battery of special specification and
technology. All work on this type of battery
must only be carried out 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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Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the button.With a manual gearbox , when the
vehicle speed is below 12 mph
(20 km/h) or the vehicle is stationary
(depending on the engine), the Stop
& Start warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically
when you place the gear lever in
neutral and you release the clutch
pedal.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not activated when:
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he driver's seat belt is not fastened.
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he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment.
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emisting is active.
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ertain special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) require the engine to
control the system.
The Stop & Start warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
stops.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Going into engine START mode
With a manual gearbox , the Stop
& Start warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel and the engine
restarts automatically when you
press the clutch pedal fully down to
t h e f l o o r.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is activated
automatically when:
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ou open the driver's door.
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ou unfasten the driver's seat belt.
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he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an electronic gearbox.
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ertain specific conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) require the engine to
control the system or the vehicle.
The Stop & Start warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then
stops.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Deactivation / Manual
reactivation
In certain cases, such as the need to maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
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If the engine is in STOP mode, it restarts
immediately.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
With button
Press this button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the button indicator lamp and the display of a
message.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
The button indicator lamp goes off and a
message is displayed.
With touch screen
The Stop & Start setting can be
configured in the menu Driving /
Vehicle. Opening the bonnet
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.
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
recommendations
, particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault in the system,
the indicator lamp 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 lamps 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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Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres.
The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys). Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1
hour or
after a journey of less than 6
miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3
bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This warning is indicated by
continuous illumination of the
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message displayed on the screen. F

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educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
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top as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on a simple visual check.
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f you have a compressor (such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit), check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
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n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The warning remains active until the
system is reinitialised.Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressures of one or more
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.
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Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressure of the four tyres
is correct for the conditions of use
of the vehicle and conforms to the
recommendations on the tyre pressure
label.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the system has been reinitialised with
the pressure of the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
Without audio system
F Open the glove box.
F
H
old this button down. A high-pitched audible signal indicates that the
reinitialisation has not been carried out.
The new pressure parameters registered are
considered reference values by the system.
With audio system
Reinitialisation is confirmed by a low-pitched
audible signal.
F

P
ress the MENU
button for access to the
main menu.
F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
" Personalisation-configuration " menu
and confirm by pressing the central button.
F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
" Define vehicle parameters " menu and
confirm by pressing the central button.
F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
" Driving assistance " category and confirm
by pressing the central button. F
P
ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select " Ty r e
pressures ", then "Reinitialisation ", then
confirm by pressing the central button.
A message confirms the reinitialisation
operation.
With touch screen
The system reinitialisation request
can be configured in the Driving/
Vehicle menu.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the system has been reinitialsed with
the pressure of the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
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Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Ser vice warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.Before doing anything to the system,
the pressure of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
Speed limiter
System which prevents the
vehicle from exceeding the speed
programmed by the driver.
Once the speed limit is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20

mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the set speed, simply slow down to
a speed below the programmed speed.
The set speed remains in the system memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot in any
circumstances replace the need to respect
speed limits, or the vigilance of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1.Speed limiter mode selection wheel.
2. Value decrease button.
3. Value increase button.
4. Speed limiter on/off button.
Displays on the instrument
panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5Speed limiter on / off indication.
6 Speed limiter mode selected.
7 Programmed speed value.
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Programming
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
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urn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position:
the speed limiter mode is selected but is not
switched on (PAUSE).
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et the speed value by pressing button 2 or
3
(e.g. 55 mph (90 km/h)).
You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons 2
and 3:
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y +/- 1 mph (1 km/h) = short press.
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B
y +/- 5 mph (5 km/h) = long press.
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n steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h) = press and
hold.
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witch the speed limiter on by pressing
button 4 .
Pause
F Switch the speed limiter off by pressing
button 4: a message on the screen confirms
the stop (PAUSE).
F

S
witch the speed limiter back on by
pressing button 4
again.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in order to
exceed the programmed speed will have
no effect unless you press the pedal firmly
beyond the point of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed, which is still
displayed, flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal. Returning to the programmed speed, by means
of intentional or unintentional deceleration of
the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing
of the programmed speed and the audible
signal stops.
Exiting the limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1
to the 0 position:
the speed limiter mode is deselected.
The display returns to the total distance
recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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