2022 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE Handbook (in English)

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Turn off the defrosting of the rear
screen and side mirrors (depending on
the version) as soon as you consider it
necessary.
Because lower energy consumption
reduces fuel consumption.Advice
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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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.
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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.
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o prevent misting or deteriorating
air quality inside the passenger
compartment, you should not deactivate
the system for too long and avoid
extended operation of the air recirculation
system when driving.
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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 correct operation of the air
conditioning system, you are also advised
to have it checked regularly according
to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
recommendations.
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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.
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Fittings
Glove box
It can be used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
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o open the glove box, raise the handle.
Removable ashtray
F Raise the cover to open the ashtray.
F T o empty it, with the cover raised, pull the
ashtray upward.
It contains the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
To avoid any problem of inter ference
or risk of overturning, do not place the
ashtray near the gear lever.
Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
If after a long period parked in the
sun, 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.
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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Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
Storage compartments
USB portCigarette lighter / 12 V
accessory socket
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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or access to the closed storage box, lift the
lever to open the lid.
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o access the open storage under the
armrest, lift the armrest fully backward. 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. F
T o use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
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o connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.
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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.
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nclip the fixings.
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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:
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nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used.
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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.
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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.
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Lighting control
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam headlamps
allows, without modification, driving in a
country that drives on the other side of
the road than the country in which your
vehicle was sold.
Selection ring for main
lighting mode
Lamps off (ignition off) / Daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the lever to switch the lighting
between dipped and main beam
headlamps.
When the lamps are off or only the sidelamps
are on, the driver can switch on the main beam
headlamps (headlamp flash) by pulling and
releasing the stalk.
Display
Turn to align the desired symbol with the mark. Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Foglamp selection ring
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp only
F To switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
F
T o switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.
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Front foglamps and rear foglamp
Turn and release the ring:
F O nce for wards to switch the front foglamps
on.
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econd time for wards to switch the rear
foglamp on.
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nce rearwards to switch the rear foglamp
of f.
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econd time rear wards to switch the front
foglamps off.
The foglamps and sidelamps remain on if the
dipped beams are switched off manually.
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urn the ring rear wards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch
of f. In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, using the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn off the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp as soon as they are
no longer necessary.
Switching off the lamps when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
the dipped beams if automatic guide-me-
home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after switching
off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position – lamps off,
then to the desired position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lamps are on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
Daytime running lamps
(Depending on the country of sale.)
When starting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting
control is in the "0" position.
The daytime running lamps go off
when the sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps are switched on.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
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A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
When the automatic headlamp illumination
function is activated (lighting control stalk in the
" AUTO " position), if the ambient light is poor the
dipped beam headlamps remain on when the
ignition is switched off.
With audio system
The guide-me-home lighting can be
configured in the " Personalisation-
configuration " menu.
With touch screen
The guide-me-home lighting can be
configured in the " Driving / Vehicle "
menu.
Direction indicators
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3


times.
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eft: lower the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
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ight: raise the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
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Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlamp beams
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
Depending on the version, this adjustment can
be carried out using the control located:
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nder the bonnet.
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o the left of the steering wheel
Under the bonnet
To the left of the steering wheel
01 or 2 people in the front seats.
- 5


people.
1 5
people + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
- Driver on his own + maximum authorised
load in the boot.
The higher number positions can be used,
but may limit the area illuminated by the
headlamps.
The initial setting is position " 0".
Wiper control stalk
Windscreen wipers
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
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aise the bonnet to access the control (one
per headlamp).
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urn the control to adjust the height of the
headlamp beam. Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
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