2023 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE Owners Manual

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8

► Lower the vehicle again fully.
► Fold jack 2 and remove it.


► Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.
► Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts
(depending on equipment).
►

Store the tools.
After changing a wheel
Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.
With a non-standard or 'space-saver'
spare wheel
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum
distance of 50 miles (80 km).
Driving with more than one spare wheel of
this type is prohibited.
The wheel trim from the replaced wheel must
not be refitted.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts
and its tyre pressure checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious
eye injury!


The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–


Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–


When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp /

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lamp has been switched off for several
minutes - risk of serious burns!
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers; use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb
of the same type and specification. To avoid
lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.
Refitting the lamp units
Perform the operations in the reverse
order to dismantling.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps/lamps are:
–

Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.
If you need to replace this type of bulb,
you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk
of electrocution!
Front lamps
Halogen headlamps
1. Direction indicators (PY21W)
2. Main beam headlamps (H1)
3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7LL)
4. Sidelamps (W5W)
Halogen lamps with daytime running
lamps and front foglamps
1.Direction indicators (PY21W)
2. Main beam headlamps (H1)
3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7LL)
4.Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)
5. Front foglamps (H11)
Direction indicators
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates that one of
the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.


► Turn the connector a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
►

Pull the bulb connector
.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced by
bulbs with identical colour and specifications.

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8Main beam headlamps

► Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.
►

Unclip the module support unit.
►


Remove the bulb connector
.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
T

o reassemble it, reposition the unit in the
housing and clip it back.
Make sure to replace the protective cover with
the tab facing upward.
Dipped beam headlamps

► Remove the protective cover by pulling the
tab.
►

Push the entire module relative to the support
to unclip one of the two tabs.
►


Once the first tab is unclipped, release the
second tab.
►


Remove the bulb connector
.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
T

o reassemble it, position the unit in the housing
and push until the two tabs "clip".
Make sure to replace the protective cover with
the tab facing upward.
Sidelamps

► Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.
►

Remove the bulb connector
.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
Make sure to replace the protective cover with
the tab facing upward.

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Front foglamps

► Insert a flat screwdriver between the lamp
and the cover .
►

Pull and lever to unclip the cover
.


► Remove the two fastening screws of the
module.
►

Remove the module from its housing.

► Press the locking clip and disconnect the
connector .
►

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
►

Remove the bulb holder
.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing these bulbs, you can also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Direction indicator side repeaters

► Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of the
repeater , between the repeater and the base of
the bodywork.
►

Lever with the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and pull it out.
►


Disconnect the connector from the repeater
.
►

Replace the module.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the module.
Rear lamps

1. Brake lamps/Sidelamps (P21/5W)
2. Direction indicators (PY21W)
3. Reversing lamps (W16W)
4. Foglamp (P21/5W)
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot: ►

Open the boot.
►


Remove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel.
►


Disconnect the lamp connector
.

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► Loosen and remove the nut.
► From the outside, cautiously remove the lamp
unit straight from its housing.


► Remove the four screws and lift off the bulb
holder .
►

T
urn the failed bulb a quarter of a turn and
replace it.
For reassembly, take care to engage the lamp
unit in its guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle. Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but without
damaging the lamp.
Third brake lamp
(W5W)
From the rear bench seat, you must access the
unit located on the rear shelf:


► Pull the unit’
s cover towards you and up to
disengage it.
►

Disconnect the lamp unit connector
.


► Unclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs
and remove it.
►

Replace the faulty bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Check that the unit’s cover is positioned
correctly on its support before clipping it
on.
Number plate lamps
(W5W)

► Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the
exterior holes of the transparent lens.
►

Push it outwards to unclip it and remove it.
►


Remove the defective bulb and replace it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.

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Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
CITROËN accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied or
not recommended by CITROËN and not
installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
12 V battery
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.
Dispose of used batteries at a designated
collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Electronic control units/LED
technology headlamps
Never connect the negative jump lead to the
metal part of the electronic control units or at
the back of the headlamps.
Risk of destroying the electronic control units
and/or headlamps!
Connect to the remote earth point provided
for this purpose.
Frozen battery
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop,
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of
leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Symbols
No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness and injury.
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach
of children.
The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric acid which can make you go blind or
cause severe burns.
For more information, refer to the
handbook.
Explosive gases can be present close to
the battery.
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery.
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:

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8► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever , then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located on
the engine.
Starting using another battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
► Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►

Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.
Stop & Start).
Charging the battery using a battery
charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–

When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–


If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12

V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.

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It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►

Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►


Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A.
•

the negative (-) black cable to earth point C


on the vehicle.
►

At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B

before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
+
Disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►

Close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows).
►


Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►


Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.
After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal


► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.