2023 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE buttons

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Press one of the buttons to select the next or
previous track.
Rotate the thumb wheel to select the next
or previous folder in the order chosen.
Press and hold one of these
buttons for fast forward or fast
back.
Press LIST to display the structure of the
folders in the compilation.
Select a line in the list.
Select a track or a folder.
Up a level in the menu.
Skip a track.
USB memory stick - File
sorting
Make a long press on LIST or press
MENU, select “Multimedia", then “Media
settings" and finally “ Choice of track listing " to
display the different types of sorting.
Having selected the desired sorting (“ By
folders", “By artists", “By genres", “By
playlists") press the thumb wheel.
* (Check the manua l for your player)
Then press the thumb wheel to confirm and save
the changes.
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By folders
: all folders containing audio
files recognised on the peripheral device, in
alphabetical order without following the folder
structure.
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By artists : all of the artist names defined in
the ID3

Tags, in alphabetical order.
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By genres
: all of the genres defined in the
ID3 Tags.
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By playlists
: if playlists have been saved.
Apple® players or portable
player
Audio files on a portable mass storage player*
can be heard through the vehicle's speakers
by connecting it to the USB port (cable not
supplied).
Management of the device is via the
audio system controls.
If the portable player is not recognised by
the USB port, connect it to the auxiliary Jack
socket.
The Apple
® player software must be updated
regularly for the best connection.
The playlists are those defined in the Apple
®
player.
The Apple
® player must be generation 5 or
later.
Auxiliary input (AUX)
JACK socket
The auxiliary Jack socket permits the connection of a portable non-mass
storage device or an Apple
® player if not
recognised by the USB port.
Do not connect a device to the USB port
and to the auxiliary Jack socket at the
same time.
Connect the portable device to the auxiliary Jack
socket using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Press the SRC/TEL button repeatedly
and select "AUX".
First adjust the volume on your portable device.
Then adjust the volume of the audio system.
The display and management of controls is on the portable device.

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A virtual keypad is displayed on the screen: enter
a code of at least 4 digits then press the control
knob to confirm.
A message is displayed on the screen of the
telephone: enter the same code and confirm.
If pairing fails, the number of attempts is
not restricted.
Accept the connection on the telephone.
A message appears in the screen to confirm the
result of the connection.
Pairing can also be initiated from the
telephone by searching for detected
Bluetooth devices.
The directory and the call list can be
accessed after the necessary synchronisation
period (if the telephone is compatible).
Automatic connection must be configured in
the telephone to allow the connection each
time the vehicle is started.
Streaming - Playing audio
files via Bluetooth
Pair/connect the telephone and listen: see the
AUDIO chapter.
Status of the telephone
To find out the status of the telephone, press MENU.

Select “Telephone" and confirmSelect “Telephone management" and
confirm
Select “Telephone status" and confirm
The screen displays the name of the telephone, the name of the network, the
quality of network reception, and the
confirmation of the Bluetooth and streaming
connections.
Managing connections
The telephone connection automatically includes hands free operation and audio
streaming.
The ability of the system to connect to just
one profile depends on the telephone. Both
profiles may connect by default.
Press MENU.
Select “Bluetooth
connection " and confirm.
Select “Connections management" and
confirm the list of paired devices is
displayed.
Indicates that a device is connected.
Indicates connection of the audio
steaming profile.
Indicates the hands-free telephone
profile.
Select a telephone and confirm.
Then select and confirm:
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“Connect telephone" / “ Disconnect
telephone" : to connect / disconnect the
telephone or the hands-free connection only.
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“Connect media player" / “Disconnect
media player" : to connect / disconnect only
streaming.
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“Connect telephone + media player" /
“Disconnect telephone + media player" : to
connect / disconnect the telephone (hands-free
and streaming).
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“Delete connection": to delete the pairing.
Making a call - Dialling
To display the " TELEPHONE"
menu:
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Press and hold SRC/TEL

.
–

Or

, press the thumb wheel to display the
context menu. Select “Call" and confirm.
–

Or

, press MENU, select “Telephone" and
confirm. Select “Call" and confirm.
Select “Dial" to enter a number and
confirm.

Select numbers one at a time using the 7 and 8 buttons and confirm.

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Correction allows numbers to be deleted
one at a time.
Press the thumb wheel to confirm and
place the call.
Making a call - Recently
called numbers
(Depending on the compatibility of the phone)To display the "TELEPHONE" menu:
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Press and hold SRC/TEL

.
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Or

, press the thumb wheel to display the
context menu. Select "Call" and confirm.
–

Or

, press MENU, select "Telephone" and
confirm. Select "Call" and confirm.
Select "Calls list" and confirm.
Select the number and confirm to start the
call.
The calls list includes calls sent and received in the vehicle using the
connected telephone.
It is possible to make a call directly from
the telephone; park the vehicle first as a
safety measure.
Making a call - From the
directory of contacts
To display the "TELEPHONE" menu:
–

Press and hold SRC/TEL

.
–

Or

, press the thumb wheel to display the
context menu. Select “Call" and confirm.
–

Or

, press MENU, select “Telephone" and
confirm. Select “Call" and confirm.
Select “Directory" and confirm
Select a contact then confirm.

Home / Work / Mobile
(depending on the information available in the
contact records of the connected telephone).
Select the number and confirm.
Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and
a superimposed display in the multifunction
screen.
"YES" to accept the call is
selected by default.
Press the thumb wheel to accept the call.
Select "NO" and confirm to reject the call.
or
Press one of these buttons to
accept the call.
A long press on BACK or on SRC/TEL also rejects an
incoming call.
Managing calls
During a call, press the thumb wheel to
display the contextual menu.
Hang up
In the contextual menu, select “Hang up"
to end the call.
A long press on one of these buttons also ends the call.
Secret - Mute
(so that the caller cannot hear)In the contextual menu:
–

select “
Micro OFF " to switch off the
microphone.
–

deselect “
Micro OFF" to switch the
microphone on.
Combined mode
(to leave the vehicle without ending the call)In the contextual menu:
–

select “
Telephone mode " to transfer the call
to the telephone.
–

deselect “
Telephone mode" to transfer the
call to the vehicle.

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Multimedia audio system -
Applications - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
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Pairing the smartphone with the system via
Bluetooth.
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Using the smartphone.
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Connecting to the CarPlay® or Android
Auto applications (certain applications stop
displaying when the vehicle is moving).
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Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy economy mode is
displayed when the system is about to go into
standby.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen to access the menus, then press
the virtual buttons on the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" and
"Menu" buttons on the left of the touch screen to
access the menus, then press the virtual buttons
on the touch screen.
At all times it is possible to display the rolling
menus by pressing the screen briefly with three
fingers.
All touch-sensitive areas on the screen are
white.
On pages with multiple tabs at the bottom of the
screen, you can switch between pages either
by tapping the tab for the desired page or by
swiping the pages to the left or right with your
finger.
Press in the shaded area to go back up a level
or confirm.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or
confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
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Air conditioning status information (depending
on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
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Radio Media and
Telephone menu status
information.
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Privacy status information.
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Access to the touch screen and digital
instrument panel settings.
Audio source selection (depending on
equipment):
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FM/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
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T

elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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USB Memory stick.
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Media player connected via the auxiliary
socket (depending on equipment).

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In the "Settings" menu, it is possible to
create a profile for an individual or for a
group of people with shared interests, and
configure a wide range of settings (radio
presets, audio settings, ambiences, etc.).
Settings are applied automatically.
In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may
enter standby mode (with the screen and
sound off) for 5 minutes or more.
The system will resume normal operation
when the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls -
Type 1

Radio:
Select the previous/next preset radio
station.
Select the previous/next item in a menu or a list.
Media:
Select the previous/next track.
Select the previous/next item in a menu or a list.
Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Change audio source (radio; USB; AUX if
equipment connected; CD; streaming).
Confirm a selection.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute/restore sound by simultaneously
pressing the increase and decrease
volume buttons.
Steering mounted controls -
Type 2

Voice commands: This control is located on the steering wheel or
at the end of the lighting control stalk (depending
on equipment).
Short press, smartphone voice commands via
the system.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute by pressing the volume increase
and decrease buttons simultaneously
(depending on equipment).
Restore the sound by pressing one of the two
volume buttons.
Media (short press): change the
multimedia source.
Telephone (short press): start telephone
call.
Call in progress (short press): access
telephone menu.
Telephone (long press): reject an incoming call,
end call; when no call is in progress, access
telephone menu.
Radio (rotate): automatic search for the
previous/next station.
Media (rotate): previous/next track, move in a
list.
Short press: confirm a selection; if nothing
selected, access to presets.
Radio: display the list of stations.
Media: display the list of tracks.
Radio (press and hold): update the list of
stations received.

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11Air conditioning
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Manage various temperature and air flow
settings.
Applications
Viewing photos
Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system can read folders and image files in
the formats: .tiff; .gif; .jpg/jpeg; .bmp and .png.
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Photos".
Select a folder.
Select an image to view.
Press this button to display the details of
the photo.
Press the back arrow to go back a level.
Managing messages
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "SMS".
Select the "SMS” tab.
Press this button to select the display
settings for messages.
Press this button to search and select a
recipient.
Select the "Quick messages” tab.
Press this button to select the display
settings for messages.
Press this button to write a new message.
Press the bin alongside the selected
message to delete it.
Press this button alongside the selected
message to display the secondary page.
Press this button to edit and modify the
existing text.
Press this button to write a new message.
Press the bin to delete the message.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press one of the buttons to perform an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or
Move the slider to manually search for
frequencies up or down.
Or
Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband values
using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is perfectly normal in the
context of radio wave transmission, and
in no way indicative of an audio system
malfunction.

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Changing the waveband
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to change waveband.
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.Make a short press on the star outline. If
the star is solid, the radio station is
already preset.
Or
Select a radio station or frequency.
Press "Preset ".
Make a long press on one of the buttons
to preset the station.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
RDS, if activated, allows you to continue
listening to the same station by automatically
retuning to alternative frequencies.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Activate/deactivate "RDS".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
RDS station tracking may not be
available nationwide, as many radio
stations do not cover 100
% of the country.
This explains the loss of reception of the
station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function displays information
transmitted by the radio station relating to the
station or the currently playing song.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Activate/deactivate "News".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
Playing TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives
priority to TA alert messages. To operate, this
function needs good reception of a radio station
that transmits this type of message. While traffic
information is being broadcast, the current
media is automatically interrupted so that the
TA message can be heard. Normal play of the
previously playing media resumes at the end of
the message.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Activate/deactivate "TA ".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
Audio settings
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Audio settings".
Select the "Tone", "Balance", "Sound ",
"Voice" or "Ringtones" tab to configure
the sound settings.
Press the back arrow to confirm.
In the "Tone" tab, the Ambience, Bass ,
Medium and Treble sound settings are
different and independent for each audio
source.
In the "Balance” tab, the All passengers,
Driver and Front only settings are common
to all sources.
In the "Sound ” tab, activate or deactivate
"Volume linked to speed ", "Auxiliary input"
and "Touch tones ".

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Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "SOURCES" button.
Select the source.
BluetoothStreaming®
Streaming allows you to listen to the audio feed
from your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to use a
classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist. To
modify the classification used, return to the
first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and
confirm to go down through the menu to the
desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may
not be compatible with the generation of the
Apple
® player.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® players
via the USB ports. The adapter cable is not
supplied.
Devices are managed using the audio system
controls.
Other devices, not recognised on connection,
must be connected to the auxiliary socket using
a jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth
streaming, if compatible.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The audio system will only play audio files with
".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3" file
extensions, at bit rates between 32 Kbps and
320 Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
All ".wma" files must be standard WMA 9 files.
The supported sampling rates are 11, 22, 44 and
48 KHz.
To avoid reading and display problems, we
recommend choosing file names less than 20
characters long that do not contain any special
characters (e.g. “ ? .
; ù).
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32 format
(File Allocation Table).
We recommend using the original USB
cable for the portable device.
Telephone
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or
Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of
use and comfort" section.
For the list of compatible smartphones,
visit the Manufacturer's website in your
country.
Synchronising a smartphone enables
users to display applications that support
the smartphone’s CarPlay
® or Android Auto
technology on the vehicle’s screen. For