2023 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE light

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Ease of use and comfort
3water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
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T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop &
Start
system, refer to the corresponding
section.
Air conditioning, manual (without display screen)
This system operates only with the engine
running.


1. Temperature
2. Air flow
3. Air distribution
4. Air intake
/ Air recirculation
5. Air conditioning
Temperature
► Turn the dial 1 from blue (cold) to red (hot) to
adjust the temperature to your liking.
Air flow
► Turn the dial 2 to obtain a comfortable air
flow.
Deactivation
If you put the air flow control in the 0 position, the
temperature is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the forward movement of the vehicle.
Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side air vents, footwells.
Central and side air vents.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing
the dial 3 to an intermediate notch or by closing
the air vents.
Air intake/Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to avoid deterioration of the air quality and the
formation of mist.
► Move manual co ntrol 4 to the left for
the "Recirculation of interior air" position.
► Move manual co ntrol 4 to the right to
return to the "Exterior air intake" position.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:

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– in summer, to lower the temperature,
– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter
, above 3°C.
Switching on
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning.
The control lights up when the system is
activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment dial is in
position " 0".
Faster cool air
When the air conditioning is activated, to obtain
cool air more quickly, you can use recirculation
of the interior air for a few moments.
► Move manual co ntrol 4 to the left for
the "Recirculation of interior air" position.
► Then, move manual control 4 to the
right to return to the "Exterior air intake"
position.
Switching off
► Press button 5 again, the associated indicator
lamp goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Electronic air conditioning
(with display screen)
This system only operates with the engine
running.


1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Air intake/Air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning.
6. Faster air conditioning.
Air intake/Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Avoid the prolonged use of interior air
recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
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Press button
4 to cut off the intake of exterior
air and recirculate the interior air.
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Press button
4 again to allow the intake of
exterior air. The activation of recirculation of the interior air is
confirmed by the lighting of the indicator lamp on
the display.
Temperature
► Press buttons
1 (red for hot and blue for cold)
to adjust the temperature to your requirements.
The temperature bars come on or go off
progressively on the display.
Air conditioning
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning.
Its indicator lamp illuminates on the display when
the system is active.
Faster air conditioning
This button activates rapid cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
On/Off
► Press button 6 to activate/deactivate the
rapid air conditioning.
Its indicator lamp illuminates on the display when
the system is active.
Air distribution
► Press button 3 successively to direct the air
flow towards:

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3• windscreen and side windows (demisting or
defrosting),
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the windscreen, side windows and air vents,
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the windscreen, side windows, air vents and
footwells,
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the windscreen, side windows and footwells,
•


the footwells,
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the air vents and footwells,
•


the air vents.
Air flow
► Press one of the buttons 2 to increase/
decrease the air flow.
The air flow bars light up/go off gradually.
Deactivating the system
► Press the "small fan" button 2 until all the
bars in the display are off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Pressing the "small fan" button 2 again
reactivates the system.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system deactivated (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid
demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and
side windows.
With the manual air
conditioning system
(without screen)
► Put the temperature and air flow
controls to the dedicated marked position.
► Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position (manual
control moved to the right).
► Put the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
► Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the appropriate button; the
lighting of the associated control comes on.
With the electronic air
conditioning system (with
screen)
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the system.
The lighting of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates that the system is activated.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
Heated windscreen base
(Depending on country of sale.)

In cold conditions, the heated rear window switch
also allows the lower windscreen to be heated,
so as to free the wiper blades when frozen to the
glass by frost or snow.
The function is active when the ambient temperature is below 0°C.
Switching on/off

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3Storage compartments

► For access to the closed storage box, lift the
lever to open the lid.


► To access the open storage under the
armrest, lift the armrest fully backward.
USB socket

A USB port is located on the central console.
It allows the connection of portable devices 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.
Cigarette lighter/12 V
accessory socket(s)


► To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops out automatically.
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T
o use 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.
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 radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.

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Ease of use and comfort
Courtesy lamps
1.Courtesy lamps
2. Front reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy
lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
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when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
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when a door is opened.
–


when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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when the vehicle is locked.
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when the ignition is switched on.
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30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

With
the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
–

In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
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With the engine running, unlimited.
Reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Do not place anything against the
courtesy lamps.

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Lighting and visibility
4Exterior lighting control
stalk
Main lighting



Lamps off (ignition off)/
Daytime running lamps (engine running)
Sidelamps only
Dipped or main beam headlamps
Headlamp dipping

► Pull the lighting control stalk to switch
between dipped and main beam headlamps.
In lamps off and sidelamps modes, pull the
lighting control stalk to switch the main beam
headlamps on directly ("headlamp flash").
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp on the instrument panel confirms that the
selected lighting is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the permanent illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Rear foglamp
They only work if the dipped or main beam headlamps are on.


► Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn
it on/off.
Front foglamps/Rear
foglamp
They operate with the dipped or main beam headlamps on.


► Rotate the ring forwards:
• once to switch on the front foglamps,
•

a second time to switch on the rear foglamp.
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urn in the opposite direction to switch off.
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Rotate the ring backwards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited
in clear weather or in rain, both day and
night. In these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for the
dipped beam headlamps 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.

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If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after a
maximum duration of 30 minutes to avoid
draining the battery.
They will go off automatically after a period
of time that depends on the level of charge in
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
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!


Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
dipped beam headlamps must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
(Depending on version)
These LED lamps at the front of the vehicle light
up automatically when the engine starts.
They perform the following functions:
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Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk
at position "

0" with adequate ambient light).
In daytime running lamps mode, the
diodes are brighter.
Guide-me-home lighting

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function. Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Direction indicators

► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.

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4Headlamp beam height
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.
0. (Initial adjustment) Driver only or driver + front passenger
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers
1. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +
load in the boot
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +
load in the boot
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in
the boot
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
Front wipers



Raise or lower the control to the desired position
to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Off.
Single wipe (press down and release).
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The screenwash jets are not adjustable. Do not handle them (risk of damage).
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be