2023 CITROEN C-ELYSÉE service

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g.
sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g.
film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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before a long journey
.
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at each change of season.
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after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.

engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
has a fault, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle's
nitrogen oxide emissions to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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Dashboard instruments
1Instrument panel

1.Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm)
2. Display screen
3. Speedometer (km/h)
4. Control button
–

Momentary information reminder:
•


on servicing
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remaining driving range with the
emissions fluid (AdBlue®)
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Resetting the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or service indicator).
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Setting the time.
Display screen



A. Automatic gearbox information
Gear shift indicator
B. Time
C. Range related to the fuel or the AdBlue
® and
the SCR system (km)
or
Trip distance recorder
D. Fuel gauge / Diesel preheater
E. Service indicator (km)
then,
Odometer
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the ignition.
F. Cruise control or speed limiter instructions
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.

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Dashboard instruments
1Never drive until completely empty, as
this could damage the emissions control and
injection systems.
Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Engine preheating (Diesel)Temporarily on (up to approximately 30 seconds in
severe weather conditions).
When switching on the ignition, if the weather
conditions and the engine temperature make it
necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting will
occur immediately if you press and hold:
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the clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
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the brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine
starting request again, while keeping your foot
on the pedal.
Under-inflationFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Airbags
Fixed.
One of the airbags or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the "ON" position. In this case, do not install a "rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat - risk
of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the “OFF ” position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed,
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags
warning lamp on).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding button
is off.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is started, and at
speeds above approximately 31 mph (50
km/h).
At speeds below 31
mph (50 km/h), it can be
reactivated manually.
Hill start assistFixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).

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Dashboard instruments
Power steeringFixed.
The power steering has a fault.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800
km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100
km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100
km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented , or carry out
(3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
® or carry
out (2). It is
essential to add at least 10 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.
SCR emissions control system (BlueHDi)Fixed when the ignition is
switched on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
A malfunction of the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
Flashing AdBlue® warning
lamp on switching on the
ignition, with the Service and Engine self-
diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
Depending on the message displayed, it is
possible to drive for up to 685 miles (1,100
km)
before the engine immobiliser is triggered.
Carry out (3) without delay, to avoid starting
being prevented.
Flashing AdBlue® warning
lamp on switching on the
ignition, with the Service and Engine self-
diagnostics warning lamps on fixed,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating that starting is prevented.
The engine immobiliser prevents the engine from
restarting (the permitted driving limit has been
exceeded after confirmation of a malfunction of
the emissions control system).
To start the engine, carry out (2).
ServiceTemporarily on. One or more minor faults, for which there
is/are no specific warning lamp(s), have been
detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults
yourself, such as changing the battery in the
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed.
One or more major faults, for which there
is/are no specific warning lamp(s), have been
detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry
out (3).
Rear foglampFixed.
The lamp is on.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
system puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable
or START mode is automatically triggered.
For more information, refer to the Driving
section.

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Dashboard instruments
1Front foglampsFixed.
The front foglamps are on.
Direction indicatorsFlashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the clutch
Fixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START mode
is rejected because the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Foot on the brake
Fixed.
Insufficient or no pressure on the brake
pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
running, before releasing the parking brake, to
move out of position P.
Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms
of distance (miles or kilometres) and time
(months or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two
terms is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the
instrument panel. Depending on the version of
the vehicle:
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The distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the "-" sign.
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An alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
The value indicated is calculated according to the distance covered and
the time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a
due date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km). Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With

BlueHDi Diesel engines, associated with
the Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must be
reset to zero.


The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows:
► Switch off the ignition.
►

Press and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button.
►


Switch the ignition on; the distance recorder
display starts a countdown.
►


When the display indicates "=0", release the
button; the spanner disappears.

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Access
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the
lighting of the direction indicators.
An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot
are not subsequently opened, the vehicle
will automatically lock itself again after about
30

seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
► Press the closed padlock button on
the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lights and the
direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work
when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Central locking



Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking from the outside
When the vehicle is locked from the
outside, the button is deactivated.
►

After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.

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Access
2► Press the boot opening button located on the
left of the dashboard.
The boot lid is released and opens slightly
.
Opening the boot
► Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.
Closing
► Lower the boot lid using one of the interior
grab handles.
►

Then press the boot to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
System for mechanically unlocking the boot in
the event of a battery or central locking fault.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Alarm



System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides perimeter
protection and an self-protection function.
Perimeter protection
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the
central control or the siren wiring are put out
of service or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm
Activation
► Turn the vehicle off and exit.► Press the locking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is activated: an indicator light in the switch panel to the left of the
steering wheel flashes once per second.
The perimeter protection is activated 5 seconds
after pressing the locking button on the remote
control.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the
vehicle is not locked but the alarm is activated.
Deactivation
► Press the unlocking button on the
remote control.