Citroen C-Elysee (2017 year). Manual - part 6

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Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

Automatic operation

Reverse

When selecting reverse R with the ignition on,
the rear parking sensors are activated.
For more information, refer to the "Rear parking
sensors" section.

Creep function (moving without

using the accelerator)

This function provides great flexibility in
manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when
parking, in traffic jams, …).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D, M or R selected,

the vehicle

moves

as soon as you take your foot off

the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator)..

F Select position D for

automatic changing

of the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the
most suitable gear according to the style of
driving, the profile of the road and the load in
the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
As a safety measure, if you release the
accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not
change up.

These two special programmes complete
the automatic operation, for use in particular
circumstances.

Sport and snow programmes

"S" sport programme

F Press the "S

" button, once the engine has

started.

The gearbox automatically allows a more
dynamic driving style.

snow programme

F Press the "T

" button, once the engine has

started.

The gearbox adapts itself to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme helps moving off and improves
traction when grip is poor.

At any time, press the button selected
again to leave the programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptative mode.

appears in the instrument panel.

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There is a risk of damage to the

gearbox:

- if you press the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the

selector from the P position to
another position when the battery is

discharged.

If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
F Return the selector to position P

;

the message disappears.

When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.

To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the selector
in the N

position and apply the parking

brake.

Manual operation

Invalid value during manual

operation

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.

Operating fault

F Select position M for

sequential changing

of the six gears.

Move the selector towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

Move the selector towards the - sign to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

disappears and the gears

engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.

With the ignition on, illumination of

this warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message in the

multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.

In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up

mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel

a substantial knock when changing from P
to R

and from N to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.

Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

The sport and snow programmes are
not available when operating manually.

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Gear efficiency indicator

System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.

On vehicle fitted with a manual
gearbox, the arrow is accompanied by
the gear recommended.

With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
-  engaging first gear,
-  engaging reverse gear,
-  engaging a lower gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

Example:
-  You are in third gear.
-  You press the accelerator pedal.
-  The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

The

"ECO" warning lamp comes

on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:

with a 5-speed electronic gearbox, with
the vehicle stationary, when you press
the brake pedal or put the gear selector in
position N

A time counter calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode during a journey. It rests
itself to zero every time the ignition is switched
on with the key.

The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other...). The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly
and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the key.

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...

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Going into engine START mode

Special cases: START invoked

automatically

The

"ECO" warning lamp goes

off and the engine starts with an

electronic gearbox:

- gear selector in position A or M, when you

release the brake pedal,

- or gear selector in position N and the brake

pedal released, when you move the gear
selector to position A or M,

- or when you engage reverse gear.

For reasons of safety and for your comfort,
START mode is invoked automatically when:
-  you open the driver's door,
-  you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-  the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph

(3 km/h) with an electronic gearbox,

- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.

The

"ECO" warning lamp flashes for

a few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Special cases: STOP mode not

available

STOP mode is not invoked when:
-  the driver's door is open,
-  the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-  the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

The

"ECO" warning lamp flashes for

a few seconds then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the

"ECO OFF" button

flashes for a few moments, then comes on
continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps
in the instrument panel come on. It is then
necessary to switch off the ignition and start
the engine again using the key.

Operating fault

The Stop & Start system requires
a 12 V battery with a special
specification and technology.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.

Press this button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by illumination of the
indicator lamp in the button and the display of
a message.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.

Deactivation / Manual

reactivation

In certain cases, such as the need to maintain

a comfortable temperature in the passenger

compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the

Stop & Start system.

The system can be deactivated at any time,

once the ignition is on.

If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.

The Stop & Start system is reactivated

automatically every time the ignition is

switched on.

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the

bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start

system to avoid the risk of injury

related to an automatic change to

START mode.

Driving on flooded roads

Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Speed limiter

System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.

The speed limiter is

switched on manually:

it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).

The speed limiter is

switched off by manual

operation of the control.

The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed.

The speed limiter cannot, in any

circumstances, replace the need to

respect speed limits, nor can it replace the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A.
1.

Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.

Value decrease button.

Value increase button.

Speed limiter on / off button.

Steering mounted controls

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

Speed limiter on / off indication.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

Programmed speed value.

Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.

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Turn thumb wheel 1 to the

"LIMIT"

position: the speed limiter

mode is selected but is not switched on
(PAUSE).

You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.

Programming

Leaving limiter mode

Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position:

the speed limiter mode is deselected. The
display returns to the distance recorder.

On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared and the dashes then flash.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

Set the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph

(90 km/h)).

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3:
-  by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-  by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-  in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

Exceeding the programmed speed

Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will
not have any effect unless you press the pedal

firmly past the point of

resistance.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes, accompanied by an audible signal.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the programmed speed and the audible signal stops.

Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.

Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4.

Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4: the display

confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

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Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.

The cruise control is

switched on manually: it

requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,
- second gear on a or automatic or electronic

gearbox, in sequential mode,

- position A on an electronic gearbox or

position D

on an automatic gearbox.

The cruise control is

switched off manually

or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the trajectory control systems for
safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A.
1.

Cruise control mode selection thumb

wheel.

Value decrease button.

Value increase button.

Cruise control off/resume button.

Steering mounted controls

The cruise control cannot, in any

circumstances, replace the need to

respect speed limits, nor can it replace the

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

Cruise control off/resume indication.

Cruise control mode selection indication.

Programmed speed value.

Displays in the instrument

panel

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Turn thumb wheel 1 to the

"CRUISE" position: the cruise control

mode is selected but is not switched on
(PAUSE).

Programming

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3:
-  by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-  by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-  in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.

When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

In the event of a cruise control malfunction,
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the
dashes. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Operating fault

Leaving cruise control mode

Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise control mode is

deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.

Exceeding the programmed speed

Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed
results in flashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the speed.

Set the programmed speed by

accelerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 or 3

(e.g.: 70 mph

(110 km/h)).

Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4: the screen

confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

Switch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4 again.

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be
detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.

Rear parking sensors

This function cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.

The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.

Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.

Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.

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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.

In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp

is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Operating fault

The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).

Deactivation / Activation of the

rear parking sensors

The function is deactivated or
activated via the vehicle configuration
menu.
The status of the function is stored
when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on access to the parking
sensors menu, refer to the "Personalisation -
Configuration" part of the "Monitoring" section.

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Lighting control

System for selection and control of the various front and rear lights providing the vehicle's lighting.

Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively in relation to the climatic and light
conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

Additional lighting

Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
- a rear foglamp,
- front foglamps.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

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Selection ring for main lighting

mode

Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.

Lighting off (ignition off) / Daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps only.

Dipped or main beam headlamps.

Dipping the headlamps

Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.

In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

Display

Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.

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Foglamps selection ring

The foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.

Front foglamps and rear

foglamp

When the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F

Turn the ring rearwards to switch off

the foglamps, the sidelamps will then
switch off.

Rotate and release the ring:
F

forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamp,

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamp,

rearwards a second time to switch of the

front fog lamps.

Rear foglamp only

To switch it on, turn the ring forwards.

To switch it off, turn the ring rearwards.

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In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers. They should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually
as the sunshine sensor may detect
sufficient light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary.

Switching on the lamps

after the ignition is

switched off

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
the ring to the "0" position - lamps off,
then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a
temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is 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.

Switching off the lamps

when the ignition is

switched off

On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting
is activated.

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