Citroen C-Elysee (2017 year). Instruction

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"Bluetooth

connection" menu

With the Audio system / Bluetooth switched
on, once this menu has been selected you
can connect or disconnect a Bluetooth device
(telephone, media player) and define the
connection mode (hands-free kit, playing
audio files).
For more information on the "Bluetooth
connection" application, refer to the Audio
system / Bluetooth part of the "Audio and
Telematics" section.

Once this menu has been selected, you can
gain access to the following functions:
-  "Define the vehicle parameters",
-  "Choice of language",
-  "Display configuration".

"Personalisation-

Configuration" menu

Define the vehicle parameters

Once this menu has been selected, you can
activate or deactivate the following equipment,
classified by category:
-  "Driving assistance",
-  "Driving lighting",
-  "Comfort lighting".

Monitoring

For safety reasons, configuration by the
driver of the multifunction screen must
only be done when stationary.

Choice of language

Once this menu has been selected, you can
change the language used by the display from
a defined list.

Display configuration

Once this menu has been selected, you can
gain access to the following settings:
-  "Choice of units",
-  "Set date and time",
-  "Display settings",
-  "Brightness".

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System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.

Remote control key

Unfolding / folding

the key

Unlocking the vehicle

Unlocking using the key

Turn the key in the driver's door lock

towards the front of the vehicle to unlock.

Unlocking using the remote

control

Press the open padlock to unlock

the vehicle.

Unlocking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.

Press this button to unfold or fold the key.

Unlocking and partial opening

of the boot

Press this button for more than

one second to unlock the boot.
The boot opens slightly.

This action unlocks the vehicle
first.

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If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not
take place; the vehicle locks then
immediately unlocks, identifiable by the
sound of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock
again automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door or the boot is open.

Locking using the

remote control

Press the closed padlock to lock

the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle

Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.

Locking using the key

Turn the key in the driver's door lock,

towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.

This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.

Locating your vehicle

Press the closed padlock on the

remote control.

This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.

Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.

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If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

If the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.

Changing the battery

Remove the flat battery from its location.

F Fit the new battery into its location

observing the original direction of fitment.

Clip the cover onto the casing.

In the event of a fault with the remote control,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock

or lock your vehicle.

Then, reinitialise the remote control.

Fault with the remote

control

Reinitialisation

Switch off the ignition and remove the

ignition key.

Press the closed padlock immediately

for a few seconds.

Turn the key to position

2 (Ignition on).

Switch off the ignition and remove the key

from the ignition switch.

The remote control is fully operational again.

Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.

Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver

at the cutout.

Lift off the cover.

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Lost keys

Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.

Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.

Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.

Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.

When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.

Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.

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System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides
perimeter protection as well as a self-protection
function.

Alarm

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 wires of the siren
are put out of service or damaged.

Locking the vehicle with

alarm

Activation

Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.

Press the locking button on the

remote control.

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.

Press the unlocking button on

the remote control.

Deactivation

The alarm is deactivated: the
indicator lamp goes off.

The alarm is activated: a indicator
lamp in the switch panel to the
left of the steering wheel flashes
once per second.

For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Triggering of the alarm

Locking the vehicle without

activating the alarm

Lock the vehicle using the key.

Failure of the remote control

To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F

Unlock the vehicle using the key.

Open the door; the alarm is triggered.

Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.

Faults

This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.

When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp indicates a
fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

When the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote control, rapid flashing
of the indicator lamp informs you
that the alarm was triggered during
your absence. When the ignition
is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.

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Doors

From outside

After unlocking the vehicle using the

remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.

Opening

From inside

Pull the interior control lever of a front door;

this unlocks the vehicle completely.

when the engine is running,

this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,

when the vehicle is moving (speed

higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.

Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:

Secondary control

For mechanically locking and unlocking the
doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.

Driver's door

Insert the key in the lock to lock or unlock the
door.

Passenger doors

On the rear doors, check that the child lock

is not on.

Remove the black cap located on the edge

of the door, using the key.

Insert the key into the aperture without

forcing, then without turning, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.

Remove the key and refit the cap.

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Boot

Opening

Unlocking and releasing the boot

using the remote control

F Press the centre button on the

remote control for more than
one second.

The boot lid is released and opens
slightly.

Releasing the boot from the

inside

Opening the boot

Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.

Lower the boot lid using one of the interior

grab handles.

Closing

Electric boot opening

when the engine is running, this

warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,

when the vehicle is moving (speed above

6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the multifunction screen for
a few seconds.

Press the boot opening switch located

on the left of the dashboard (electric boot
opening).

Mechanical boot opening

There is no associated warning for the boot lid
not being fully closed.
You should ensure that the boot is closed
correctly.

If the boot is not closed correctly:

Raise the control lever below the driver's

door (mechanical boot opening).

The boot lid is released and opens slightly.

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Locking / unlocking from the inside

Press the switch.

This allows the doors and the boot to be locked
or unlocked.

Automatic central locking of the

doors

The doors can lock automatically while driving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To turn this function on or off (on by default).
F

press and hold the button until there is an

audible signal and/or a message in the
screen.

Locking from outside

When the vehicle is locked from
outside, the switch does not operate.
F

To unlock the vehicle, pull the

interior door lever.

If one of the doors is open, the doors
are not locked.

Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment
by the emergency services more
difficult in an emergency.

Boot release

Unlocking

Fold back 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 lid.

System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.

If your vehicle is fitted with a fixed
bench seat, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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Windows

Electric controls

Manual controls

The electric window switches remain
operational for about 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition or until a front
door is opened. During this period of
45 seconds, if you open a door while
operating a window, the window stops.
Operating the switch again has no
effect until the ignition is switched on
again.

Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window switches, the driver must
ensure that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.

Left hand front electric window.

Right hand front electric window.

Right hand rear electric window.

Left hand rear electric window.

Deactivating the rear electric window

switches.

To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch. The window stops as soon as the switch
is released.

Turn the window winder located on the door
trim panel.

Deactivating the rear window

controls

For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of all of the windows,
irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the switches are
deactivated. With the warning lamp off, the
switches are active.

Model with front electric windows

Model with front and rear electric windows

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Front seats

Raise the control and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

Pull the control upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as
required, to obtain the position required.

Push the control rearwards.

Forwards-backwards

Height

(driver only)

Seat backrest angle

As a safety measure, adjustments to the driver's seat must only be done when stationary.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full
travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk of of jamming the seat caused by the presence
of objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.

To remove the head restraint, press the lug A

and pull the head restraint upwards.

To put the head restraint back in place,

engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
back.

To lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and the head restraint at the same time.

The head restraint is fitted with a frame
with notches which prevents it from
lowering; this is a safety device in case
of impact.

The adjustment is correct when the

upper edge of the head restraint is

level with the top of the head.

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.

Adjusting the height of

the head restraint

Press the control.
The temperature is controlled automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.

Heated seat control

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Rear seats

Move the corresponding front seat forward

if necessary.

Check that the corresponding seat belt is

positioned correctly against the backrest
and buckle it.

Straighten the seat backrest 2 and

secure it.

Unbuckle and reposition the seat belt on

the side of the backrest.

When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
Ensure that the backrest has latched
properly into place.

F Pull the strap 1

to release the seat backrest 2.

Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion.

Folding the backrest

Depending on version, your vehicle may be fitted with a fixed rear bench seat. For removing and refitting it, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.

Repositioning the seat backrest

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Mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.

Door mirrors

The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.

Demisting - Defrosting

Adjustment

Manual model

Folding

When parked, fold the mirror manually to

protect it.

Unfolding

Before moving off, unfold the mirror.

Electric model

Move the lever in all four directions to

adjust the mirror.

Move control knob A to the right or to the

left to select the corresponding mirror.

Move the control knob in all four directions

to adjust.

Return the control knob to the central

position.

Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on demisting
and defrosting the rear screen, refer
to the corresponding section.

As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".

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