Citroen C-Elysee (2017 year). Manual — part 5

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Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P

, depending on the type

of gearbox.

Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
- drive as slowly as possible without

stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

- do not stop and do not switch off the

engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Important!

Driving on flooded

roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

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Starting-switching off the engine

It has 3 positions:
- position

1 (Stop): insert and removing the

key,

- position

2 (Ignition on): steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,

- position

3 (Starting).

Ignition switch

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.

Ignition on position

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.

In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this

warning lamp, an audible signal and a message
in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.

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In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).

Starting the engine

F

With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.

F

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2

, ignition on, to operate the

engine pre-heating system.

With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P

:

F

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual

gearbox),

or
F

press the brake pedal firmly (electronic or

automatic gearbox),

F

insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code,

F

unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering and
the key.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

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Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.

For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode".

When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

Switching off the engine

F

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

F

Stop the vehicle.

F

With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1

.

F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position

1-Stop),

for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...

Key left in the "Ignition on"

position

On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position

1 (Stop).

If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position

2 (Ignition on),

the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position

1 (Stop), then back to

position

2 (Ignition on).

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Parking brake

Application

F

Pull the parking brake lever up to

immobilise your vehicle.

Release

F

Pull the parking brake lever up gently,

press the release button then lower the
lever fully.

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.

When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and

a message in the screen, indicating that the parking
brake is still on or has not been fully released.

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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

Manual gearbox

F

Fully depress the clutch pedal.

F

Push the gear lever fully to the right then

backwards.

Engaging reverse gear

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Gear selector

Electronic gearbox

Displays in the instrument panel

Gear selector positions

N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1 2 3 4 5.

Gears in manual mode.

AUTO.

This comes on when automated mode

is selected. It goes off when changing
to manual mode.

R. Reverse
F

With your foot on the brake, move the

selector forwards to select this position.

N.

Neutral.

F

With your foot on the brake, select this

position to start the engine.

A.

Automated mode.

F

Move the selector backwards to select this

mode.

M + / -.

Manual mode with sequential gear
changing.

F

Move the selector backwards, then to the

left to select this mode, then:
- push forwards to change up a gear,
- or push backwards to change down

a gear.

Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automated operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

automated mode for automatic control

of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,

- manual mode for the sequential changing

of the gears by the driver, using the gear
selector.

F Place your

foot on the brake

when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).

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N

appears in the instrument panel.

You must keep your foot on the brake
pedal while starting the engine.

The vehicle then moves off on its own
(refer to the section on the "Creep
function").

F

Select automated mode (position A),

manual mode (position M) or reverse
(position R

).

AUTO

and 1, 1 or R appear in the

instrument panel.

F

Release the parking brake.

F

Progressively take your foot off the brake

pedal.

Moving off

F Select position N

.

F

Press the brake pedal fully.

F

Start the engine.

Do not press the brake and clutch
pedals simultaneously. This can cause
rapid clutch wear.

The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the slope too steep.

Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle when the engine is
running.

F

Accelerate away.

Creep function

This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (when
parking, in traffic jams...).
With the gear selector in position A, M or R,

the vehicle moves as soon as you take your

foot off the brake pedal, at low speed and

with the engine at idle.

If the engine does not start:
- If N is flashing in the instrument

panel, move the selector to
position A then to position N

.

- If the message "Foot on the brake"

is displayed, press the brake pedal
firmly.

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Automated mode

AUTO

and the gear engaged appear

in the instrument panel.

Manual mode

The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument panel.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear taking account of:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- driving style,
- road conditions,
- vehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when overtaking
another vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point
of resistance.

The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will
not take place unless the driver operates the
gear selector (unless the engine is close to its
maximum speed).

Never select neutral (position N

) when

moving.

You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.

Never select neutral (position N

) when

moving.

You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.

F Select position A

.

F Select position M

.

Reverse

To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F Select position R

.

At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N

warning lamp flashes and the gearbox

goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear selector into
position N, then to position R

.

There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.

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AUTO

and - appear in the instrument

panel.

F Select position N

.

F

Press the brake pedal.

F

Wait for around 30 seconds until N or a

gear appears in the instrument panel.

F

Move the gear selector to position A, then

to position N

.

F

With your foot still on the brake pedal, start

the engine.

The gearbox is operational again.

Reinitialisation

Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

Switch on the ignition.

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear selector
is in neutral (position N

) and that the

parking brake is applied.

In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.

AUTO

and - appear in the

instrument panel.

For all parking situations, you

must

apply the parking brake to immobilise

the vehicle.

When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
selector into neutral (position N

).

Before switching off the engine:
- change to position N to be in neutral,
or
- leave the vehicle in gear; in this case the

vehicle cannot be moved.

Follow the procedure described above.

Stopping the vehicle

With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO

flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

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Four-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

automatic operation with electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a

sport programme for a more

dynamic style of driving and a

snow

programme to make driving easier when
grip is poor.

- manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

Automatic gearbox

1.

Gear selector knob.

2.

Button "S"

(sport).

3.

Button "T"

(snow).

Gear selection gate

Gear selector positions

P.

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

- Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

N.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking

brake on.

- Starting the engine.
D.

Automatic operation.

M + / -.

Manual operation with sequential

changing of the four gears.

F

Push forwards to change up through

the gears.

or

F

Pull backwards to change down through

the gears.

Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the selector in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.

Park

R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D.

Drive (Automatic driving)

S.

Sport programme

T.

Snow programme

1 2 3 4.

Gears engaged during manual

operation

-.

Invalid value during manual operation

Foot on brake

F

Press the brake pedal when this

indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).

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F

Apply the parking brake.

F Select position P or N

.

F

Start the engine.

If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F

Release the parking brake.

F Select position R, D or M

.

F

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

Moving off

When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M

is selected, the vehicle moves even

without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

If position N

is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then select position D to
accelerate.

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

Automatic operation

F Select position D for

automatic changing

of the four 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.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left at idle
for four minutes, to ensure the correct
operation and life of the engine and
gearbox.

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Manual operation

F Select position M for

sequential changing

of the four gears.

F

Push the selector towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

F

Pull 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.

D

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 selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

Sport and snow programmes

Sport programme "S"

F Press button "S"

, after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

S

appears in the instrument panel.

Snow programme "T"

F Press button "T

", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

T

appears in the instrument panel.

Return to standard

automatic operation

F

At any time, press the button selected

again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.

These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

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Invalid value during manual

operation

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

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

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.

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
flat.

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.

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.

When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal

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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

automatic operation for electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox,
with the

sport programme for a more

dynamic driving style or the

snow

programme to improve driving on slippery
surfaces,

- manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

P.

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

- Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

N.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking

brake on.

- Starting the engine.
D.

Automatic operation.

M + / -.

Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

F

Push forward to change up through

the gears.

or

F

Pull backward to change down through the

gears.

Gear selector positions

When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.

Park

R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D.

Drive (Automatic operation)

S.

Sport programme.

T.

Snow programme.

1 2 3 4 5 6.

Gears engaged during manual

operation

-.

Invalid value during manual operation

Displays in the instrument panel

Foot on brake

F

Press the brake pedal when this

indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).

Gear selector gate

1.

Gear selector.

2. "S"

(sport) button.

3. "

T"

(snow) button.

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When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or
M

is selected, the vehicle moves even

without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

If position N

is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle then select position D before
accelerating.
If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left at idle
for four minutes, to ensure the correct
operation and life of the engine and
gearbox.

Moving off

F

Apply the parking brake.

F Select position P or N

.

F

Start the engine.

If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F

Release the parking brake.

F Select position R, D or M

.

F

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves off immediately.