Citroen C-Elysee (2017 year). Manual — part 4

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Manual folding

You can fold the mirrors manually (tight parking
space, narrow garage...).
F

Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...

Rear view mirror

Manual day/night model
Adjustment

F

Adjust the mirror so that the glass is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

Day / night position

F

Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-

dazzle position.

F

Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

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Steering wheel adjustment

F

When stationary, lower the control lever

to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.

F

Adjust the height to suit your driving position.

F

Pull the control lever to lock the steering

wheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.

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Ventilation

Air intake flow

The incoming air follows various paths
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger

compartment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air

conditioning).

Control panel

The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A on the centre
console.

1.

Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.

2.

Front side window demisting-defrosting

vents.

3.

Side adjustable air vents.

4.

Central adjustable air vents.

5.

Air outlets to the front footwells.

6.

Air outlets to the rear footwells.

Air distribution

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the outside via
the grille located at the base of the windscreen or
from the inside in air recirculation mode.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F

To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles

located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

F

Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month

to keep it in perfect working order.

F

Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter

elements replaced regularly.

F

To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have

it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.

F

If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning

If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.

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1. Temperature level adjustment

F

Turn the control knob from

blue (cold) to red (hot) to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements.

This system only operates with the engine running.

2. Air flow adjustment

F

Turn the control knob from

position 1 to position 4 to obtain
a comfortable air flow.

If you put the air flow control in
position 0

(system off), the temperature

is no longer controlled. However,
a slight flow of air can still be felt,
resulting from the movement of
the vehicle.

Manual air conditioning

(without display screen)

Heating / Ventilation

This system only operates when the engine is running.

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3. Air distribution adjustment

Windscreen and side windows.

Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.

Footwells.

Centre and side air vents, footwells.

The air distribution can be adapted
by placing the control knob in an
intermediate position or by closing
the vents.

F

Move the manual control to the

right to return to the "Exterior air
intake" position.

F

Move the manual control to the

left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.

5. Air conditioning On / Off

It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting

in winter, above 3 °C.

Switching on

F Press the button 5

, the associated indicator

lamp comes on.

Switching off

F Press the button 5

again, the associated

indicator lamp goes off.

Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation).

The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.

The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control 2
is in position "0

".

To obtain cooled air more quickly, you can use
recirculation of interior air for a few moments.
Then return to fresh air intake.

Centre and side vents.

4. Air intake / Air recirculation

The recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the air quality and
the formation of mist.

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Electronic air conditioning (with display screen)

These systems only operate with the engine running.

1. Air intake / Air recirculation

The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.

2. Temperature level adjustment

F Press the "5

" (red for hot)

and "6" (blue for cold) buttons,
to adjust the temperature to your
requirements.

The temperature bars come on
or go off progressively in the air
conditioning screen.

Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.
F Press the button to recirculate the interior

air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm
this.

F

Press the button again to

permit the intake of exterior air.
The indicator lamp goes off to
confirm this.

3. Front demist - defrost

See the corresponding section.

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4. Air conditioning On/Off

F Press the

"A/C" button, the

symbol in the air conditioning
screen comes on.

Switching off

This button allows the rapid
cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment.

5. Air conditioning: A/C MAX

button

Switching on

F Press the

"A/C MAX" button, the symbol in

the air conditioning screen comes on.

F Press the

"A/C" button again, the symbol

in the air conditioning screen goes off.

Switching off may lead to unpleasant conditions
(humidity, misting).

Switching on

Switching off

F Press the

"A/C MAX" button again, the

symbol in the air conditioning screen
goes off.

6. Air distribution adjustment

F Press this button successively to

direct the air flow towards:
- windscreen and side windows

(demisting or defrosting),

- windscreen, side windows and

air vents,

- windscreen, side windows, air

vents and footwells,

- windscreen, side windows and

footwells,

- footwells,
- air vents and footwells,
- air vents.

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7. Air flow adjustment

F Press the "

Large fan" button to

increase air flow.

F Press the "

Small fan" button to

reduce air flow.

Deactivating the system

F Press the

"Small fan" air flow button until

all the bars in the air conditioning screen
go off.

This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
The temperature level is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt however,
resulting from the forward movement of the
vehicle.
Pressing the

"Large fan" air flow button again

reactivates the system.

The air flow bars come on progressively.

Avoid driving for long with the system
deactivated (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

The air flow bars go off progressively.

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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 heating /

ventilation system

With the manual air

conditioning system

(without screen)

With electronic air

conditioning

(with screen)

F

Put the temperature and air flow controls to

the dedicated marked position.

F

Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air

intake" position

(manual control moved to the right).

F

Put the air distribution control to the

"Windscreen" position.

F

Press this button.

The lamp in the button comes on.

F

Press this button again to switch

it off.

The lamp in the button goes off.

F

Put the temperature and air flow controls to

the dedicated marked position.

F

Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air

intake" position

(manual control to the right).

F

Put the air distribution control to the

"Windscreen" position.

F

Switch on the air conditioning by pressing

the appropriate button; the lighting of the
associated control comes on.

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Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the heating / ventilation or air conditioning system control
panel.

Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
F

Press this button to demist/defrost the

rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
F

It is possible to stop the demisting/

defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.

F

Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the

rear screen and door mirrors, if fitted,
as soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.

Heated lower

windscreen*

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.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Interior fittings

1. Sun visor
2.

Glove box

(see details on a following page)

3.

Door pockets

4.

Open storage compartment

5.

Ashtray / Cup holder

6.

USB port / Jack socket

Cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory

socket

(see details on a following page)

7.

Central armrest with storage

or

Ashtray holder / Cup holder / Bottle
holder

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Glove box

Sun visor

Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The passenger's sun visor is fitted with a vanity
mirror with concealing flap and a ticket holder.

It can b e used to hold a water bottle, the
vehicle's handbook pack...
Depending on version, it may have a lid. In this
case:
F

To open the glove box, raise the handle.

It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A.

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USB port / Jack auxiliary socket

This

"AUX" connection box, consisting of

a JACK auxiliary socket and a USB port, is

located on the centre console.

It allows the connection of portable device, such

as a digital audio player of the iPod

®

type or a

USB memory stick.

It reads the audio file formats (MP3, OGG, WMA,

WAV, ...) which are transmitted to your audio

system and played via the vehicle's speakers.

You can manage these files using the audio

system control panel and display them in the

multifunction screen.
When connected to the USB port, the portable

device charges automatically.

While charging, a message is displayed if the

power consumption of the portable device

exceeds the amperage supplied by the vehicle.

Front armrest

Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.

Storage

F

For access to the closed storage box, lift

the lever to open the lid.

F

For access to the open storage box below

the armrest, lift the complete armrest
towards the rear.

Cigarette lighter /

12 V accessory socket

F

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in

and wait a few seconds until it pops out

automatically.

F

To connect 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...

After use, put the cigarette lighter back into

place straight away.

For more information on the use of
this system, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.

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 telephone
reception or interference with displays
in the screens.

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Boot fittings

1.

Boot lamp

2.

Storage box

(see details on a following page)

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Storage box

F Raise the boot floor for access to the

storage box.

This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also houses the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...