Citroen C ZERO 2011 1.G Owner's Guide
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Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a
system is in operation, is deactivated or has a
fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition
is switched on.
These same warning lamps go off after a few
seconds.
If you notice one of these warning lamps
remaining on, refer to the information on the
warning lamp in question.
Associated warnings
The illumination of cer tain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes. Only by relating the
type of lighting to the operating status
of the vehicle can it be ascer tained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato
r
Flashing with audible
signal. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
Flashing with audible
signal. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps
Flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
Sidelamps
and/
or dipped beam
headlamps
On fixed. The sidelamps and/or dipped beam
headlamps are on.
Front foglamps
On fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglamp
On fixed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.
Main beam
headlamps
On fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Ready
(ready to move
off) On fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal when it
comes on. The vehicle is ready to move off and
you can press the accelerator. The illumination period corresponds to the powering-
up of the vehicle.
Parking brake
On fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Main batter y
charge (normal
or fast)
On fixed. The main battery is on charge. On completion of the charge, the lamp goes off.
Flashing. The charging cable is connected to
the vehicle but the main battery is not
yet charging. Check the connection of the charging cable.
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system
On fixed, on the
centre console. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated. Set the control switch to the ON
position to activate
the passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not fit a
child seat in the rear-facing position.
Remember to check the state of the control switch
before starting your vehicle.
ESP/ASR
On fixed. The ESP/ASR off switch, located
in the dashboard (driver’s side) is
activated.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.
The ESP/ASR system is automatically activated on
starting the vehicle.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Braking
On fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.
or
Braking assistance system fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
+
On fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
On fixed. The anti-lock braking system has
a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Electronic
stability
programme
and anti-slip
regulation
(ESP/ASR)
Flashing. Activation of the ESP/ASR systems. The systems optimise traction and improve the
directional stability of the vehicle.
Adapt your driving and moderate your speed.
On fixed. Fault in the ESP/ASR systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
+
Door(s) open
On fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal. A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
Ancillaries
battery charge
On fixed. The ancillaries battery charging
circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose
terminals, slack, transformer fault, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the motor is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Electric power
steering
On fixed. The electric power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Airbags
On temporarily. When you switch on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off. If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
On fixed. Fault with one of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Protection
system for the
main battery
On fixed. The state of charge of the main
battery is too low or the temperature
of the main battery is too low... The power from the motor is limited.
Charge the main battery as soon as possible.
If the warning lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Self-diagnosis
system of the
main electrical
circuit
On fixed. Fault in the main electrical circuit. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front seat belt
not fastened/
unfastened
On fixed, then
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. The driver and/or the front passenger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Right hand rear seat
belt unfastened
On fixed. The right hand rear passenger has
unfastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Left hand
rear seat belt
unfastened
On fixed. The left hand rear passenger has
unfastened their seat belt.
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Main battery state of charge indicator
Display
Four successive aler ts indicate that the energy
available in the main battery is dropping to a
low level:
- 2 bars of the state of charge gauge in
the instrument panel, on and flashing:
star ting to use the reser ve.
- The last bar in the state of charge gauge
flashing.
- The last bar disappears: display of the
range disappears; the heating and air
conditioning are switched off.
Low energy alerts
- Display of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel: progressive
reduction in the power available
from the motor.
The state of charge of the main battery is
displayed continuously in the instrument panel.
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Energy consumption/generation indicator
Energy consumption
On switching on the ignition, your vehicle
neither consumes nor generates energy in its
electric traction system: the needle is in the
"neutral" position (provided that the heating and
air conditioning are off).
"Eco" zone
A system that informs the driver of the level of energy consumption or generation of the main battery.
"Neutral" position
"Charge" zone
The needle moves to the right in propor tion to
the energy consumption by the vehicle. The needle is in this zone when the vehicle is
used so as to moderate electric consumption
and optimise its range.
The needle moves to the left in propor tion to
the level of charge sent to the main battery,
during period of deceleration and braking.
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Instrument panel screen
When the ignition switch is in the " ON
" position, press button A
repeatedly to display the following information in turn.
Distance recorder
System for measuring the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
Press button A
.
The total distance appears in the screen.
Reset to zero
With the ignition on and either trip A
or B
displayed, press the button for more than
2 seconds.
Trip distance recorder (Trip A or B)
Each of these trip recorders indicates the
distance travelled since the last reset.
Press button A
to display the desired trip.
Changing the speedometer units
With the total distance recorder displayed,
press and hold button A
for a few seconds to
change the speedometer units (mph or km/h).
The range indicator is displayed in the
units (miles or km) corresponding to those
of the speedometer (mph or km/h).