instrument panel Citroen C ZERO 2012 1.G User Guide

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Driving
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P. Park.
This position is used for star ting the vehicle.
To come out of the Pposition, you must haveyour foot on the brake. R.Reverse. N.
Neutral. D.Drive (For ward).












Drive selector


Selector positions
When you move the drive selector through thegrille to select a position, the correspondingindicator is displayed in the instrument panel.
Displays in the instrument panel

With the motor running, P
appears in the
instrument panel screen.
) Press the brake pedal to come out of position P.P)
Select for ward (D ) or reverse ( R
) gear. R)
Release the parking brake. )
Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal, the
vehicle then moves off slowly to facilitatemanoeuvring. ) Accelerate to go forwards or backwards. )"D"
or "R"
appears in the instrument panelscreen.



Moving off

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Visibility
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Lighting controls


Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the lighting progressivelyin relation to the climatic conditions and so ensure the best visibility for the driver:


- sidelamps, to be seen,

- dipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearl
y when
the road is clear.



Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided to fulfil the
requirements of particular driving conditions:


- a rear foglamp to be seen from a distance,

- front foglamps for even better visibility,

- daytime running lamps to be seen during
the day.
Selection ring for main lighting mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.


Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps onl
y.

Di
pped or main beam headlamps.


Stalk for switching headlamp beam

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

In the li
ghting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporaril
y ("headlamp flash") by maintaining apull on the stalk.


Displays

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

Li
ghting off.

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Safety
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)














Trajectory control systems



Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can move freely and regain grip. ) Press this button button, located on the
dashboard to the right of the steeringwheel, until the corresponding symbol
appears in the instrument panel screen.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The displa
y of this symbol indicates
that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are not reactivated automatically.
)Press this button again to reactivate themmanually.
The symbol going off in the instrument panel indicates
the reactivation of the ASR and ESP systems. The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory requiredby the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.



The ASR/ESP systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the assembly and repair procedures used by theCITROËN dealer network.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Operating fault
The display of this message in the instrument panel indicates a malfunction of
these systems.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the ASR /ESP s
ystems checked.

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Safety
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Rear seat belts
Each rear seat is fitted with a three-point inertia
reel seat belt.

Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle. )
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.


Unfastening
)
Press the red button in the buckle.



Seat belt unfastened warninglamps
Right hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
Left hand rear seat belt warnin
g lamp.
Illumination o
f one of these warning lamps in
the instrument panel indicates that one of the
rear passengers has unbuckled their seat belt.

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Safety
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Deactivation
Only the front passenger's airbag can be deactivated:)with the ignition off, inser t the key in thefpassenger airbag deactivation switch A , )turn it to the "OFF"position, )remove the key.
This warning lamp comes on in the centreconsole when the ignition is on and until theairbag is reactivated.
To ensure the safety of your child, thepassenger airbag must be deactivatedwhen you install a "rear facing" childseat on the front passenger seat. Other wise, the child would risk beingseriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.


Reactivation

When you remove the child seat, turn switch Ato the "ON"position to reactivate the
airbag and so ensure the safety of your front
passenger in the event of an impact.
The associated warning lamp goes off.


Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
t
he system checked. The airbags mayno longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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Safety
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Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip andshoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.


Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars
and the upper section of the passenger compartment.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be triggered.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the airbag is not triggered.


Deployment

Each curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or par t of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
I
f this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have the systemchecked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a seriousimpact.



Operating fault

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Practical information
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Control unit
)Check that the charging warninglamp in the instrument panel andthe orange warning lamp in the control unit are on fixed.


The star t of charging may beaccompanied by the noise of a fan running. This noise is perfectly normal.


The charge may be interrupted at anytime by withdrawing the charging plug.
-Charging
: on orange.
It indicates that charging is in progress.
If it does not come on, check that the connections are correct. If the problempersists, contact a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

- Faul
t
: on red.
It indicates the presence of a fault. Check
th
at the connections are correct. If thiswarning lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


This has a label indicating the currentrating that your domestic power point must be able to suppor t (8 A, 10 A or 16 A depending on the country).
It also has three warnin
g lamps:-Ready
: on green.
It indicates that the electric connection hasbeen established. If it does not come on,
check that the connections are correct. If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. I
f this is not the case, charging has not started; repeat the procedure, ensuring that allconnections are correct.

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Practical information
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As a safety measure, the motor will
not star t when the charging cable isconnected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to star t the motor interrupts the charging procedure. It willthen be necessary to disconnect and reconnect the charging cable plug tocontinue charging.


After charging, close the chargingsocket cover and flap. Take care to avoid the ingress of water or dust to the socket and its cover or the charging plug. Risk of fire or electrocution.
After charging, do not leave the cableconnected to the electric power point. There is a risk of shor t circuit or electrocution if it is contacted or immersed in water.
To optimise the ser vice life of the
main battery, charge it completelyevery 15 days.
For a complete charge, follow the normal charging procedure (domestic power point) without interruption, until itstops automatically (charging warning lamp off in the instrument panel).

The char
ge warning lamp in the instrument panel goes off when charging is complete. )Press the button to remove the chargingplug.)Refit the protective cover to the chargingcable. )Close the charging socket cover, then
the flap.)Disconnect the charging cable from
the power point.
)Stow the charging cable in the bag provided.
Vehicle out of use for a longperiod

When your vehicle is going to be outof use for a long period, charge the main battery completely every three months (following the normal charging procedure).
Before charging, check that the ancillaries battery is not disconnected or discharged. If this is the case, refer to the "ancillaries battery" section for reconnecting or charging the battery.

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Check that the charging warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on fixed.
Fast charging stops automatically whenthe battery is around 80 % charged.It is possible to attain a level of 100 %charged by restarting the procedure. However, the time taken by this additional charge will be relatively long,
as the charging rate is reduced.


During the fast charge, the vehicle's air conditioning may start automatically,if needed to cool the main battery. It istherefore perfectly normal to hear thenoise of a fan running from outside thevehicle and to see a puddle of water form under the vehicle.


As a safety measure, the motor will not star t when the charging cable isconnected to the vehicle's socket. Also, any attempt to star t the motor interrupts the charging procedure. It will then be necessary to disconnectand reconnect the charging cable plug to continue charging, following the instructions for using the charging station.


If the ambient temperature is below 0 °C, the charging time may be longer.
If the ambient temperature is below -25 °C, charging may not be possible. If this is not the case, charging has not star ted;
check the operating instructions for the charging station. The charging warning lamp in the instrument
panel goes off when charging is complete. ) Disconnect the charging cable followingthe instructions for the charging terminal.)
Close the charging socket cover and the
flap.

After charging, close the chargingsocket cover and flap. Take care to avoid the ingress of water or dust to the socket and its cover or the charging plug. Risk of fire or electrocution.

Vehicle out of use for a longperiod
When your vehicle is going to be outof use for a long period, charge the main battery completely every three months (following the normal charging procedure).
Before charging, check that the ancillaries battery is not disconnected or discharged. If this is the case, refer to the "ancillaries battery" section for reconnecting or charging the battery.

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Ancillaries battery
(other than the electric motor, the heating and
the air conditioning) are powered by this 12 V
ancillaries battery.
It is located in the front compartment and isrecharged by the main battery, during phases
of operation ("Ready" lamp on in the instrument
panel) and charging.

If the ancillaries battery is discharged,it will not be possible to star t the motor and the main battery cannot becharged.
)Open the front bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch. )Secure the bonnet stay.)Slacken nut 1.)Remove the battery protective cover for access to the two terminals.



Access to the battery
Disconnecting the battery is not recommended.However, if the vehicle is not to be used for a prolonged period of more than a month, it may be necessary todisconnect and store it to avoid theelectrolyte freezing.


After prolonged disconnection of the battery, you must contact a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop to havethe electronic control unit reinitialised.

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