warning Citroen C ZERO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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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 inthe 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 warning lamp.

Illumination of 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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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned inthe hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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
the airbag 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 A
to the "ON"position to reactivate the airbag andso ensure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
The associated warnin
g 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 may no longer be deployed in the event of
a serious impact.

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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 tothe 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.

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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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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.
If there is a power cut when the vehicle is on charge, charging will be interrupted. It will not restar t whenpower is restored.
-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 (16 A, 13 A or 10 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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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 charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel goes off whencharging has finished. )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 warninglamp 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.
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The charging warning lamp in the
instrument panel goes off when charging
has finished.
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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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Star t the other vehicle and wait a fewminutes.)Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
)Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.)Refit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.
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f the "Ready" lamp does not come on,proceed as follows: )Leave the cables connected. )Return the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK" position. )Put the main battery on charge, followingthe procedure for normal charging (see "charging the main battery").)When the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,disconnect the cables.)Leave the battery on charge for at least one hour. )Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Remove the protective cover from
the battery.
If you want to use a battery charger, you must remove the battery from the front compartment.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.Check the electrolyte level and top upwith distilled water if necessary (refer to"checking levels" in this document).
)Slacken nut 1
and lift off the retaining bar.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed using fixed mechanical equipment.


To w i ng your vehicle

The towing eye is welded to the body below
the front bumper.) Install the towing bar. )
Start your vehicle ("Ready" lamp on).)
Put the drive selector in position N . )
Release the parking brake.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps onyour vehicle.)
Have your vehicle towed for no more than 20 miles (30 km) without exceeding a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h)
.


When towing the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels onthe ground, use professional lifting equipment.


Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to braking components and the electric motor.









Changing
a wiper blade
Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)Put the new wiper blade in place and
secure it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



To w i ng another vehicle

Your vehicle cannot be used in any circumstances to tow another vehicle.

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
black armrest, reading lamp, insulated
modules, rear parking sensors, cigarette lighter,ashtray with base...


"Transport solutions":

boot carpet, boot liner, rear parcel shelf, boot dividers...


"Security and safety":

alarm, wheel security bolts, child seats,
breathalyzer, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, first aid kit, snow chains, non-slip covers...
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical components, the use of a high pressure jet wash is strictly prohibited:


- in the front compar tment (under the bonnet),

- under the body.

For washing the body, do not use a pressure greater than 80 bars.
Check - before washing the vehicle -that the charging flaps and the charging socket covers (normal and fast charge) are properly closed.


Do not wash the vehicle while
the battery is being recharged.