warning Citroen C ZERO 2011 1.G Owner's Manual
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  We draw your attention to the following... 
  Key 
   
safety warning  
   
additional information  
 
 
contributes to the protection of the environment  
 
 
refer to the page indicated     Your vehicle is fitted with only some of 
the equipment described in this document, 
depending on the trim level, version and the 
specifications for the country in which it is sold. 
  The fitting of electrical equipment or 
accessories which are not recommended 
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your 
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this 
specific warning and contact a CITROËN 
dealer to be shown the recommended 
equipment and accessories. 
   
CITROËN has a presence on every continent,  
a complete product range,  
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,  
for a modern and creative approach to mobility. 
  We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.  
 
 
Happy motoring!  
 
 
At the wheel of your new vehicle,  
getting to know each system,  
each control, each setting,  
makes your trips, your journeys  
more comfortable and more enjoyable.   
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Contents
Instrument panel  18
Indicator and warning lamps  19
Main battery state of charge indicator  26
Energy consumption/generation indicator  27
Distance recorder  28
Tr i p  d i s t a n c e  r e c o r d e r   2 8
Lighting dimmer  29
Ser vice indicator  29
Range indicator  30
Monitoring Familiarisation
Remote control key  31
Electric windows  34
Doors 35
Boot 36
Charging fl aps  37
Access
Front seats  38
Rear seats  40
Mirrors 42
Interior fi ttings  44
Heating and Ventilation  47
Air conditioning  49
Rear screen demist - defrost  51
Comfort
Star ting - stopping the vehicle  52
Manual parking brake  53
Drive selector  54
Driving
Lighting controls  56
Automatic illumination of headlamps  58
Headlamp adjustment  58
Wiper controls  59
Courtesy lamp  60
Visibility 
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Contents
Child seats  61
ISOFIX child seats  65
Child lock  68
Child safety
Direction indicators  69
Hazard warning lamps  69
Horn 69
Emergency or assistance call  70
Braking assistance systems  70
Trajectory control systems  72
Front seat belts  73
Airbags 76
Safety
Charging the main battery  80
Ancillaries battery  86
Temporary puncture repair kit  90
Changing a wheel  94
Changing a bulb  97
Changing a fuse  105
Changing a wiper blade  110
Towing the vehicle  110
Precautions for washing  111
A c c e s s o r i e s  111
Practical information
Bonnet 114
Front compar tment  115
Rear compartment  116
Checking levels  117
Checks 119
Checks
Electric motor  120
Weights 121
Dimensions 122
Identifi cation markings  123
Technical data
Emergency or assistance  125
Audio system  127
Audio and telematics
Visual search
Alphabetical index 
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Familiarisation
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 Instruments and controls 
   
 
 
1. 
 Parking brake. 
   
2. 
 Drive selector. 
   
3. 
  12 V accessory socket. 
   
4. 
  Passenger’s airbag deactivation.  
 USB por t. 
   
5. 
 Glove box. 
   
6. 
 Cup holder. 
   
7. 
  Windscreen demisting vents. 
   
8. 
  Lighting and direction indicator stalk. 
   
9. 
 Audio system. 
   
10. 
  Hazard warning lamps switch. 
   
11. 
 Centre vents. 
   
12 . 
  Heating/air conditioning controls. 
   
13. 
  Emergency or assistance call.  
  
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Familiarisation
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  Monitoring 
 
 
 
1. 
  With the ignition on, the orange and red 
warning lamps come on. 
   
2. 
  With the engine running, these warning 
lamps go off.  
  If a warning lamp remains on, refer to 
the relevant page. 
   
Warning lamps 
 
 
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A. 
 "Neutral" position. 
   
B. 
 Energy consumption. 
   
C. 
 "Eco" zone. 
   
D. 
 "Charge" zone.  
 
 
Energy consumption/
generation indicator 
   
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   Four successive aler ts indicate that the energy 
available in the main battery is dropping to a 
low level: 
   
 
-   2 bars of the energy gauge in the 
instrument panel, on and flashing:  
  star ting to use the reser ve. 
   
-   The last bar in the energy 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.  
   
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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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Monitoring
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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.