battery Citroen C ZERO 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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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.
I
f the "Ready" lamp does not come on, proceedas 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 the"charging the main battery" section). )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.

)
Remove the protective cover from thebattery.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.Check the electrolyte level and top upwith distilled water if necessary (refer tothe "checking levels" section).
)Slacken nut 1
and lift off the retaining bar.

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Never charge the battery without first disconnecting the terminals and removing it from the vehicle.Do not disconnect the terminals whenthe "Ready" lamp is on, nor when thevehicle is being charged.
Before disconnecting
You must wait 2 minutes after switchingoff the ignition before disconnecting the battery.


Batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in line with legal requirements and never put out withhousehold waste. Ta k e used batteries to an authorisedcollection point.
)Disconnect the negative (-) terminal.)Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal 2.)Slacken nut 3.)Disconnect the positive (+) terminal. )Remove the battery.)Charge the battery following the
instructions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger. )Reconnect the battery starting with the (+) cable.

After reconnecting

After reconnecting the battery, switch
on the ignition and wait 1 minutebefore starting, to allow initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if minor problems persist after doingthis, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Remember to enter the radio code yourself, referring to the relevant section.


Ensure that the battery posts and cable terminals are clean. If they are coveredwith sulphates (whitish or greenish deposit), disconnect and clean them.

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1- Not used.
230 A
Internal fuse.
340 A Electric motor.
440 A
Radiator fan.
5
40 A Electric windows.
6
30 A
Vacuum pump.
715 A
Main battery ECU.
815 A Third brake lamp.
915 A
Front foglamps.
1015 A
Water pump.
Front compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the front compar tment
under the heating system reservoir. Only these
fuses can be replaced.

The replacement of fuses for other units (vacuum pump and battery accessories) requires the involvement of a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.

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Access to the fuses
)Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks" section),)Unclip the cover and remove it completely
by pulling towards you. )Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding paragraph).)When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure sealing of the fusebox.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1110 A On-board charger.
12 10 A
Dir
ection indicator.
1
310 A Horn.
1410 A Daytime running lamps.
1515 A
Battery fan.
1610 A
Air conditioning compressor.
1720 A Right hand dipped beam.
1820 A
Left hand dipped beam, headlamp adjusters.
1
910 A
Right hand main beam.
20 10 A
Left hand main beam.

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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, head restraint mounted coathanger...

"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot carpet, 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,
pet transpor t ca
ge, pet safety belt...
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 thebonnet),

- 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.

Checks
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Bonnet Protects the components in the front compartment and provides access for checking levels, charging the 12 V ancillaries battery, changing fuses, ...
)Push the exterior safety catch Bto the left and raise the bonnet.

)
Open the bonnet fully and on the right,unclip the stay Cfrom its holder.)
Fit the stay Cin one of the two notches to
hold the bonnet open.
)Open the front right door.)Pull the interior release lever A , located at
the bottom of the door aper ture.
Opening
Closing
)Take the stay out of the support notch.)Clip the stay in its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.


Do not press down on the middle of the bonnet if it does not fully close, as there is a risk of deforming it. Open the bonnet fully and close it again.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front right door is closed.

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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Heater fluid reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Ancillaries battery.
5. Fusebox.












Front compartment

To avoid damaging electricalcomponents, the use of a high pressure jet washer in the front compartment is strictly prohibited.

Checks
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The coolant level should be between
the MIN "L" and MA X "F" marks.
Coolant level
Avoid prolonged contact of used fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth and some are very corrosive.

Do not discard used fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used fluids to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or toan authorised waste disposal site.
Used products

Rear compartment


Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Coolant specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
As the coolin
g system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the motor and/
or the end of the charge cycle before carryingout any work.
To a v o i d a ny risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Ancillaries battery
electrolyte level
Remove the battery protective cover to checkthis level (see § "ancillaries battery").
The electrolyte level should be between theMIN "LOWER LEVEL" and MA X "UPPER LEVEL".
If necessary, top up using distilled water byremoving the individual battery caps.

Check the electrolyte level at least onceper month.

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*
Depending on the power supply in the country.
**
Time measured for ambient temperatures between 20 and 25° C.















Motor and main battery
Model type code:1 N ZK Z Z
Electric motorY4F1
Technology Synchronous with neodymium permanent magnets
Max. power: EU standard
(kW) 49

Max. power speed (rpm)
2 500 to 8 000

Max. torque: EU standard (Nm)
18 0

Max. torque speed
(rpm)

0 to 2 500
Main batteryLithium-Ion
Ener
gy capacity (kWh)

14.5
Normal charge

Volt age (V) AC
230

Char
ging time (*)(**):


- 16 A

- 10 A

- 8 A
5 hours 30 minutes
8 hours
11 hours

Fast char
ge
Volt age (V) DC
300

Charging time (80% charge) ** 30 minutes

Range varies according to the exterior climatic conditions, the driver's style o
f driving, the use of electrical equipment, the frequency of normal or fast charges and ageing of the main battery.

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Electric motorY4 F1
Main batteryLithium-Ion
Model type code:1 N ZK Z Z
Unladen weight

1 055
Kerb weight

1 130

Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 450

Gross train wei
ght (GTW)1 450

Maximum load on the roo
f (including the roof bars)43

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. It cannot tow a trailer.









Weights (in kg)