Citroen C ZERO 2014.5 1.G Owners Manual

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To optimise the ser vice life of the
main batter y, recharge it completely
ever y 15 days.
For a complete charge, follow the
normal charging procedure (domestic
power point) without interruption, until it
stops automatically (charging warning
lamp off in the instrument panel).
In addition, ever y 3 months, carr y out
this complete recharge of the main
batter y from a state of charge of
2 bars or less .Vehicle out of use for a long
period
When your vehicle is going to be out
of 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.
In the event of an accident or an impact
to the underbody of the vehicle (contact
with a high kerb, a terminal, street
furniture, ...), the electric circuit or the
main battery may be damaged. Have
your vehicle checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never touch the 300 V components, nor
the orange cables.
In the event of serious damage to
the main battery, never touch liquids
coming from this component.
In the event of contact with your body,
wash abundantly with water and contact
a doctor without delay.
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Using a public charging point for normal charging
Some public charging points include a charging cable.
In this case, use the cable provided.
Several types of electrical socket may be available for charging your vehicle.
Before starting the charging procedure, use the table below to identify the correct type of socket and use the corresponding charging cable.
Domestic power point "Mode 3 - Type 2" socket "Mode 3 - Type 3" socket
"Mode 2" cable (supplied with your vehicle) "Mode 3 - Type 2" cable
(available as an accessory) "Mode 3 - Type 3" cable
(available as an accessory)
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Check the compatibility of the charging
station and its charging cable with
your vehicle.
F

P
ress latch 4 to open the socket cover.
F

E
nsure that there is no foreign body on the
vehicle's charging socket.
Fast charging*
F Apply the parking brake and put the drive selector in position P .
F

S
witch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.
F

P
ull lever 3 , located alongside the driver's
seat, outer side, to open the access flap for
the fast charging socket (left hand side of
the vehicle). Do not touch the metal end of the
normal charging socket or of the
charging cable.
Risk of electrocution and/or faults.F

C
onnect the charging cable of the charging
station to the vehicle following the
instructions on use of the station.
* Depending on equipment.
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F Check that the charging warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on fixed.
Fast charging stops automatically when
the 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 is
therefore per fectly normal to hear the
noise of a fan running from outside the
vehicle and to see a puddle of water
form under the vehicle. As a safety measure, the motor will
not start when the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to start the motor
interrupts the charging procedure. It
will then be necessary to disconnect
and 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 started;
check the operating instructions for the
charging station. The charging warning lamp in the instrument
panel goes off when charging is complete.
F
D
isconnect the charging cable following
the instructions for the charging terminal.
F
C
lose the charging socket cover and the
flap.
After charging, close the charging
socket 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 long
period
When your vehicle is going to be out
of 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
All of the electrical components of your vehicle
(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 is
recharged 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 start the
motor and the main battery cannot be
charged. F

O
pen the front bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch.
F

S
ecure the bonnet stay.
F

S
lacken nut 1.
F

R
emove 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 to
disconnect and store it to avoid the
electrolyte freezing.
After prolonged disconnection of the
battery, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the electronic control unit reinitialised.
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F Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal.F
C
onnect one end of the red cable to
the (+) terminal of your discharged
battery A , then the other end to the
(+) terminal of the battery on the other
vehicle B .
Starting using a battery on
another vehicle
F Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of the battery on
the other vehicle B .
F

C
onnect the other end the green or black
cable to the earth point C of your vehicle.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer
to the "checking levels" section in this
document).
Check that the battery on the other
vehicle is a 12

V battery.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Start the other vehicle and wait a few m inutes.
F

T
urn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
F

D
isconnect the cables in the reverse order.
F

R
efit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.
If the "Ready" lamp does not come on, proceed
as follows:
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eave the cables connected.
F

R
eturn the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK" position.
F

P
ut the main battery on charge, following
the procedure for normal charging (see the
"charging the main battery" section).
F

W
hen the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,
disconnect the cables.
F

L
eave the battery on charge for at least
one hour.
F

T
urn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. F
R emove the protective cover from
the battery.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer to
the "checking levels" section). F

S
lacken 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 when
the "Ready" lamp is on, nor when the
vehicle is being charged.
Before disconnecting
You must wait 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition before disconnecting the
battery.Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in line with legal
requirements and never put out with
household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
collection point.
F

D

isconnect the negative (-) terminal.
F

L

ift the protective cover on the (+) terminal 2 .
F

S

lacken nut 3 .
F

D

isconnect the positive (+) terminal.
F

R

emove the battery.
F

C

harge the battery following the
instructions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger.
F

R

econnect the battery starting with
the (+) cable.
After reconnecting
After reconnecting the battery, switch
on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting, to allow initialisation
of the electronic systems. However,
if minor problems persist after doing
this, 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 covered
with sulphates (whitish or greenish
deposit), disconnect and clean them.
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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
rear seat, right hand side.
You must therefore remove the rear seat
cushion for access to the kit. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits the
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
Removing the rear seat cushion
F Pull the controls A for wards to release the rear seat cushion.
Removing the metal cover
F Remove the four "butter fly" screws.
F R emove the metal cover.
You now have access to the repair kit.
F

L

ift the front of the cushion and tip it
upwards to remove it.
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1. 12 V compressor with integral pressure
gauge, to measure and adjust the tyre
pressure.
Composition of the kit
2. Sealant cartridge for the temporary repair of a tyre.
3.
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njection pipe.
4.
S

uction pipe, to remove the sealant product
if necessary.
5.
S

achet containing a replacement valve
core, a tool for removing/refitting the valve
core and a speed restriction sticker.
The speed restriction sticker must be
affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel to
remind you that a wheel is in temporary
use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Refitting the rear seat cushion
F Put the metal cover back into place.
F R efit the four "butter fly" screws.
F

I
nsert the metal hooks into the seat
backrest.
F

F
old the seat cushion down until it locks
in
place.
When refitting the cushion, take care
not to trap the seat belt buckles.
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