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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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f the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the
sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes
by opening the windows.
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lace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in
the passenger compartment.
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ondensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the
vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
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o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
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se in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.
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perate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.
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nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to "Checks").
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o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.
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f the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
The heating and air conditioning use
energy from the main battery. Their use
increases electrical consumption and
reduces the range of the vehicle.
Remember to switch off the heating
or air conditioning as soon as it is no
longer needed.
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Starting - stopping the vehicle
- Position 1: LOCK The steering is locked.
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osition 2: ACC
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he ancillaries (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.
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osition 3: ON
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gnition on.
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osition 4: S TA R T
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Ready" lamp on.
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otor ready to drive the vehicle.
Ignition switch
F Check that the drive selector is in position P.
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nsert the key in the ignition switch.
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urn the key to position 4 (START) .
StartingStopping
F Stop the vehicle.
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K eep your foot on the brake pedal.
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lace the drive selector in position P .
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pply the parking brake.
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urn the key to position 1 (LOCK) .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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old it in this position for a few
seconds until the " RE ADY " lamp
comes on accompanied by an
audible signal.
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elease the key.
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he key returns automatically to
position


3

(ON) . Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged
period (with the key in the ACC position),
you risk discharging the ancillaries
battery. Starting your vehicle will then no
longer be possible. Be aware.
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Courtesy lamp
Position 1 "ON"
The courtesy lamp is permanently on.
Position 2 "●"
The courtesy lamp comes on when opening
a door or the boot; when the door or boot is
closed again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before going off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately when the doors and boot are
closed and you lock the vehicle from the inside
or using the remote control.
Position 3 "OFF"
The courtesy lamp is permanently off.Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that
the courtesy lamp is not on.
If left on, it discharges the ancillaries
battery, even if the main battery is
charged or on charge.
Starting your vehicle will then no longer
be possible.
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The under-inflation alert is only reliable
if the system has been reinitialised
with the four tyre pressures correctly
adjusted.Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked
or, following the repair of a puncture, to
have the original wheel, equipped with
a sensor, refitted.
The reinitialisation instruction is entered in
the instrument panel screen screen, with the
ignition on and the vehicle stationary.
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ress button A select the function
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ress and hold button A for at least
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seconds
to reinitialise the under-inflation
detection system.
Reinitialisation of the system is confirmed
by the flashing of the warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
You then have to drive about 100 metres before
the warning lamp goes off.
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination
of the under-inflation warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.
This alert is also displayed if:
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ne or more wheels is not fitted with a
sensor,
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ireless device operating on the same
frequency is close to the vehicle,
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here are accumulations of snow or ice in
the wings or wheels,
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he state of charge of the tyre pressure
monitoring system battery is too low,
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he wheel sensor identifiers have not been
memorised in the system by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. Any tyre repair or replacement on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you fit the second set of tyres
memorised in the system, a fault will
be signalled until the second set is
selected in the configuration menu.
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Charging the main battery
F Pull lever 1, located at the bottom of the
dashboard, driver's side, to open the
access flap for the normal charging socket
(right hand side of the vehicle).
Normal charging
Before connecting, check that the
electrical installation you want to use
meets standards* and is compatible
with a current rating of 8A.
In particular, check that the electric
power point is of suitable quality.
There are sockets available that are
specially designed for charging electric
vehicles.
In all cases, it is recommended that
that you first have an initial check
and then regular checks on your
installation by a qualified electrician.
There are two types of charging you can use:
normal or fast.
Normal charging should be used in preference;
it is done from a domestic mains power point.
Fast charging is done at a compatible fast
charging station.
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pply the parking brake and put the drive
selector in position P .
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witch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position. You must always use only a genuine
CITROËN charging cable.
If the ambient temperature is lower
than
-25° C, charging may not be
possible. F

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ake the charging cable from the storage
bag provided. This cable has a control unit.
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onnect the charging cable to a compatible
standard power socket. On connecting
the cable, the three POWER , FA U LT and
CHARGING lamps all come on temporarily,
then only green POWER lamp stays on.
do n

ot use an electrical
extension, multi-gang
socket, adaptor or timer.
* For example, in France the standard is NF C 15 -100.
In the event of damage to or
deterioration of the charging cable or
control unit, do not use it. Contact a
CITROËN dealer if in doubt or for a
replacement.
In most European countries, CITROËN
has established a partnership with a
specialist company that can check and
bring your electrical installation up to
standard. For more information, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
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Do not touch the metal end of the
normal charging socket or of the
charging cable (risk of electrocution
and/or faults).
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ress the latch 2 to open the socket cover. F

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nsure that there is no foreign object on
the vehicle's socket.
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emove the protective cover from the
charging cable.
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nsert the charging plug into the socket
without pressing the button, until it clicks
into place .
Use the cord supplied to hook the
control unit, so that it does not weigh
down on the power point (risk of
damage to the charging cable or
electric power point). F
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heck that the charging lamp
in the instrument panel and
the green CHARGING lamp in
the control unit are on fixed.
The start of charging may be
accompanied by the noise of a fan
running. This noise is per fectly normal.
The charge may be interrupted at any
time by withdrawing the charging plug.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; repeat the procedure, ensuring that all
connections are correct.
The state of charge indicator for the main
battery is displayed in the instrument panel and
the number of bars illuminated increases as the
battery is charged.
If exceptionally you have to interrupt the
charge by disconnecting the charging
cable from the power point, it is
essential to first press the Manual Stop
button on the control unit.
Never connect or disconnect the cable
or charging plug with wet hands
(risk of
electrocution).
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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.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).
The charge lamp in the instrument panel going
off and flashing of the green CHARGING
lamp
indicate that charging is complete.
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ress the button to remove the charging
plug.
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efit the protective cover to the charging
cable.
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lose the charging socket cover, then the
flap.
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isconnect the charging cable from the
power point.
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tow the charging cable in the bag
provided. If the 12V ancillaries battery is
discharged, it is not possible to charge
the main battery.
If you wear a pacemaker or other
electrical medical device, you must not
stay inside or near the vehicle during
charging.
It is also important that you take advice
from your doctor on the precautions to
take and observe.While charging, do not do anything
under the bonnet, even with the ignition
off, as the cooling fan may start at any
time (risk of injury).
You must wait for at least one hour
after the end of the charging procedure
before doing anything under the bonnet,
as some areas can be extremely hot
(risk of burns).
After removing the charging plug from
the vehicle's socket, do not leave
the cable connected to the electric
power point (risk of short circuit or
electrocution if it is contacted or
immersed in water).
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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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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.
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isconnect the charging cable following
the instructions for the charging terminal.
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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

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pen the front bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch.
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ecure the bonnet stay.
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lacken nut 1.
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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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