Citroen C ZERO 2017 1.G Repair Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2017, Model line: C ZERO, Model: Citroen C ZERO 2017 1.GPages: 174, PDF Size: 4.57 MB
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Automatic operation 
of brake lamps
The brake lamps come on automatically when 
you release the accelerator pedal.
This does not happen in all cases and depends 
on the rate of deceleration.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction 
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a 
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F 
P
 ress this button, all of the direction 
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering  wheel.
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Pedestrian horn*
System used to warn pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is started, lighting of the 
indicator lamp on the button for a few seconds 
indicates the activation of the system.
The warning is heard when the vehicle speed is 
between 0 and 22 mph (0 and 35 km/h).
Deactivation
In certain driving conditions, you can deactivate 
the system.Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on and 
the audible warning stops.
Pressing the button again reactivates the 
system.
The indicator lamp on the button switches off. Before deactivating the system, ensure 
that you are not driving in an area 
frequented by pedestrians.
Operation
* Depending on equipment.
Operating fault
If a system fault occurs, the indicator lamp on 
the button flashes. Contact a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop to have the system 
checked.
The system is reactivated automatically 
each time the vehicle is started. 
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Emergency or assistance call
Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this 
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green indicator 
lamp and a voice message 
confirm that the call has 
been made to the "Localised 
Emergency Call"* centre.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels 
the call.
The green indicator lamp goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without 
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
Localised Emergency Call immediately locates 
your vehicle, makes contact with you in your 
language**
 
and - if necessary - organises 
sending of the appropriate emergency 
services**. In countries where the service is not 
operational, or if the locating service has been 
expressly declined, the call is directed straight 
to the emergency services (112) without 
location. If an impact is detected by the airbag 
control unit, and independently of 
the deployment of any airbags, an 
emergency call is made automatically.
* 
 
D
 epending on the terms and conditions for 
the service, available from dealers, and 
technological and technical limits.
** 
 
D
 epending on the geographic cover for 
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised 
Assistance Call" and the official national 
language selected by the owner of the 
vehicle. The list of countries covered by Telematic 
services is available at dealers or on the 
website in your country. If you benefit from the C
ITROËN
 
C
onnect Box offer with the SOS and 
assistance pack included, there are 
additional services available to you in 
your personal space, via your country's 
website.
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Localised Assistance Call
To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously 
press the "Localised Emergency Call" and 
"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again, 
followed by a press on "Localised Assistance 
Call" to confirm.
Operation of the systemPress this button for more than 
2  seconds to request assistance 
if the vehicle breaks down. If you purchased your vehicle outside 
the Brand's dealer network, we suggest 
that you have a dealer check and, if 
desired, modify the configuration of 
these services.
In a multi-lingual country, configuration 
is possible in the official national 
language of your choice.
For technical reasons, particularly 
to improve the quality of Telematic 
services to customers, the 
manufacturer reserves the right to carry 
out updates to the vehicle's on-board 
telematic system.
The fault with the system does not 
prevent the vehicle being driven. When the ignition is switched on, 
the green indicator lamp comes 
on for 3 seconds indicating that 
the system is operating correctly.
If the orange indicator lamp 
flashes then goes off: the system 
has a fault.
If the orange indicator lamp is on fixed: the 
back-up battery should be replaced.
In both cases, the emergency and assistance 
calls service may not work.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as 
possible. A voice message confirms that the call has 
been made**.
** 
 
D
 epending on the geographic cover for 
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised 
Assistance Call" and the official national 
language selected by the owner of the 
vehicle. The list of countries covered by Telematic 
services is available at dealers or on your 
country's website.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels 
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice 
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by 
simultaneously pressing the "Localised 
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance 
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised 
Assistance Call" to confirm. 
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Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system 
and electronic brake force 
distributionGroup of supplementary systems which help 
you to obtain optimum braking in complete 
safety in emergency situations:
- 
a
 nti-lock braking system (ABS),
-
 
e
 lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
 
e
 mergency braking assistance (EBA).
When braking in an emergency, press 
very firmly without releasing the 
pressure.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into 
operation automatically when there is a risk of 
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself 
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Linked systems which improve the stability and 
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking, 
in particular on poor or slippery sur faces.
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You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. Vehicle movingIllumination of these two 
warning lamps indicates a 
malfunction of the electronic 
brake force distribution 
which could result in a loss of control of the 
vehicle on braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
When replacing wheels (tyres and rims), 
ensure that they conform to the manufacturer's 
recommendations.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you 
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more 
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake 
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the 
resistance of the pedal and an increase in 
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press 
firmly without releasing the pressure.
Operating fault
Vehicle stationary
The warning lamp comes on for a few 
seconds when the ignition is switched 
on (ON position). If it does not go off or 
does not come on, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.Illumination of this warning lamp 
indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system, which could 
result in a loss of control of the 
vehicle when braking.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. Fixed illumination of this warning 
lamp indicates a malfunction of 
the anti-lock braking system which 
could result in a loss of control of the 
vehicle on braking. 
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR) 
and electronic stability 
programme (ESP)
Trajectory control systems
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle 
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft 
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate 
the ASR and ESP systems to regain grip.
F 
P
 ress this button button, located on 
the dashboard (driver's side), until the 
corresponding symbol appears in the 
instrument panel screen.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically 
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip 
or trajectory problem. The display of this symbol indicates 
that the ASR and ESP systems are 
deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated automatically.
F
 P ress this button again to reactivate them 
manually.
The symbol going off in the instrument panel 
indicates the reactivation of the ASR and ESP 
systems.
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction 
Control) optimises traction to limit wheel spin, 
by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels 
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the 
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine 
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required 
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of 
physics.
This is indicated by flashing of this 
symbol in the instrument panel. The ASR /ESP systems should not 
encourage the driver to take extra risks 
or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these 
systems depends on observation of 
the manufacturer's recommendations 
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), 
the braking components, the electronic 
components and the assembly 
and repair procedures used by the 
CITROËN dealer network.
After an impact, have these systems 
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
The display of this message 
in the instrument panel 
indicates a malfunction of 
these systems.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the ASR /ESP systems 
checked.
Excessive wheel spin may cause 
damage to the differential of 
your
 
vehicle.
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Engine brake reduction indicator lamp
Your vehicle is equipped with a system for the 
recovery of energy during deceleration which 
uses the engine brake.
It recovers into the traction battery some of the 
energy generated when the vehicle slows down 
(e.g. on a long descent) to improve the range 
of the battery and so the distance that can be 
travelled between charges.
When the traction battery has been charged 
fully and for the first few miles (or kilometres) of 
use of the vehicle, the engine brake is reduced 
temporarily.We therefore recommend that you anticipate 
your braking as much as possible: use the 
brake pedal to slow down or stop the vehicle.
This indicator lamp flashes on the 
instrument panel, inviting you to 
adapt your driving accordingly. The braking power is never reduced 
while the indicator lamp is flashing. 
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Seat belts
Front seat belts
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle  A.
F
 
C
 heck that the seat belt is fastened 
correctly by pulling the strap.
Front seat belt not fastened / 
unfastened warning lamp
If the driver does not fasten their seat belt 
within one minute after switching on the 
ignition, the warning lamp flashes accompanied 
by an intermittent audible signal.
After about 90 seconds, the warning lamp, the 
audible signal and the display stop, and then 
return until the driver fastens their seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle 
is moving , you are warned by the same alerts.
The front seat belts are fitted with a 
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front 
seats in the event of a front or side impact. 
Depending on the severity of the impact, 
the pretensioning system instantly tightens the 
seat belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when 
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the 
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, 
so improving their protection.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle A
.When the ignition is switched on, this 
warning lamp comes on accompanied 
by an audible signal for a few seconds 
if the driver and/or passenger has not 
fastened their seat belt.
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Rear seat belts
Each rear seat is fitted with a three-point inertia 
reel seat belt.
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the   buckle.
F
 
C
 heck that the seat belt is fastened 
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button in the buckle.
Seat belt unfastened warning 
lamps
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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