CITROEN C-ZERO 2017 Handbook (in English)

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For more economical driving, and increased rangePractical advice for everyday use to optimise the range of your vehicle by conserving battery power.
Adopt a smooth driving
style
The electrical consumption of your vehicle
depends greatly on your journey, your driving
style and your speed.
In all cases, adopt a smooth driving style.
Stay in the "Eco" zone indicated in the energy
consumption / generation meter: depress
the accelerator pedal progressively, without
sudden movement, and if the conditions permit,
drive at steady and moderate speed.
Recover energy
Anticipating the driving conditions allows you to
recover energy and increase the range of your
vehicle.
Use the "Charge" zone of the energy
consumption / generation meter whenever
possible: anticipate the traffic slowing down
and if the conditions permit, use deceleration
rather than the brakes.
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
The heating and air conditioning systems
operate on energy from the main battery.
Excessive use of these systems greatly
reduces the range of your vehicle. Remember
to switch them off once the desired level of
comfort is reached and check their settings
every time you set off.
Control also the use of demisting
/ defrosting
and the heated seat.
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
As with any vehicle, limit the loads carried
in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(windows open above 30 mph (50 km/h), roof
bars, roof box, etc.).
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly and
follow the schedule for routine servicing
recommended by CITROËN.
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Instrument panelPanel bringing together the various gauges and indicators for the operation of the vehicle.
1.
S
tate of charge indicator for the main
battery.
D

rive selector position indicator.
2.
E

nergy consumption / generation
indicator.
3.
S

peedometer.


T
emporary engine brake reduction
indicator. A.
T

otal distance recorder.
B.
T

rip distance recorder (Trip A or B).
C.
I

nstrument panel lighting dimmer.
D.
D

istance remaining to the next service.
E.
T

ime remaining to the next ser vice.
F.
U

nder-inflation detection.
G.
R

emaining range.
4.
S

creen.
5.
S

creen control button.
D

isplay the various functions in turn.
R

eset the function selected (trip recorder
or service indicator).
A

djust the level of the lighting dimmer.
Gauges and indicatorsScreen
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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.Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Certain 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 ascertained
whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain 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.
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Operation indicator lamps
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.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
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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.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding 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
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system On fixed, on the
centre console. The control switch, located on the
centre console, 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 ward facing position.
Remember to check the position 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.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This may be accompanied by an audible signal.
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Warning lamps
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
d e l ay.
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 part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Electronic
stability
programme
and anti-slip
regulation (ESP/
ASR)Flashing.
Activation of the ESP/ASR systems. The systems optimise traction and improve the
directional stability of the vehicle.
Adapt your driving and moderate your speed.
On fixed. Fault in the ESP/ASR systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
+
Door(s) open On fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal. A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
12 V
battery
charge On fixed.
The 12 V battery charging circuit has
a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack,
transformer fault, etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the motor is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Electric power
steering
On fixed.
The electric power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning


/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action

/ Observations
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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Front seat belt
not fastened
/
unfastened On fixed, then
flashing, accompanied
by an audible signal. The driver and/or the front passenger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Right
-hand rear seat
belt unfastenedOn fixed. The right-hand rear passenger has
unfastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Left -hand
rear seat belt
unfastened On fixed.
The left-hand rear passenger has
unfastened their seat belt.
U
nder-inflation On fixed. The tyre pressure for one or more
wheels is too low. Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be done with the tyres
cold.
You must reinitialise the system after every adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after replacing one
or more wheels.
For more information on the Under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding section.
Flashing then fixed. The system has a fault and/or one or more wheels does not have a
detected sensor. The tyre pressures are no longer monitored.
Have the system checked by a C ITROËN
d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
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AirbagsOn temporarily. When you switch on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off. If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
On fixed. Fault with one of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Protection
system for the
main battery On fixed.
The state of charge of the main
battery is too low or the temperature
of the main battery is too low... The power from the motor is limited.
Charge the main battery as soon as possible.
If the warning lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Self-diagnosis
system of the
main electrical
circuit On fixed.
Fault in the main electrical circuit. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning


/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action

/ Observations
Reduction of the
engine brake Flashing.
The main battery is fully charged, the
engine brake is reduced temporarily. Anticipate your braking as much as possible: use the
brake pedal to slow down or stop the vehicle.
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