brakes Citroen C ZERO RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

.Familiarisation
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For more economical driving, and increased range
Practical advice for everyday use to optimise the range of your vehicle by conser ving 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.
Sta
y in the "Eco" zoneindicated 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 torecover energy and increase the range of your
vehicle.
Use the "Charge" zoneof the energyconsumption / generation meter whenever possible: anticipate the traffic slowing
down and if the 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 greatlyreduces the range of your vehicle. Remember
to switch them off once the desired level of comfor t is reached and check their settings every time you set off.
Control also the use of demisting / defrostingand the heated seat.


Limit the causes of excess
consumption
As with any vehicle, limit the loads carried
in th
e vehicle and reduce wind resistance (windows open above 30 mph (50 km/h), roof
bars, roof box, …).


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly andfollow the schedule for routine ser vicing
recommended by CITROËN.

Safety
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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, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can move freely and regain grip. ) Press this button button, located on the
dashboard to the right of the steeringwheel, 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 displa
y of this symbol indicates
that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are not reactivated automatically.
)Press this button again to reactivate themmanually.
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 prevent skidding
of the wheels, 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 requiredby the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.



The ASR/ESP systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation 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 theCITROËN 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 s
ystems checked.

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Checks
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Checks
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Passenger compartment filter

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
f
or this filter.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace it twice as often if necessar y.y A dirty passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirableodours.
Brake wear depends on the style
o
f driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake pads
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specifications. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.
Parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of thissystem is noticed, the parking brakemust be checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc / drum wear
For information on checking the
brake disc or drum wear, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Alphabetical index
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ABS ...............................................................72ABS and EBFD systems ...............................72Accessories ................................................ 113Accessory socket, 12V...........................44, 45Access to bulbs...................................100, 104Adjusting headlamps....................................59Adjusting head restraints..............................39Airbags ..........................................................78Airbags, cur tain .......................................80,81Airbags, front...........................................78,81Airbags, lateral ........................................80,81Air conditioning .................................48,50,51Air vents........................................................47Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................72Assistance call......................................72, 128Audible warning............................................71Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......................139Audio system...............................................129Automatic illumination of headlamps ............59Automatic switching off of lighting ................59
CD MP3................................................134-136Changing a bulb ....................................99,104Changing a fuse ..........................................107Changing a wheel.........................................96Changing a wiper blade..............................112Charge main battery.....................................82Charging time..............................................122Charging flaps ...............................................37Checking levels...................................119, 120Checks .................................................117, 121Children ........................................62-70, 77, 79Child lock.......................................................70Child seats ..............................................62-70Child seats, conventional..............................65Closing the boot............................................36Control unit....................................................84Coolant level ...............................................119Cup holder.....................................................r44
Daytime running lamps.........................59, 103Deactivating the passenger airbag ...............79Deactivation of the passenger and rear window control switches ..............34Defrosting......................................................52Demisting ......................................................52Dimensions.................................................124Dipped beam.........................................99, 103Direction indicators.........71, 99, 102, 104, 105Display screen........................................28, 29Doors .............................................................35Door trays ......................................................44Drive selector................................................r55
EBA (Emergency braking assistance) ....72,73Electric motor..............................................r122Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ...72Electronic engine immobiliser.................r32, 33Emergency braking system..........................73Emergency call.....................................72, 128Emergency warning lamps...........................71Energy consumption / generation indicator.......r27Environment ......................17, 48, 91, 120, 125ESP/ASR.......................................................74
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Battery, ancillaries................................88, 119Battery, main.........................................82, 122Bluetooth (hands-free)................................140Bonnet, front................................................116Bonnet stay.................................................116Brake discs ..................................................121Brake lamps ................................................105Brake pads ..................................................121Brakes ......................................................... 121Braking assistance system...........................72Bulbs (changing, type)..........................99, 104
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Fast charge ...................................................86Fitting a wheel ...............................................98Fitting the mat ............................................... 45Flashing indicators....71, 99, 102, 103, 104,105Foglamps......................................58, 103, 105Folding/unfolding the door mirrors................42Front compar tment.....................................117Front foglamps................................58, 99,103Front seats ....................................................38Fuses...........................................................107
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Hands-free kit..............................................140Hazard warning lamps..................................71Headlamp adjustment...................................59Head restraints........................................38-40Heating..........................................................50Heating system fluid level ...........................119
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