warning Citroen C ZERO RHD 2017 1.G User Guide
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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. 
Instruments  
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Main battery state of charge indicator
Display
Four successive alerts indicate that the energy 
available in the main battery is dropping to a 
low level:
- 
2 b
 ars of the state of charge gauge in the 
instrument panel, on and flashing: starting 
to use the reserve.
-
 
T
 he last bar in the state of charge gauge 
flashing.
-
 
T
 he last bar disappears: display of the 
range disappears; the heating and air 
conditioning are switched off.
Low energy alerts
- Display of this warning lamp in  the instrument panel: progressive 
reduction in the power available 
from the motor.
The state of charge of the main battery is 
displayed continuously in the instrument panel.
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Instruments  
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This function gives an estimate of the number 
of miles (km) that your vehicle can still cover, 
based on the recent conditions of use (driving 
style, use of heating, air conditioning...).
Range indicator
When the remaining range falls to a 
low level, "- - -" is displayed in the 
instrument panel.
The range can be displayed in miles or 
kilometres.
To change the units, refer to the 
"Distance recorder" section.
Under-inflation detection
Selecting the set of wheels and 
tyres fitted
If you have previous registered a second set 
of wheels and tyres with sensor, you have to 
select the corresponding set in the instrument 
panel screen after fitting them.
Carry out the following procedure to do this.
F 
P
 ress button A to select the system.
F
 
P
 ress and hold button A for more than 
10
 
seconds , to change from set of tyres 
and wheels 1 to set 2 or the other way 
round.
You have to reinitialise the under-inflation 
detection system after adjusting one or more 
tyre pressures or after changing one or more 
wheels.
Carry out the following procedure to do this.
F
 
P
ress button A to select the system.
F
 
P
ress and hold button A for at least 
3
 
seconds .
There is an audible signal and the under-
inflation warning lamp flashes slowly until the 
initialisation is complete. 
Instruments  
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Doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door 
handle.
From inside
F Pull the front or rear door control to open the door.
If the doors are locked:
-
 
o
 pening the driver's door unlocks the other 
doors,
-
 
t
 he front passenger or rear doors must 
then be unlocked manually using the front 
locking control before they can be opened.
If a door or the boot is not closed 
correctly, this warning lamp comes on 
in the instrument panel until the door 
in question or the boot is closed.
Opening
ClosingLocking/ unlocking from 
the
 
inside
F Press the button on the driver's door 
towards the front to lock and towards the 
rear to unlock the vehicle completely.
The buttons on the front and rear 
passenger doors only lock / unlock the 
door in question. 
Access  
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Head restraint height adjustment
F To raise it, pull upwards.
F T o lower it, push it downwards, pressing 
the height adjustment button at the same 
time.
F
 
T
 o remove it, raise it to the high position, 
then remove it pressing the height 
adjustment button at the same time.
F
 
T
 o refit it, engage the rods of the head 
restraint in the apertures, pressing the 
height adjustment button at the same time. Never drive with the removed head 
restraints in the vehicle as they could 
be thrown around the vehicle on sharp 
braking. They must always be in place 
and adjusted correctly.
After installing the head restraint, check 
that the height adjustment button has 
engaged correctly.
The adjustment is correct when the top 
of the head restraint is aligned with the 
top of the head of the seated person.Press the control switch, located on the 
dashboard, to switch on the driver's seat 
heating.
The warning lamp in the switch comes on.
The temperature is controlled automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.
Heated seat control
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Ease of use and comfort  
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Remote control*
This is used for remote control of the following 
functions:
- 
C
 heck of the vehicle charge status.
-
 
P
 rogramming of charging: start time and 
duration of charging.
-
 
A
 ctivation of the climate control functions 
(heating, air conditioning, demisting).
In order to programme charging, the 
following conditions must be met.
-
 
P
 lace the drive selector in 
position
 
P.
-
 
P
 lace the switch on LOCK .
-
 
C
 onnect the vehicle using the 
normal charging cable.Buttons Display
1. On/Off, transmission of data.
2. M
ODE: used to scroll through the various 
functions available (start of charging, 
duration of charging, interior temperature).
3.
 I
mmediate charging of the vehicle 
(resetting of the programming values to 
ze r o).
4.
 S
ettings. 1.
 D
ata transmission status indicator lamp.
2.
 C
harging indicator lamp.
3.
 F
ault warning lamp.
4.
 B
attery charge status warning lamp.
5.
 C
harging programming functions status 
indicator lamp.
6.
 C
harging time remaining indicator.
7.
 I
nterior temperature function status 
indicator lamp.
The remote control has a range of 
approximately 100 metres.
* Depending on equipment.
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General safety recommendations
Labels are applied at various 
points on your vehicle. They carry 
safety warnings as well as vehicle 
identification information. Do not 
remove them: they form an integral part 
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use 
a qualified workshop that has the 
technical information, skills and 
equipment required, all of which a 
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.We draw your attention to the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by CITROËN  may cause 
excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of 
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the range of recommended 
accessories.
-
 
A
 s a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic 
systems, is reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops, equipped 
with the special tools required (risk of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic systems 
that could cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The manufacturer cannot be held 
responsible if this advice is not followed.
-
 
A
 ny modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by Automobiles CITROËN 
or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer 
would lead to the suspension of the legal and contractual warranties.
Installation of accessory radio communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN dealer 
for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, 
aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic 
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be 
compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare 
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle... 
Safety  
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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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Safety  
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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. 
Safety  
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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. 
Safety