Citroen C-Zero (2017 year). Instruction

Driving

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Managing sets of wheels
and tyres

Selection of the other set of wheels and tyres is
done via the instrument panel screen, with the
ignition on and the vehicle stationary.

After fitting the new set of wheels and
tyres, you should check and adjust the
tyre pressures to the values specified
on the tyre pressure label.
For more information on the
Identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.

The system automatically reinitialises
the reference pressure based on the
pressure in the new set (the under-
inflation detection warning lamp flashes
during the operation).

If you have had a second set of wheels and
tyres registered by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop, every time you change the
set of wheels (fitting a set of winter tyres, for
example), you must select the set you have just
fitted in the configuration menu.

F Press button A

to select the function.

F Press and hold button A button for more

than 10 seconds

to change successively

from set of wheels and tyres 1 to set of
wheels and tyres 2

or the other way round.

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TOTAL & CITROËN

TOTAL and CITROËN personnel combine their
talents to optimise the efficient use of energy and
reduce the impact on the environment.
The partnership between our two groups, which is on
an international scale, does not merely amount to the
supply and maintenance of vehicles to the public: our
positions as industrial leaders allow us to meet the
environmental challenges of today and of tomorrow.
To provide ecologically responsible mobility to
everyone is more than our driving force, it is our
passion.

Innovation is underway, the future of the
automobile depends on it; we will meet the
challenges together.

prefers

PARTNERS IN THE FUTURE
OF THE AUTOMOBILE

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Charging the main battery

Normal charging

During charging, if you
wear a pacemaker or other
electrical medical device, you

Apply the parking brake and put the drive

selector in position P

Switch off all electrical consumers and turn

the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.

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.

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.

You must always use only a genuine
CITROËN charging cable.

Before connecting, check that the
electrical installation you want to use
meets standards* and is compatible
with the rating of your charging unit.
If in doubt, call upon a professional
installer.
There are sockets available that are
specially designed for charging electric
vehicles.
For sockets dedicated to charging an
electric vehicle, refer to the installation
instructions for the socket.
In all cases, it is recommended that
that you first have an initial check
and then regular checks carried out
on your installation by a qualified
electrician.

* For example, in France the standard is NF C 15-100.

must not stay inside the vehicle or near
the vehicle, charging cable, charging
unit or charging point, even for a short
time.
It is also important that you take advice
from your doctor on the precautions to
take and observe.

There are two types of charging you can use:
normal or fast.
Normal charging should be favoured; it is done
from a domestic mains power point.
Fast charging is done at a compatible fast
charging station.

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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).

Take the charging cable from the storage

bag provided. This cable has a control unit.

Connect the charging cable to a compatible

standard power socket. On connecting
the cable, the three POWER, FAULT and
CHARGING

lamps all come on temporarily,

then only the green POWER lamp stays
on.

If the exterior temperature is lower
than -25° C, charging may not be
possible.

Do not touch the metal end of the
normal charging socket or of the
charging cable (risk of electrocution
and/or faults).

F Press the latch 2

to open the socket cover.

Ensure that there is no foreign object on

the vehicle's socket.

Remove the protective cover from the

charging cable.

Insert the charging plug into the socket

without pressing the button, until it clicks
into place.

Do not use an electrical
extension, multi-gang
socket, adaptor or timer.

Never connect or disconnect the cable
or charging plug with wet hands (risk of
electrocution).

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).

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Check that the charging lamp

in the instrument panel and
the green CHARGING lamp of
the control unit are on fixed.

The start of charging may be
accompanied by the noise of a fan
running. This noise is perfectly 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.

Control unit

There are four indicator lamps:
-

STOP

: on red.

It indicates that charging has been
interrupted by a press on the Manual Stop
button

. This action is essential before

disconnecting the charging cable from the
power point when charging.

POWER

: on green.

It indicates that the electric connection has
been established. If it does not come on,
check that the connections are correct. If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

FAULT

: on red.

It indicates the presence of a fault. Check
that the connections are correct. If this
warning lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

CHARGING

: on green.

It indicates that charging is in progress.
If it does not come on, check that the
connections are correct. If the problem
persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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This type of control unit that has a system for
recognising the type of power point (depending
on country). It detects the power rating of your
domestic power point and is able to support
and select the best current rating to ensure
safe charging:
-

14 A

(FAST): if your electrical installation

supports it.

8 A

(NORMAL): if your electrical

installation is standard.

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.

The charge lamp in the instrument panel going
off and flashing of the green CHARGING lamp
indicate that charging is complete.
F

Press the button to remove the charging

plug.

Refit the protective cover to the charging

cable.

Close the charging socket cover, then the

flap.

Disconnect the charging cable from the

power point.

Stow the charging cable in the bag

provided.

If the 12 V battery is discharged, it is not
possible to charge the main battery.

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 may be extremely hot
(risk of burns).

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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 there is contact or
immersion in water).

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).

In the event of an accident or an impact
to the underbody of the vehicle (contact
with a raised kerb, a bollard, street
furniture, etc.), 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.

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
12 V battery is not disconnected or
discharged. If this is the case, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for
reconnecting or charging the battery.

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.

To optimise the service life of the
main battery, recharge it completely
every 2 weeks.
For a complete charge, follow the
normal charging procedure (domestic
power point) without interruption, until it
stops automatically (charging warning
lamp goes off in the instrument panel).
In addition, every 3 months, carry
out this complete recharge of the
main battery from a state of charge
of 2 bars or less

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Control unit statuses

Lit in the corresponding indicator
lamp colour.

Flashing in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour.

Off.

POWER

FAULT

CHARGING

Normal operation

As soon as the charging cable is connected to a socket, all of the indicator lamps come on for
approximately 0.5 second.

Once the initialisation process is complete:
● if the charging cable is not connected to the vehicle's socket.
● if the charging cable is connected to the vehicle's socket, but the vehicle is not charging.

When the traction battery is being charged.

When charging is complete.

POWER

FAULT

CHARGING

Operating faults and solutions

If a current leak is detected or the charging cable is faulty.
- Stop the charging procedure immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the charging cable is faulty.
- Stop the charging procedure immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the indicator lamp on the control unit does not come on when the charging cable is connected to the
socket, check the socket's circuit breaker:
● if the circuit breaker has cut out, your electrical installation may not be compatible with the use of the

charging cable:
- contact a professional to have your electrical installation checked and repaired.

● if the circuit breaker has not cut out:

- do not use the charging cable and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Using a public charging point for normal charging

Some public charging points include a charging cable.
In this case, use the cable provided.
In Mode 3, regardless of the power of the charging point, charging will be limited to 16 A maximum. For more information on the charging times,
refer to the Motor and main battery

section.

Several types of electrical socket may be available for charging your vehicle.
Before starting the charging procedure, use the table below to identify the correct type of socket and use the corresponding charging cable.

Domestic power point

"Mode 3 - Type 2" socket

"Mode 3 - Type 3" socket

"Mode 2" cable

(supplied with your vehicle)

"Mode 3 - Type 2" cable

(available as an accessory)

"Mode 3 - Type 3" cable

(available as an accessory)

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Check the compatibility of the charging
station and its charging cable with your
vehicle.

F Press latch 4

to open the socket cover.

Ensure that there is no foreign body on the

vehicle's charging socket.

Fast charging*

Apply the parking brake and put the drive

selector in position P

Switch off all electrical consumers and turn

the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.

F Pull lever 3

, located alongside the driver's

seat, door side, to open the access flap for
the fast charging socket (left-hand side of
the vehicle).

Do not touch the metal end of the fast
charging socket or of the charging
cable.
Risk of electrocution and/or faults.

Connect the charging cable of the charging

station to the vehicle following the
instructions on use of the station.

If you wear a pacemaker
or other electrical medical
device, you must not use fast
charging.

Avoid going near a fast charging point.
However, should this occur, leave the area as
quickly as possible.
If necessary, ask someone else to charge
your vehicle.

* Depending on equipment.

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Check that the charging warning

lamp in the instrument panel is
on fixed.

Fast charging stops automatically
when the main battery is around 80%
charged. It is possible to attain a charge
of 100% by restarting the procedure.
However, the time taken by this
additional charge will be relatively long,
as the charging rate is reduced.

During fast charging, the vehicle's air
conditioning may start automatically,
if needed to cool the main battery. It is
therefore perfectly 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 to
the vehicle's socket, then to restart the
charging following the instructions for
using the charging station.

If the exterior temperature is
below 0 °C, the charging time may be
longer.
If the exterior 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.
F

Disconnect the charging cable following

the instructions for the charging terminal.

Close 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 into the socket, under its cover
or into the charging plug. Risk of fire or
electrocution.

Vehicle out of use for a long
period

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Bonnet

Protects the components in the front compartment and provides access for checking levels, charging the 12 V battery, changing fuses, etc.

Push the exterior safety catch B to the left

and raise the bonnet.

Open the bonnet fully and on the right,

unclip the stay C

from its holder.

F Fit the stay C in one of the two notches to

hold the bonnet open.

Open the front right door.

F Pull the interior release lever A, located at

the bottom of the door aperture.

Opening

Closing

Take the stay out of the support notch.

Clip the stay in its housing.

F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully

latched.

Do not press down on the middle of
the bonnet if it does not fully close, as
there is a risk of deforming it. Open the
bonnet fully and close it again.

The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front right door is closed.

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Screenwash fluid reservoir.

Heater fluid reservoir.

Brake fluid reservoir.

12 V battery.

Fusebox.

Front compartment

To avoid damaging electrical
components, the use of a high pressure
jet washer in the front compartment is
strictly prohibited.

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Rear compartment

Located under the boot floor, this compartment gives access to the cooling system reservoir.

Open the boot.

Detach the carpet retaining adhesive strip.

Remove the boot carpet.

Remove the four "butterfly" screws.

Remove the protective cover.

Check the coolant level and top up if

necessary.

For more information on Checking
levels

, refer to the corresponding

section.
When working in this compartment,
you must observe the safety
recommendations on the labels.

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Checking levels

Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Never do anything in the compartments
when the "Ready" lamp is on or when
your vehicle is being charged.
Take care when carrying out checks
in the front and rear compartments as
some parts of the compartments can
be very hot (risk of burns): wait at least
one hour after stopping the motor or the
end of the charging procedure before
carrying out any work.

Brake fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks. If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.

Changing the fluid

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specification

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

Front compartment

Heating system fluid level

Changing the fluid

This fluid does not have to be changed.

Fluid specification

The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.

The level of this fluid should be between
the "L" MIN and "F" MAX marks.

Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when necessary.

Fluid specification

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.

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The coolant level should be between
the MIN "L" and MAX "F" marks.

Coolant level

Avoid prolonged contact of used fluids
with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health and some are very corrosive.

Do not discard used fluids into sewers
or onto the ground.
Take used fluids to a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop (France) or to
an authorised waste disposal site.

Used products

Rear compartment

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.

Coolant specification

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at
least one hour after switching off the motor
and/or the end of the charging cycle before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.

12 V battery electrolyte
level

Remove the battery protective cover to check
this level.
For more information on the 12 V battery, refer
to the corresponding section.
The level of this fluid should be between the
MIN "LOWER LEVEL" and MAX "UPPER
LEVEL" marks.
If necessary, top up using distilled water by
removing the caps of the different battery
compartments.

Check the electrolyte level at least once
per month.

Citroen C-Zero (2017 year). Instruction - part 7