2010.5 Citroen C ZERO steering

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Instruments and controls
1.
Driver’s airbag.
Horn. 2.Instrument panel.
3.Wiper stalk. 4. Side vents.
5. Window demisting vent.
6.Electric window switches and switch for deactivating the the front and rear passenger electric window controls.
7. Opening control for the fast charging flap (vehicle left hand side).8.Bonnet release lever.9.
Opening control for the normal charging flap (vehicle right hand side). 10.Fusebox.11.
Door mirror controls.12.
Headlamp height adjustment.
ASR/ESP deactivation switch.13.Steering lock and ignition switch.

Monitoring
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Warning/indicator lampStateCauseAction/Observations
Electronic stabilityprogrammeand anti-slipregulation(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.
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Door(s) openOn fixed, accompanied by anaudible signal. A door or the boot is still open.
Close the door or boot.



Ancillariesbattery chargeOn fixed. The ancillaries battery chargingcircuit has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack, transformer fault, ...).The warning lamp should go o
ff when the motor isstarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Electric power steeringOn fixed. The electric power steering has afault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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) Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, so as tolimit electrical consumption and optimise the range of the vehicle.

Front Demist -
Defrost








Rear screen demist - defrost The control button is located to the right of the steering wheel.
)Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (dependingon version) the door mirrors. The
indicator lamp associated with thebutton comes on.


Place the air distribution control in
this position.
Switching on
Switchin
g off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive electric consumption. ) It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated withthe button goes off.
For rapid demisting - defrosting, youcan also press the "MAX
" button. The air conditionin
g starts (indicator lamp on)
and exterior air intake is selected (indicator
lamp off).
Place the temperature control
between "●" and " H
".
Pl
ace the air flow control in the
desired position. Front demisting-de
frosting can be used as soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
Rear screen demistin
g/defrosting can onlyoperate when the "Ready" lamp is on.

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Starting - stopping the vehicle
- Position 1: LOCK
The steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACCThe ancillaries (radio, 12 V socket...)can be used.
- Position 3: ONIgnition on.
- Position 4: START"Ready" lamp on.
Motor ready to drive the vehicle.
Ignition switch
) Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
)
Turn the key to position 4 (START).


Starting
Stopping
)Immobilise the vehicle.
)Place the drive selector in position P.P)Turn the key to position 1 (LOCK).)Remove the key from the ignition switch.)Hold it in this position for a few seconds until the "READY" lamp comes on accompanied by an
audible signal.
) Release the key.
The key returns automaticallyto position 3 (ON).
Key in ignition
If the key has been left in the ignition, an
audible signal is heard on opening the driver's door.

Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault.

If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged period (with the key in the ACCposition), you risk discharging theancillaries battery. Star ting your vehiclewill then no longer be possible.Be aware .

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Direction indicators

Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle. )Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond
the point of resistance. )Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond
the point of resistance.









Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.)
Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.





Horn
Audible warning system to aler t other road
users to an imminent danger. ) Press the central part of the steering wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lackingvisibility.

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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 recommendationsregarding 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 systems checked.

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Airbags
The airbags have been designed to maximise
the safety of the occupants in the event of
violent collisions. They supplement the action
of the force-limiting seat belts. In this case, the electronic detectors record and analyse the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the airbags are deployed instantaneously and protect
the occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidlyso that they do not hinder the visibility of
the occupants or their possible exit from
t
he vehicle,
- in the event of a minor impact or rear impact and in cer tain roll-over conditions,
the airbags will not be deployed; the seat
belt alone is su
fficient to provide maximum protection in these situations.

The airbags do not operate whenthe ignition is off.
This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the sameor a subsequent accident), the airbagwill not operate.
The deployment of one or more airbags is accompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shorttime.

Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone. B.
Side impact zone.
Front airbags


Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact applied to all or par t of the front impact
z
one A , in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
th
e front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their forward movement. S
ystem which protects the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in the event of
a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Sit in a normal upright position. Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between theoccupants and the airbags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentionedare obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a fewmilliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateralairbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories"). Do not fix or attach anything to the seatbacks (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body anynearer to the door than necessary.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by itsspokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet onthe dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.

Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the cur tain airbag is deployed.Do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a par t in securing thecurtain airbags.

For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules: