2011 Citroen C ZERO Owner's Manual

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)
Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal.


)
Connect one end of the red cable to the (+)
terminal of your discharged battery A
,
then the other end to the (+) terminal of the
battery on the other vehicle B
.


Starting using a battery on
another vehicle

)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of the battery on
the other vehicle B
.

)
Connect the other end the green or black
cable to the ear th point C
of your vehicle. Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer to
"checking levels" in this document). Check that the battery on the other
vehicle is a 12 V battery.

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Charging the battery using
a battery charger

)
Star t the other vehicle and wait a few
minutes.

)
Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.

)
Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.

)
Refit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.


If the "Ready" lamp does not come on, proceed
as follows:


)
Leave the cables connected.

)
Return the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK
" position.

)
Put the main battery on charge, following
the procedure for normal charging
(see "charging the main battery").

)
When the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,
disconnect the cables.

)
Leave the battery on charge for at least
one hour.

)
Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.



)
Remove the protective cover from the
battery.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer to
"checking levels" in this document).


)
Slacken nut 1
and lift off the retaining bar.

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Never charge the battery without
first disconnecting the terminals and
removing it from the vehicle.
Do not disconnect the terminals when
the "Ready" lamp is on, nor when the
vehicle is being charged.


Before disconnecting

You must wait 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition before disconnecting the
battery.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in line with legal
requirements and never put out with
household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
collection point.




)
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal.

)
Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal 2
.

)
Slacken nut 3
.

)
Disconnect the positive (+) terminal.

)
Remove the battery.

)
Charge the battery following the
instructions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger.

)
Reconnect the battery starting with the (+)
cable.



After reconnecting

After reconnecting the battery, switch
on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before star ting, to allow initialisation
of the electronic systems. However,
if minor problems persist after doing
this, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Remember to enter the radio code
yourself, referring to the relevant
section.
Ensure that the battery posts and cable
terminals are clean. If they are covered
with sulphates (whitish or greenish
deposit), disconnect and clean them.

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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
rear seat, right hand side.
You must therefore remove the rear seat
cushion for access to the kit. Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant car tridge which permits the
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.



















Temporary puncture repair kit


Access to the kit


Removing the rear seat cushion



)
Pull the controls A
for wards to release the
rear seat cushion.

)
Lift the front of the cushion and tip it
upwards to remove it.



Removing the metal cover



)
Remove the four "butter fly" screws.

)
Remove the metal cover.
You now have access to the repair kit.

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1.
12 V compressor with integral pressure
gauge, to measure and adjust the tyre
pressure.

Composition of the kit


2.
Sealant car tridge for the temporary repair
of a tyre.

3.
Injection pipe.

4.
Suction pipe, to remove the sealant product
if necessary.

5.
Sachet containing a replacement valve
core, a tool for removing/refitting the valve
core and a speed restriction sticker.
The speed restriction sticker must be
affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel to
remind you that a wheel is in temporary
use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.


Refi tting the rear seat cushion



)
Put the metal cover back into place.

)
Refit the four "butter fly" screws.

)
Inser t the metal hooks into the seat
backrest.

)
Fold the seat cushion down until it locks
in place.
When refitting the cushion, take care
not to trap the seat belt buckles.

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Repair procedure


1. Sealing



)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Indicate on the speed restriction sticker
provided, the wheel to be repaired, then fix
it to the steering wheel as a reminder that a
wheel is in temporary use.

)
Shake the sealant car tridge, remove the
cap and screw on the injection pipe.
)
Remove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired.

)
Remove the valve core using the tool
provided, and store in in a clean place.

)
Connect the injection pipe to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired.
)
Tap the sealant car tridge (top down)
several times with your hand, so as to inject
all of the product
into the tyre.

)
Remove the injection pipe.

)
Refit the valve core and tighten it using
the tool provided.


Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
The use-by date of the sealant is marked on the car tridge.
After use, do not discard the empty cartridge but take it to a CITROËN dealer (France) or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a replacement car tridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.

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2. Infl ation



)
Check that the compressor switch A
is in
the " OFF
" position.

)
Uncoil the compressor pipe B
.
)
Connect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel.

)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ON" or "ACC").

)
Star t the compressor by turning the
switch A
to the "ON
" position.

)
Using the compressor, adjust the pressure
in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

)
Remove the compressor and stow the kit.

)
Drive off straight away at reduced speed
(50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the
distance travelled to approximately
120 miles (200 km).
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Tell the technician that you have used
the kit. After checking, the technician
will advise you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.

If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

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Changing a wheel


Tools required



- A jack: for lifting the vehicle.

- A wheelbrace: for removing and refitting
the wheel bolts.

- A handle: for operating the jack.
These tools are not supplied with your vehicle.


Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and put the drive selector in
position P
to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed.
You must ensure that the occupants get
out of the vehicle and wait where they
are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.