2011 Citroen C ZERO air conditioning
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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 display of "---"
, indicating that
the ser vice date has arrived, comes on
automatically after a cer tain time and
distance travelled. The screen then
indicates the time remaining before
the next ser vice is due.
Resetting the service indicator to zero
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator should
be rest to zero.
The procedures is as follows:
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Switch off the ignition (switch in the LOCK
or ACC position).
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Press the reset button A
several times in
succession until the ser vice indicator is
displayed.
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Press and hold the reset button for a few
seconds until the spanner flashes
.
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Press the reset button while the spanner is
flashing to change the display from "---"
to
"CLEAR"
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The distance (or time) remaining before
the next ser vice is due is displayed. The range can be displayed in miles or
kilometres.
To change the units, refer to the
"Distance recorder" section.
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in
the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few
minutes by opening the windows.
Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in
the passenger compar tment.
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Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under
the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
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To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
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Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.
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Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.
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Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to "Checks").
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To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.
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If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
The heating and air conditioning use
energy from the main battery. Their use
increases electrical consumption and
reduces the range of the vehicle.
Remember to switch off the heating
or air conditioning as soon as it is no
longer needed.
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning can be used as soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
1. Temperature adjustment
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Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
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Turn the dial to the right to
increase air flow and to the left
to reduce it.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Place the dial in the desired
position to distribute air to:
central and side vents,
central, side and footwell vents,
footwells,
windscreen, side windows and
footwells, Adjustments can be made manually or
automatically.
1.
Te m p e r a t u r e
2.
Air flow
3.
Air distribution
4.
Exterior air intake/Interior air recirculation
5.
Air conditioning On/Off
6.
"Max" button
When the dial is placed on "●", the fan
air will be at ambient temperature.
If you move the dial to "●" while using
the heating or air conditioning, these
will stop immediately.
With the dial in the " AUTO
" position,
the air flow is adjusted automatically,
according to the interior temperature. windscreen and side windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing
the dial in an intermediate position.
With the dial in the " AUTO
" position, air
distribution is adjusted automatically,
according to the temperature selected.
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4. Air intake/Air recirculation
5. Air conditioning On/Off
Switching on
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Press the "A /C "
button, the associated
indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching off
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Press the "A /C "
button again, the
associated indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may result in some discomfor t
(humidity, misting).
6. "MAX" button
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compar tment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.
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Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.
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Press the button again to
permit the intake of exterior air.
The indicator lamp switches off
to confirm this.
The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
This button allows the passenger compar tment
to be quickly heated or cooled. It only works
when the air flow control is not in the " OFF
"
position.
Press this button. The corresponding
indicator lamp comes on.
The place the temperature control in
the desired position:
- on "●" for maximum ventilation,
- between "●" and "H" for maximum heating,
- between "C" and "●" for maximum air
conditioning.
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, so as to
limit electrical consumption and
optimise the range of the vehicle.
Front Demist -
Defrost
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the dashboard, to the right of the steering wheel.
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Press this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the
door mirrors. The indicator
lamp associated with the button
comes on.
Place the air distribution control in
this position.
Switching on
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive electric
consumption.
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It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.
For rapid demisting - defrosting, you
can also press the " MAX
" button. The air conditioning star ts (indicator lamp on)
and exterior air intake is selected (indicator
lamp off).
Place the temperature control
between "●" and " H
".
Place the air flow control in the
desired position.
Front demisting-defrosting can be used as
soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
Rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the "Ready" lamp is on.
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Check that the charging warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fixed.
Fast charging stops automatically when
the battery is around 80 % charged.
It is possible to attain a level of 100 %
charged by restar ting the procedure.
However, the time taken by this
additional charge will be relatively long,
as the charging rate is reduced. During the fast charge, the vehicle's air
conditioning may star t automatically,
if needed to cool the main battery. It is
therefore per fectly 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 star t when the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to star t the motor
interrupts the charging procedure. It
will then be necessary to disconnect
and reconnect the charging cable
plug to continue charging, following
the instructions for using the charging
station.
If the ambient temperature is below
0 °C, the charging time may be longer.
If the ambient temperature is
below -25 °C, charging may not be
possible. If this is not the case, charging has not star ted;
check the operating instructions for the
charging station.
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The charging warning lamp in the
instrument panel goes off when charging
has finished.
Disconnect the charging cable following
the instructions for the charging terminal.
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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 to the socket and its cover
or the charging plug. Risk of fire or
electrocution.
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 ancillaries battery is not
disconnected or discharged. If this
is the case, refer to the "ancillaries
battery" section for reconnecting or
charging the battery.
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Ancillaries battery
All of the electrical components of your vehicle
(other than the electric motor, the heating and
the air conditioning) are powered by this 12 V
ancillaries battery.
It is located in the front compar tment and is
recharged by the main battery, during phases
of operation ("Ready" lamp on in the instrument
panel) and charging.
If the ancillaries battery is discharged,
it will not be possible to star t the
motor and the main battery cannot be
charged.
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Open the front bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety catch.
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Secure the bonnet stay.
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Slacken nut 1
.
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Remove the battery protective cover for
access to the two terminals.
Access to the battery
Disconnecting the battery is not
recommended.
However, if the vehicle is not to be
used for a prolonged period of more
than a month, it may be necessary to
disconnect and store it to avoid the
electrolyte freezing.
After prolonged disconnection of the
battery, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the electronic control unit reinitialised.
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(right-hand side).
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
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7. 5 A
Left hand front and rear sidelamps.
2
15 A
Accessory socket.
3
-
Not used.
4
7. 5 A
Star ter motor.
5
20 A
Audio system.
6
-
Not used.
7
7. 5 A
Vehicle equipment, right hand front and rear sidelamps.
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7.5 A
Electric door mirrors.
9
7.5 A
Supervisor controller.
10
7.5 A
Air conditioning.
11
10 A
Rear foglamp.
12
15 A
Door locking.
13
10 A
Cour tesy lamp.