2011 Citroen C ZERO Owner's Manual

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Heating and Ventilation


Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compar tment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen
or from the inside in air recirculation mode.

System which creates and maintains good
conditions of comfor t and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compar tment.
The heating and ventilation can be used as
soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.

Controls

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on control
panel A
on the centre console.


Air distribution



1.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.

2.
Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.

3.
Side adjustable air vents.
4.
Central adjustable air vents.

5.
Air outlets to the front footwells.

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


)
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.

)
Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under
the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.

)
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.

)
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to "Checks").

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.

)
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



)
Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.


2. Air fl ow adjustment



)
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



)
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



)
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.


)
Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.

)
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.


)
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.


)
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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Starting - stopping the vehicle



- Position 1: LOCK

The steering is locked.

- Position 2: ACC

The ancillaries (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.

- Position 3: ON

Ignition 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
.

)
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 automatically to
position 3 (ON)
.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged
period (with the key in the ACC
position),
you risk discharging the ancillaries
battery. Starting your vehicle will then no
longer be possible. Be aware
.

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Manual parking brake


Applying



)
Pull the parking brake lever fully up to
immobilise your vehicle.

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, place the drive selector
in position P
and switch off the ignition.



Releasing



)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button then lower
the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if the parking brake is still on or has
not been fully released, this warning
lamp comes on.

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P.
Park.
This position is used for star ting the
vehicle.
To come out of the P
position, you must
have your foot on the brake.

R.
Reverse.

N.
Neutral.

D.
Drive (For ward).












Drive selector


Selector positions

When you move the drive selector through the
grille to select a position, the corresponding
indicator is displayed in the instrument panel.


Displays in the instrument panel

With the motor running, P
appears in the
instrument panel screen.


)
Press the brake pedal to come out of
position P
.

)
Select for ward ( D
) or reverse ( R
) gear.

)
Release the parking brake.

)
Take your foot off the brake pedal, the
vehicle then moves off slowly to facilitate
manoeuvring.

)
Accelerate to go for wards or backwards.

)
"D"
or "R"
appears in the instrument panel
screen.



Moving off