2011 Citroen C ZERO brakes

.Familiarisation
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For more economical driving, and increased range
Practical advice for everyday use to optimise the range of your vehicle by conser ving battery power.


Adopt a smooth driving
style
The electrical consumption of your vehicle
depends greatly on your journey, your driving
style and your speed.
In all cases, adopt a smooth driving style.

Stay in the "Eco" zone
indicated in the energy
consumption/generation meter: depress the
accelerator pedal progressively, without sudden
movement, and if the conditions permit, drive at
steady and moderate speed.


Recover energy

Anticipating the driving conditions allows you to
recover energy and increase the range of your
vehicle.

Use the "Charge" zone
of the energy
consumption/generation meter whenever
possible: anticipate the traffic slowing
down and if the the conditions permit, use
deceleration rather than the brakes.


Control the use of your
electrical equipment
The heating and air conditioning systems
operate on energy from the main battery.
Excessive use of these systems greatly
reduces the range of your vehicle. Remember
to switch them off once the desired level of
comfor t is reached and check their settings
every time you set off.
Control also the use of demisting/defrosting
and the heated seat.


Limit the causes of excess
consumption
As with any vehicle, limit the loads carried
in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance
(windows open above 30 mph (50 km/h), roof
bars, roof box, …).


Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly and
follow the schedule for routine ser vicing
recommended by CITROËN.

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Safety
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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.


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Press this button button, located on the
dashboard to the right of the steering
wheel, until the corresponding symbol
appears in the instrument panel screen.


Activation

These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is star ted.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The display of this symbol indicates
that the ASR and ESP systems are
deactivated.


Reactivation

These systems are not reactivated
automatically.


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Press this button again to reactivate them
manually.
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 required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of
physics.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
The ASR /ESP systems offer
exceptional safety in normal driving, but
this 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 recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the assembly
and repair procedures used by the
CITROËN 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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Checks
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Checks
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Passenger compartment filter

Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for this filter.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace it twice as
often if necessar y
.
A dir ty passenger compar tment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable
odours.
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.



















Brake pads

Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specifications.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as impor tant as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.


Parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Brake disc/drum wear

For information on checking the
brake disc or drum wear, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Alphabetical index
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ABS ............................................................... 70
ABS and EBFD systems ............................... 70
Accessories ................................................ 111
Accessory socket, 12 V ..........................44, 45
Access to bulbs ............................................. 97
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 58
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 39
Airbags .......................................................... 76
Airbags, curtain ....................................... 78, 79
Airbags, front ........................................... 76, 79
Airbags, lateral ........................................ 78, 79
Air conditioning ....................................... 48 -50
Air vents ........................................................ 47
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .................... 70
Assistance call ...................................... 70, 126
Audible warning ............................................ 69
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ....................... 137
Automatic illumination of headlamps ............ 58
Automatic switching off of lighting ................ 58CD MP3 ................................................ 132-134
Changing a bulb ..................................... 97-104
Changing a fuse .......................................... 105
Changing a wiper blade .............................. 110
Charging flaps ............................................... 37
Charging the battery ..................................... 80
Checking levels .................................... 117, 118
Checks .................................................115, 119
Children ....................................... 61- 68, 75, 77
Child seats ............................................. 61, 64
Closing the boot ............................................ 36
Coolant level ............................................... 117
Cup holder ..................................................... 44
Daytime running lamps ................................. 58
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............... 77
Deactivating the rear windows...................... 34
Defrosting ...................................................... 51
Demisting ...................................................... 51
Dimensions ................................................. 122
Dipped beam ......................................... 97, 103
Direction indicators ......... 69, 97, 101, 102, 103
Display screen ........................................ 28, 29
Doors ............................................................. 35
Door trays ...................................................... 44
Drive selector ................................................ 54Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ... 70
Electronic engine immobiliser .................32, 33
Emergency braking system .......................... 71
Emergency call ..................................... 70, 126
Emergency warning lamps ........................... 69
Energy consumption/generation indicator .... 27
Environment ...................... 17, 48, 49, 118, 123
ESP/ASR ....................................................... 72
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B
C
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Battery, ancillaries ................................ 86, 117
Battery, main ................................................. 80
Bluetooth (hands-free) ................................ 138
Bonnet, front................................................ 114
Bonnet stay ................................................. 114
Brake discs .................................................. 119
Brake lamps ................................................ 102
Brake pads .................................................. 119
Brakes ......................................................... 119
Braking assistance system ........................... 70
Bulbs (changing, type) ........................... 97-104Fitting a wheel ............................................... 96
Fitting the mat ............................................... 45
Flashing indicators .......... 69, 97, 101, 102, 103
Foglamps ...................................... 57, 101, 104
Folding/unfolding the door mirrors................ 42
Front compar tment ..................................... 115
Front foglamps .................................57, 97, 101
Front seats .................................................... 38
Fuses ........................................................... 105
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EBA (Emergency braking assistance) .... 70, 71
Electric motor .............................................. 120
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Hands-free kit.............................................. 138
Hazard warning lamps .................................. 69
Headlamp adjustment ................................... 58
Head restraints ........................................ 38 - 40
Heating .......................................................... 49
Heating system fluid level ........................... 117
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