2011 Citroen C ZERO RHD charging

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Charging fl aps
)Pull control Alocate at the bottom of
the dashboard, driver's side, to release
the char
ging flap,)open the flap on the right of the vehicle,)press latch B
to open the socket cover.




Normal charging
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Pull control Clocated under the driver's seat, outer side, to release the flap, )
open the flap on the left of the vehicle, )
press latch Dto open the socket cover.
Fast charging

For more information on charging
procedures, refer to the "Practical information" section of this document.

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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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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:

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Charging the main battery
)Pull lever 1
, located at the bottom of the
dashboard, driver's side, to open the
access flap for the normal charging socket(right hand side of the vehicle).
Normal charging
Before connecting, check that the power point you want to use is standardand is compatible with the current rating on the charging cable control unit. In all cases, it is recommended that your installation be checked by a qualified electrician.
There are two types of charging: normal and fast.
Normal charging should be used in pre
ference;
it is done from a domestic power point.
Fast charging is done at a compatible fastcharge station.
) Apply the parking brake and put the driveselector in position P
. P)
Switch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
position.
Always use a genuine CITROËN charging cable.

If the ambient temperature is below -25 °C, charging may not be possible.

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Do not touch the metal end of thenormal charging socket or of the charging cable. Risk of electrocution and/or faults.
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Press the latch 2
to open the socket cover.)
Ensure that there is no foreign object on
the vehicle's socket. ) Remove the protective cover from thecharging cable.)
Inser t the charging plug into the socket
without pressing the button, until it clicksinto place.
)Take the charging cable from the storage
bag provided. This cable has a control unit. )Connect the charging cable to a compatible standard power socket. The green lamp in
the control unit comes on.

Hook or rest the control unit so that it does not weigh down on the power point.
Do not use an electrical extension, multi-way connector, adaptor or timer.

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Control unit
)Check that the charging warninglamp in the instrument panel andthe orange warning lamp in the control unit are on fixed.

The star t of charging may beaccompanied by the noise of a fan running. This noise is perfectly normal.

The charge may be interrupted at anytime by withdrawing the charging plug.
If there is a power cut when the vehicle is on charge, charging will be interrupted. It will not restar t whenpower is restored.
-Charging
: on orange.
It indicates that charging is in progress.
If it does not come on, check that the connections are correct. If the problempersists, contact a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

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: on red.
It indicates the presence of a fault. Check
th
at the connections are correct. If thiswarning lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

This has a label indicating the currentrating that your domestic power point must be able to suppor t (16 A, 13 A or 10 A depending on the country).
It also has three warnin
g lamps:-Ready
: on green.
It indicates that the electric connection hasbeen established. If it does not come on,
check that the connections are correct. If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. I
f this is not the case, charging has not started; repeat the procedure, ensuring that allconnections are correct.

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As a safety measure, the motor will
not star t when the charging cable isconnected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to star t the motor interrupts the charging procedure. It willthen be necessary to disconnect and reconnect the charging cable plug tocontinue charging.

After charging, close the chargingsocket 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.
After charging, do not leave the cableconnected to the electric power point. There is a risk of shor t circuit or electrocution if it is contacted or immersed in water.
To optimise the ser vice life of the
main battery, charge it completelyevery 15 days.For a complete charge, follow the normal charging procedure (domestic power point) without interruption, until itstops automatically (charging warning lamp off in the instrument panel).
)The charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel goes off whencharging has finished. )Press the button to remove the chargingplug.)Refit the protective cover to the chargingcable. )Close the charging socket cover, then
the flap.)Disconnect the charging cable from
the power point.
)Stow the charging cable in the bag provided.
Vehicle out of use for a longperiod

When your vehicle is going to be outof 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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Check the compatibility of the charging station and its charging cable with your vehicle.
)
Press latch 4to open the socket cover.)
Ensure that there is no foreign body on the
vehicle's charging socket.
Fast charging
)Apply the parking brake and put the drive
selector in position P.P)Switch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK"position. )Pull lever 3 , located under the driver's seat,
outer side, to open the access flap for the
fast char
ging socket (left hand side of the
vehicle).
Do not touch the metal end of thenormal charging socket or of thecharging cable. Risk of electrocution and/or faults.
)Connect the charging cable of the charging station to the vehicle following the
instructions on use of the station.