2012 Citroen C ZERO Owner's Manual

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Access to the fuses
)Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks" section),)Unclip the cover and remove it completely
by pulling towards you. )Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding paragraph).)When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure sealing of the fusebox.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1110 A On-board charger.
12 10 A
Dir
ection indicator.
1
310 A Horn.
1410 A Daytime running lamps.
1515 A
Battery fan.
1610 A
Air conditioning compressor.
1720 A Right hand dipped beam.
1820 A
Left hand dipped beam, headlamp adjusters.
1
910 A
Right hand main beam.
20 10 A
Left hand main beam.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed using fixed mechanical equipment.


To w i ng your vehicle

The towing eye is welded to the body below thefront bumper.)
Install the towing bar. )
Start your vehicle ("Ready" lamp on).)
Put the drive selector in position N . )
Release the parking brake.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps onyour vehicle.)
Have your vehicle towed for no more than 20 miles (30 km) without exceeding a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) .


When towing the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels onthe ground, use professional lifting equipment.


Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to braking components and the electric motor.









Changing a wiper
blade
Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)Put the new wiper blade in place and
secure it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



To w i ng another vehicle

Your vehicle cannot be used in any circumstances to tow another vehicle.

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
black armrest, reading lamp, insulated
modules, rear parking sensors, cigarette lighter,ashtray with base, head restraint mounted coathanger...

"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot carpet, rear parcel shelf, boot dividers...


"Security and safety":

alarm, wheel security bolts, child seats,
breathalyzer, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, first aid kit, snow chains, non-slip covers,
pet transpor t ca
ge, pet safety belt...
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical components, the use of a high pressure jet wash is strictly prohibited:


- in the front compar tment (under thebonnet),

- under the body.

For washing the body, do not use a pressure greater than 80 bars.
Check - before washing the vehicle -that the charging flaps and the charging socket covers (normal and fast charge) are properly closed.


Do not wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.

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"Protection":
mats, boot carpet, vehicle cover, translucent bumper protectors, side rubbing strips...
"Multimedia":
audio systems, driving aids, universal solar charger, semi-integral navigation system (with
locations of charging stations), Wi-Fi hub,
iPhone ®compatible phone charger, hands-free®
kit, DVD players...
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electricalconsumption. Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/104/EC).



Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.

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Checks
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Bonnet Protects the components in the front compartment and provides access for checking levels, charging the 12 V ancillaries battery, changing fuses, ...
)Push the exterior safety catch Bto the left and raise the bonnet.

)
Open the bonnet fully and on the right,unclip the stay Cfrom its holder.)
Fit the stay Cin one of the two notches to
hold the bonnet open.
)Open the front right door.)Pull the interior release lever A , located at
the bottom of the door aper ture.
Opening
Closing
)Take the stay out of the support notch.)Clip the stay in its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.


Do not press down on the middle of the bonnet if it does not fully close, as there is a risk of deforming it. Open the bonnet fully and close it again.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front right door is closed.

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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Heater fluid reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Ancillaries battery.
5. Fusebox.












Front compartment

To avoid damaging electricalcomponents, the use of a high pressure jet washer in the front compartment is strictly prohibited.

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Rear compartment Located under the boot floor, this compar tment gives access to the cooling system reser voir.
)Open the boot.)Detach the carpet retaining adhesive strip. )Remove the boot carpet.
)
Remove the four "butterfly" screws.)
Remove the protective cover. )Check the coolant level and top up if necessary (see following pages).
When working in this compar tment, you must observe the safetyrecommendations on the labels.