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Check the compatibility of the charging
station and its charging cable with
your vehicle.
F

P
ress latch 4 to open the socket cover.
F

E
nsure that there is no foreign body on the
vehicle's charging socket.
Fast charging*
F Apply the parking brake and put the drive selector in position P .
F

S
witch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.
F

P
ull lever 3 , located alongside the driver's
seat, outer side, to open the access flap for
the fast charging socket (left hand side of
the vehicle). Do not touch the metal end of the
normal charging socket or of the
charging cable.
Risk of electrocution and/or faults.F

C
onnect the charging cable of the charging
station to the vehicle following the
instructions on use of the station.
* Depending on equipment.
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F 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 restarting 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 start 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 start when the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to start 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 started;
check the operating instructions for the
charging station. The charging warning lamp in the instrument
panel goes off when charging is complete.
F
D
isconnect the charging cable following
the instructions for the charging terminal.
F
C
lose 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 compartment 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 start the
motor and the main battery cannot be
charged. F

O
pen the front bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch.
F

S
ecure the bonnet stay.
F

S
lacken nut 1.
F

R
emove 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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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Start the other vehicle and wait a few m inutes.
F

T
urn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
F

D
isconnect the cables in the reverse order.
F

R
efit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.
If the "Ready" lamp does not come on, proceed
as follows:
F

L
eave the cables connected.
F

R
eturn the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK" position.
F

P
ut the main battery on charge, following
the procedure for normal charging (see the
"charging the main battery" section).
F

W
hen the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,
disconnect the cables.
F

L
eave the battery on charge for at least
one hour.
F

T
urn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. F
R emove the protective cover from
the battery.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer to
the "checking levels" section). F

S
lacken nut 1 and lift off the retaining bar.
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accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's
recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert 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 coat hanger...
"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 transport cage, pet safety belt...
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical
components, the use of a high pressure
jet wash is strictly prohibited:
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n the front compartment (under the
bonnet),
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u
nder 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 n

ot wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.
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bonnetProtects the components in the front compartment and provides access for checking levels, charging the 12 V ancillaries battery, changing fuses, ...
F
P
ush the exterior safety catch B to the left
and raise the bonnet. F

O
pen the bonnet fully and on the right,
unclip the stay C from its holder.
F

F
it the stay C in one of the two notches to
hold the bonnet open.
F

O
pen the front right door.
F

P
ull the interior release lever A , located at
the bottom of the door aperture.
Opening Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F
C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull 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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Checking levelsCheck all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Never do anything in the compartments
when the "Ready" lamp is on or when
your vehicle is being charged.
Take care when carrying out checks
in the front and rear compartments as
some parts of the compartments can
be very hot (risk of burns): wait at least
one hour after stopping the motor or the
end of the charging procedure before
carrying out any work.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MA X"
marks. If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Front compartment Heating system fluid level
Changing the fluid
The fluid does not have to be changed.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. The level of this fluid should be between
the "L" MIN and "F" MA X marks.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
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Motor and main battery
Model type code:1 N ZK Y Z
Electric motor Y51
Technology Synchronous with neodymium permanent magnets
Max. power: EU standard (kW) 49
Max. power speed (rpm) 4 000 to 8 800
Max. torque: EU standard (Nm) 19 6
Max. torque speed (rpm) 0 to 300
Main batter y Lithium-Ion
Energy capacity (kWh) 14.5
Normal charge
Voltage (V) AC 230
Charging time
(*)(**):
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1
6 A
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4 A
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1

0 A
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8 A 5 h

ours 30 minutes
6 hours
8 hours
11 hours
Fast charge
Voltage (V) DC 300
Charging time (80% charge)** 30 minutes
Range varies according to the exterior climatic conditions, the driver's style of driving, the use of electrical equipment, the frequency of normal or fast
charges and ageing of the main battery. * Depending on the power supply in the country.
** Time measured for ambient temperatures between 20 and 25° C.
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