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Charging the main battery
F 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
electrical installation you want to use
meets standards* and is compatible
with a current rating of 8A.
In particular, check that the electric
power point is of suitable quality.
There are sockets available that are
specially designed for charging electric
vehicles.
In all cases, it is recommended that
that you first have an initial check
and then regular checks on your
installation by a qualified electrician.
There are two types of charging you can use:
normal or fast.
Normal charging should be used in preference;
it is done from a domestic mains power point.
Fast charging is done at a compatible fast
charging station.
F
A
pply 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. You must always use only a genuine
CITROËN charging cable.
If the ambient temperature is lower
than
-25° C, charging may not be
possible. F

T
ake the charging cable from the storage
bag provided. This cable has a control unit.
F

C
onnect the charging cable to a compatible
standard power socket. On connecting
the cable, the three POWER , FA U LT and
CHARGING lamps all come on temporarily,
then only green POWER lamp stays on.
do n

ot use an electrical
extension, multi-gang
socket, adaptor or timer.
* For example, in France the standard is NF C 15 -100.
In the event of damage to or
deterioration of the charging cable or
control unit, do not use it. Contact a
CITROËN dealer if in doubt or for a
replacement.
In most European countries, CITROËN
has established a partnership with a
specialist company that can check and
bring your electrical installation up to
standard. For more information, contact
a CITROËN dealer.
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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.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).
The charge lamp in the instrument panel going
off and flashing of the green CHARGING
lamp
indicate that charging is complete.
F

P

ress the button to remove the charging
plug.
F

R

efit the protective cover to the charging
cable.
F

C

lose the charging socket cover, then the
flap.
F

D

isconnect the charging cable from the
power point.
F

S

tow the charging cable in the bag
provided. If the 12V ancillaries battery is
discharged, it is not possible to charge
the main battery.
If you wear a pacemaker or other
electrical medical device, you must not
stay inside or near the vehicle during
charging.
It is also important that you take advice
from your doctor on the precautions to
take and observe.While charging, do not do anything
under the bonnet, even with the ignition
off, as the cooling fan may start at any
time (risk of injury).
You must wait for at least one hour
after the end of the charging procedure
before doing anything under the bonnet,
as some areas can be extremely hot
(risk of burns).
After removing the charging plug from
the vehicle's socket, do not leave
the cable connected to the electric
power point (risk of short circuit or
electrocution if it is contacted or
immersed in water).
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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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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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Never charge the battery without
first disconnecting the terminals and
removing it from the vehicle.
Do not disconnect the terminals when
the "Ready" lamp is on, nor when the
vehicle is being charged.
Before disconnecting
You must wait 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition before disconnecting the
battery.Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in line with legal
requirements and never put out with
household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
collection point.
F

D

isconnect the negative (-) terminal.
F

L

ift the protective cover on the (+) terminal 2 .
F

S

lacken nut 3 .
F

D

isconnect the positive (+) terminal.
F

R

emove the battery.
F

C

harge the battery following the
instructions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger.
F

R

econnect the battery starting with
the (+) cable.
After reconnecting
After reconnecting the battery, switch
on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting, to allow initialisation
of the electronic systems. However,
if minor problems persist after doing
this, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Remember to enter the radio code
yourself, referring to the relevant
section.
Ensure that the battery posts and cable
terminals are clean. If they are covered
with sulphates (whitish or greenish
deposit), disconnect and clean them.
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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
F Switch off the ignition.
F I ndicate on the speed restriction sticker
provided, the wheel to be repaired, then fix
it to the steering wheel as a reminder that a
wheel is in temporary use.
F

S
hake the sealant cartridge, remove the
cap and screw on the injection pipe. F

R
emove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired.
F R emove the valve core using the tool
provided, and store in in a clean place.
F

C
onnect the injection pipe to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired. F

T
ap the sealant cartridge (top down)
several times with your hand, so as to
inject all of the product into the tyre.
F

R
emove the injection pipe.
F

R
efit the valve core and tighten it using the
tool provided.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
The use-by date of the sealant is marked on the cartridge.
After use, do not discard the empty cartridge but take it to a CITROËN dealer (France) or an
authorised waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a replacement cartridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
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2. Inflation
F Check that the compressor switch A is in the " OFF" position.
F

U
ncoil the compressor pipe B .F

C
onnect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ON" or "ACC").
F
S
tart the compressor by turning the switch A
to the " ON" position.
F
U
sing the compressor, adjust the pressure
in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A l
oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove the compressor and stow the kit.
F

D
rive off straight away at reduced
speed (50
mph [80 km/h] max) limiting
the distance travelled to approximately
120
miles (200 km).As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Tell the technician that you have used
the kit. After checking, the technician
will advise you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced. If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
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Changing a wheel
Tools required
- A jack: for lifting the vehicle.
- A w heelbrace: for removing and refitting
the wheel bolts.
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A h
andle: for operating the jack.
These tools are not supplied with your vehicle.Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and put the drive selector in
position P to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
You must ensure that the occupants get
out of the vehicle and wait where they
are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace, by pulling at the valve hole.
When fitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim starting by aligning the valve
hole with the valve, and then press on
the edge of the trim with the palm of
your
hand.
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