2017 CITROEN BERLINGO ELECTRIC Handbook (in English)

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CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY

CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY


Charging consists of connecting the
vehicle to a domestic power point or a
pubic charging point .

Before making any connection,
check that the electrical
installation that you want to use
meets standards and is compatible.
In particular, check that the electrical
power point is suitable. There are
power points available that are
designed specifi cally for charging
electric vehicles. In all cases, it is
recommended that that you fi rst have
an initial check and then regular
checks on your installation by a
qualifi ed electrician.


Connecting the normal
charging cable in different
countries:

Use


- the charging cable supplied
with the vehicle,

- a power point (with earth,
clean and in good condition).


Do not use an electrical
extension, multi-gang socket,
adaptor or timer.

In most European countries the
manufacturer has established
a partnership with a specialist
company that can offer a check and
update of your electrical installation.
For more information, contact a
franchised dealer.


Normal charging time

7 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours
is needed for a complete charge.
Charging can be interrupted at any
time. It stops automatically when the
battery is fully charged.
Left hand drive

Current rating

Plug

Denmark (DK) 8 A K
Switzerland (CH) 8 A J
Other countries 8/14 A E/F
Right hand drive 10 A G

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Domestic socket

"Mode 3 - Type 2" socket

"Mode 3 - Type 3" socket


"Mode 2" cable

(delivered with your vehicle)
"Mode 3 - Type 2" cable

(available as an accessory)
"Mode 3 - Type 3" cable
(available as an accessory)

Cables for normal charging

As the installers of electrical installations in buildings are not subject to international standards, check for each of the
countries you intend to cross in your vehicle, the compatibility of the domestic electrical installations to which you want to
connect the domestic charging cable supplied with your vehicle.
Make the same prior checks for charging at public terminals, bearing in mind that certain public terminals have their own
charging cable.
In any event, several types of charging cable are available as accessories allowing charging at a public terminal or
domestic power point.
Before leaving for countries where the electrical installations may be different, refer to the table below to check the
compatibility of the local electrical installations with you charging cables, which are themselves compatibles with the
electrical installations for the country of sale of the vehicle. Contact a franchised dealer or qualifi ed workshop, to obtain
suitable charging cables.

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CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY


Do not touch the metal end of
the normal charging socket, nor
of the charging cable. Risk of
electrocution and/or malfunctions.


Use the cord supplied to hook the
control unit, so that it does not
weigh down on the power point
(risk of damage to the charging cable
or power point).

Never connect or disconnect the
the cable or charging plug with
wet hands
(risk of electrocution).

The charge may be interrupted
at any time by withdrawing the
charging plug.

If exceptionally you have
to interrupt the charge by
disconnecting the charging cable
from the power point, it is essential to
fi rst press the Manual Stop
button on
the controller.
It has four indicator lamps:


- STOP
: on red.
It indicates that charging has
been interrupted by pressing the
Manual Stop
button. This action is
recommended before disconnecting
the charging cable from the domestic
power point during a charging
operation.

- POWER
: on green.
It indicates that the power supply is
established. If it does not come on
check that all connections are correct.
if the problem persists, contact a
franchised dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

- CHARGING
: on green.
It indicates that charging is in
progress. If it does not come on check
that all connections are correct. if the
problem persists, contact a franchised
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

- FAULT
: on red.
It indicates the presence of a fault.
Check that the connections are
corrects. If this lamp does not go
off, contact a franchised dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


Control unit

This type of control unit is equipped
with a power supply recognition system
(depending on the country). It detects
the current rating of your domestic
power supply and is able to support
and choose the most suitable rating for
a secure recharge:


- 14 A
(FAST): if your electrical
installation supports it.

- 8 A
(NORMAL): for a standard
electrical installation.

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States of the control unit


POWER
FAULT
CHARGING

Normal operation

Once the charging cable is connected to a power point, all of the lamps come
on for about half a second.
Once the initialisation process is complete:


●
while the charging cable is not connected to the vehicle's socket,

●
while the charging cable is connected to the vehicle's socket, but charging
is not taking place.
While the traction battery is on charge.
When the charge has fi nished.

POWER
FAULT
CHARGING

Operating faults and solutions

When current leakage is detected or the charging cable has a fault.


- Stop the charging procedure immediately and contact a franchised dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
When the charging cable has a fault.


- Stop the charging procedure immediately and contact a franchised dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the lamp on the control unit does not come on when connecting the
charging cable to a power point, check the circuit breaker for the power point:


●
if the circuit breaker has opened, your installation may not be compatible
with use of the charging cable:


- contact a qualifi ed electrician to check and repair your electrical
installation.

●
if the circuit breaker has not opened:


- do not use the charging cable and contact a franchised dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
On in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour. Flashing in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour. Off.

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CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY

NORMAL CHARGING
PROCEDURE

Connection



- Check before charging that the
drive selector is in position P
and
the ignition is off, otherwise
charging is not possible,

- open the access fl ap at the right
hand front of the vehicle,
- take the charging cable (with its
control unit),

- fi rst connect the controller end
of the cable to a standard and
compatible power point. On
connection, the 3 controller
indicator lamps for POWER
,
FAULT
and CHARGING
come on
simultaneously for a moment, then
only the green POWER
indicator
lamp stays on,

- ensure that there is no foreign body
on the vehicle socket,

- remove the protective cover from
the charging cable,

- insert the charging plug into the
socket until it clicks in place,
without pressing the button,
- press the push button to open the
socket cover,

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If this is not the case, charging ha snot
started; repeat the procedure ensuring
that all connections are correct.
If the ambient temperature is lower
than -25° C, charging may not be
possible.
-
check that the charging
lamp in the instrument panel
and the green CHARGING
indicator in the controller are
on (not fl ashing).

The traction battery state of charge
indicator is displayed in the instrument
panel and the position of the needle
progresses as the battery is charged.
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.

To optimise the service life of
the main battery, recharge it
completely every fi fteen days.
For a complete charge, follow the
normal charging procedure without
interruption until it stops automatically,
confi rmed by charging lamp going off
in the instrument panel. Opening the
driver's door temporarily wakes the
state of charge indicator allowing the
state of charge of the traction battery to
be checked.
The commencement of charging
is confi rmed by fl ashing of the
direction indicators.

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CHARGING THE TRACTION BATTERY



- Press the button to release the
charging plug,

- refi t the protective cover on the
charging cable,

- close the socket cover, then the
access fl ap,

- disconnect the controller end of
the charging cable from the power
point,

- stow the charging cable.


Disconnection

The charging lamp in the
instrument panel going
off and the fl ashing of the
green CHARGING
lamp in
the controller indicates that
charging is complete.
After charging


- Ensure that the socket cover
and access fl ap are closed.

- Take car to avoid the entry of water
or dust into the socket, under its
cover or in the charging plug (risk
of fi re or electrocution).

- Do not leave the cable connected
to the power point (risk of
short-circuit or of electrocution
in the even of contact with or
immersion in water).

- Do not dismantle or modify the
vehicle's charging socket or
charging cable (risk of fi re).


Take care of the cable and its
control unit


- Do not tread on it, submerge it
in water, pull on it, or subject it to
impacts. If the charging cable or its
control unit is damaged or worn, do
not use it.

- To replace it, contact a franchised
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

- The same applies for an impact,
even if light, against the charging
access fl ap or the cover.

With the charging completed by
the cable connected, opening the
driver's door restarts charging for
around 20 seconds.

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FAST CHARGING PROCEDURE



- Check before charging that the
drive selector is in position P
and
the ignition is off, otherwise
charging is not possible,
Ensure that the charging point and
its cable are compatible with your
vehicle.
If the ambient temperature is
below - 25° C, charging may not
be possible.
- open the access fl ap located on the
left of the vehicle,

- press the latch to open the socket
cover,
- connect the charging point's cable
to the vehicle's socket following the
instructions for use of the charging
point.
Do not touch the metal end of
the normal charging socket or
of the charging cable. Risk of
electrocution and/or faults.

The start of charging is confi rmed
by fl ashing of the direction
indicators.
Completion of charging is indicated by
the charging point.