2017 CITROEN C-ZERO Handbook (in English)

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A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and
remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.If you are obliged to drive through water:
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c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users.
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d
rive as slowly as possible; do not exceed
6 mph (10 km/h).
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Important!
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the motor and the gearbox as well as the
electrical systems of your vehicle. Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the motor switched on. If you
have to leave your vehicle with the
motor switched on, apply the parking
brake and place the drive selector in
position


N or P
.
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Starting - stopping the vehicle
- Position 1: LOCK The steering is locked.
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P
osition 2: ACC
T

he ancillaries (radio, 12 V socket, etc.)
can be used.
-

P
osition 3: ON
I

gnition on.
-

P
osition 4: S TA R T
"

Ready" lamp on.
M

otor ready to drive the vehicle.
Ignition switch
F Check that the drive selector is in position P.
F

I
nsert the key in the ignition switch.
F

T
urn the key to position 4 (S TA R T ) .
StartingStopping
F Stop the vehicle.
F
K eep your foot on the brake pedal.
F

P
lace the drive selector in position P .
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key to position 1 (LOCK) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

H

old it in this position for a few
seconds until the " RE ADY" lamp
comes on accompanied by an
audible signal.
F

R

elease the key.
T

he key returns automatically to
position


3


(ON) . Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged
period (with the key in the ACC
position), you risk discharging the 12 V
battery. Starting your vehicle will then
no longer be possible. Be aware.
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Parking brake
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, place the drive selector
in position P and switch off the ignition.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, if
the parking brake is still on or has
not been fully released, this warning
lamp comes on.
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P. Park.
This position is used for starting the vehicle.
To come out of the P position, you must have
your foot on the brake.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (For ward).
Drive selector
Selector positions
When you move the drive selector through the
grille to select a position, the corresponding
indicator is displayed in the instrument panel.
Displays in the instrument panel
With the motor running, P appears in the
instrument panel screen.
F

P
ress the brake pedal to come out of
position P .
F

S
elect for ward ( D) or reverse ( R) gear.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

T
ake your foot off the brake pedal, the
vehicle then moves off slowly to facilitate
manoeuvring.
F

A
ccelerate to go for wards or backwards.
F

"
D" or "R" appears in the instrument panel
screen.
Moving off
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To tow your vehicle, the drive selector
must be in position N.
For more information on Towing the
vehicle , refer to the corresponding
section.
Parking the vehicle
To stop the motor, you must select position P .
You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
To remove the key from the ignition switch, the
drive selector must be in position P .
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Under-inflation detection
System which continuously and automatically
checks the pressures of the four tyres after
switching on the ignition.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of
each tyre.
The system triggers an alert if a drop in
pressure is detected in one or more tyres,
compared to the reference pressure registered
in the system. This reference pressure must be
reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are
adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system operates on condition that sensor
identifiers have first been memorised in the
system by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
You can memorise two sets of tyres (for
example: wheels with "standard" tyres and
wheels with "winter" tyres).The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures monthly and
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption. The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label.
For more information on the
Identification markings
, refer to the
corresponding section.
The tyre pressures must be checked
with the tyres "cold" (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after driving for less then
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values
indicated on the label.
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Under-inflation alert
The alert is given by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp.
F

R

educe speed, avoid sudden steering
movements or harsh brake applications.
F

S

top as soon as it is safe to do so.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures in the four tyres are
suitable for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and as specified on the tyre
pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
cannot warn of an incorrect pressure at
the time of reinitialisation.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of the
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.
The alert is maintained until the
reference pressure is reinitialised after
the reinflation, repair or replacement
of the tyres concerned. In the event of
the repair or replacement of tyres, the
sensor identifiers must be registered in
the system by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F
C heck the four tyre pressures when "cold",
using the compressor from the temporary
puncture repair kit.
I

f it is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.


or
F

I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit.
Reinitialising the reference
pressure
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment of tyre pressures and after
changing one or more wheels.
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The under-inflation alert is only reliable
if the system has been reinitialised
with the four tyre pressures correctly
adjusted.Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked
or, following the repair of a puncture, to
have the original wheel, equipped with a
sensor, refitted.
The reinitialisation instruction is entered in
the instrument panel screen screen, with the
ignition on and the vehicle stationary.
F

P

ress button A to select the function.
F

P

ress and hold button A for at least
3


seconds
to reinitialise the under-inflation
detection system.
Reinitialisation of the system is confirmed
by the flashing of the warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
You then have to drive about 100 metres before
the warning lamp goes off.
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination
of the under-inflation warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is
not assured.
This alert is also displayed if:
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o

ne or more wheels is not fitted with a
sensor.
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a w

ireless device operating on the same
frequency is close to the vehicle.
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t

here are accumulations of snow or ice in
the wings or in the wheel rims.
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t

he state of charge of the tyre pressure
monitoring system battery is too low.
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t

he wheel sensor identifiers have not been
memorised in the system by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. Any tyre repair or replacement on a
wheel fitted with this system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you fit the second set of tyres
memorised in the system, a fault will
be signalled until the second set is
selected in the configuration menu.
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