2017 CITROEN C-ZERO Handbook (in English)

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Managing sets of wheels
and tyres
Selection of the other set of wheels and tyres is
done via the instrument panel screen, with the
ignition on and the vehicle stationary.
After fitting the new set of wheels and
tyres, you should check and adjust the
tyre pressures to the values specified
on the tyre pressure label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section. The system automatically reinitialises
the reference pressure based on the
pressure in the new set (the under-
inflation detection warning lamp flashes
during the operation).
If you have had a second set of wheels and
tyres registered by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop, every time you change the
set of wheels (fitting a set of winter tyres, for
example), you must select the set you have just
fitted in the configuration menu.
F

P
ress button A to select the function.
F

P
ress and hold button A button for more
than 10 seconds to change successively
from set of wheels and tyres 1 to set of
wheels and tyres 2 or the other way round.
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TOTAL & CITROËN
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talents to optimise the efficient use of energy and
reduce the impact on the environment.
The partnership between our two groups, which is on
an international scale, does not merely amount to the
supply and maintenance of vehicles to the public: our
positions as industrial leaders allow us to meet the
environmental challenges of today and of tomorrow.
To provide ecologically responsible mobility to
everyone is more than our driving force, it is our
passion.
Innovation is under way, the future of the
automobile depends on it; we will meet the
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Charging the main battery
Normal charging
During charging, if you
wear a pacemaker or other
electrical medical device, you 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.
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. 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. You must always use only a genuine
CITROËN charging cable.
Before connecting, check that the
electrical installation you want to use
meets standards* and is compatible
with the rating of your charging unit.
If in doubt, call upon a professional
installer.
There are sockets available that are
specially designed for charging electric
vehicles.
For sockets dedicated to charging an
electric vehicle, refer to the installation
instructions for the socket.
In all cases, it is recommended that
that you first have an initial check
and then regular checks
carried out
on your installation by a qualified
electrician.
* For example, in France the standard is NF C 15 -100. must not stay inside the vehicle or near
the vehicle, charging cable, charging
unit or charging point, even for a short
time.
It is also important that you take advice
from your doctor on the precautions to
take and observe.
There are two types of charging you can use:
normal or fast.
Normal charging should be favoured; it is done
from a domestic mains power point.
Fast charging is done at a compatible fast
charging station.
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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).
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 P O W E R , FA U LT and
CHARGING lamps all come on temporarily,
then only the green POWER lamp stays on.
If the exterior temperature is lower
than
-25° C, charging may not be
possible. Do not touch the metal end of the
normal charging socket or of the
charging cable (risk of electrocution
and/or faults).
F

P
ress the latch 2 to open the socket cover.F
E nsure that there is no foreign object on
the vehicle's socket.
F

R
emove the protective cover from the
charging cable.
F

I
nsert the charging plug into the socket
without pressing the button, until it clicks
into place .
Do not use an electrical
extension, multi-gang
socket, adaptor or timer.
Never connect or disconnect the cable
or charging plug with wet hands (risk of
electrocution).
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
electric power point).
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F Check that the charging lamp in the instrument panel and
the green CHARGING lamp of
the control unit are on fixed.
The start of charging may be
accompanied by the noise of a fan
running. This noise is per fectly normal.
The charge may be interrupted at any
time by withdrawing the charging plug.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; repeat the procedure, ensuring that all
connections are correct.
The state of charge indicator for the main
battery is displayed in the instrument panel and
the number of bars illuminated increases as the
battery is charged.
If exceptionally you have to interrupt the
charge by disconnecting the charging
cable from the power point, it is
essential to first press the Manual Stop
button on the control unit.Control unit
There are four indicator lamps:
- S TOP: on red.
I

t indicates that charging has been
interrupted by a press on the Manual Stop
button. This action is essential before
disconnecting the charging cable from the
power point when charging.
-

P
OWER : on green.
I

t indicates that the electric connection has
been established. If it does not come on,
check that the connections are correct. If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

F
A U LT : on red.
I

t indicates the presence of a fault. Check
that the connections are correct. If this
warning lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

C
HARGING : on green.
I

t indicates that charging is in progress.
If it does not come on, check that the
connections are correct. If the problem
persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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This type of control unit that has a system for
recognising the type of power point (depending
on country). It detects the power rating of your
domestic power point and is able to support
and select the best current rating to ensure
safe charging:
-
14
A (FAST): if your electrical installation
supports it.
-

8 A
(NORMAL): if your electrical
installation is standard. 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.
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 12 V battery is discharged, it is not
possible to charge the main battery.
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 may be extremely hot
(risk of burns).
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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 there is contact or
immersion in water). 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).
In the event of an accident or an impact
to the underbody of the vehicle (contact
with a raised kerb, a bollard, street
furniture, etc.), the electric circuit or the
main battery may be damaged. Have
your vehicle checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never touch the 300 V components, nor
the orange cables.
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
12 V battery is not disconnected or
discharged. If this is the case, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for
reconnecting or charging the battery.
In the event of serious damage to
the main battery, never touch liquids
coming from this component.
In the event of contact with your body,
wash abundantly with water and contact
a doctor without delay.
To optimise the ser vice life of the
main battery, recharge it completely
ever y
2 weeks.
For a complete charge, follow the
normal charging procedure (domestic
power point) without interruption, until it
stops automatically (charging warning
lamp goes off in the instrument panel).
In addition, ever y 3 months, carr y
out

this complete recharge of the
main batter y from a state of charge
of 2 bars or less .
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Control unit statuses
Lit in the corresponding indicator
lamp colour.Flashing in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour.
Of f.
POWER FA U LTCHARGING
Normal operation
As soon as the charging cable is connected to a socket, all of the indicator lamps come on for
approximately 0.5 second.
Once the initialisation process is complete:
●

i
f the charging cable is not connected to the vehicle's socket.
●

i
f the charging cable is connected to the vehicle's socket, but the vehicle is not charging.
When the traction battery is being charged.
When charging is complete.
POWER FA U LTCHARGING
Operating faults and solutions
If a current leak is detected or the charging cable is faulty.
-

S
top the charging procedure immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the charging cable is faulty.
-

S
top the charging procedure immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the indicator lamp on the control unit does not come on when the charging cable is connected to the
socket, check the socket's circuit breaker:
●

i
f the circuit breaker has cut out, your electrical installation may not be compatible with the use of the
charging cable:
-

c
ontact a professional to have your electrical installation checked and repaired.
●

i
f the circuit breaker has not cut out:
-

d
o not use the charging cable and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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