2017 CITROEN C-ZERO Handbook (in English)

55
Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk, passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk, passing the
point of resistance.
Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting so that the vehicle can
be seen more easily.
The daytime running lamps come on
automatically when starting the motor, if no
other lighting is on.
They cannot be deactivated.Automatic illumination of headlamps
With the main lighting control ring in the AUTO
position, the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
come on automatically, without any action by the
driver, when a low level of ambient light is detected.
When the light returns to a sufficient level or the
wipers are switched off, the lighting is switched off
automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the windscreen.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Automatic lighting off
When the lighting stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, if the ignition switch is in
the "LOCK" or "ACC" position or if the key
has been removed, the lighting switches off
automatically when the driver's door is
opened .
Although these lamps are located in
the same unit as the front foglamp, they
operate with a specific bulb.
Their use is covered by road vehicle
lighting regulations.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. The lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.
4
Lighting and visibility

56
Wiper control
Windscreen wipers
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver
by means of the stalk A and its ring B.Single wipe.
Park.
Intermittent (the speed can be set
manually),
Slow.
Fast.
B.
I

ntermittent operation adjustment ring.
F

T
urn this ring to increase or reduce the
wiping frequency in intermittent mode.
A.
W

iping speed selection stalk: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers. In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
The initial setting is position "0" .
Headlamp
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in
the
vehicle.
0.
D

river only or driver + 1 front passenger.
1 or 2.

4 p
eople (including the driver).
3.
4 p

eople (including the driver) + maximum
authorised load.
4.
D

river + maximum authorised load.
Lighting and visibility

57
Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
The wiper wipes twice then switches to
intermittent mode with an interval of a few
seconds. Wipe with screenwash
Keep the ring in this position to operate the
screenwash with several wipes of the wiper. C.
R

ear wiper selection ring.
Courtesy lamp
Position 1 "ON"
The courtesy lamp is permanently on.
Position 2 "●"
The courtesy lamp comes on when opening
a door or the boot; when the door or boot is
closed again, the lighting gradually dims for a
few seconds before going off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately when the doors and boot are
closed and you lock the vehicle from the inside
or using the remote control.
Position 3 "OFF"
The courtesy lamp is permanently off. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that
the courtesy lamp is not on.
If left on, it discharges the 12 V battery,
even if the main battery is charged or
on charge.
Starting your vehicle will then no longer
be possible.
4
Lighting and visibility

58
General safety recommendations
Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.We draw your attention to the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by CITROËN may cause
excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the range of recommended
accessories.
-

A
s a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic
systems, is reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic systems
that could cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not followed.
-

A
ny modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by Automobiles CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer
would lead to the suspension of the legal and contractual warranties.
Installation of accessory radio communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN dealer
for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be
compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle...
Safety

59
Automatic operation
of brake lamps
The brake lamps come on automatically when
you release the accelerator pedal.
This does not happen in all cases and depends
on the rate of deceleration.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
5
Safety

60
Pedestrian horn*
System used to warn pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is started, lighting of the
indicator lamp on the button for a few seconds
indicates the activation of the system.
The warning is heard when the vehicle speed is
between 0 and 22 mph (0 and 35 km/h).
Deactivation
In certain driving conditions, you can deactivate
the system.Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on and
the audible warning stops.
Pressing the button again reactivates the system.
The indicator lamp on the button switches off. Before deactivating the system, ensure
that you are not driving in an area
frequented by pedestrians.
Operation
* Depending on equipment.
Operating fault
If a system fault occurs, the indicator lamp on
the button flashes. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.
The system is reactivated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
Safety

61
Emergency or assistance call
Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green indicator
lamp and a voice message
confirm that the call has
been made to the "Localised
Emergency Call"* centre.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The green indicator lamp goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, makes contact with you in
your language** and - if necessary - organises
sending of the appropriate emergency
services**. In countries where the service is not
operational, or if the locating service has been
expressly declined, the call is directed straight
to the emergency services (112) without
location. If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
*

D
epending on the general terms and
conditions of use for the service, available
from dealers, and technological and technical
limits.
**

D
epending on the geographic cover for
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle. The list of countries covered and the
Telematic services is available from dealers
or on your country's website. If you benefit from the C
ITROËN

C

onnect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your personal space, via your country's
website.
5
Safety

62
Localised Assistance Call
To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously
press the "Localised Emergency Call" and
"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,
followed by a press on "Localised Assistance
Call" to confirm.
Operation of the systemPress this button for more than
2 seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down. If you purchased your vehicle outside
the Brand's dealer network, we suggest
that you have a dealer check and, if
desired, modify the configuration of
these services.
In a multi-lingual country, configuration
is possible in the official national
language of your choice.
For technical reasons, in particular
to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the
manufacturer reserves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
telematic system at any time.
The fault with the system does not
prevent the vehicle being driven. When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the orange indicator lamp
flashes then goes off: the system
has a fault.
If the orange indicator lamp is on fixed: replace
the back-up battery.
In both cases, the emergency and assistance
calls service may not work.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible. A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
**

D
epending on the geographic cover for
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle. The list of countries covered and the
Telematic services is available from dealers
or on your country's website.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
Safety