2018 CITROEN DS7 CROSSBACK charging

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1. Deferred charging activation button
2. Indicator lamp confirming that the nozzle is
locked into the charging connector.
Fixed red: nozzle correctly positioned and
locked.
Flashing red: nozzle incorrectly positioned or
locking not possible.
3. Charging connector
4. Light guides


Status of light
guides Meaning
Fixed white Welcome lighting when flap is opened
Status of light
guidesMeaning
Fixed blue Deferred charging
Flashing green Charging
Fixed green Charging complete
Fixed red Malfunction
In case of impact, even light, against the
charging flap, do not use it.
Do not dismantle or modify the charging
connector - risk of electrocution and/or fire!
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Charging cables, sockets and
chargers
The traction battery can be charged using several
different types of cables.
The charging cables supplied with the vehicle
are compatible with the electrical installations of
the country of sale. If you are travelling abroad,
refer to the following tables to check the
compatibility of local electrical installations with
the charging cables.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain
the appropriate charging cable(s).
Identification labels on charging sockets/
connectors
Identification labels are affixed to the vehicle,
charging cable and charger to inform the user
about which device needs to be used.

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The meaning of each identification label is as
follows:
Identification labelLocationConfigurationPower type/Voltage range
C
Charging connector (vehicle side) TYPE 2AC
< 480 Vrms

C
Charging socket (charger side) TYPE 2AC
< 480 Vrms
Types of charging
Cable type CompatibilitySpecifications
Mode 2 charging cable with integrated control unit


Identification label C on the charging connector (vehicle side). Conventional electrical socket (depending on
country).


Charge limited to a maximum of 10 A.
"Green'Up" type socket.


Charge limited to a maximum of 16 A.

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Cable type CompatibilitySpecifications
Mode 3 charging cable


Identification labels C on the charging connector (vehicle side) and on the socket (charger side). Accelerated charging unit socket.


Charge limited to a maximum of 32 A.
Wallbox accelerated charging unit.


The estimated charging time is indicated
on the instrument panel when the vehicle
is connected. It may vary depending on various
factors such as the outside temperature or the
quality of the electricity supply.
If the outside temperature is below -10°C, it is
recommended to connect the vehicle as soon
as possible as the charging time may increase
significantly. The traction battery may not
charge fully.Domestic charging cable (mode 2)
It is essential to avoid damaging the cable
and to keep it intact.
In the event of damage, do not use it and
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to
replace it.
Accelerated charging unit (mode 3)
Do not dismantle or modify the
accelerated charging unit - risk of
electrocution and/or fire!
To find out how it is used, please refer to the
accelerated charging unit's user instructions.
Control unit (mode 2)

Type 1

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Type 2POWER
Green: electrical connection established;
charging can begin.
CHARGE
Flashing green: charging in progress or
temperature pre-conditioning activated.
Fixed green: charging complete.
FA U LT
Red: fault; charging not permitted or must
be stopped immediately. Check that everything
is connected correctly and that the electrical
system is not faulty.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Upon plugging the charging cable into a domestic
socket, all of the indicator lamps come on briefly.
If no indicator lamps come on, check the domestic
socket's circuit-breaker. –

If the circ
uit-breaker has tripped, contact a
professional to check that your electricity supply
is compatible and carry out any necessary repairs.
–
If the circ
uit-breaker has not tripped, stop
using the charging cable and contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Type 1 control unit label - Recommendations
1. Refer to the handbook before use.
2. Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution!
3. Always use a correctly earthed power socket,
protected by a 30 mA residual current device.
4. Always use an electrical socket protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
5. The weight of the control unit must not be
borne by the electrical socket, plug and
cables.
6. Never use this charging cable if it is defective
or in any way damaged. 7.
Never attempt to repair or open this charging
cable. It contains no repairable parts -
replace the charging cable if it is damaged.
8. Never immerse this charging cable in water.
9. Never use this charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket,
a conversion adaptor or on a damaged
electrical socket.
10. Do not unplug the plug from the wall as a
means of stopping charging.
11. Do not force the connector if it is locked into
the vehicle.
12. Immediately stop charging, by locking and
then unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control key, if the charging cable or wall
socket feel burning hot to the touch.
13. This charging cable includes components
liable to cause electrical arcing or sparks. Do
not expose to flammable vapours.
14. Only use this charging cable with DS
AUTOMOBILES vehicles.
15. Never plug the cable into the wall socket (or
unplug it) with wet hands.
Type 2 control unit label - State of indicator
lamps
State of the indicator
lamp
Off

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State of the indicator
lamp
On

 
State of the indicator lamp
Flashing

 
POWER CHARGE FA U LT SymbolDescription

Not connected to the power supply or power is not
available from the infrastructure.


(green)


(green)


(red)


The control unit is currently performing a self-test.


(green)


Connected only to the infrastructure or to the
infrastructure and to the Electric Vehicle (EV) but no
charging in progress.


(green)


(green)



Connected to the power supply and to the Electric
Vehicle (EV).
The EV is on charge or in a temperature pre-
conditioning sequence.


(green)


(green)



Connected to the power supply and to the Electric
Vehicle (EV).
The EV is waiting for charging or the charging of the
EV is completed.

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POWERCHARGE FA U LT SymbolDescription

(red)


Control unit malfunction. No charging allowed.
If an error indicator reappears after a manual reset,
the control unit must be checked by a dealer before
the next charge.


(green)


(green)


(red)


The control unit is in diagnostic mode.
Manual reset procedure
The control unit can be reset by simultaneously disconnecting the charging connector and the wall socket.
Then, reconnect the wall socket first. For more information, refer to the handbook.
Type 2 control unit label - Recommendations
Refer to the handbook before use.
1. Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution!
2. Always use a correctly earthed power socket,
protected by a 30 mA residual current device.
3. Always use an electrical socket protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating. 4.
The weight of the control unit must not be
borne by the electrical socket, plug and
cables.
5. Never use this charging cable if it is defective
or in any way damaged.
6. Never attempt to repair or open this charging
cable. It contains no repairable parts -
replace the charging cable if it is damaged.
7. Never immerse this charging cable in water.
8. Never use this charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket,
a conversion adaptor or on a damaged
electrical socket.
9. Do not unplug the plug from the wall as a
means of stopping charging. 10.
Immediately stop charging, by locking and
then unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control key, if the charging cable or wall
socket feel burning hot to the touch.
11. This charging cable includes components
liable to cause electrical arcing or sparks. Do
not expose to flammable vapours.
12. Only use this charging cable with DS
AUTOMOBILES vehicles.
13. Never plug the cable into the wall socket (or
unplug it) with wet hands.
14. Do not force the connector if it is locked into
the vehicle.

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Charging the traction
battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)
For a full charge, follow the charging
procedure without interrupting it, until it stops
automatically. Charging may be performed either
immediately (by default) or deferred.
Deferred charging is set via the touch
screen or the MyDS App application.
When the vehicle is connected, the following
information is displayed on the instrument panel:
–

Traction ba
ttery charge status (%).
–

R

emaining range (miles or km).
–

Estima
ted charging time (calculation may take
a few seconds).
–

C

harging speed (miles or km gained per hour).
After the instrument panel has been put into
standby mode, this information can be displayed
again by unlocking the vehicle or opening a door.
It is also possible to monitor the charging
progress using the MyDS App application.
For more information on Remotely
operable additional functions, refer to the
corresponding section.
Low charging / Driving
Driving when the charge level of the
traction battery is too low can lead to the
vehicle breaking down and can lead to
accidents or serious injuries. ALWAYS make
sure the traction battery has a sufficient
charge level.
Low charging / Parking
If the outside temperature is negative,
it is recommended not to park your vehicle
outside for several hours at a low charging
(less than 20%).
Vehicle in storage for more than 1 month
In the event of a long period of non-use
of the vehicle (beyond 4 weeks) without the
possibility of charging when restarting, the
self-discharge may make it impossible to
restart if the traction battery charge level is a
low or very low, especially at negative ambient
temperatures. ALWAYS make sure that the
traction battery has a charge between 20%
and 40% if you do not plan to use your vehicle
for several weeks.
Do not connect the charging cable.
Always park the vehicle in a place with
temperatures between -10°C and 30°C
(parking in a place with extreme temperatures
can damage the traction battery).
Refer to the Accessory battery (Rechargeable
hybrid) section for the battery disconnection
procedure.
Precautions
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles have
been developed in accordance with the
recommendations for maximum electromagnetic
field limits established by the ICNIRP
(International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection - 1998 Guidelines).
Wearers of pacemakers or equivalent
devices should consult a doctor to enquire
about any applicable precautionary measures, or
contact the manufacturer of their implanted
electronic medical device to check that it is
guaranteed to operate in an environment
compliant with the ICNIRP guidelines.
If in doubt, during charging, do not remain inside
or near the vehicle, near the charging cable or the
charging unit, even for a short time.
Before charging
Depending on the context:
►  Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
►  Have a professional electrician install
a dedicated domestic power socket or
accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
compatible with the vehicle.
Use the charging cable supplied with the
vehicle.
For more information, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
During charging
As a safety measure, the engine will not
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the connector on the vehicle. A warning is
displayed on the instrument panel.
While charging is in progress, unlocking the
vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–
Some areas remain v
ery hot, even an hour
after charging ends - risk of burns!
–

The fan ma
y start at any time - risk of cuts or
strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit
or electrocution in the event of contact with or
immersion in water!
Charging procedure
Connection
►  Before charging, check that the gear selector
is in mode P and the ignition is off, otherwise
charging is impossible.
►  Press on the rear of the charging flap to open
it and check that there are no foreign bodies on
the vehicle's charging connector.
The light guides in the flap come on white.
Domestic charging (mode 2)



►  First, connect the charging cable from the
control unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the
POWER indicator lamp remains on in green.
►  Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►  Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging
connector.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
of the green light guides in the flap and the
flashing of the CHARGE indicator lamp in green on
the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that all of the
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Accelerated charging (mode 3)

►  Follow the accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
user instructions.
►  Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►  Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging
connector.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
of the green light guides in the flap.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; restart the procedure ensuring that all
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Disconnection

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the
charging connector:
►  If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.