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Accelerated charging, mode 3

Superfast charging, mode 4

Charging cable, mode 3 (AC)

Accelerated charging unit (depending on

version)

(accelerated charging - single-phase or three-

phase alternating current (AC))

Fast public charger

(superfast charging - direct current (DC))

In mode 3 with an accelerated charging unit:

32 A maximum charging current.

Charging cable, mode 4 (DC)

(integrated into the fast public charger)

Identiﬁcation labels C on the charging

connector (vehicle side) and on the socket

(charger side).

Accelerated charging unit

In mode 3 with an accelerated charging unit

(Wallbox): 32 A maximum charging current.

Do not disassemble or modify the

Identiﬁcation label K on the charging

connector (vehicle side).

Only use fast public chargers where the cable

length does not exceed 30 metres.

charging unit - risk of electrocution and/or ﬁre!

Refer to the charging unit manufacturer's user

manual for the operating instructions.

Charging the traction

battery (Electric)

To recharge, connect the vehicle to a domestic

electricity supply (domestic or accelerated

charging) or to a fast public charger (superfast

charging).

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For a full charge, follow the desired charging

procedure without pausing it, until it ends

automatically. Charging can be either immediate

or deferred (except fast public charger, mode 4).

You can stop domestic or accelerated charging

at any time by unlocking the vehicle and

removing the nozzle. For superfast charging,

refer to the fast public charger.

accidents or serious injuries. ALWAYS make

sure the traction battery has a suﬃcient

charge level.

about every 3 months in order to recharge the

accessory battery and maintain an operating

voltage.

Low load / Parking

Precautions

If the outside temperature is negative,

it is recommended not to park your vehicle

outside for several hours at a low load (less

than 20%).

Our electric vehicles have been developed in

accordance with the recommendations on the

maximum limits for electromagnetic ﬁelds, as

issued by the International Commission on Non-

Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP - 1998

Guidelines).

For more information on the charging displays

on the Instrument panel and the Touch screen,

refer to the corresponding section.

Vehicle in storage for more than

1 month

It is also possible to monitor the charging

progress using the MyCitroën App

application.

For more information on Remote functions,

refer to the corresponding section.

Wearers of pacemakers or equivalent

devices

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).

Ask your doctor about what precautions

you should take, or ask the manufacturer

of your implanted electro-medical device about

whether its operation is guaranteed in an

environment which complies with the ICNIRP

recommendations.

As a safety measure, the engine will not

start if the charging cable is plugged into

the connector on the vehicle. A warning is

displayed on the instrument panel.

If in doubt

Domestic or accelerated charging: do

not remain inside or near the vehicle, or near

the charging cable or charging unit, even for

a short time.

Superfast charging: do not use the system

yourself and avoid approaching public fast

charging points. Leave the area and ask a

third party to recharge the vehicle.

Cooling the traction battery

The cooling fan in the engine

compartment comes on during charging to

cool the on-board charger and the traction

battery.

Disconnect the cable from the (+) terminal

of the accessory battery in the engine

compartment.

Low load / Driving

Driving when the charge level of the

traction battery is too low can lead to the

vehicle breaking down and can lead to

Connect a 12 V battery charger to the (+)

and (-) terminals of the accessory battery

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Domestic charging, mode 2

For domestic or accelerated charging

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!

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.

You should preferably use the charging cable

available as an accessory.

For more information, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

For superfast charging

Before charging

Check that the fast public charging

station and its charging cable are compatible

with the vehicle.

If the exterior temperature is below:

– 0°C, charging times may be extended.

– -20°C, charging is still possible, but

charging times may be extended even further

(the battery has to be heated 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 charging connector.

The start of charging is conﬁrmed by the ﬂashing

green CHARGE indicator lamps in the ﬂap, then

those on the control unit.

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.

During charging

After charging

Check that the charging ﬂap is closed.

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 very hot, even an hour

after charging ends - risk of burns!

– The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts

or strangulation!

Connection

► Before charging, check that the drive selector

is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible.

► Open the charging ﬂap by pressing the

push-button, and check that there are no foreign

bodies on the charging connector.

After charging

Check that the charging ﬂap is closed.

When charging is complete and while the

charging cable is still connected, opening

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the driver's door will display the charge level

on the instrument panel for about 20 seconds.

► Follow the instructions for use of the fast

public charger and connect the cable from the

fast public charger to the vehicle's connector.

The start of charging is conﬁrmed by the ﬂashing

green charging indicator lamp in the ﬂap.

If this is not the case, charging has not started;

restart the procedure, ensuring that the

connection is properly established.

► Press OK.

The setting is saved in the system.

Activation

Accelerated charging, mode 3

Deferred charging is only possible with

modes 2 and 3.

► After programming the deferred charging,

connect your vehicle to the desired charging

equipment.

The red indicator lamp in the ﬂap comes on to

indicate that the nozzle is locked.

Deferred charging

Settings

► Follow the accelerated charging unit

(Wallbox) user instructions.

► Remove the protective cover from the

charging nozzle.

► Insert the nozzle into the charging connector.

The start of charging is conﬁrmed when the

charging indicator lamp in the ﬂap ﬂashes green.

If this is not the case, charging has not started;

restart the procedure, ensuring that the

connection has been properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the ﬂap comes on to

indicate that the nozzle is locked.

At a CITROËN dealer or qualiﬁed

workshop, with touch screen BLUETOOTH

audio system

By default, the deferred charging start time is set

to midnight (vehicle time).

You can have the deferred charging start time

modiﬁed.

► Press this button in the ﬂap within one

minute to activate the system (conﬁrmed by the

charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).

► Lock the vehicle.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Disconnection

On a smartphone or tablet

Superfast charging, mode 4

You can programme the deferred

charging function at any time via the

MyCitroën App application.

For more information on Remote functions,

refer to the corresponding section.

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the

charging connector:

► If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then

unlock it.

In the vehicle, with CITROËN Connect Nav

► In the Energy touch screen menu,

select the Charge page.

► Set the charging start time.

► Depending on version, remove the protective

cover from the lower part of the connector.

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► If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.

The red indicator lamp in the ﬂap goes out to

conﬁrm that the charging nozzle is unlocked.

► In modes 2 and 3, remove the charging

nozzle within 30 seconds.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

continue to use functions such as the audio and

telematics system, dipped beam headlamps or

courtesy lamps.

The end of charging is indicated by the charging

control unit and by the ﬁxed lighting of the green

indicator lamp in the ﬂap.

► Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and

close the charging ﬂap.

Selecting the mode

A conﬁrmation message is displayed when

energy economy mode is entered, and the active

functions are placed on standby.

Superfast charging, mode 4

The end of charging is indicated by the charger

and by the ﬁxed lighting of the green indicator

lamp in the ﬂap.

► You can also pause charging by

pressing this button in the ﬂap (in mode 4

only).

The locking of the nozzle is linked to the

locking of the loading area. For more

information on Complete or selective

unlocking, refer to the corresponding

section.

If a telephone call is in progress at the

time, it will be maintained for around 10

minutes via the audio system’s hands-free

system.

The charging indicator lamp comes on in white.

► Hang up the nozzle on the charger.

► Depending on version, replace the protective

cover on the lower section and close the

charging ﬂap.

Exiting the mode

With selective door unlocking activated,

press the unlocking button twice to

disconnect the charging nozzle.

These functions are automatically reactivated the

next time the vehicle is used.

To restore the use of these functions

When the charging nozzle is

disconnected, a message on the

instrument panel indicates that charging is

complete, even if the charging nozzle was

disconnected before full charging was

completed.

immediately, start the engine and let it run:

– For less than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 5 minutes.

– For more than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 30 minutes.

Let the engine run for the speciﬁed duration to

ensure that the battery charge is suﬃcient.

To recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or

continuously restarting the engine.

When charging is complete, the green

charging indicator lamp in the ﬂap goes

out after about 2 minutes.

Domestic charging, mode 2

The end of charging is conﬁrmed when the green

CHARGE indicator lamp on the control unit and

the green charging indicator lamp in the ﬂap

come on ﬁxed.

► Replace the protective cover on the charging

nozzle and close the charging ﬂap.

Energy economy mode

A ﬂat battery prevents the engine from

starting.

For more information on the 12 V battery,

refer to the corresponding section.

This system manages the duration of use of

certain functions, in order to conserve a suﬃcient

level of charge in the battery with the ignition oﬀ.

After switching oﬀ the engine and for a maximum

cumulative period of around 30 minutes, you can

► Disconnect the control unit end of the

charging cable from the domestic socket.

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