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Accelerated charging, mode 3

Superfast charging, mode 4

Charging cable, mode 3 (AC)

Accelerated charging unit (depending on

version)

Fast public charger

(superfast charging - direct current (DC))

(accelerated charging - single-phase or three-

phase alternating current (AC))

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).

In mode 3 with an accelerated charging unit

(Wallbox): 32 A maximum charging current.

Accelerated charging unit

Do not disassemble or modify the

charging unit - Risk of electrocution and/or

ﬁre!

Identiﬁcation label K on the charging

connector (vehicle side).

Only use fast public chargers where the cable

length does not exceed 30 metres.

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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Connect a 12 V battery charger to the (+)

and (-) terminals of the accessory battery

about every 3 months in order to recharge the

accessory battery and maintain an operating

voltage.

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.

vehicle breaking down and can lead to

accidents or serious injuries. ALWAYS make

sure the traction battery has a suﬃcient

charge level.

Low load / Parking

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%).

Precautions

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 Remotely

operable additional functions, refer to the

corresponding section.

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).

Wearers of pacemakers or equivalent

devices

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

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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!

Domestic charging, mode 2

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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► In the Energy touch screen

application, select the Charging tab.

► Set the charging start time.

► Press OK.

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.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

Activation

Deferred charging is only possible with

modes 2 and 3.

The red indicator lamp in the ﬂap comes on to

indicate that the nozzle is locked.

► After programming the deferred charging,

connect your vehicle to the desired charging

equipment.

Deferred charging

The deferred charging start time is set to

midnight by default.

► Follow the accelerated charging unit

(Wallbox) user instructions.

► Remove the protective cover from the

charging nozzle.

Depending on equipment, this time can be

changed.

► 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.

Settings

► Lock the vehicle.

On a smartphone or tablet

► Press this button in the ﬂap within one

minute to activate the system (conﬁrmed by the

charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).

You can programme the deferred

charging function at any time via the

MyCitroën App application.

For more information on Remotely operable

additional functions, refer to the corresponding

section.

Disconnection

Superfast charging, mode 4

In the vehicle, with MyCitroën Play or

MyCitroën Drive

► In the Energy touch screen menu,

select the Charge page.

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the

charging connector:

► Set the charging start time.

► Press OK.

► If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then

unlock it.

The setting is saved in the system.

In the vehicle, with MyCitroën Drive Plus

► 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.

► Within 30 seconds, remove the charging

nozzle.

Superfast charging, mode 4

recommend having them ﬁtted by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

If not ﬁtted by a CITROËN dealer, they must

still be ﬁtted in accordance with the vehicle

manufacturer's instructions.

Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions

are automatically deactivated while an

approved towing system is in use.

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).

► Hang up the nozzle on the charger.

► Depending on version, replace the protective

cover on the lower section and close the

charging ﬂap.

The charging indicator lamp comes on in white.

With selective door unlocking activated,

press the unlocking button twice to

disconnect the charging nozzle.

Comply with the maximum authorised

towable weight, as indicated on your

vehicle's registration certiﬁcate, on the

manufacturer's label and in the Technical

data section of this guide.

When charging is complete, the green

charging indicator lamp in the ﬂap goes

out after about 2 minutes.

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.

Domestic charging, mode 2

If using accessories attached to the

towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow

boxes):

– Comply with the maximum authorised nose

weight.

– Do not transport more than 4 conventional

bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.

When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier

on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest

bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.

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.

Towing device

Load distribution

► Disconnect the control unit end of the

charging cable from the domestic socket.

► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to the

axle, and the nose weight approaches the

maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing

engine performance. The maximum towable load

must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of

altitude.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

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.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

Electric motor

An electric vehicle cannot under any

circumstances be ﬁtted with a towing device.

Use genuine towing devices and wiring

harnesses approved by CITROËN. We

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