CITROEN C4 Handbook page 157

Traction battery
This battery stores the energy that powers
the electric motor and the thermal comfort
equipment in the passenger compartment. It is
discharged during use, and must therefore be
regularly recharged. There is no need to wait
for the traction battery to fall to its reserve level
before recharging.
The range of the battery may vary according
to the type of driving, the route, the use of
thermal comfort equipment and the ageing of its
components.
The lifespan of the traction battery
depends on multiple factors, such as
climatic conditions, distance travelled and
how often it has been fast-charged.
To preserve the mileage of your vehicle
and the durability of your traction battery,
CITROËN recommends that you:
– Do not fully charge the battery of your
electric vehicle daily (charge the traction
battery below 80% as often as possible).
– Do not completely discharge the battery.
– Do not store the vehicle for a long period
of non-use (more than 12 hours) when the
traction battery has a low or high charge level.
Prefer a charge level between 20 and 40%.
– Limit the use of fast charging.
– Do not expose the vehicle to temperatures
below -30°C and above +60°C for more than
24 hours.
– Avoid charging the vehicle at negative
temperatures (except if the vehicle ran more
than 20 minutes) or above +30°C.
– Do not use the vehicle's traction battery as
a generator of energy.
– Do not use a generator to recharge your
vehicle's traction battery.
In the event of damage to the traction
battery
It is strictly prohibited to work on the vehicle
yourself.
Do not touch liquids coming from the battery,
and in the event of skin contact with these
products, wash abundantly with water and
contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Disposal of the traction battery
The traction battery is designed for the life of the
vehicle if the recommendations of CITROËN are
followed.
If it becomes necessary to replace the battery,
contact the CITROËN dealer for instructions on
its disposal. Improper disposal carries the risk of
severe burns, electric shock, and damage to the
environment.
In accordance with regulations, CITROËN
ensures a second life or recycling of this
component in collaboration with qualified
operators.
Practical information
Charging connectors and
indicator lamps
1. Charging connectors
2. Deferred charging activation button
3. Nozzle locking indicator lamp
Fixed red: nozzle positioned correctly and
locked in the connector.
Flashing red: nozzle incorrectly positioned or
locking not possible.
4. Charging indicator lamp
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