Citroen C5 Aircross Quiz
Defrost

Electrical load shedding

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Electrical load shedding is a function managed by the BSI.

The BSI sets 10 load shedding levels when electrical consumption exceeds the alternator output.

The load shedding level determines which electrical consumers or functions are deactivated.

Level 6 load shedding deactivates defrost.

Defrost can only be deactivated if it has been active for at least 6 minutes.

Defrost can only be deactivated if it has been active for at least 6 minutes.

  • If the load shedding request lasts less than 1 minute, defrost is reactivated.
  • If the load shedding request lasts less than 1 minute, defrost is reactivated.

If the load shedding request lasts less than 1 minute, defrost is reactivated.

A new load shedding will be prohibited until the next +VAN cut-off.

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