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Practical information -> Battery for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Practical information  
Battery  
Access to the battery  
Starting using another  
battery  
The presence of this label, in particular  
with the Stop & Start system, indicates  
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with  
special technology and specification;  
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop is essential  
when replacing or disconnecting the  
battery.  
Failure to observe this recommendation  
may cause premature wear of the  
battery.  
The battery is located under the bonnet.  
To gain access to it:  
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Connect the red cable to the positive  
terminal (+) of the flat battery A, then to the  
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.  
Connect one end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the  
slave battery B  
Connect the other end of the green or black  
cable to the remote negative terminal (-) of  
your vehicle  
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open the bonnet using the interior release  
lever, then the exterior safety catch,  
secure the bonnet stay,  
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lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.  
After refitting the battery by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop, the Stop  
& Start system will only be active after  
a continuous period of immobilisation of  
the vehicle, a period which depends on  
the climatic conditions and the state of  
charge of the battery (up to about  
8 hours).  
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Start the slave vehicle.  
Operate the starter of the broken down  
vehicle and let the engine run.  
Wait until the engine returns to idle and  
disconnect the cables.  
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Practical information  
Load reduction mode  
System which manages the use of certain  
functions according to the level of charge  
remaining in the battery.  
Charging the battery using  
a battery charger  
When the vehicle is being driven, the load  
reduction function temporarily deactivates  
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,  
the heated rear screen ...  
The deactivated functions are reactivated  
automatically as soon as conditions permit.  
Batteries contain harmful substances such  
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be  
disposed of in accordance with regulations  
and must not, in any circumstances, be  
discarded with household waste.  
Take used remote control batteries and  
vehicle batteries to a special collection  
point.  
Do not disconnect the battery to  
charge it.  
Do not push the vehicle to start the  
engine if your vehicle is fitted with an  
electronic gearbox.  
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Follow the instructions for use provided by  
the manufacturer of the charger.  
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