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Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.

Access to the battery

Starting using another

battery

When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the

engine can be started using a slave battery

(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead

cables.

First check that the slave battery has a

nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity

at least equal to that of the discharged

battery.

Do not try to start the engine by

connecting a battery charger.

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when

the engine is running.

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.

The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:

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release the bonnet using the interior lever,

then the exterior safety catch,

raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,

lift the plastic cover for access to the (+)

terminal.

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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 (or earth point on the other

vehicle).

Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C on the broken

down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).

Start the engine of the vehicle with the

good battery and leave it running for a

few minutes.

After refitting the battery, 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).

Before doing any work

Immobilise the vehicle: apply the

parking brake, put the gearbox in

neutral, then switch off the ignition.

Check that all electrical equipment is

switched off.

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Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition

before disconnecting the battery.

Close the windows and the doors before

disconnecting the battery.

Following reconnection

of the battery

Disconnecting the (+) cable

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Raise the locking tab D fully to release the

cable terminal clamp E

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on

the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to

permit initialisation of the electronic systems.

However, if problems remain following this

operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Referring to the corresponding section, you

must yourself reinitialise (depending on

version):

Reconnecting the (+) cable

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Position the open clamp E of the cable on

the positive post (+) of the battery.

Press vertically on the clamp E to position

it correctly on the battery.

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Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run

If the engine does not start straight away,

switch off the ignition and wait a few

moments before trying again.

Wait until the engine returns to idle then

disconnect the jump lead cables in the

reverse order.

Lock the clamp by spreading the

positioning lug and then lowering the tab D.

the remote control key,

the electric blind(s),

...

Do not apply excessive force on the

tab as locking will not be possible if the

clamp is not positioned correctly; start

the procedure again.

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Charging the battery using

a battery charger

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

The 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.

All operations on the battery must be

carried out in a well ventilated area and

away from naked flames and sources

of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of

explosion or fire.

Do not try to charge a frozen battery;

the battery must first be thawed out to

avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery

has been frozen, before charging have

it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop who will check that

the internal components have not been

damaged and the casing is not cracked,

which could cause a leak of toxic and

corrosive acid.

The Stop & Start battery does not have

to be disconnected for charging.

Take used remote control batteries and

vehicle batteries to a special collection point.

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Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.

Follow the instructions for use provided by

the manufacturer of the charger.

Connect the battery starting with the

negative terminal (-).

Check that the terminals and connectors

are clean. If they are covered with sulphate

(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them

and clean them.

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It is advisable to disconnect the battery

if the vehicle is to be left unused for

more than one month.

Do not reverse the polarity and use only

a 12 V charger.

Do not disconnect the terminals while

the engine is running.

Do not charge the batteries without

disconnecting the terminals first.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Do not push the vehicle to start the

engine if you have an electronic

gearbox or automatic gearbox.

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