Get In the event of a breakdown -> 12 V battery Guide for Citroen C4 SUV Second Generation (2010-2018)

In the event of a breakdown

12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or charging a discharged battery.

Access to the battery

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).

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:

F

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.

F

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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.

F

Start the engine of the vehicle with the

good battery and leave it running for a few

minutes.

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.

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.

F

Wait until the engine returns to idle then

disconnect the jump lead cables in the

reverse order.

Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

your vehicle has one.

F

Remove the plastic cover from

the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.

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).

F

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).

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In the event of a breakdown

Charging the battery using

a battery charger

Reinitialisation after

reconnection

After any reconnection of the battery, switch on

the ignition and wait at least one minute before

starting, to allow time for the initialisation of the

electronic systems.

With Stop & Start, the battery does not

have to be disconnected for charging.

By referring to the corresponding sections, you

should set or initialise the following systems

yourself:

F

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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one-touch electric windows,

time and date,

audio and navigation system settings.

F

Disconnecting the (+) cable

Check that no alert message or warning lamp

comes on after switching on the ignition.

However, if minor problems persist after

carrying out these operations, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

F

Raise the locking tab D fully to release the

cable terminal clamp E.

Reconnecting the (+) cable

F

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.

Lock the clamp by spreading the

positioning lug and then lowering the tab D.

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.

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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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Do not push the vehicle to start the

engine if your vehicle has an automatic

gearbox.

Some functions are not available if the

battery is not sufficiently charged.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

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 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.

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.

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