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12 V BATTERY

D

C

IV

B

A

CHANGING THE BATTERY (Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop).

BATTERY LOCATION AND

ACCESS

1.Release the two pins on each side at the back of the boot, and remove

the boot ﬂoor.

The battery is located in the boot

under the left hand wing trim. To

access the battery, rotate the pin

on the ﬂap by a 1/4.

2.On each side trim, release the two ﬁxing pins A

3.Undo the two screws B on each side and remove the sill embellisher.

4.On the side trim close to the battery, release the pin D

5.Separate the side trim close to the battery, pulling hard to free the other

ﬁxing points.

6.Unclip the boot lamp C

7.Disconnect both battery terminals.

8.Release the battery from its support.

9.Remove the battery.

Before changing or repairing the battery, open all four windows.

If you have to unlock your vehicle with the keybecause of a problem with the battery, anyopening/closing

of a door with the window closed may seriously damage the glass to the point of breaking it.

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STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING THE BATTERY

1. Turn the ignition key.

2. Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise.

After the battery has been disconnected for a lengthy period of time, it may be necessary to re-initialise the following

functions:

IV

•

The anti-pinch on the windows.

The anti-pinch on the sun roof.

The multifunction display parameters (date, time, language, units of distance and of temperature).

The Radio stations.

The NaviDrive. See the NaviDrive chapter.

IMPORTANT

In the event of a battery failure, and if the boot is closed, it is then necessary to feed an electrical supply to your

vehicle. See following page.

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A Pole "+" on the vehicle being assisted (under the

red cover).

B Assisting battery.

C Pole on the assisted vehicle (under the bonnet).

Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).

A

IV

Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine

run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.

Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.

It is essential to follow the indicated sequence

correctly.

C

STARTING THE ENGINE WITH AN ASSISTING

BATTERY

If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either

a separate emergency battery or a battery on another

vehicle.

ADVICE

i

Do not touch the leads during the operation.

Do not lean over the batteries.

If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the

engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come

into direct contact with each other.

Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure

they do not touch together.

Check that the assisting battery has sufﬁcient voltage

(12 V).

Connect the cables according to the order indicated in

the diagram.

Never approach with a ﬂame or create sparks in the vicinity of the battery (explosive gas).

The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.

When handling batteries, always protect your face and especially your eyes.

In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediately with copious amounts of fresh water.

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