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Practical information -> Battery for Your Citroen Ds3 SUV First Generation (2009-2019)

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Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.  
Access to the 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.  
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).  
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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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.  
Starting using another  
battery  
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,  
the engine can be started using a slave battery  
(external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.  
Some functions are not available if the  
battery is not sufficiently charged.  
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.  
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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).  
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Start the engine of the other vehicle and  
allow it to run for a few minutes.  
Operate the starter of the broken-down  
vehicle and let the engine run.  
If the engine does not start immediately,  
switch off the ignition and wait a few  
moments before trying again.  
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Connect the other end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal c  
(or the engine mounting) of the broken-  
down vehicle.  
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Wait until the engine returns to idle, then  
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.  
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charging the battery using  
Protect your eyes and face before  
handling the battery.  
a battery charger  
All operations on the battery must be  
carried out in a well ventilated area  
away from naked flames and sources  
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of  
explosion and fire.  
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Follow the instructions for use provided by  
the manufacturer of the charger.  
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.  
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.  
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 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.