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12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or charging a discharged battery.

Access to the battery

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.

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:



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.



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).

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

Start the engine of the vehicle with the

good battery and leave it running for a

few minutes.

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.

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.



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.

Before disconnecting the battery



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).

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition

before disconnecting the battery.

Close the windows and the doors before

disconnecting the battery.



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).

Disconnecting the (+)

terminal

Reinitialisation after

reconnection

Charging the battery using

a battery charger



Raise the lever D fully to release the clamp E.

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.

By referring to the corresponding sections, you

should set or initialise the following systems

yourself:

With Stop & Start, the battery does not

have to be disconnected for charging.

Reconnecting the (+)

terminal

-

one-touch electric windows,

time and date,

audio and navigation system settings.



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.



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.



Position the open clamp E of the cable on

the positive post (+) of the battery.

Press down on the clamp to position it

correctly on the battery post.

Lock the clamp by lowering the lever D.

Do not force the lever as locking will not

be possible if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

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Some functions are not available if the

battery is not sufficiently charged.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

Do not push the vehicle to start the

engine if you have an electronic or

automatic gearbox.

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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