Get In the event of a breakdown -> 12 V battery Guide for Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

In the event of a breakdown

Access to the battery

Starting using another

12 V battery

General points

battery

When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the

engine can be started using a backup battery

(external or from another vehicle) and jump

leads or a battery booster.

Lead-acid starter batteries

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.

Never try to start the engine by connecting

a battery charger.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery

booster.

Check beforehand that the backup

battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and

a capacity at least equal to that of the

discharged battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact

with each other.

Switch off the electrical consumers on

both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

Ensure that the jump lead cables do not

pass close to moving parts of the engine

(cooling fan, belts, etc.).

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,

F raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,

F lift the plastic cover for access to the (+)

terminal.

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.

The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.

A remote earth point is located on the upper

part of the bonnet (next to the battery).

Wash your hands afterwards.

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while

the engine is running.

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In some circumstances it may be necessary to

charge the battery:

F Start the engine of the vehicle with the

good battery and leave it running for a few

minutes.

F 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.

-

if you only use your vehicle for short

journeys,

-

if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for

several weeks.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

F Wait until the engine returns to idle then

disconnect the jump lead cables in the

reverse order.

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

your vehicle has one.

F Allow the engine to run for at least

30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle

stationary, so that the battery reaches an

adequate state of charge.

If you wish to charge your vehicle's battery

yourself, use only a charger compatible

with lead-acid batteries with a nominal

voltage of 12 V.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

F Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if

your vehicle has one.

F Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of

flat battery A (at the metal elbow) then to

the (+) terminal of backup battery B or the

booster.

Some functions, including Stop & Start,

are not available if the battery is not

sufficiently charged.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

F Connect one end of the green or black

cable to the (-) terminal of backup battery

B or the booster (or an earth point on the

other vehicle).

Charging the battery using

a battery charger

F Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to earth point C on the broken down

vehicle.

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

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In the event of a breakdown

Before disconnecting the battery:

F close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof),

F At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the

cables from battery A.

F switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lighting, etc.).

F switch off the ignition and wait for four

minutes.

At the battery, detach the (+) terminal only.

If this label is present, it is essential to

use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing

irreversible damage to the electrical

components related to the Stop & Start

system.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk

of explosion!

F Switch off the ignition.

If the battery has frozen, have it checked

by a CITROËN dealer or by a qualified

workshop who will check that the internal

components have not been damaged and

that the container has not cracked, which

would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive

acid leaking.

F Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

F Switch off charger B before connecting the

cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

F Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

F Raise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has

one, on the (+) terminal.

F Connect charger B cables as follows:

F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B.

F Remove the clamp B by lifting it off.

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Disconnecting the battery

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the (+) red cable to the (+) terminal of

battery A,

In order to maintain an adequate state

of charge for starting the engine, it is

recommended that the battery be disconnected

if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long

period.

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the (-) black cable to earth point C on the

vehicle.

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In the event of a breakdown

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

Referring to the corresponding section, you

must yourself reinitialise (depending on

version):

Towing

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for

towing another vehicle using the towing eye.

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the remote control key,

the electric blind(s),

etc.

Access to tooling

Versions equipped with Stop & Start are

fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of

specific technology and specification.

Its replacement should be carried out

only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

F Raise the lever A fully.

F Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

F Push the clamp B fully down.

F Lower the lever A to lock the clamp B.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

first engine start.

In this case, the system will only be

available again after a continuous

period of immobilisation of the vehicle,

a period which depends on the exterior

temperature and the state of charge of the

battery (up to about 8 hours).

Do not force the lever as locking will not

be possible if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

The towing eye is installed in the boot under

the floor.

The tool for opening the front protective cover

is fixed to the towing eye.

To access it:

F open the boot,

Following reconnection of the

battery

F lift the floor and remove it,

F remove the towing eye from the holder.

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on

the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to

permit initialisation of the electronic systems. If

minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

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