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12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged 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

disconnecting the (+) cable

Raise the locking tab d fully to release the

cable terminal clamp E.

The battery is located under the bonnet.

when replacing or disconnecting the

To gain access to it:

battery.

Reconnecting the (+) cable

open the bonnet using the interior release

lever, then the exterior safety catch,

remove the plastic cover on

the (+) terminal,

if necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove

the battery.

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.

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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Practical information

Starting using another

battery

charging the battery using

a battery charger

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.

With Stop & Start, the battery does not

have to be disconnected for charging.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

Before disconnecting the battery

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

Some functions are not available if the

battery is not sufficiently charged.

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition

before disconnecting the battery.

Close the windows and the doors before

disconnecting 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.

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.

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.

Following reconnection of the

battery

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on

the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to

permit initialisation of the electronic systems.

However, if problems remain following this

operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Referring to the corresponding section,

you must yourself reinitialise (depending on

version):

It is advisable to disconnect the

battery if the vehicle is to be left

unused for more than one month.

the remote control key,

the electric blind(s),

...

Do not push the vehicle to start the

engine if you have an electronic or

automatic gearbox.

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