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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DIRECTION INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS (WY 5 W AMBER)
Push the repeater forwards or
rearwards and detach it by pull-
ing towards you.
Disconnect the bulb holder and
change it.
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under the
instrument panel trim and next to the
battery in the engine compartment.
Correct
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the incident must be found and recti-
fi e d .
Use the pliers A located in the
fuse box under the bonnet.
Incorrect
Pliers A Instrument panel fuse boxes
These are located on each side of
the instrument panel under the trim.
Turn the steering wheel to the
left, remove bolt B .
Turn the steering wheel to the
right (do not forget to release the
steering wheel using the key), re-
move bolt C .
Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rat-
ing (same colour).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Do not push the vehicle to
start the engine if you have a
"SensoDrive" gearbox.
Before disconnecting the
battery, you must wait for
2 minutes after switching off
the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal
when the engine is running.
N e v e r c h a r g e a b a t t e r y w i t h o u t fi r s t
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the windows and doors before
disconnecting the battery.
After every reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to allow the
electronic systems to be initialised. If
s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f -
ter this, please consult a CITROËN
dealer.
To start the vehicle from
another battery:
- Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive (+) terminals of the two bat-
teries,
- Connect the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminals of the
two batteries,
- Operate the starter, let the engine run,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period of
more than one month.
The batteries contain harm-
ful substances such as sul-
phuric acid and lead. They
must be discarded in accor-
dance with the provisions of the law
and must not, in any circumstances,
be discarded with household waste.
Return used batteries to a special
collection point.
To charge the battery using a
battery charger:
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger man-
ufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the nega- tive (-) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect
them and clean them.
A. Failed battery
B. Slave battery
