263Practical information
Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet. To gain access to it: open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch, secure the bonnet stay,
remove the plastic cover to gain access to the two terminals, unclip the fusebox to remove the battery, if necessary.
Access to the battery
Raise the locking tab fully.
Disconnecting the cables
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).
The presence of this label, in par ticular with the Stop & Star t 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. Failure to obser ve this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the battery.
Reconnecting the cables
Position the open clip 1 of the cable on the positive terminal (+) of the battery. Press ver tically on the clip 1 to position it correctly against the battery. Lock the clip by lowering the tab 2 .
Do not force the tab as locking will not be possible if the clip is not positioned correctly; star t the procedure again.
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 . Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point C on the broken down vehicle.
Operate the star ter, let the engine run. Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
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.
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle. Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger. Reconnect 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.
The Stop & Star t battery does not have to be disconnected for charging.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
Starting using another
battery
