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Check that the charging warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fixed.
Fast charging stops automatically when
the battery is around 80 % charged.
It is possible to attain a level of 100 %
charged by restar ting the procedure.
However, the time taken by this
additional charge will be relatively long,
as the charging rate is reduced. During the fast charge, the vehicle's air
conditioning may star t automatically,
if needed to cool the main battery. It is
therefore per fectly normal to hear the
noise of a fan running from outside the
vehicle and to see a puddle of water
form under the vehicle. As a safety measure, the motor will
not star t when the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to star t the motor
interrupts the charging procedure. It
will then be necessary to disconnect
and reconnect the charging cable
plug to continue charging, following
the instructions for using the charging
station.
If the ambient temperature is below
0 °C, the charging time may be longer.
If the ambient temperature is
below -25 °C, charging may not be
possible. If this is not the case, charging has not star ted;
check the operating instructions for the
charging station.
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The charging warning lamp in the
instrument panel goes off when charging
has finished.
Disconnect the charging cable following
the instructions for the charging terminal.
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Close the charging socket cover and the
flap.
After charging, close the charging
socket cover and flap.
Take care to avoid the ingress of water
or dust to the socket and its cover
or the charging plug. Risk of fire or
electrocution.
Vehicle out of use for a long
period
When your vehicle is going to be
out of use for a long period, charge
the main battery completely every
three months (following the normal
charging procedure).
Before charging, check that
the ancillaries battery is not
disconnected or discharged. If this
is the case, refer to the "ancillaries
battery" section for reconnecting or
charging the battery.
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Ancillaries battery
All of the electrical components of your vehicle
(other than the electric motor, the heating and
the air conditioning) are powered by this 12 V
ancillaries battery.
It is located in the front compar tment and is
recharged by the main battery, during phases
of operation ("Ready" lamp on in the instrument
panel) and charging.
If the ancillaries battery is discharged,
it will not be possible to star t the
motor and the main battery cannot be
charged.
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Open the front bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety catch.
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Secure the bonnet stay.
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Slacken nut 1
.
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Remove the battery protective cover for
access to the two terminals.
Access to the battery
Disconnecting the battery is not
recommended.
However, if the vehicle is not to be
used for a prolonged period of more
than a month, it may be necessary to
disconnect and store it to avoid the
electrolyte freezing.
After prolonged disconnection of the
battery, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the electronic control unit reinitialised.
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Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal.
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Connect one end of the red cable to the (+)
terminal of your discharged battery A
,
then the other end to the (+) terminal of the
battery on the other vehicle B
.
Starting using a battery on
another vehicle
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Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of the battery on
the other vehicle B
.
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Connect the other end the green or black
cable to the ear th point C
of your vehicle. Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer to
"checking levels" in this document). Check that the battery on the other
vehicle is a 12 V battery.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
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Star t the other vehicle and wait a few
minutes.
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Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
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Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.
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Refit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.
If the "Ready" lamp does not come on, proceed
as follows:
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Leave the cables connected.
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Return the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK
" position.
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Put the main battery on charge, following
the procedure for normal charging
(see "charging the main battery").
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When the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,
disconnect the cables.
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Leave the battery on charge for at least
one hour.
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Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Remove the protective cover from the
battery.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary (refer to
"checking levels" in this document).
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Slacken nut 1
and lift off the retaining bar.
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Never charge the battery without
first disconnecting the terminals and
removing it from the vehicle.
Do not disconnect the terminals when
the "Ready" lamp is on, nor when the
vehicle is being charged.
Before disconnecting
You must wait 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition before disconnecting the
battery.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in line with legal
requirements and never put out with
household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
collection point.
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Disconnect the negative (-) terminal.
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Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal 2
.
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Slacken nut 3
.
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Disconnect the positive (+) terminal.
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Remove the battery.
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Charge the battery following the
instructions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger.
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Reconnect the battery starting with the (+)
cable.
After reconnecting
After reconnecting the battery, switch
on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before star ting, to allow initialisation
of the electronic systems. However,
if minor problems persist after doing
this, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Remember to enter the radio code
yourself, referring to the relevant
section.
Ensure that the battery posts and cable
terminals are clean. If they are covered
with sulphates (whitish or greenish
deposit), disconnect and clean them.
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
1
-
Not used.
2
30 A
Internal fuse.
3
40 A
Electric motor.
4
40 A
Radiator fan.
5
40 A
Electric windows.
6
30 A
Vacuum pump.
7
15 A
Main batter y ECU.
8
15 A
Third brake lamp.
9
15 A
Front foglamps.
10
15 A
Water pump.
Front compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the front compar tment
under the heating system reser voir. Only these
fuses can be replaced.
The replacement of fuses for other units
(vacuum pump and battery accessories)
requires the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Access to the fuses
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Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section),
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Unclip the cover and remove it completely
by pulling towards you.
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Change the fuse (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
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When you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure sealing of the fusebox.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
11
10 A
On-board charger.
12
10 A
Direction indicator.
13
10 A
Horn.
14
10 A
Daytime running lamps.
15
15 A
Battery fan.
16
10 A
Air conditioning compressor.
17
20 A
Right hand dipped beam.
18
20 A
Left hand dipped beam, headlamp adjusters.
19
10 A
Right hand main beam.
20
10 A
Left hand main beam.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
black armrest, reading lamp, insulated
modules, rear parking sensors, cigarette lighter,
ashtray with base...
"Transport solutions":
boot carpet, rear parcel shelf, boot dividers...
"Security and safety":
alarm, wheel security bolts, child seats,
breathalyzer, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, first aid kit, snow chains, non-slip covers...
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical
components, the use of a high pressure
jet wash is strictly prohibited:
- in the front compar tment (under
the bonnet),
- under the body.
For washing the body, do not use a
pressure greater than 80 bars. Check - before washing the vehicle -
that the charging flaps and the charging
socket covers (normal and fast charge)
are properly closed.
Do not wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.
