2013 Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD battery

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Engine compartment fuses
An additional fusebox is fitted in front of thebattery, for type 2. The
fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
)
Unclip the cover, by pushing the two red latches towards the rear of the vehicle. )
Change the fuse (see correspondingparagraph). )
When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.

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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal: )release the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch, )raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay, )lift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery

Procedure for star ting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Start system, indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification;the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnecting the battery.

After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start system will only be active after acontinuous period of immobilisation of thevehicle, a period which depends on theclimatic conditions and the state of chargeof the battery (up to about 8 hours).
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leadcables.
Starting using another
batter
y
) 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 blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).) Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point Con 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.


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 star t the engine byconnecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the parking brake, put the gearbox in neutral, then switch off the ignition.Check that all electrical equipment isswitched off.

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Do not apply excessive force on thetab as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned correctly; star tthe procedure again.



Disconnecting the (+) cable
)Raise the locking tab Dfully to release the cable terminal clamp E.


Reconnecting the (+) cable
)Position the open clamp Eof 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.
)Operate the star ter 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. )Wait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse order.






Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignitionbefore disconnecting the battery.

Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.

Following reconnectionof the battery

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting 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):


- the remote control key,

- the electric blind(s),

- ...

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The batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household waste. Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must becarried out in a well ventilated area andaway from naked flames and sourcesof 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 batteryhas been frozen, before charging have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop who will check that the internal components have not beendamaged and the casing is not cracked, which could cause a leak of toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use onlya 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running. Do not charge the batteries withoutdisconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if you have an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox.










Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.)Connect the battery starting with thenegative terminal (-).)Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.



The Stop & Start battery does not haveto be disconnected for charging.

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Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automaticallynext time the vehicle is driven.) In order to restore the use of these
functions immediately, star t the engine and let it run:
-
for less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
- for more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximatel
ythirty minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified toensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restar t theengine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from star ting (refer to the "Battery" section).








Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven, the loadreduction function temporarily deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.








Energy economy mode


Switching to economy mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the activefunctions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free s
ystem of your audio
s
ystem.
S
ystem which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the en
gine has stopped, you canstill use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dippedbeam headlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of about forty minutes.

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Checks
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.2.Coolant reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses.
5. Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.2.
Coolant reservoir. 3.
Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses. 5.
Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump * .
*
According to engine.

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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctl
y tightened, particularly in summer and winter.

Refer to the maintenance andwarranty guide for details of the
replacement inter vals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance andwarranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this component.
Oil filter The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of a specific 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.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warrant
y guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle(e.g. city driving), replace them twiceas often if necessar y.y
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
Particle emissions filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of thepar ticle filter is indicated by the
fixed illumination of this warning lamp accompanied by a warning
message.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving at aspeed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, thisindicates a low additive level.


On a new vehicle, the first par ticlefilter regeneration operations may beaccompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour atthe exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment. When carrying out work on the battery, re
fer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.