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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All
operations on the battery must be
c
arried out in a well ventilated area
away
from naked flames and sources
o
f sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
e
xplosion and fire.
Do
not try to charge a frozen battery;
t
he battery must first be thawed out to
a
void
t
he
r
isk
o
f
e
xplosion.
I
f
t
he
b
attery
h
as been frozen, before charging have
i
t checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop who will check
t
hat the internal components have not
b
een damaged and the casing is not
c
racked, which could cause a leak of
t
oxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use
only
a 12 V charger.
Do
not disconnect the terminals while
t
he engine is running.
Do
not charge the batteries without
d
isconnecting the terminals first.
Wash
your hands after wards.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine
if
you
have
an
electronic
g
earbox
or
automatic
gearbox.charging the battery using
a battery charger
Batteries contain harmful substances such a s sulphuric acid and lead. They must be d
isposed of in accordance with regulations
a
nd must not, in any circumstances, be
d
iscarded with household waste.
Take
used remote control batteries and
v
ehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
F Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
Do
not disconnect the battery to charge it.
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