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Following reconnection of
the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
of the electronic systems. However, if
slight malfunctions remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the glass panoramic roof blind,
- the radio station presets, the date
and time in the audio system.
Starting using another
battery
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery. F
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .
F Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B .
F Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
F Start the engine on the other vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
F Operate the starter, let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch the ignition off and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F Wait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the jump lead cables in reverse
o r d e r.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to the battery on your
vehicle.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the battery (+)
terminal when the engine is running.
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Practical information
