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The high voltage battery must not in any circumstances be charged from an external source and must only be handled by a qualified technician at a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. There is the risk of serious burns, as well as electric arcs that could cause serious injury or even death. A used Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) type high voltage battery must be removed in an appropriate manner by a repair workshop, so that its recycling presents no risk to the environment.
High voltage
The voltage used for the operation of the electric motor is in the range 150 to 270 Volts. Be sure to take account of the warning labels fitted to the vehicle. Take great care regarding the high voltage and high temperatures of components carrying the c u r r e n t .
Emergency cut-off
In the event of an accident, a cut-off system blocks the high voltage current and cuts off the fuel pump; your vehicle can no longer be started. To restart the hybrid system, contact a CITROËN dealer.
High voltage cables are routed under the vehicle (sills); take care not to damage them when the vehicle is used for off-road activity (such as covering rough ground).
Before doing any work on the vehicle, switch off the ignition ( RE ADY l a m p o f f ) . RE ADY l a m p o f f ) . RE ADY
Battery precautions High voltage cables
Take care to position lifting equipment ( jack, hoist, ...) at the locations provided to avoid damaging the cables.
Never touch, dismantle, remove or replace the high voltage parts, orange cables or connectors, even in the event of an accident.
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This ventilation system does not operate at the same speed at all times: it is continuously adjusted to suit the cooling requirements of the battery. The noise of its operation can be heard, particularly at the rear, after the Hybrid4 system is switched off (post-ventilation). If the air intake is blocked, the battery may overheat, damaging the battery and causing a loss of per formance of the Hybrid4 system.
Ventilation of the high voltage battery
For the best use of the high voltage battery, please observe the following safety recommendations: - do not obstruct the air intake with loose articles, otherwise, the battery may overheat, which could cause a loss of per formance of the Hybrid4 system, - do not spill fluids, as this may damage the battery (short-circuit).
The high voltage battery has an air cooling system. This comprises an air intake (located on the side of the left hand rear seat) and a fan (located behind the left hand boot trim panel).
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Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit comprises a compressor and a sealant cartridge. It allows you to carry out a temporary repair to a tyre. temporary repair to a tyre. temporary repair This makes it possible to continue to the nearest garage.
It can be used for for repairing most punctures on the tread or shoulder of the tyre. The compressor can be used to check and adjust a tyre pressure.
For more information on the use of this temporary puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding section in the handbook for the vehicle.
Access to the kit
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes. 1. 12 V compressor. Contains a sealant cartridge for the temporary repair of a tyre and can also be used for adjusting tyre pressures. 2. C h o c k . For blocking the wheels of the vehicle. 3. Wheel bolt cap removal tool. For removing the wheel bolt head finishers (caps) on alloy wheels. 4. Wheel finisher remover. For removing the wheel finishers on alloy wheels. 5. Removable towing eye.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the boot floor.