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The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
f
irst engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available
again after a continuous
p
eriod of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature
and the state of charge of
t
he battery (up to about 8 hours).
Do
not
force
the
lever
as
locking
will
n
ot be possible if the clamp is not
positioned
correctly;
start
the
procedure
ag
ain.
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F
Ra
ise the lever A fully to release the
clamp
B
.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F
P
osition the open clamp B of the cable on
the
positive
post
(+)
of
the
battery.
F
P
ress down on the clamp to position it
correctly
on
the
battery
post.
F
L
ock
the
clamp
by
lowering
the
lever
A .
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of
charge for starting the engine, it is
r
ecommended that the battery be disconnected
if
the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
p
eriod.
Before
disconnecting the battery:
F
c
lose all openings (doors, boot, windows,
r
oof),
F
s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system,
wipers, lighting, ...),
F
s
witch off the ignition and wait for four
m
inutes.
At
the battery, detach just the (+) terminal.Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
p
ermit initialisation of the electronic systems.
H
owever, if problems remain following this
o
peration, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
Referring
to the corresponding section, you
m
ust
y
ourself
r
einitialise
(
depending
o
n
ve
rsion):
-
t
he remote control key,
-
t
he electric blind(s),
-
...
Quick release terminal
In the event of a breakdown
