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dashboard fuses
The fuseboxes are located in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
F Refer to the paragraph "Access to the to o ls".
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Fusebox 1Fuse N° Rating Functions
F8 3 AAlarm siren, alarm ECU.
F13 10 ACigarette lighter / Front 12 V socket.
F14 10 A12 V socket in boot.
F16 3 ALighting for the large multifunctional storage unit, rear map
reading lamps, glove box illumination.
F17 3 ASun visor illumination, front map reading lamps.
F28 15 AAudio system, radio (after-market).
F30 20 ARear wiper.
F32 10 AHi-Fi amplifier.
Fusebox 2 Fuse N° Rating Functions
F36 15 ARear 12 V socket.
F37 -Not used.
F38 -Not used.
F39 -Not used.
F40 25 A230 V / 50 Hz socket.Fuse tables

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The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Engine compartment fuses
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F19 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F20 15 AFront and rear screenwash pump.
F21 20 AHeadlamp wash pump.
F22 15 AHorn.
F23 15 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 15 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F27 5 ALeft-hand dipped headlamp.
F28 5 ARight-hand dipped headlamp.
Fuse table

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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
F

r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover for access to
the
(+) terminal.
Access to the battery
After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start
system will only be active after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 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.
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
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F Remove the plastic cover from the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting). F

S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few
m
inutes.
F
O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I
f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
Starting using another
battery
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 start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
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.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
F
W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F
R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.

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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F

C
onnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F

C
heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them. With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
Reinitialisation after
reconnection
After any reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait at least one minute before
starting, to allow time for the initialisation of the
electronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sections, you
should set or initialise the following systems
yourself:
-

o
ne-touch electric windows,
-

t
ime and date,
-

a
udio and navigation system settings.Check that no alert message or
warning lamp comes on after switching
on the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist
after carrying out these operations,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

P

osition the open clamp E 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
d
.
Reconnecting
the (+) terminal
di
sconnecting

the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever d f ully to release the clamp E .
Do not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
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Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of 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 battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop who will check
that the internal components have not
been damaged and the casing is not
cracked, which could cause a leak of
toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use
only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox.