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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
op
en the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
ra
ise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the battery
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.
Wash your hands after wards.
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
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.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is provided at the front of
the vehicle.
For access to it:
F
un
clip the plastic cover, located alongside
the left-hand headlamp.
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Starting using another
battery
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
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.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.F
St
art the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few
mi
nutes.
F Op erate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If t
he engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
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 or a battery booster.
F
Wa
it until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F
Re
fit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F
Al
low the engine to run for at least
30
m
inutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
F
Ra
ise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F
Co
nnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal
(
+) of the
slave battery B or the booster.
F
Co
nnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle). Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
F
Co
nnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point
c o
n the broken
down vehicle.
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For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
-
if y
ou use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
-
if t
he vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
charging the battery using
a b attery charger
Never try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, 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.
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V. Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
F
Sw
itch off the ignition.
F
Sw
itch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, ...).
F
Sw
itch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
En
sure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F Co
nnect the charger B cables as follows:
- th
e positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
-
th
e negative (-) black cable to the earth
point
c o
n the vehicle.
F
At t
he end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system.
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disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
F
cl
ose the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery,
F
sw
itch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, ...),
F
sw
itch off the ignition and wait for
four
mi
nutes.
Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick release terminal
dis
connecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the
c lamp B.
Following reconnection of the battery
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position the open clamp B of the cable on
t
he positive post (+) of the battery.
F
Pr
ess down on the clamp to position it
correctly on the battery post.
F
Lo
ck the clamp by lowering the lever A .
Do not force the lever as locking will
not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure
again. The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
-
th
e remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
-
th
e electric blind(s),
-
th
e electric windows
-
th
e date and time,
-
th
e radio preset stations.
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Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Checks
12 v battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals are
correctly tightened and that the connections
are clean.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out any operation on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
starting work.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filterParticle filter (
die
sel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed
of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the
warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.
For more information on checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
checks