2023 CITROEN C4 jump start

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In the event of a breakdown
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Electric motor
Flat accessory battery
It is no longer possible to start the motor
or recharge the traction battery.
Precautions before working on the
accessory battery
Select mode
P, switch off the ignition, check
that the instrument panel is off and that the
vehicle is not being charged.
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not use the accessory battery to
jump-start another vehicle or to charge
another vehicle's battery.
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No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness and injury.
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach
of children.
The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric acid which can make you go blind or
cause severe burns.
For more information, refer to the
handbook.
Explosive gases can be present close to
the battery.
Accessing the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup 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 all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of

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In the event of a breakdown
8the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of flat battery

A.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
►


Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►


Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.
Stop & Start).
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
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:
– When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–

If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12

V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
► Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►

Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A.
•

the negative (-) black cable to the (-) terminal
of battery

A.
►

At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B

before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
Disconnecting/reconnecting
the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►

Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).

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Alphabetical index
Immobiliser, electronic 95
Indicator, AdBlue® range
21
Indicator, coolant temperature

21
Indicator, engine oil level

20
Indicators, direction

66, 188
Indicator, service

19
Inflating tyres

174, 203
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

181, 183
Information, vehicle

10, 268
Infrared camera

11 0
Instrument panel

10, 26, 111
Instrument panel, LCD

10
Internet browser

236, 239
ISOFIX mountings

87, 90–91
J
Jack 181, 184, 242
Jump starting
192
K
Key 32, 34, 37
Key, electronic
35–36
Keyless Entry and Starting

32, 34–36, 96–97
Key not recognised

97–98
Key with remote control

32, 95
Kit, hands-free

208–209, 218–219, 244, 260
Kit, puncture repair

181
Kit, temporary puncture repair 180–183
Klaxon
75
L
Labels, identification 202
Lamps, parking
66
Lamps, rear

189–190
Lamps with Full LED technology

70
Lane assist

118, 123–125
Lane keeping assist

128
Leather (care)

179
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

66, 188–189
Level, AdBlue®

173
Level, brake fluid

172
Level, Diesel additive

173
Level, engine coolant

21, 172
Level, engine oil

20, 171
Levels and checks

170–172
Level, screenwash fluid

71, 172
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

66, 188–189
Lighting, boot

64
Lighting, cornering

70
Lighting dimmer

25
Lighting, exterior

65, 68
Lighting, guide-me home

33, 67–68
Lighting, interior

62–63
Lighting, mood

63
Lighting, welcome

67–68
Loading

167–168
Load reduction mode

169
Locking 33–35
Locking from the inside
36
Locking the doors

36–37
Log, alerts

24
Lumbar

46
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 156
Maintenance (advice)
154, 177
Maintenance, routine

110, 173, 175
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

109
Map reading lamps

62
Markings, identification

202
Massage function

46
Mat

62, 110
Menu, main

28
Menus (audio)

205, 214–215, 228–229
Menu, shortcuts

28–29
Messages

246
Messages, quick

246
Minimum traction battery charge level
(Electric)

23
Mirror, rear view

48
Mirrors, door

48, 58, 131
Mirror, vanity

59
Misfuel prevention

153
Mobile application

30, 58, 163
Motor, electric

98, 171, 201
Mountings, ISOFIX

87, 90–91
Multimedia support

60