CITROEN C2 - Page 108

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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate
emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.
A.
Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet).
B.
Assisting battery.
C.
Earth point on broken down vehicle.
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the
latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact with
each other.
Connect the cables according to the
order
indicated in the dia-
order
gram. Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for
around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequence correctly.
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity
of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly
corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face and
especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediately
with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Do not touch the leads during
the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse
order, making sure they do not
touch together.
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