CITROEN C3 Picasso 2011 - Page 157

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BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
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) Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .
) Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B .
) Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the remote nega-
tive terminal (-) of your vehicle.
) Start the slave vehicle.
) Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run.
) Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
) open the bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety
catch,
) secure the bonnet stay,
)
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.
After refi tting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop, the Stop & Start system
will only be active after a continu-
ous 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).