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In the event of a breakdown
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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.
F Switchofftheignition.
F Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system,lighting,wipers,...).
F SwitchoffthechargerBbeforeconnecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangeroussparks.
F Ensurethatthechargercablesareingood
condition.
F Raise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one,onthe(+)terminal.
F ConnectthechargerBcablesasfollows:
- the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of the battery A,
- thenegative(-)blackcabletotheearth
point Conthevehicle.
F Attheendofthechargingoperation,switch
offthechargerBbeforedisconnectingthe
cables from the battery A.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
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.
Charging the battery using a battery charger
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.
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 you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
- ifthevehicleistobetakenofftheroadfor
severalweeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.