Citroën C4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 11

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Practical information

Changing to free-wheeling

In certain situations, it is necessary to put the 

vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on 

a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), 

rail or sea transport).

The procedure varies according to the type of 

gearbox and parking brake.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with 

the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.

Keyless Entry and Start

You must not depress the brake pedal 

while switching the ignition on again, then 

switching it off. If you do, the engine will start, 

requiring you to restart the procedure.

 

/

 

Release procedure

►  With the vehicle stationary and the engine 

running, depress the brake pedal and select 

mode 

N

.

Within 5 seconds:

►  Depress and hold the brake pedal, then 

observe this order: switch off the engine and 

move the push selector forwards or backwards.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch on the 

ignition.

►  Place your foot on the brake and press the 

electric parking brake control to release it.

►  Release the brake pedal, then switch off the 

ignition.

A message is displayed on the 

instrument panel to confirm the unlocking 

of the wheels for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes or reverting to normal 

operation

►  While depressing the brake pedal, restart the 

engine and select mode 

P

.

Advice on care and 

maintenance

General recommendations

Observe the following recommendations to avoid 

damaging the vehicle.

Exterior

Never use a high-pressure jet wash in 

the engine compartment - risk of 

damaging the electrical components!

Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or 

extremely cold conditions.

When washing the vehicle in an 

automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure 

to lock the doors and, depending on version, 

move the electronic key away.

When using a pressure washer, keep the jet 

nozzle at a minimum distance of 30 cm from 

the vehicle (particularly when cleaning areas 

containing chipped paint, sensors or seals).

Promptly clean up any stains containing 

chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's 

paintwork (including tree resin, bird 

droppings, insect secretions, pollen and tar).

Depending on the environment, clean the 

vehicle frequently to remove salty deposits 

(in coastal areas), soot (in industrial areas) 

and mud/salts (in wet or cold areas). These 

substances can be highly corrosive.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop for advice on removing stubborn 

stains requiring special products (such as tar 

or insect removers).

Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed 

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Interior

When washing the vehicle, never use a 

water hose or high-pressure jet to clean 

the interior.

Liquids carried in cups or other open 

containers can spill, presenting a risk of 

damage to the instruments and controls and 

the controls located on the centre console. Be 

vigilant!

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To clean instrument panels, touch screens 

or other displays, wipe gently with a soft, 

dry cloth. Do not use products (e.g. alcohol, 

disinfectant) or soapy water directly on these 

surfaces - risk of damage!

Bodywork

High-gloss paint

Do not use abrasive products, solvents, 

petrol or oil to clean the bodywork.

Never use an abrasive sponge to clean 

stubborn stains - risk of scratching the 

paintwork!

Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to 

plastic or rubber parts.

Use a soft cloth and soapy water or a pH 

neutral product.

Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean 

microfibre cloth.

Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.

Comply with the instructions for use stated on 

the product.

Decals

(Depending on version)

Do not use a high-pressure washer to 

clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or 

detaching the decals!

Use a high-flow hose (temperature 

between 25°C and 40°C).

Place the jet of water perpendicular to the 

surface to be cleaned.

Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.

Textile

The dashboard, door panels and seats may 

contain parts made of textile material.

Maintenance

Do not use aggressive cleaning products 

(e.g. alcohol, solvent or ammonia).

Do not use steam-cleaning systems - risk of 

affecting the adhesion of the fabrics!

Remove dust from the textile parts 

regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or 

vacuum cleaner.

Rub down the textile parts once per year with 

a clean, damp cloth. After leaving overnight to 

dry, brush with a soft-bristled brush.

Stain removal

Do not rub the stain or it may spread or 

you may cause the substance to 

penetrate the surface.

Act quickly by reducing the stain from its 

edges inwards.

Remove as much substance or solids as 

possible using a spoon or spatula, and 

remove as much liquid as possible using 

absorbent paper.

Product/Procedure to use depending 

on the type of stain:

–  Grease, oil and ink: clean with a pH-neutral 

detergent.

–  Vomit: clean with sparkling mineral water.

–  Blood: spread flour over the stain and allow 

to dry; remove with a slightly damp cloth.

–  Mud: allow to dry and then remove with a 

slightly damp cloth.

–  Cake, chocolate, ice cream: clean with 

lukewarm water.

–  Sugary and/or alcoholic drinks: clean with 

lukewarm water, or lemon juice if the stain is 

persistent.

–  Hair gel, coffee, tomato sauce, vinegar: 

clean with lukewarm water and lemon juice.

For solid substances, then use a soft brush or 

vacuum cleaner.

For liquid substances, then use a damp 

microfibre cloth and then dry with another 

cloth.

Leather

Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular 

care is essential for its durability.

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It must be protected and nourished using a 

specific leather product, to keep it supple and 

preserve its original appearance.

Do not clean leather using unsuitable 

cleaning agents such as solvents, 

detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.

When cleaning items partly made from 

leather, take care not to damage the other 

materials with the specific leather product.

Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids, 

quickly mop up any surplus.

Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable 

to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has 

been dampened with demineralised water 

and thoroughly wrung out.

Clean leather using a soft cloth moistened 

with soapy water or a pH-neutral product.

Dry with a soft, dry cloth.

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Warning triangle

This reflective and dismantlable device is to be 

installed on the side of the road when a vehicle 

is broken down or damaged.

Before getting out of the vehicle

Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then 

put on the safety vest to assemble and install 

the triangle.

Storage

 

 

Use the straps on the boot side trim to stow the 

folded triangle or its storage box.

Assembling and placing the 

triangle

 

 

For versions supplied with a triangle as original 

equipment, refer to the illustration above.

For other versions, refer to the assembly 

instructions provided with the triangle.

►  Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle, 

as required by local legislation.

Running out of fuel 

(Diesel)

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be 

primed if you run out of fuel.

Before starting to prime the system

, it is 

essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the 

fuel tank.

For more information on 

Refuelling

 and 

on 

Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

, refer to 

the corresponding section.

1.5 BlueHDi engines

►  Switch on the ignition (without starting the 

engine).

►  Wait around 1 minute and switch off the 

ignition.

►  Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the first attempt, 

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:

–  Temporary puncture repair kit.

–  Spare wheel.

Access to the tools

Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a 

bag or in a storage box in the boot.

These tools are specific to the vehicle 

and may vary according to the level of 

equipment.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

The jack must only be used to change a 

wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.

Do not use any jack other than the one 

supplied with the vehicle.

If the vehicle does not have its original jack, 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop to obtain the one that was intended 

by the manufacturer.

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The jack meets European standards, as 

defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

List of tools

 

 

1.

Chock to immobilise the vehicle (depending 

on equipment)

2.

Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in 

the glove box) (depending on equipment)

To adapt the wheelbrace to the special 

‘security’ bolts.

3.

Removable towing eye

For more information on 

Towing the vehicle

 

and using the removable towing eye, refer to the 

corresponding section.

With temporary puncture repair kit

 

 

4.

12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant 

and speed limit sticker

For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust 

the tyre pressure.

For more information about the 

Temporary 

puncture repair kit

, refer to the corresponding 

section.

With spare wheel

 

 

5.

Wheelbrace

For removing the wheel bolts.

6.

Jack with integrated handle

To raise the vehicle.

7.

Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on 

equipment)

For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on 

alloy wheels.

For more information on the 

Spare wheel

, refer 

to the corresponding section.

Temporary puncture 

repair kit

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view 

explanatory videos.

Made up of a compressor and a sealant 

cartridge, it allows you to carry out a 

temporary 

repair

 of the tyre so that you can drive to the 

nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures located 

on the tyre tread.

The vehicle's electric system allows the 

connection of the compressor to the 12 V 

power supply for long enough to repair a tyre 

after a puncture.

For more information on the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

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Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on 

this label.

For more information on 

Identification 

markings

, particularly this label, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Should the pressure of one or more tyres 

be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise 

the under-inflation detection system.

For more information on 

Tyre under-inflation 

detection

, refer to the corresponding section.

Repair procedure

Do not remove any foreign body 

(e.g. nail, screw) which has penetrated 

the tyre.

►  Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic 

and apply the parking brake.

►  Follow the safety instructions (hazard 

warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility 

jacket, etc.) according to the legislation in force 

in the country in which you are driving.

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

 

 

►  Connect the pipe from the compressor to the 

bottle of sealant.

 

 

►  Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it 

in the notch provided on the compressor.

►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be 

repaired, and place it in a clean place.

 

 

►  Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant 

to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten 

firmly.

►  Check that the compressor switch is in 

position "

O

".

►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under 

the compressor.

►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to the 

vehicle's 12 V socket.

►  Affix the speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker must be affixed 

inside the vehicle in the area close to the 

driver, to remind them that a wheel is in 

temporary use.

►  Switch the ignition on.

 

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►  Switch on the compressor by moving the 

switch to position "

I

" until the tyre pressure 

reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected 

under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect 

the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk 

of blowback).

If after approximately 7 minutes, the 

pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this 

indicates that the tyre is not repairable; 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop for assistance.

►  Move the switch to position "

O

".

►  Disconnect the compressor's electric plug 

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

►  Remove the kit.

►  Refit the cap on the valve.

►  Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

The sealant product is harmful if 

swallowed and causes irritation to the 

eyes.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

The use-by date of the fluid is marked on the 

bottle.

After use, do not discard the bottle into the 

environment; take it to a CITROËN dealer or 

an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of 

sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer or 

a qualified workshop.

 

 

►  Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles 

(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between 

12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the 

puncture.

►  Stop to check the repair 

and the tyre 

pressure

 using the kit.

With a tyre repaired using this type of kit, 

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 

(80 km/h) and do not drive more than 

50 miles (80 km).

You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop to have the repair checked 

and the tyre changed.

Checking/adjusting tyre 

pressures

The compressor can be used, 

without injecting 

sealant

, to check and, if necessary, adjust the 

tyre pressures.

►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep 

it in a clean place.

►  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

►  Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten 

firmly.

►  Check that the compressor switch is in 

position "

O

".

►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under 

the compressor.

►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to the 

vehicle's 12 V socket.

►  Switch the ignition on.

►  Start the compressor by placing the switch at 

position "

I

" and adjust the pressure to the value 

shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label. To 

deflate: press the black button located on the 

compressor pipe, near the valve connection.

If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is 

not reached, the tyre is damaged; 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop for assistance.

►  Once the correct pressure is reached, put the 

switch in position "

O

".

►  Remove the kit and stow it.

►  Refit the cap on the valve.

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Spare wheel

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view 

explanatory videos.

For more information on the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Accessing the spare wheel

 

 

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the 

floor.

To access the spare wheel, first refer to the 

Tool 

kit

 section.

Depending on version, the spare wheel 

may be a standard (steel or aluminium) 

or 'space-saver' wheel.

Removing the spare wheel

 

 

►  Slacken the central nut.

►  Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

►  Lift the spare wheel towards you from the 

rear.

►  Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

The punctured wheel cannot be put 

under the boot floor.

 

 

►  Put the spare wheel back in place in its 

housing.

►  Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

►  Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in 

the middle of the wheel.

►  Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain 

the wheel correctly.

►  Depending on version, put the tool box back 

in place in the middle of the wheel and clip it in 

place.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does 

not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level, 

stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear 

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, 

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch 

off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, select mode 

P

 

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, 

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch 

off the ignition.

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps 

on the instrument panel are on fixed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle 

and wait where they are safe.

If necessary, place a chock under the wheel 

diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a 

jack; use an axle stand.

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Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel

, first remove 

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture 

using the wheelbrace.

When refitting the wheel

, refit the wheel 

trim, starting by placing its aperture in line 

with the valve and then pushing it into place 

all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

Wheel trims are identified by a "LEFT" mark 

on the left-hand side and a "RIGHT" mark 

on the right-hand side. Do not reverse these 

when removing/refitting the wheel.

 

 

 

 

►  To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of 

the bolts, use tool 

7

 (alloy wheels).

►  Fit security socket 

2

 on wheelbrace 

5

 to 

slacken the security bolt.

►  Slacken the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 only.

 

 

►  Place the foot of jack 

6

 on the ground and 

ensure that it is directly below the front 

A

 or 

rear 

B

 jacking point on the underbody, whichever 

is closest to the wheel to be changed.

 

 

►  Extend jack 

6

 until its head comes into 

contact with jacking point 

A

 or 

B

; contact area 

A

 

or 

B

 on the vehicle must be properly inserted 

into the central part of the head of the jack.

►  Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient 

space between the wheel and the ground to 

easily admit the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the 

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may 

slip or collapse - risk of injury!

Take care to position the jack strictly at 

one of the jacking points 

A

 or 

B

 under the 

vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is 

centred under the contact area on the vehicle. 

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the 

vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of 

injury!

 

 

►  Remove the bolts and store them in a clean 

place.

►  Remove the wheel.

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Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type 

spare wheel

If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the 

washers 

A

 do not make contact with the steel 

or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel 

is held in place by the conical contact surface 

B

 of each bolt.

 

 

►  Fit the wheel on the hub.

►  Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

►  Pre-tighten the security bolt using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 equipped with a security socket 

2

.

►  Pre-tighten the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 only.

 

 

►  Lower the vehicle again fully.

►  Fold jack 

6

 and remove it.

 

 

►  Tighten the security bolt using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 equipped with a security socket 

2

.

►  Tighten the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 only.

►  Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts 

(depending on equipment).

►  Store the tools.

After changing a wheel

With a "space-saver" type spare wheel

Deactivate certain driving aid functions 

(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control, 

etc.).

Do not exceed the maximum authorised 

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Driving with more than one "space-saver" 

type spare wheel is prohibited.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts 

and its tyre pressure checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After 

inspection, the technician will advise you on 

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must 

be replaced.

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low 

temperature or humidity), misting on the 

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps 

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear 

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after the lamps have been on for a few 

minutes.

Never look too closely at the light beam 

of LED technology lamps - risk of serious 

eye injury!

 

 

The headlamps have polycarbonate 

lenses with a protective coating:

– 

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive 

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent 

products.

–  Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH 

neutral product.

–  When using a high-pressure washer on 

persistent marks, do not keep the lance 

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or 

their edges for too long, so as not to damage 

their protective coating and seals.

Changing a bulb must only be done with 

the ignition off and after the headlamp / 

lamp has been switched off for several 

minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your 

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet 

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the 

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb 

of the same type and specification. To avoid 

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse 

order to dismantling.

Light-emitting diode (LED) 

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of 

headlamps/lamps are:

–  "LED" technology headlamps.

–  Front foglamps.

–  Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.

–  Direction indicator side repeaters.

–  Side spotlamps.

–  Third brake lamp.

–  Number plate lamps.

If you need to replace this type of bulb, 

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk 

of electrocution!

Front lamps

Model with LED headlamps

 

 

1.

Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps

2.

Dipped beam headlamps

3.

Main beam headlamps

4.

Direction indicators

5.

Foglamps

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Model with halogen headlamps

1.

Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)

2.

Main beam headlamps (H7)

3.

Dipped beam headlamps (H7)

4.

Direction indicators (PY21W)

5.

Foglamps (LED)

Opening the bonnet/Accessing the 

bulbs

Proceed with caution when the engine is hot - 

risk of burns!

Take care with objects or clothing that could 

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - 

risk of strangulation!

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

To ensure good quality lighting, check 

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its 

housing.

Main/Dipped beam headlamps

 

 

►  Remove the protective cover by pulling on 

the tab.

►  Disconnect the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 

order, directing the bulb’s positioning lug 

downwards.

Direction indicators

Rapid flashing of the indicator lamp for a 

direction indicator (left or right) indicates 

that one of the bulbs on the corresponding 

side has failed.

 

 

►  Turn the connector a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Pull the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Amber-coloured bulbs must be replaced 

by bulbs with identical specifications and 

colour.

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Rear lamps

 

 

1.

Sidelamps (LED)

2.

Brake lamps (P21W)

3.

Reversing lamps (W16W)

4.

Direction indicators (WY16W)

Changing bulbs

The bulbs are changed from inside the boot.

►  Open the boot.

 

 

►  Remove the access flap on the 

corresponding side trim:

•  Press each of the notches in the upper part 

of the flap to unclip it.

•  Tilt the flap and its support then extract the 

assembly.

►  Disconnect the lamp unit connector.

►  Unlock the nut using a 10 mm pipe wrench 

then unscrew and remove it. 

Be careful not to 

drop it.

►  Dismantle the lamp unit and carefully extract 

it, pulling it straight towards the outside.

 

 

►  Unclip the bulb holder and remove it. Be 

careful not to disconnect the wiring harness.

►  For the brake lamp, turn the bulb a quarter 

turn and replace it.

►  For the reversing lamp and direction 

indicator, pull the bulb out and replace it.

Make sure to engage the lamp unit in its 

guides while keeping it in line with the 

vehicle.

Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but 

without damaging the lamp unit.

Foglamp (P21W)

 

 

For access, pass your hand under the bumper 

on the left-hand side.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left 

and pull it out.

►  Turn the bulb a quarter turn to the left and 

pull it out.

►  Replace the bulb.

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

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The replacement of a fuse by a third party 

could cause a serious malfunction of the 

vehicle.

Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is 

designed to operate with standard or optional 

equipment.

Before fitting other electrical equipment 

or accessories to your vehicle, contact a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

CITROËN accepts no responsibility for 

the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle 

or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from 

the installation of accessories not supplied or 

not recommended by CITROËN and not 

installed in accordance with its 

recommendations, in particular when the 

combined power consumption of all of the 

additional equipment connected exceeds 10 

milliamperes.

12 V battery / Accessory 

battery

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful 

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance 

with regulations and must never under any 

circumstances be discarded with household 

waste.

Dispose of used batteries at a designated 

collection point.

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, to avoid 

any risk of explosion or fire.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Frozen battery

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk 

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a 

CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop, 

who will verify that the internal components 

have not been damaged and that the case 

has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of 

leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.

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.

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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 

the 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.

►  Wait 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:

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–  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 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).

►  Switch off all electricity-consuming devices 

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►  Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary 

to disconnect the (+) terminal.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover 

on the 

(+)

 terminal.

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully to release clamp 

B

.

►  Remove clamp 

B

 by lifting it off.