Citroën C5 X (2022 year). Manual in english — page 11

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Practical information

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 and deactivate

the “hands-free” function (Hands-Free

Tailgate Access).

When using a pressure washer, hold the

lance at least 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 paint

(including tree resin, bird droppings, insect

secretions, pollen and tar).

If justified by the environment, clean the

vehicle frequently to remove salty deposits (in

coastal areas), soot (in industrial areas) and

mud (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!

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.

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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.

Alcantara

®

Alcantara

®

is an elegant and practical material

which is very resistant and easy to maintain.

Do not use printed cloths or printed

absorbent paper.

Do not use steam-cleaning systems.

Remove dust from the Alcantara

®

parts

regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or

vacuum cleaner.

Clean the Alcantara

®

, without rubbing too

vigorously, with a white cotton cloth which is

slightly damp.

To find out which products and procedures to

use on different types of stains, refer to the "

Textile - Stain removal

" section.

For more information, go to the Alcantara

®

trademark website: www.alcantara.com.

Leather

Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular

care is essential for its durability.

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.

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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

A compartment is provided in the storage box,

located under the boot carpet.

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.

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:

– Temporary puncture repair kit.

– Spare wheel.

Accessing the tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.

To access it:

► Open the boot.

► Lift the boot carpet by pulling its handle.

With temporary puncture repair kit

► Unclip the two fixings to open its cover.

With spare wheel

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.

The jack meets European standards, as

defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

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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

Visit this link to view explanatory videos:

http://q-r.to/bagGI9

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.

Only the 12 V socket located

at the front

of the vehicle can be used to power the

compressor.

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 bodies (e.g.

nail, screw) which have penetrated into

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

125 miles (200 km).

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have 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

Visit this link to view explanatory videos:

http://q-r.to/bagGI9

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.

The spare wheel is a ‘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.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does

not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

Select mode

P

on the automatic gearbox 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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► 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.

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.

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► 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

The punctured wheel cannot be stored in place

of the spare wheel. Place it in the boot.

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

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!

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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.

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Replacement of this type of bulb

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Do not touch LED or Full LED technology

headlamps - risk of electrocution!

Front lamps

Model with

LED technology headlamps

1.

Daytime running lamps/Direction indicators

2.

Dipped beam headlamps

3.

Main beam headlamps

4.

Daytime running lamps

5.

Foglamps

Rear lamps

1.

Direction indicators (LED)

2.

Brake lamps (LED)

3.

Reversing lamps

4.

Foglamps

Reversing lamps/Foglamps

► Identify the defective bulb then open the

cover located on the tailgate trim.

► Using a thin, flat blade screwdriver, unclip the

plastic cover.

► Unscrew the nuts and remove them.

► From the outside, carefully remove the lamp

by pulling it to the rear.

► Disconnect the lamp unit connector.

► Turn the bulb holder of the faulty lamp unit a

quarter turn anti-clockwise and pull it out.

► Remove the bulb and replace it.

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1. Reversing lamps

2. Foglamps

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

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

batteries

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.

Take used batteries to a special 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.

Electronic control units

Never connect the negative jump lead to

the metal part of the electronic control units.

Risk of destroying the electronic control units!

Connect to the remote earth point provided

for this purpose.

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 would mean a risk of

toxic and corrosive acid leaking.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Symbols

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.

With petrol engine

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

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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 clamp.

(-)

Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located near

the battery.

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 earth point

C

.

► 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 functionalities.

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.

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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 earth point

C

on the vehicle.

► 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

connected to the Stop & Start system.

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).

► 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.

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Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever

A

fully.

► Refit the open clamp

B

on the

(+)

terminal.

► Push clamp

B

fully down.

► Lower lever

A

to lock clamp

B

.

► Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the

(+)

terminal.

Do not force the lever, as it will not lock

in place if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

first engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available

again after a continuous period with the

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

With rechargeable hybrid

engine

The rechargeable hybrid system has two

accessory batteries: one at the front and one at

the centre of the vehicle.

Replacing the accessory batteries

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not start or jump start another vehicle

from the vehicle’s accessory batteries.

Accessing the accessory batteries

Front

The front 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.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located near

the battery.

Central

The central battery is located in the front armrest

storage compartment.

To reach the battery:

► Open the front armrest.

► Unclip the compartment's floor.

(+)

Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic

cover (not accessible).

(-)

Negative terminal with a black quick-release

connector.

Charging the front battery using a

battery charger

For optimum service life of the front battery, it

is essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

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In the event of a breakdown

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In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the front 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 front 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 earth point

C

on the vehicle.

► At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger

B

before disconnecting the cables

from battery

A

.

Disconnecting/reconnecting the

accessory batteries

Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the

accessory batteries in the event of long-term

immobilisation of the vehicle.

Before disconnecting the accessory batteries:

► Open the driver's door.

► Close all other doors.

► Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

► Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY

indicator lamp to go out.

► Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

Never reverse the order of the accessory

battery disconnection and reconnection

steps - risk of irreversible damage!

Disconnection

Central battery:

► Disconnect the

(-)

terminal using the black

quick-release connector.

Front battery: