Citroen C3: 12 V 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.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed on the
structure of the front right wing.
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful
substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste...
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...
Other information:
This is signalled by the fixed
illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so...
Immobilise the vehicle.
With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 1.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
To lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of
the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine...