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:
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls can
be accessed with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment are automatic...
Sidelamps (R10W)
Brake lamps (P21W)
Direction indicators (PY21W)
Reversing lamp (P21W) or Foglamp (PR21W)
Changing bulbs
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
Open the boot.
Remove the access flap on the
corresponding side trim.
Disconnect the lamp unit connector...