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:
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
With Keyless Entry and Starting
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover...
Starting
With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts...