Citroen C3: 12 V battery / Accessing the battery
Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / In the event of a breakdown / 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.
General points
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...
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...
Other information:
Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: General points
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Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp flashes for a few moments, then remains on, accompanied by an onscreen message. Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The vehicle stalls in STOP mode All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on if there is a fault...
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