Citroen C3: 12 V battery / 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.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle 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,
so as to avoid the risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
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...
Other information:
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
vest, etc...
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash,
or being
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake...