CITROEN C5 TOURER, Handbook

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In the event of a breakdown
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
- using the vehicle mainly for short journeys,
- if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,
use only a charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
F
Switch off the ignition.
F
Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will verify that the internal
components have not been damaged
and that the case has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Disconnecting the battery
F
Switch off charger B before connecting the
cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F
If the vehicle has one, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
F
Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
- the positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of battery A ,
- the negative (-) black cable to earth point
C on the vehicle.
F
At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the
cables from battery A .
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F
close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows,
sunroof),
F
switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),