CITROEN C4 PICASSO Handbook page 290

Practical information
Disconnecting the (+) cable
F Raise the locking tab D fully to release the
cable terminal clamp E.
Reconnecting the (+) cable
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F Press vertically on the clamp E to position
it correctly on the battery.
F Lock the clamp by spreading the
positioning lug and then lowering the tab D.
Do not apply excessive force on the
tab as locking will not be possible if the
clamp is not positioned correctly; start
the procedure again.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F Connect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
The 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.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
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.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.
do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic or
automatic gearbox.