Quick-Release Terminal Clamp; Disconnecting The Battery; Disconnecting The (+) Terminal - CITROEN C4 Spacetourer Handbook

F Switch off the ignition.
F Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
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 Raise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F Connect charger B cables as follows:
- the (+) red cable to the (+) terminal of
battery A,
- the (-) 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.
If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system.
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 check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.

Disconnecting the battery

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.
In the event of a breakdown
Before disconnecting the battery:
F close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof),
F switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
F switch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, detach the (+) terminal only.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B.
F Remove the clamp B by lifting it off.
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