CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Handbook page 69

12 V battery
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful
substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed at authorized dealer/
battery shop in accordance with regulations
and must never under 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.
Use goggles and gloves while working with
the battery. Diluted sulphuric acid spilled
from battery can cause blindness or severe
burns.
Flush eyes or body with ample water and get
medical care immediately if suffered.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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 any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
If the battery fails (after warranty
coverage), replace it with a battery of
the same specification as the one used in
the vehicle.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
A remote earth point is located near the
battery.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat/drain/discharged,
the engine can be started using a backup
battery (either external or from another vehicle)
and jump leads or using a battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting
a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
In the event of a breakdown
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming
equipment on both vehicles (audio system,
wipers, lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine's moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.
During jump start, extra care should be taken
to ensure right terminals are connected. If
terminal connections are reversed, it will
lead to failure of alternator & other electrical,
electronic components.
Never power electrical or electronic
components directly from battery terminals
as it will lead to poor battery charging, poor
performance of components and battery
sensor malfunction, which will impact fuel
economy.
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