Charging The Battery Using A Battery Charger - CITROEN DS3 Handbook

charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.
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.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion and 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.
233
Practical information