jump start CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual

148
In the event of a breakdown
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever , then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, use the engine mounting.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, 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.
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.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►

Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
► Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►

Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
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:
–

When 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.

213
Alphabetical index
Fitting roof bars 127–128
Fittings, boot
52
Fittings, interior

47–48, 50
Fittings, rear

50
Flap, fuel filler

121–122
Flashing indicators

56, 145
Floor, boot, adjustable

52
Fluid, brake

131
Fluid, engine coolant

131
Foglamp, rear

55–56
Foglamps, front

55–56, 59–60, 145
Foglamps, rear

55
Folding the rear seats

38–40
Frequency (radio)

198
Fuel

7, 121
Fuel consumption

7
Fuel tank

121–122
Fuses

147
G
Gauge, fuel 121–122
Gearbox, automatic
90, 92–93, 133, 148
Gearbox, manual

89–90, 93, 132
Gear lever, manual gearbox

89–90
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator

92
Glove box

48
G.P.S.

192
Grab handles

50
Grip control

68
H
Hazard warning lamps 64
headlamp adjustment
59
Headlamp adjustment

59
Headlamps, automatic dipping

58–59
Headlamps, automatic illumination

57–58
Headlamps, dipped beam

55, 145
Headlamps, halogen

145
Headlamps, main beam

55, 58, 145
Head restraints, front

36
Head restraints, rear

38–40
Head-up display

98–99
Heating

42, 44
Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC)

69–70
Hill Descent Control

69–70
Hill start assist

93
Hooks

52
Horn

65
I
Ignition 45, 88, 202
Ignition on
88
Ignition switch

86–87
Immobiliser, electronic

85
Indicator, AdBlue® range

15
Indicator, coolant temperature

14
Indicator, engine oil level

15
Indicators, direction

56
Inflating tyres

133, 158
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)
138, 141
Infrared camera

97
Instrument panel

8, 8–9, 98
Instrument panel, matrix

8
Instrument panels

8
Internet browser

193, 196
ISOFIX mountings

78, 80, 82
J
Jack 138, 141, 199
Jump starting
148
K
Key 24–27
Key, electronic
25–26
Keyless Entry and Starting

25–26, 85, 87–88
Key not recognised

88–89
Key with remote control

24, 85–86
Kit, hands-free

165–166, 179, 201
Kit, puncture repair

138
Kit, temporary puncture repair

137–139, 141
L
Labels 5
Labels, identification
157