12 V Battery / Accessory Batteries
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid, lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance with legal requirements and must never be thrown away with household waste.
Dispose of used batteries at a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before handling the battery.
Carry out any battery work in a well-ventilated area, away from open flames or sources of sparks, to avoid any risk of explosion and fire.
Wash your hands when the work is finished.
Electronic control units / LED headlights
Never connect the negative jump lead to the metal part of the electronic control units or to the back of the headlights.
Risk of damaging the electronic control units and/or the headlights!
Connect to the remote earth point provided for this purpose.
Frozen battery
Never attempt to charge a frozen battery - Risk of explosion! If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, which will verify that the internal components are not damaged and that the casing is not cracked, as this would present a risk of toxic and corrosive acid leakage.
Automatic transmission
Never attempt to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Symbols
No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.
The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid, which can cause blindness or severe burns.
For more information, refer to the user guide.
Explosive gases may be present near the battery.
Test yourself
A quick Citroen C5 Aircross quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.