Access to the battery

Citroen C3 / Citroen C3 Owner's Manual / Practical information / Battery / Access to the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

The battery is located under the bonnet. To gain access to it:

  • open the bonnet using the interior lever, then the exterior lever,
  • secure the bonnet strut,
  • remove the plastic cover by pulling on its grip for access to the two terminals,
  • unclip the fuse box to remove the battery, if necessary.
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