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How to position the battery starter cables on the Citroën C3

Model: Citroen C3 SY, SX - Years 2016-2023
Part: Battery

Today we will explain how to position the jumper cables on the battery of the Citroën C3 phase 3. Placing the cables to jump start the car using another vehicle or an external battery is a simple operation to perform independently. We open the front hood of our car and place the cable with the red handle on the positive pole of the battery, also indicated with a red cover, and we place the cable with the black handle on the negative pole of the battery. On the other side, we position the cables on the other vehicle or on the external battery, connecting the cable with the red handle to the positive pole, while the cable with the black handle to a non-chromed metal part.

Posted on 16 August 2025 by ScegliAuto

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