reverse Peugeot 308 2016 Owner's Guide

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the batteries contain harmful substances
s uch as sulphuric acid and lead. the y
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
tak

e used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or 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 Peu
geOt d ealer 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.
With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
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sconnect the battery from the vehicle.
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llow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
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nnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
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eck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox.
In the event of a breakdown