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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
12 V BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
Access to the battery
Starting using another battery
)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal
(-) of the slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle (engine mounting). The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interior re-
lease lever, then the exterior safety
catch,
)
secure the bonnet stay,
)
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
)
unclip the fusebox to remove the
battery, if necessary.
The presence of this label indicates the
use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation, for
which the involvement of a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualifi ed workshop is required
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the battery.
After refi tting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after
several hours depending on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
The Stop & Start battery does not have
to be disconnected for charging.
)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.