jump start terminals Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 2013 Owner's Manual

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Do not attempt to charge the
high voltage battery.












Starting using another battery

When your vehicle's battery is dis-
charged, the engine can be started
using a slave battery (external or on an-
other vehicle) and jump lead cables.

First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by con-
necting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.


)
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 termi-
nal (-) of the slave battery B
(or
earth point on the other vehicle).

)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C

on the broken down vehicle (or on
the engine mounting).

)
Start the engine of the vehicle with
the good battery and leave it run-
ning for a few minutes.

)
Operate the starter on the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition and wait
a few moments before trying again.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
then disconnect the jump lead ca-
bles in the reverse order.











Charging the battery using a
battery charger


)
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.

)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.

)
Connect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).

)
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.