15-07-2002
– Never disconnect a ter-
minal when the engine
is running.
– Never charge a battery
without first disconnect-
ing the terminals.
– Close the windows and sunroof
fully before disconnecting the
battery.
– After every disconnection of the
battery, switch on the ignition
and wait for 1 minute before
starting, to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. How-
ever, if slight difficulties are
experienced after this, please
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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BATTERY
Vehicles fitted with a single battery
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
☞
Remove the style cover to gain access to the battery,
☞
Disconnect the battery.
Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer,
☞
Reconnect the battery, starting with the negative (-) terminal,
☞
Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them,
☞
Refit the style cover.
To start the vehicle from another battery:
☞
Remove the style cover to gain access to the battery,
☞
Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of both batteries,
☞
Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
slave battery,
☞
Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the
broken down vehicle, as far as possible from the battery,
☞
Start the engine and let it run,
☞
Wait for the engine to return to idle then disconnect the cables,
☞
Refit the style cover.
If electrical work is carried
out, disconnect the
starter battery.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period
of more than one month.
