PEUGEOT 208 2017, Handbook

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In the event of a breakdown
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Switch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F
Raise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F
Connect the charger B cables as follows:
- the positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
- the negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F
At the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system.
Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F
close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof),
F
switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F
switch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, detach the (+) terminal only.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F
Raise lever A fully to release clamp B .
F
Remove clamp B by lifting it off.