PEUGEOT 208, Handbook

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Practical information
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Battery
The presence of this label indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification, for
which the involvement of a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop is required
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.
After refitting 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).
F
Raise the locking tab D fully to release the
cable terminal clamp E .
Disconnecting the (+) cable
Reconnecting the (+) cable
F
Position the open clamp E of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F
Press vertically on the clamp E to position
it correctly on the battery.
F
Lock the clamp by spreading the
positioning lug and then lowering the tab
D
.
Do not apply excessive force on the
tab as locking will not be possible if the
clamp is not positioned correctly; start
the procedure again.
Procedure for charging your battery when it
is flat or for starting the engine using another
battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
secure the bonnet stay,
F
remove the plastic cover on
the (+) terminal.
Access to the battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.