PEUGEOT PARS, Owner'S Manual

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BATTERY
Disconnection of battery
Before disconnecting the battery, switch off the
anti theft system and make sure that the main
switch is closed. First disconnect the negative
cable (-) and then the positive cable (+). For
reconnection, first connect the positive cable and
then the negative cable. Do not let the poles of
the battery come in contact with body and other
metal parts of the car. To take out the battery, first
open the clamps of the battery and take them
out. For repositioning, first place the battery and
it’s clamps precisely in their positions (it’s poles
should be pointing the engine) and then tighten
the nuts in such a way that the battery dose not
move, but not too tight.
Changing the battery
Always use batteries that their type and
specifications are like the original battery of the
vehicle. Other types may have different size or
poles. Their connection to electrical system of
the vehicle may have danger of catching fire.
WARNINGS
The acid contained in the battery is Toxic and
corrosive. In case of it’s leakage, note the
followings:
-in case it is in contact with cloth or skin,
immediately take out the infected cloth and wash
the contacted skin areas with lots of water and
consult doctors.
-In case of contact with eyes, immediately wash the
eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and
quickly consult a doctor.
-If the required medical attentions do not take
place immediately, swallowing acid can be fatal.
-The battery which is being charged, emits
explosive hydrogen gas . take away any sparks
and flames from engine space.
During working on engine space, for your own
safety, take out your bracelets and ornaments .
Never allow the poles of the battery , contact
with tools and metal parts of the car.a
CAUTIONS
-If the car was left unused for more than 6 days ,it
should be switched on at least once and continue
being on for one hour.
-If the car is not going to be used for long time,
you should disconnect the battery cables . In this
situation charge the battery every four weeks.
WARNINGS
-Do not charge a battery which is suspected of
being frozen.
-During battery charging , keep away any spark or
flame from it ( charged battery or the battery being
charged will emit flammable hydrogen ).
- After charging of the battery, and before it’s
connection to the vehicle, wait for an hour so
that flammable gases exit from it and danger of
inflammation is reduced.
CAUTION
-Do not charge the battery when it is connected to the vehicle. This may cause serious damage to electrical
systems of the vehicle.
-It is better to check the level of the water and acid in the battery, in case the caps of the battery can be
opened, up to the maximum level marked on the body of the battery every month and in case of shortage
of water and acid, Distilled water to be added.