PEUGEOT PARS, Owner'S Manual

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B) Charging battery by charger
You should first dismantle the battery. Do
as follows:
-Disconnect negative cable first.
-Then disconnect positive cable;
-Then disconnect the clamp of the battery
and dismantle the battery from vehicle-
Take the battery to the battery service
center to be inspected by a pertinent
expert. Please note followings:
-Check the battery poles and clamps of the
battery cables to be clean. Open them and
clean the sulfated residue on the cables.
-Never disconnect the cables from battery
when the engine is running.
-Never charge the battery without
disconnecting the cables.
-When the vehicle is not going to work
for long period (one month or more),
disconnect the battery cables.
CAUTION
Final voltage of the 12 volt charged
battery will be equal to 14.10 -14.40.
-Ensure the voltage of both battery to
be same (12 Volt) when using auxiliary
battery. Both connection cables
should have insulated clamps suitable
for using with 12 Volt batteries.
-If you are not going to use your
vehicle for a long time, disconnect the
battery cables. Charge the battery
every 4 months.
-Since the vehicle start is 12 Volt, if you
use a 24 Volt battery or two 12 Volt
battery, your vehicle’s electrical systems
will be damages. So be sure you use a
12 Volt battery as auxiliary battery.
The positive cable shoe (red cable)
must be always connected to the
positive pole of the battery .To avoid
the damage to the alternator avoid
disconnecting it from the battery.
BATTERY CARE & MAINTENANCE