Get In the event of a breakdown -> 12 V battery Guide for DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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The two vehicles must not be in contact with

each other.

Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the

engine is running.

12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or charging a discharged battery.

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must never under any

circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Unlock the bonnet by activating the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

(+) Positive terminal.

It has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

All operations on the battery must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid

any risk of explosion or fire.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is placed near

the battery.

►ꢀ Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Starting using another battery

If your vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be

started using a backup battery (either external or

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a

battery booster.

►ꢀ Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of

flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the (+)

terminal of the backup battery B or of the booster.

►ꢀ Connect one end of the green or black cable

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting

vehicle).

Access to the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery has

a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at

least equal to that of the discharged battery.

►ꢀ Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C.

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►ꢀ Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and

leave it running for a few minutes.

►ꢀ Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

►ꢀ Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

►ꢀ Connect the cables of charger B as follows:

• the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal

of battery A,

• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C on

the vehicle.

►ꢀ At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

off the ignition and wait a few moments before

trying again.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

►ꢀ Wait for it to return to idle.

►ꢀ Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

►ꢀ Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

the vehicle has one.

►ꢀ Allow the engine to run for at least 30 minutes,

with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery

reaches an adequate state of charge.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

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Drive cautiously during the first 30

minutes after starting the engine.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components related

to the Stop & Start system.

With an automatic gearbox, never try to

start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by

a dealer or by a qualified workshop who will

verify that the internal components have not

been damaged and that the case has not

cracked, which would mean a risk of toxic and

corrosive acid leaking.

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

►ꢀ Switch off charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

►ꢀ Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the battery:

– using the vehicle mainly for short journeys;

– if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for

several weeks.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Some functions, including Stop & Start,

►ꢀ Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover

on the (+) terminal.

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

►ꢀ Remove clamp B by lifting it off.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reset certain

equipment:

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric sun blind.

– Electric windows.

are not available if the battery is not

sufficiently charged.

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

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.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

Before disconnecting the battery:

After reconnection of the battery, the

“Collision risk detection system fault”

message is displayed on the instrument panel

when the ignition is switched on. This

operation is perfectly normal. The message

will disappear while driving.

►ꢀ Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lighting, etc.).

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

At the battery, it is only necessary to disconnect

the (+) terminal.

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

first engine start.

In this case, the system will only be

available again after a continuous period of

immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

►ꢀ Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

►ꢀ Push clamp B fully down.

►ꢀ Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

►ꢀ Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the (+) terminal.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

Do not force the lever as locking will be

impossible if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

After reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

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