Get In the event of a breakdown -> Accessory battery (Rechargeable hybrid) Guide for DS 7 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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Before disconnecting the battery:

►ꢀ Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

– Electronic key.

►ꢀ Switch off all electricity-consuming devices

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary to

disconnect the (+) terminal.

– Sunroof and electric blind.

– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

After reconnecting the battery, the

message "Collision risk detection system

fault" is displayed on the instrument panel

when the ignition is switched on. This

operation is perfectly normal. The message

will disappear while driving.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully.

►ꢀ Refit 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.

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 with the

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

Do not force the lever when pressing on it,

as if the clamp is not positioned correctly,

locking will then not be possible. Start the

procedure again.

►ꢀ 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.

Following reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

Accessory battery

(Rechargeable hybrid)

The rechargeable hybrid system has two

accessory batteries: one at the front and one at

the rear of the vehicle.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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The batteries contain harmful

(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic

cover (not accessible).

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.

(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release

connector.

Charging the front battery

using a battery charger

For optimum service life of the front battery, it

is essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling batteries.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the front battery:

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release

terminal.

All operations on the batteries must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to

avoid the risk of explosion or fire.

Wash your hands afterwards.

– When 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.

(-) Negative terminal.

Replacing the batteries

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located near

the battery.

To charge the vehicle's front battery

yourself, use only a charger compatible

with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage

of 12 V.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not start or jump start another vehicle

from the vehicle’s batteries.

Rear

The rear battery is located in the boot.

To reach the battery:

Accessing the batteries

Front

The front battery is located under the bonnet.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

►ꢀ Lift the boot floor.

Never reverse polarities.

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It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

Disconnection

Rear battery:

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.

►ꢀ Disconnect the (-) terminal using the black

quick-release connector.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

Front battery:

Disconnection/reconnection of

the batteries

Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the

batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation

of the vehicle.

Before disconnecting the batteries:

►ꢀ Open the driver's door and boot.

►ꢀ Close all other doors.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►ꢀ Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting

the red quick-release clamp:

►ꢀ Switch off charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

• Remove clamp B by lifting it off.

►ꢀ Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY

indicator lamp to go out.

Reconnection

Front battery:

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

vehicle has one.

►ꢀ Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

Never reverse the order of the battery

disconnection and reconnection steps

- risk of irreversible damage!

►ꢀ 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.

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If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine

off, there is no longer braking and steering

assistance.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

A professional towing service must be

called if:

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric blind.

– Electric windows.

– Broken down on a motorway or main road.

– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,

unlock the steering, or release the parking

brake.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox, with the engine running.

– Towing with only two wheels on the ground.

– Four-wheel drive vehicle.

►ꢀ Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the

red quick-release clamp:

Towing the vehicle

• Raise lever A fully.

General recommendations

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

• Push clamp B fully down.

– No approved towbar available.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

Rear battery:

Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is

higher than that of the towed vehicle.

The driver must remain at the wheel of the

towed vehicle and must have a valid driving

licence.

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles

Before any intervention, with the ignition

on, depress the brake pedal and select mode

N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY

indicator lamp off).

►ꢀ Connect the (-) terminal using the black quick-

release connector.

Following reconnection

When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on

the ground, always use an approved towing

arm; rope and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must move off gently.

Always call on professionals for recovery of the

vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle

if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a

flatbed lorry or trailer.

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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