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In the event of a breakdown
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
The 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.
– Electronic key.
– Sunroof and electric blind.
– Electric windows.
– Date and time.
– Preset radio stations.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle
batteries to a special collection point.
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.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling batteries.
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.
►ꢀ 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.
Replacing the batteries
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).
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not start or jump start another vehicle
from the vehicle’s batteries.
Following reconnection
Accessing the batteries
Front
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.
The front battery is located under the bonnet.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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