PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the igni-
tion before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows, the sunroof, the
doors and the tailgate before discon-
necting the battery.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
When charging the battery, it is
normal to observe an increase
in temperature and bubbling of
the electrolyte.
) Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.
) Remove the battery and place it in a
ventilated area.
) Remove the top-up caps and top up
the level with distilled water if nec-
essary.
) Connect the battery to the charger
observing the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer and
start charging.
) Disconnect the battery from the
charger and let it to cool.
) If necessary, top up the level with
distilled water.
) Clean the top of the battery care-
fully.
) Put the top-up caps back in place.
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of
the electronic systems. However, if slight
difficulties are encountered following this
operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
used for more than one month.
) Check that the terminals and con-
nectors are clean. If they are covered
with sulphate (whitish or greenish de-
posit), remove them and clean them.
) Reconnect the battery starting with
the positive terminal (+).
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:
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the one-touch electric windows,
the sunroof,
the satellite navigation system.
Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries with-
out disconnecting the terminals
first.
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Avoid prolonged contact of the
electrolyte with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful
to health and very corrosive.
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