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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
   
DISCONNECTING/RECONNECTING THE 
CABLES 
   
To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the vehicle lighting 
on repeatedly with the ignition off (refer to the "Energy economy 
mode" paragraph). 
  It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left 
unused for more than one month.  
   
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. 
  Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals fi rst. 
 
 
Before disconnecting the battery 
 
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting 
the battery. 
  Retract the active spoiler then close the windows and the doors 
before disconnecting the battery.  
 
 
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 problems remain following 
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop. 
  Referring to the corresponding section, you must yourself 
reinitialise: 
   
 
-   the remote control key, 
   
-   the electric windows and the automatic partial opening of the 
door windows, 
   
-   the GPS satellite navigation system.  
 
     
 
 ) 
  Raise the locking tab  D 
 fully. 
   
 ) 
  Position the open clip  E 
 of the cable on the positive terminal (+) of 
the battery. 
   
 ) 
  Press vertically on the clip  E 
 to position it correctly against the 
battery. 
   
 ) 
  Lock the clip by lowering the tab  D 
.  
 
 
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING A BATTERY 
CHARGER 
   
 
 ) 
  Disconnect the battery from the vehicle. 
   
 ) 
  Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the 
charger. 
   
 ) 
  Reconnect starting with the negative terminal (-). 
   
 ) 
  Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are 
covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove them 
and clean them.  
 
  Do not force the tab as locking will not be possible if the clip is not 
positioned correctly. 
  Start the procedure again.