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12 V battery
the battery is located under the bonnet.to gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F
r
emove the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
th
e presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting
the
battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start
s ystem will only be active after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
Disconnecting the (+) cable
F Raise the locking tab D fully to release the cable terminal clamp E .
Reconnecting the (+) cable
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F
P
ress vertically on the clamp E to position
it correctly on the battery.
F
L
ock the clamp by spreading the
positioning lug and then lowering the tab D .
Do not apply excessive force on the
tab as locking will not be possible if the
clamp is not positioned correctly; start
the procedure again.
In the event of a breakdown
