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dISCONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Raise the lever d fully to release the clamp E.
RECONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on the positive post (+) of
the battery.
F

Press down on the clamp to position it correctly on the battery post.
F


Lock the clamp by lowering the lever d
.
Do not force the lever as locking will not be possible if the clamp is
not positioned correctly; start the procedure again.
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING A BATTERY
CHARGER
When your vehicle's battery is discharged or when the vehicle is to be
out of use for a prolonged period, you can charge the battery using a
battery charger.
Contact

a

PEUGEOT dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop

for

the

specification

of chargers compatible with your battery

.
Before disconnecting
F Go to the battery.
F
Withdraw the active spoiler
.
F

Check that the doors and boot are closed but not locked.
F


Switch of
f the ignition and wait for at least four minutes.
If the vehicle is to not going to be used for more than a month, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the lighting on for
extended periods when the engine is not running (see the "Energy
economy mode" section).
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Charging
F Disconnect the (+) terminal.
F
Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the
charger

.
F

Connect the charger's red cable to the (+) terminal of the battery
,
then the black cable to the (-) terminal.
F

Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger cables in
reverse order

.
Charging should be carried out in a well-ventilated area and away
from
naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid any risk
of

explosion and fire.
Do
not try to charge a frozen battery; first thaw it out so as to
avoid the risk of explosion.
If the battery had frozen, before charging, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or qualified workshop who will ensure that the
internal components have not been damaged and that the casing
is not cracked, which would cause a leak of toxic and corrosive
acid.
REINITIALISATION AFTER RECONNECTION
After any reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait at
least one minute before starting, to allow time for the initialisation o\
f the
electronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sections, you should set or initialise\

the following systems yourself:
-

remote control,
-


electric windows and automatic partial opening of door glasses,
-


time and date,
-


audio and navigation system settings.
Check that no alert message or warning lamp comes on after switching
on the ignition.
However

, if minor problems persist after carrying out these operations,
contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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CHANGING A BULB
The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protective coating:
F
do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with
a detergent or solvent product,
F


use a sponge and soapy water or a pH neutral product,
F


when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do
not keep the lance directed towards the lamps or their edges
for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating and
seals.
FRONT LAMPS
Model with halogen headlamps
1. d irection indicators (PY21W amber).
2. d
ipped beam headlamps (H7).
3.

Main beam headlamps (H1).
4.

d
aytime running lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W)


or
d

aytime running lamps / sidelamps (LE d s).
Changing a bulb should only be done after the headlamp has been
switched off for several minutes (risk of serious burns).
F Do

not

touch

the

bulb

directly

with

your

fingers,

use

a

lint-free

cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid\

damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type
and


specification.
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1. d irection indicators (PY21W SV silver).
2. d
irectional dipped / main beam headlamps ( d 1S).
3.

Additional main beam headlamps (H1).
4.

d
aytime running lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W)


or

d aytime running lamps / sidelamps (LE d s).
Model with xenon and directional headlamps
Risk of electrocution
xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Changing direction indicator bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F
Pull the bulb out and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Amber or silver coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators,
must
be replaced with bulbs of identical specifications and colour.
When
refitting, close the protective cover carefully to assure the
sealing of the headlamp.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F
Disconnect the bulb connector
.
F

Spread the springs to release the bulb.
F


Pull the bulb out and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
Disconnect the bulb connector
.
F

Compress the springs to release the bulb.
F


Remove the bulb and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing daytime running lamp / sidelamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
Disconnect the bulb connector
.
F Turn
the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F

Pull the bulb and change it.
T

o refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
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Changing integrated direction indicator side repeaters
Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelampsREAR LAMPS
1. Sidelamps (LEd s).
2. d
irection indicators (LE d s).
3.

Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).
4.


Reversing lamps (P21W).
5.


Foglamp (P21W).
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a PEUGEOT


dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop.
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified

workshop.

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Changing brake lamps / sidelamps
This bulb is changed from outside the boot, having first removed the rear lamp:
F
open the boot lid,
F

unclip the access flap of the corresponding side trim, then remove it,
F

unclip the lamp taking hold of it at the base, then tilt it,
F

turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and remove it,
F turn
the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
F

disconnect the lamp connector
,
F remove
the two lamp fixing bolts,
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Changing reversing lamps and foglamps
Version with asymmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes
These two bulbs are changed from outside the rear bumper:
F
unclip the protective cover from the rear
, then tilt it,
F remove
it completely to gain access to the two lamp fixing bolts,
On the left-hand side, take care not to touch the silencer; risk
of burns, if you change the bulb immediately after switching
off the ignition.
F turn
these two bolts one quarter of a turn and remove them,
F

push the lamp towards the inside to unclip it, then tilt it,
F


pull the lamp towards the outside for access to the various bulb-
holders.
-


For the reversing lamps: pull the corresponding bulb holder
,
- turn
the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
- For
the foglamp: turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and
remove it,
-

turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.