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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 catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
F
r
emove the retaining pins A,
F
r
emove the protective cover B,
F
r
emove the retaining pins C,
F
r
emove the air duct D.
General
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
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 batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
Before handling the battery, protect
your eyes and face.
All work on the battery must be carried
out in a ventilated area and away from
naked flames or sources of sparks, to
avoid any risk of explosion and fire.
Wash your hands when you have
finished.
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In the event of a breakdown
