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Disconnecting the battery
Rapid lock lug
F Raise palette A as much as possible to
unlock clamp B .
F Remove clamp B by raising it. F
Raise palette A as much as possible.
F Replace clamp B open on the (+) terminal
F Press clamp B up to the stop.
F Lower palette A to lock clamp B .
Do not press too hard on the palette
because if the clamp is badly positioned it
will then be impossible to lock; restart the
procedure.
After re-connection
During the trip following the initial starting
of the engine, the Stop & Start may not be
operational.
In this case, the function will only be
available after the vehicle has been
continuously immobile, the duration
of which will depend on the ambient
temperature and the battery charge state
(up to around 8 hours)
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow the electronic systems to initialise. For versions with right-hand drive, when
the odometer reaches 100 km (65 miles),
you should wait 15 minutes before starting
the engine.
However, if slight perturbations persist after
this, check with your PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When referring to the corresponding column,
your should reinitialise some equipment such
as:
- The remote control key or electronic key
(depending on the version)
- The sunroof and its electric privacy drape
- The electric window winder
- The date and time
- The memorised radio stations
Disconnecting the (+) terminal Reconnecting the (+) terminal
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F close all openings (doors, tailgate,
windows, sunroof),
F switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F switch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
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In the event of a breakdown