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Do not force the lever as locking will
not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure
again.
Disconnecting the battery
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 service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
F close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery,
F switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, ...),
F switch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick release terminal
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the
clamp B.
Following reconnection of the battery
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position the open clamp B 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 A.
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a PeugeoT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
-
the remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
-
the electric windows,
-
the date and time,
-
the radio preset stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).