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Peugeot 208 2012-2019 Owner's Manual In the event of a breakdown 12 V battery

In the event of a breakdown208208_en_Chap08_cas-de-panne_ed01-201612 V batteryVersions equipped with Stop & Start are fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of specific technology and specification.Its replacement should be carried out only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.The battery is located under the bonnet.To gain access to it:Fopen the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,Fsecure the bonnet stay,Fremove the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.Access to the batteryIf your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.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.General pointsLead-acid starter batteriesProtect your eyes and face before handling the battery.All operations on the battery must be carried out in a well ventilated area and away from naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion or fire.Wash your hands afterwards.If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle.The (-) terminal of the battery is not accessible. A remote earth point is located on the engine.
8In the event of a breakdown209208_en_Chap08_cas-de-panne_ed01-2016Starting using another batteryWhen your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be started using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump lead cables or a battery booster.FRaise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.FConnect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A (atthe metal elbow) then to the positive terminal(+) of the slave battery B or the booster.FConnect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B or the booster (or earth point on the other vehicle).FConnect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth point C on the broken down vehicle.Never try to start the engine by connecting a battery charger.Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.The two vehicles must not be in contact with each other.Switch off the electrical consumers on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, lighting, ...).Ensure that the jump lead cables do not pass close to moving parts of the engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.Some functions, including Stop & Start, are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.FStart the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a few minutes.FOperate the starter on the broken down vehicle and let the engine run.If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition and wait a few moments before trying again.FWait until the engine returns to idle then disconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse order.FRefit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.FAllow the engine to run for at least 30minutes, by driving or with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
In the event of a breakdown210208_en_Chap08_cas-de-panne_ed01-2016If you envisage charging your vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with lead-acid batteries of a nominal voltage of 12 V.It is not necessary to disconnect the battery.Charging the battery using a battery chargerFor optimum service life of the battery, it is essential to maintain an adequate state of charge.In some circumstances it may be necessary to charge the battery:-if you use your vehicle essentially for short journeys,-if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for several weeks.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.Never reverse polarities.If this label is present, it is essential to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid causing irreversible damage to the electrical components related to the Stop & Start system.Never try to charge a frozen battery.If the battery has been frozen, have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop, who will check that the internal components have not been damaged and the casing is not cracked, which could cause a leak of toxic and corrosive acid.FSwitch off the ignition.FSwitch off all electrical consumers (audio system, lighting, wipers, ...).FSwitch off the charger B before connecting the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any dangerous sparks.FEnsure that the charger cables are in good condition.FRaise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has one, on the (+) terminal.FConnect the charger B cables as follows:-the positive (+) red cable to the (+)terminal of the battery A,-the negative (-) black cable to the earth point C on the vehicle.FAt the end of the charging operation, switch off the charger B before disconnecting the cables from the battery A.
8In the event of a breakdown211208_en_Chap08_cas-de-panne_ed01-2016Disconnecting the batteryIt is recommended that the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is not to be used for a very long period, so as to maintain an adequate state of charge for starting the engine.Before disconnecting the battery:Fclose all openings (doors, boot, windows, roof),Fswitch off all electrical consumers (audio system, wipers, lighting...),Fswitch off the ignition and then wait fourminutes.At the battery, simply detach the (+) terminal.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).Following reconnection of the batteryFollowing reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to permit initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if problems remain following this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Referring to the corresponding section, you must yourself reinitialise (depending on version):-the remote control key,-...Quick-release terminalDisconnecting the (+) cableFRaise the lever D fully to release the cable terminal clamp E.Reconnecting the (+) cableFPosition the open clamp E of the cable on the positive post (+) of the battery.FPress vertically on the clamp E to position it correctly on the battery.FLock the clamp by spreading the positioning lug and then lowering the lever 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.
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