Battery: breakdown recovery

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Battery: breakdown recovery

To avoid all risk of sparks:

  • Ensure that the "energy consumers" (ceiling lights, etc.) are switched off before disconnecting or reconnecting a battery;
  • when charging, switch off the charger before connecting or disconnecting the battery;
  • do not place any metal objects on the battery as this may create a short circuit across the terminals;
  • wait for at least five minutes after switching off the engine before disconnecting the battery;
  • make sure that you reconnect the battery terminals after refitting.
WARNING
Before carrying out any operation in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition IGNITION-STARTER SWITCH ON A VEHICLE WITH KEY.IGNITION-STARTER SWITCH ON A VEHICLE WITH CARD.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be compatible with a battery with nominal voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the battery charger you are using.
WARNING
Special procedures may be required to charge some batteries. Contact your approved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may cause an immediate explosion, and charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
Risk of serious injury.
WARNING
Handle the battery with care as it contains sulphuric acid which must not come into contact with the eyes or skin. If it does, wash the affected area with plenty of cold water. If necessary, consult a doctor.
Keep any flames, red hot objects or sparks away from the battery components (risk of explosion).
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Starting the vehicle using the battery from another vehicle

If you have to use the battery from another vehicle to start, obtain suitable jump leads (with a large cross section) from an approved dealer or, if you already have jump leads, ensure that they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an identical nominal voltage: 12 V.
The battery supplying the current should have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which is at least the same as that of the discharged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact between the two vehicles (risk of short circuiting when the positive terminals are connected) and that the discharged battery is properly connected. Switch off your vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle supplying the current and run it at an intermediate engine speed.
Note: on the E-tech full hybrid version, as the battery cannot be directly accessed, it is necessary to use the remote terminals located in the engine compartment.

Battery in engine compartment

The battery is not directly accessible.
Use terminal 1 (+) and terminal 2 (˗) in the engine compartment.
Lift the cover 3 of the terminal 1 (+).
Tip
Do not use your E-tech full hybrid vehicle to restart a "12 V" battery in another vehicle.
The electrical power in the secondary "12 V" battery of an E-tech full hybrid vehicle is not sufficient for this operation.
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
Attach the positive cable A to the terminal 1 (+) then to terminal5 (+) of the battery supplying the current.
Attach the negative cable B to the terminal 4 (˗) of the battery supplying the current and then to terminal 2 (˗).
Start the engine of the vehicle supplying the current and run it at an intermediate engine speed.
If your vehicle's engine does not start immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few seconds before repeating the operation.
With the engine running, disconnect the cables A and B in the reverse order (2 - 4 - 5 - 1).
Reposition the cover 3 of the terminal 1 (+).
WARNING
Ensure that there is no contact between cables A and B and that positive cable A is not in contact with any metallic component in the vehicle supplying the current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the vehicle.

Remote terminals

(E-tech full hybrid version)
Use terminal 6 (+) and terminal 7 (˗) in the engine compartment.
WARNING
It is forbidden to disconnect the positive cable in the engine compartment.
Risk of the engine starting inadvertently.
Risk of burns by projection of sparks.
Note: open the cover 8 of terminal 6 (+) by pressing the button 9 in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Attach the positive cable C to terminal 6 (+), then to terminal10 (+) of the battery supplying the current.
Attach the negative cable D to terminal 11 (˗) of the battery supplying the current and then to terminal 7 (˗).
Press the brake pedal and the Start button or, depending on the vehicle, turn on the ignition key. As soon as the ignition is switched on, disconnect cables C and D in the reverse order (6 - 10 - 11 - 7).
Each time you have used the cover 3, check that the cover of terminal 13 is attached correctly to its tab 12.
WARNING
Ensure that there is no contact between cables C and D and that the positive cable C is not in contact with any metallic component in the vehicle supplying the current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the vehicle.