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In the event of a breakdown
► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
the flat battery A, then to the (+) terminal of the
backup battery B, or booster.
► Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
► Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the negative (-) terminal of flat battery A.
► Start the engine/switch on the motor on the
assisting vehicle and leave it running for a few
minutes.
► Turn the ignition key to start the disabled
vehicle.
The traction battery takes over the supply to the
12 V circuit.
► Wait for the assisting vehicle to return to idle.
► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse
order.
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► Leave the vehicle switched on for at least 30
minutes to allow the traction battery to recharge
the 12 V battery.
If the battery charge level in the traction battery
is too low, connect the vehicle's charging cable.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate level of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
– When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
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– If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
To recharge the vehicle's battery
yourself:
– Only use a charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries and with a nominal voltage of
12 V.
– Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
– Never reverse polarities.
– Disconnect the 12 V battery.
Make sure the vehicle's charging cable is not
connected at the same time.
► Switch the ignition off.
► Disconnect or turn off all electrical devices
(portable devices, wipers, lights, etc.).
► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
► Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
► Connect the cables from charger B as
follows:
• Positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on
battery A.
• Negative (-) black cable to the (-) terminal on
battery A.
► At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
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