Battery / Fuse; Charging The Battery - PEUGEOT ELYSTAR Owner's Manual

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Elystar 50
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- Battery
Maintenance free battery
A maintenance free battery must never be opened. Never add
coolant or electrolyte
Traditional battery
Battery electrolyte
Check and keep the level between the «upper» (maximum) and
«lower» (minimum) marks.
Use demineralized water or special lead battery water only for your
battery; tap water will reduce its life.
When you replace the battery, make sure that the air vent hose is
properly in place and is not blocked or pinched. Please call a PEU-
GEOT dealer if you have excessive electrolyte loss.
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Connections to battery wires :
- Connect the red wire to the battery's (+) terminal,
- Connect the green wire to the battery's (-) terminal.

- Charging the battery

The level of battery liquid must always be checked before
charging.
The charge must be carried out with a suitable battery charger with a
maximum output of 0.4 to 1 ampere ; we recommend that this operation
is done by a dealer.
Note : you can damage the battery if the battery charger that
you use is too powerful.
The battery contains sulphuric acid. Avoid contact with the
skin, the eyes or clothing.
1 st reaction :
- External : rinse with water and see a doctor immediately.
- Internal : do not drink or induce vomiting. Call a doctor
immediately or the nearest antipoison centre.
- Eyes : rinse with water and see a doctor immediately.
The battery releases explosive gases. Do not bring sparks, flames
or cigarettes close. When charging or using in a closed location,
make sure that the ventilation is good. Protect eyes when working
close to a battery.
Always keep batteries out of children's reach.
A used battery must always be taken to a certified recycling
point.
- Battery charge telltale
If the telltale comes on while driving, this indicates a problem concerning
battery charge or the battery itself
The telltale comes on when the vehicle's ignition is turned on and
must come off when the engine is running
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- Fuse
A fuse protects the electrical equipment against short circuits or circuit
overloads.
It is located in a fuse holder at the side of the battery.
It melts and breaks the circuit if there is a fault in the installation.
- 7,5A accessory fuse
- 15 A main fuse
The fuse only burns out if there is a fault in the electrical circuit.
Please call a PEUGEOT dealer.
Only use standard fuses.
Replace a burnt out fuse by a fuse of the same capacity.
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Battery and fuse
Danger
Information
Precaution