PEUGEOT 2008 Handbook page 161

F Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery A (at the metal elbow) then to
the (+) terminal of backup battery B or the
booster.
F Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of backup battery
B or the booster (or an earth point on the
vehicle with the good battery).
F Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
F Start the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
F Operate 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.
F Wait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in reverse
order.
F Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F Allow the engine to run for at least
30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For 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 only use your vehicle for short
journeys,
- if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you plan to charge your vehicle's battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries of a nominal
voltage of 12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
In the event of a breakdown
F Switch off the ignition.
F Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers,etc.).
F Switch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F Raise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F Connect the charger B cables as follows:
- the (+) red cable to the (+) terminal of the
battery A,
- the (-) black cable to the earth point C on
the vehicle.
F At the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A.
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