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In the event of a breakdown
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Accessories batteries
(Hybrid)
The hybrid system has two accessory batteries:
one at the front and one at the rear of the vehicle.
The batteries contain harmful
substances (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.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling batteries.
All operations on the batteries 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.
For the replacement of batteries, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Accessing the batteries
Front
The front battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by operating the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
► Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
the battery.
Rear
The rear battery is located in the boot.
To reach the battery:
► Lift the boot floor.
(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic
cover.
(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release
connector.
Charging the front battery
using a battery charger
For optimum service life of the front battery, it
is essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the front battery:
– using the vehicle mainly for short journeys;
– if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
To charge the vehicle's front battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage
of 12V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
► Switch off the ignition.
► Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).