DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK User Manual

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In the event of a breakdown
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
► 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.
► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
► Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
• the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery A,
• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C on
the vehicle.
► At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by
a dealer or by a qualified workshop who will
verify that the internal components have not
been damaged and that the case has not
cracked, which would mean a risk of toxic and
corrosive acid leaking.
Disconnection / reconnection
of the batteries
Procedure for disconnecting / reconnecting the
batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation
of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the batteries:
► Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof).
► Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
► Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY
indicator lamp to go out.
► Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Disconnection
Never reverse the order of the
disconnection steps - risk of irreversible
damage!
► Disconnect the (-) terminal of the rear battery
using the black quick-release connector.
► Disconnect the (+) terminal of the front
battery by disconnecting the red quick-release
clamp:
• Raise leverA fully to release clampB.
• Remove clampB by lifting it off.
Reconnection
Never reverse the order of the
reconnection steps - risk of irreversible
damage!

DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK Specifications

General

Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 7 CROSSBACK
Category	Automobile
Language	English