DS Automobiles DS 7

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In the event of a breakdown
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► 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:
• Positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on
battery A.
• 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.
Disconnecting/reconnecting the
accessory batteries
Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the
accessory batteries in the event of long-term
immobilisation of the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the accessory batteries:
► Open the driver's door and boot.
► Close all other doors.
► Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
► Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY
indicator lamp to go out.
► Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.
Never reverse the order of the steps for
disconnecting and reconnecting the
accessory batteries - risk of irreversible
damage!
Disconnection
Rear battery:
► Disconnect the (-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
Front battery:
► Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting
the red quick-release clamp:
• Raise leverA fully to release clampB.
• Remove clampB by lifting it off.
Reconnection
Front battery:
► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp:
• Raise leverA fully.
• Refit open clampB on the (+) terminal.
• Push clampB fully down.
• Lower leverA to lock clampB.
Rear battery:
► Connect the (-) terminal using the black quick-
release connector.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.