Get In the event of a breakdown -> 12 V battery / Accessory battery Guide for Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

In the event of a breakdown

Fuse N°

F29

Rating

(Amps)

Functions

40 A

Windscreen wipers.

Electric motor

12 V battery / Accessory

battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or charging a discharged battery.

Flat accessory battery

It is not possible to start the motor or

recharge the traction battery.

Precautions before working on the

accessory battery

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must never under any

circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

Select mode P, switch oﬀ the ignition, check

that the instrument panel is oﬀ and that the

vehicle is not plugged in.

For access to the (+) terminal:

► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

► Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal.

This terminal has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located facing

the battery.

Recharging the accessory battery

Do not recharge the battery without ﬁrst

disconnecting the terminals and removing the

battery from the motor compartment.

Do not disconnect the battery terminals while

the READY lamp is lit, or while the vehicle is

charging.

Take used remote control batteries and

vehicle batteries to a special collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

Starting using another

battery

If your vehicle's battery is ﬂat, the engine can be

started using a backup battery (either external or

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a

battery booster.

All operations on the battery must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked ﬂames and sources of sparks, to avoid

any risk of explosion or ﬁre.

Access to the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

Wash your hands afterwards.

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In the event of a breakdown

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

► Connect one end of the green or black cable

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting

vehicle).

► Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C.

► Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and

leave it running for a few minutes.

► Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the battery:

– using the vehicle mainly for short journeys;

– if the vehicle is to be taken oﬀ the road for

several weeks.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery

has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity

at least equal to that of the discharged

battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with

each other.

Switch oﬀ all electricity-consuming equipment

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,

etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the

engine is running.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

oﬀ the ignition and wait a few moments before

trying again.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

► Wait for it to return to idle.

► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

► Reﬁt the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

the vehicle has one.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

► Allow the engine to run for at least

30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that

the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.

► Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Drive cautiously during the ﬁrst 30

minutes after starting the engine.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

With an automatic gearbox, never try to

start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of

ﬂat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the

(+) terminal of the backup battery B or of the

booster.

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

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In the event of a breakdown

► 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,

has not cracked, which would mean a risk of

toxic and corrosive acid leaking.

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover

on the (+) terminal.

► Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

► Remove clamp B by lifting it oﬀ.

Disconnecting the battery

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

In order to maintain an adequate state of charge

for starting the engine, it is recommended that

the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is

taken out of service for a long period.

Before disconnecting the battery:

► Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C

on the vehicle.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lighting, etc.).

► Switch oﬀ the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

At the battery, it is only necessary to disconnect

the (+) terminal.

► At the end of the charging operation, switch

oﬀ charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

► Raise lever A fully.

► Reﬁt the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

► Push clamp B fully down.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

24v

12v

► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

► Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the (+) terminal.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components related

to the Stop & Start system.

Do not force the lever as locking will be

impossible if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualiﬁed workshop

who will verify that the internal components

have not been damaged and that the case

After reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

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In the event of a breakdown

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reset certain

equipment:

– Remote control key or electronic key

(depending on version).

– Electric windows.

– 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.

Towing the vehicle

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 towing

arm; rope 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.

– No approved towbar available.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

Before towing the vehicle, it is essential

to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.

For more information on Changing to free-

wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

ﬁrst engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available

again after a continuous period with the

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

Electric motor

An electric vehicle must never be used

for road transfers.

It may be used, for example, to exit a rut.

A professional towing service must be

called if:

– Broken down on a motorway or main road.

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine / gearbox)gearbox

Font wheels on the

ground

Rear wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

Internal combustion /

Manual

Internal combustion /

Automatic

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