DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK User Manual

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In the event of a breakdown
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► 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.
If the engine does not start immediately, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
► 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.
► Allow the engine to run for at least 30minutes,
with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery
reaches an adequate state of charge.
Drive cautiously during the first 30
minutes after starting the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
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:
– 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.
12V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged 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.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle
batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
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.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
► Unlock the bonnet by activating the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
► Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
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.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
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.
► 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.
► 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.

DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK Specifications

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Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 7 CROSSBACK
Category	Automobile
Language	English