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BATTERY: failure
(continued)
Special procedures may
be required to charge
some batteries. Contact
your RENAULT Dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which
may cause an immediate
explosion and charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area. Risk of
serious injury.
Connecting a battery charger
With the engine switched off, it
is essential to disconnect the cables
connected to both battery terminals,
starting with the negative terminal
.
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running.
Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for
the battery charger you are using
.
Only a well-charged and well-
maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable
you to start the vehicle’s engine
normally.
The battery must be kept clean
and dry.
Have the battery’s charge status
checked regularly:
• Especially if you use your vehicle
for short journeys or for frequent
driving in town.
• When the external temperature
drops (in winter),
the charge
decreases
. In winter, only use
electrical equipment which is
really necessary.
• Finally, you should understand
that the charge decreases naturally
as a result of certain “permanent
electrical consumers” such as
the clock, After-Sales accessories,
etc.
When many accessories are fitted
to the vehicle, have them connected
to
+ after ignition feed
. In this
case, it is advisable to have your
vehicle fitted with a battery which
has an increased capacity. Contact
your RENAULT Dealer.
If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long time, disconnect
the battery or have it recharged
regularly, in particular during cold
weather. The equipment with a
memory, radio and trip computer
and warning system will then have
to be reprogrammed. The battery
must be stored in a cool dry place,
protected from frost.
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