Renault CLIO 2019, Vehicle User Manual

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battery...................................................(up to the end of the DU)
maintenance:
mechanical ......................................(up to the end of the DU)
4.12
ENG_UD53867_1
Batterie (XJA - Renault)
Jaune Noir Noir texte
Battery
baTTEry
(1/2)
1
Battery 1 does not require any mainte-
nance. you should not open it or add
any fluid.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid
which must not come into
contact with the eyes or
skin. If it does, wash the affected
area with plenty of cold water. If
necessary, consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status. If this decreases, the “Battery
Now In Standby Mode” message ap-
pears on the instrument panel followed
by “Battery Low Start Engine”. In this
case, start the engine and the message
on the instrument panel will disappear.
note : the message “Battery Now In
Standby Mode” may be displayed after
5 to 30 minutes of vehicle use with the
engine stopped to warn the user that
power consuming functions (interior
lighting, radio, navigation, ventilation,
accessories power supply, etc.) may be
automatically cut off.
The charge status of your battery can
decrease especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops;
– after extended use of energy-con-
suming devices (radio, etc.) with the
engine switched off.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. In addition,
the engine cooling fan may
start at any moment. The

warning light in the engine compart-
ment reminds you of this.
risk of injury.
Before carrying out any
action in the engine com-
partment, you must switch
off the ignition.
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