1
4
2
3
B
A
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BATTERY: troubleshooting
(continued)
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.
Ensure that naked flames, red-hot
objects and sparks do not come
into contact with the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment as the
engine cooling fan may start to
operate at any moment without
warning.
Fix the positive lead (+) A on the
terminal (+) 1 of the flat battery, then
onto the terminal (+) 2 of the battery
supplying the current.
Attach negative lead (–) B to (–)
terminal 3 of the battery supplying
the current and then to (–) terminal
4 of the discharged battery.
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
Proceed as follows when starting
your vehicle from another vehicle’s
battery:
Obtain suitable jump leads (with a
large cross section) from a
RENAULT Dealer or, if you already
have jump leads, ensure that they
are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an
identical voltage: 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah)
which is at least the same as that of
the discharged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of
contact between the two vehicles
(risk of short circuiting when the
positive terminals are connected)
and that the discharged battery is
properly connected. Switch off your
vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle
supplying the current and run it at
an intermediate engine speed.
Check that there is no contact
between leads A and B and that lead
A (+) is not touching any metal parts
on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Start the engine as normal. As soon
as it is running, disconnect leads A
and B in reverse order (4-3-2-1).
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