Renault Avantime 2002 Manual page 170

BATTERY: breakdown
Connecting a battery charger:
Switch the engine off and then
disconnect both battery
starting with the negative terminal.
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running. Follow the
instructions for use given by the
manufacturer of the battery charger
you are using.
Only a well-charged
well-maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable you
to start the vehicle's
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.
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- When the external temperature
drops (in winter), the charge
declines. In winter, only use those
leads
electrical components which are
really necessary.
If an abnormal
electrolyte is consumed.
Finally, you should understand that
the charge decreases naturally as a
result of
and
consumers such as: the clock, after
sales accessories...
When a large number of accessories
engine
are fitted to the vehicle, have them
connected to + after ignition. In this
case, it is advisable to have your
vehicle fitted with a battery which
has an increased nominal capacity.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
amount of
certain permanent
If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long
disconnect the battery or have it
recharged regularly, in particular
during cold weather.
equipment with a memory, radio
and trip computer will then have to
be reprogrammed. The battery must
be stored in a cool dry place,
protected from frost.
Specific procedures may
be required to charge
some batteries. Consult
your Renault
Avoid all risk of sparks which
may cause an immediate
explosion and charge the battery
in a well-ventilated area. Risk of
serious injury.
time,
The
Dealer.