Renault Clio Manual page 173

BATTERY breakdown
To avoid all risk of sparks:
- Ensure that the consumers are
disconnected before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging, switch off the
charger before connecting
disconnecting the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery leads
disconnected (with
switched off).
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
well-maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable you
to start
normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
or
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
must be
drops (in winter), the charge
the engine
decreases. In winter, only use
those electrical comsumers which
are really necessary.
• Finally, you should understand
that
naturally as a result of certain
permanent consumers such as:
the
accessories...
a well-charged and
the vehicle's engine
the charge decreases
clock, aftermarket
When a large number of accessories
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.
If the vehicle is to be left stationary
for a long time, disconnect the
battery and recharge it regularly,
especially in cold weather. The
memories, radio etc. will then have
to be reprogrammed. The battery
must be stored in a dry and
ventilated area protected from frost.
Specific procedures may
be required to charge
some batteries. Consult
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.
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