Battery - Renault 2000 Megane Driver's Handbook Manual

BATTERY

(breakdown)
In the event of an incident
Isolate the battery by unscrewing
one of the terminals.
To avoid all risk of sparks
- Ensure the "accessories"
disconnected before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Take care when moving
the battery as it contains
sulphuric acid
must not come
contact with the eyes or skin. If it
should, wash the affected area
with plenty of cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects
and sparks away from the battery
as there is a risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment
cooling fan may cut in at any
time without warning if the
engine is hot.
5.18
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery
disconnected
switched off).
Do not disconnect the battery when
are
the engine is running.
Follow the instructions for use
given by the manufacturer of the
battery charger you are using.
Only a
well-maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable you
to start
normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
dry.
Have the battery's charge status
checked regularly:
• especially if you use your vehicle
which
for short journeys or for frequent
into
driving in the town;
• When the external temperature
drops (in winter), the charge
decreases. In winter, only use
those
which are really necessary.
as the
leads must be
(with the engine
well-charged and
the vehicle's engine
electrical components
• Finally, you should understand
that the charge
naturally as a result of certain
permanent consumers such as the
clock, after sales accessories...
decreases