Renault Clio 2007 Owner's Manual page 165

BATTERY: troubleshooting
To avoid all risk of sparks
– Ensure that all electrical equipment
is switched off 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 cir-
cuit between the terminals.
Connecting a battery charger
The battery charger should be com-
patible with a battery with a nominal
voltage of 12 Volts.
It is essential to disconnect both bat-
tery leads from the terminals (engine
stopped) starting with the negative
terminal.
Do not disconnect the battery when the
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger you are using.
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Only a fully charged and well-main-
tained battery will have a long and
useful life and enable you to start the
vehicle's engine 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.
– When the exterior temperature drops
(in winter), the charge decreases.
In winter, only use electrical equip-
ment which is really necessary.
– Finally, you should understand that
the charge decreases naturally as a
result of certain permanent electrical
consumers such as the clock, after-
sales accessories, etc.
When many accessories are fitted to
the vehicle, have them connected to
the + after ignition feed. In this case,
it is advisable to have your vehicle
fitted with a battery which has an in-
creased nominal capacity. Contact your
RENAULT Dealer.
If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long time, disconnect
the battery or have it recharged regu-
larly, particularly during cold weather.
The equipment with a memory, radio
etc. will then have to be reprogrammed.
The battery must be stored in a cool dry
place, protected from frost.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your
RENAULT Dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
cause an immediate explosion, and
charge the battery in a well-venti-
lated area.
Risk of serious injury.