Renault Clio 2007 Owner's Manual page 166

BATTERY: troubleshooting
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 condi-
tion.
The two batteries must have an iden-
tical nominal voltage of 12 volts. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the dis-
charged 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 supply-
ing the current and run it at an interme-
diate engine speed.
(continued)
1
4
Connect positive (+) lead A to (+) termi-
nal 1 of the discharged battery, then to
(+) terminal 2 of the battery supplying
the current.
Connect negative (–) lead B to (–) ter-
minal 3 of the battery supplying the cur-
rent and then to (–) terminal 4 of the
discharged battery.
Check that there is no contact between
leads A and B and that positive (+)
lead A is not touching any metal parts
on the vehicle supplying the current.
Start the engine as you would normally.
As soon as it is running, disconnect
leads A and B in the reverse order
A
(4-3-2-1).
B
2
3
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.
Risk of injury.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
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