Battery: Breakdown Recovery; Connecting A Battery Charger - Renault Captur Driver's Handbook Manual

BATTERY: BREAKDOWN RECOVERY (1/2)

To avoid all risk of sparks:
– Ensure that any electrical consumers
(courtesy lights, etc.) are 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 bat-
tery to avoid creating a short circuit be-
tween the terminals.
– Always wait at least one minute after
the engine has been switched off before
disconnecting a battery.
– Make sure that you reconnect the bat-
tery terminals after refitting.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
be switched off by pressing
the engine stop button (please see
the information on "Starting, stop-
ping the engine" in Section 2).
5.22

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be com-
patible with a battery with nominal
voltage of 12 volts.
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.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your a
proved dealer. Avoid all risk
of sparks which may cause an im-
mediate explosion, and charge the
battery in a well-ventilated area.
Risk of serious injury.
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid,
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
it does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is
a risk of explosion. The engine may
be hot when carrying out operations
in close proximity. In addition, the
engine cooling fan can come on at
any moment.
Risk of injury.