Battery Breakdown; Connecting A Battery Charger - Renault Kangoo 1998 Manual

BATTERY: breakdown
Connection / Disconnection
• When you are connecting the
battery, connect
terminal first and
negative.
• When you are disconnecting the
battery, disconnect the negative
terminal first, then the positive
terminal.
• When connecting the terminals,
take care to reposition them
correctly.
To avoid all risk of sparks
- Ensure that the consumers are
disconnected before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
- Do not place any metal objects on
the battery as this could cause a
short circuit between
terminals.
5.18

Connecting a battery charger

With the engine switched off, it is
the positive essential to disconnect the wires
then the connected to both battery terminals,
starting with the negative terminal.
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 a well-charged and well-
maintained 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 external temperature
drops (in winter), the charge
the
decreases. In winter, only use
electrical equipment which is
really necessary.
• Finally, you should understand
that
naturally as a result of certain
permanent consumers such as:
the clock, after-sales accessories,
etc.
the charge decreases
When a large number of accessories
are fitted to the vehicle, have them
connected to + after ignition feed.
In this case, it is advisable to have
your vehicle fitted with a battery
which has an increased capacity.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
If your vehicle is to be left stationary
for a relatively long
disconnect the battery or have it
recharged regularly, in particular
during cold weather.
equipment with a memory, radio
and trip computer 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-ventilated area.
Risk of serious injury.
time,
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