Get Practical advice -> Battery Guide for Renault Clio 4 Door Third Generation (2005-2013)

BATTERY: troubleshooting

To avoid all risk of sparks:

– Ensure that any consumers are

switched off before disconnecting or

reconnecting the battery.

– When charging, stop the charger

before connecting or disconnecting

the battery.

C

A

B

– Do not place metal objects on the

battery as this could create a short

circuit between the terminals.

– Wait at least 20 seconds after switch-

ing off the engine to disconnect the

battery.

1

– Make sure that you reconnect the

battery terminals after refitting.

Access to the battery

Refitting the battery covers

Depending on the vehicle, press tab 1

and tilt block A backwards to unclip it.

– position cover C in its hinges and clip

it in place;

Unclip cover B and remove it, then

unclip cover C and remove it.

– then position cover B in its hinges

and clip it in place;

Check that the two covers B and C are

correctly locked.

Depending on the vehicle, reposition

block A, clipping first the rear, then the

front. Ensure it is correctly locked in

place.

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.

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 during operations in close proximity. In addition, the

engine cooling fan may start at any moment. Risk of injury.

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BATTERY: troubleshooting (continued)

Depending on the battery, reposition

block A in the runners and slide it until it

is positioned between the two marks 1.

Pull block A slightly to the right to clip it

on pin E, press, and check that it locks

properly.

E

C

A

B

D

1

Access to the battery

Refitting the battery covers

Depending on the vehicle, in the engine

compartment:

– position cover C in its hinges and clip

it in place;

– lift block A to unclip it, then, while

holding pipe D, slide block A towards

you;

– then position cover B in its hinges

and clip it in place;

Check that the two covers B and C are

– unclip cover B and remove it;

correctly locked.

– then unclip cover C and remove it.

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BATTERY: troubleshooting (continued)

– When the exterior temperature drops

If your vehicle is to be left stationary for

a relatively long time, disconnect the

battery or have it recharged regularly,

particularly during cold weather. It will

then be necessary, with the engine run-

ning, to move the steering wheel slowly,

from lock to lock and to reprogram the

electronic equipment with a memory

feature, radio, etc. The battery should

be stored in a cool and dry location pro-

tected from frost.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be com-

patible with a battery with nominal

voltage of 12 volts.

(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.

Switch the engine off and then discon-

nect both battery leads starting with

the negative terminal.

Do not disconnect the battery when the

engine is running. Follow the instruc-

tions given by the manufacturer for

the battery charger you are using.

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 increased

nominal capacity. Contact an approved

Dealer.

Note: if you have disconnected or re-

charged a battery, move the steering

wheel slowly from lock to lock to reset

the system.

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:

Special procedures may be

required to charge some

batteries. Contact your ap-

proved Dealer.

– Especially if you use your vehicle for

short journeys or for frequent driving

in town.

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.

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BATTERY: troubleshooting (continued)

Check that there is no contact between

leads A and B and that the positive

lead A is not touching any metal parts

on the vehicle supplying the current.

Starting the vehicle using the

battery from another vehicle

Proceed as follows when starting your

vehicle from another vehicle’s battery:

Start the engine as you would normally.

As soon as it is running, disconnect

leads A and B in the reverse order (4-

3-2-1).

Obtain suitable jump leads (large) from

an approved Dealer or, if you already

have jump leads, ensure that they are

1

4

B

A

in perfect condition.

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.

3

2

Attach the positive lead A to the (+) ter-

minal 1 of the discharged battery, then

to the (+) terminal 2 of the battery sup-

plying the current.

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.

Attach the negative lead B to the (–)

terminal 3 of the battery supplying the

current, then to the (–) terminal 4 of the

discharged battery.

Start the engine of the vehicle supply-

ing the current and run it at an interme-

diate engine speed.

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Practical advice -> Battery for Your Renault Clio 4 Door Third Generation (2005-2013)

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