BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/3)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
Connecting a battery charger
– Ensure that any power consumers
The battery charger must be com-
(courtesy lights, etc.) are switched
patible with a battery with nominal
off before disconnecting or recon-
voltage of 12 volts.
necting a battery;
Do not disconnect the battery when the
– when charging, stop the charger
engine is running. Follow the instruc-
before connecting or disconnecting
tions given by the manufacturer of
the battery;
the battery charger you are using.
– do not place metal objects on the
Handle the battery with care
battery as this could create a short
as it contains sulphuric acid,
circuit between the terminals;
which must not come into
contact with eyes or skin. If
– always wait at least five minutes
it does, wash the affected area with
after the engine has been switched
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
off before disconnecting a battery;
consult a doctor.
– make sure that you reconnect the
Keep naked flames, red hot objects
battery terminals after refitting.
and sparks away from the battery
components as there is a risk of
explosion.
Special procedures may be
Please note when working close to
required to charge some
the engine that it may be hot. In ad-
batteries. Contact your ap-
dition, the engine cooling fan may
proved dealer.
start at any moment. The
Avoid all risk of sparks which may
warning light in the engine compart-
cause an immediate explosion, and
ment reminds you of this.
charge the battery in a well venti-
lated area.
Risk of injury.
Before carrying out any
Risk of serious injury.
action in the engine com-
partment, you must switch
off the ignition. ➥ 2.4
➥ 2.6.
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