BATTERY: troubleshooting (1/2)
To avoid all risk of sparks:
Connecting a battery charger
– Ensure that any consumers (cour-
tesy lights, etc.) are switched off
before disconnecting or reconnect-
ing the battery;
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.
– when charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery;
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.
– to avoid creating a short circuit be-
tween the terminals, do not place
metal objects on the battery;
– always wait at least one minute after
the engine has been switched off
before disconnecting a battery;
Keep naked flames, red hot objects
and sparks away from the battery
components as there is a risk of
explosion.
– make sure that you reconnect the
battery terminals after refitting.
Special procedures may be
required to charge some
batteries. Contact your ap-
proved dealer.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. The engine
cooling fan may also start
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.
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
at any moment. The
warning
light in the engine compartment re-
minds you of this.
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Risk of injury.
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