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Practical information
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Starting using another
batter
y
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
) Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
First check that the slave battery has a nominal
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to star t the engine by connecting a
batter
y charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when theengine is running.
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
. )Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle). )Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal C(or
the engine mounting) of the broken-down
vehicle. )Star t the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.
)
Operate the star ter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not star t immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again. ) Wait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulationsand must not, in any circumstances, bediscarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
