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In the event of a breakdown
► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
the flat battery A , then to the (+) terminal of the
backup battery B, or booster.
►
Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B
or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the negative (-) terminal of flat battery A.
►
Start the engine/switch on the motor on the
assisting vehicle and leave it running for a few
minutes.
►
Turn the ignition key to start the disabled
vehicle.
The traction battery takes over the supply to the
12
V circuit.
► Wait for the assisting vehicle to return to idle.
► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse
order.
► Leave the vehicle switched on for at least 30
minutes to allow the traction battery to recharge
the 12
V battery
.
If the battery charge level in the traction battery
is too low, connect the vehicle's charging cable.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate level of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–
When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
To recharge the vehicle's battery yourself:
–
Only use a charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries and with a nominal voltage of
12
V
.
–
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
–
Never reverse polarities.
– Disconnect the 12 V battery
.
Make sure the vehicle's charging cable is not
connected at the same time.
► Switch the ignition off.
► Disconnect or turn off all electrical devices
(portable devices, wipers, lights, etc.).
►
Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery
, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►
Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►
Connect the cables from charger B as
follows: •
Positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on
battery A
.
•
Negative (-) black cable to the (-) terminal on
battery A
.
►
At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the cables
from battery
A.
