Alpine A110 2023 - Page 181

BREAKDOWN RECOVERY
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Practical advice - 179
Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which
must not come into
contact with the eyes or skin. If it
does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Keep any flames, red hot objects
or sparks away from the battery
components (risk of explosion).
When working in the engine
compartment, the mechanical
components may be hot.
Risk of injury.
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
If you have to use the battery from
another vehicle to start, obtain suitable
jump leads (with a large cross section)
from an approved dealer or, if you
already have jump leads, ensure that
they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an
identical nominal voltage: 12 V. The
battery supplying the current should
have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which
is at least the same as that of the
discharged battery.
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.
Depending on the vehicle, it may be
necessary to remove the scuttle panel
grille run channel to access the battery.
To do this:
– hold the rear end of the wing 1 of
the scuttle panel grille run channel 3
and pull it upwards to unclip it from the
scuttle panel grille 2 ;
– take hold of the run channel on the
left-hand side then pull it upwards
towards you (movement B ) to unclip it
completely;
– move to the left (movement C ) to
release the right-hand side of the run
channel and facilitate its movement in
relation to the strut;
– place the run channel 3 gently on a
clean and dry surface.
Vehicles not fitted with
storage compartment
A
Due to the presence of
mechanical components:
– it is forbidden to store objects
under the bonnet;
– when working on the engine
compartment, ensure that you do
not leave anything (cloths, tools,
etc.) Otherwise, this may lead to
the mechanical components
being damaged or cause a fire.
Risk of damage or fire;
– When working in the engine
compartment, the mechanical
components may be hot. The
engine cooling fan may also start
at any moment.
Risk of injury.