Renault TRAFIC 2024 - Page 354

BREAKDOWN RECOVERY
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352 - Practical advice
fromanapproveddealeror,ifyoual
ready 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dis
charged 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dis
charged battery is properly connected.
Switch off your vehicle ignition.
Depending on the vehicle, unclip the
battery cover.
Connect the positive cable A to the
terminal 1 (+) then to the terminal 4
(+)ofthebatterysupplyingthecur
rent.
Connect the negative cable B to the
terminal 3 (˗) of the battery supply
ing the current and then to the ter
minal 2 (˗)ofthedischargedbattery.
Starttheengineofthevehiclesupply
ingthecurrentandrunitataninterme
diate engine speed.
Withtheenginerunning,the"12Vbat
tery charging" message appears on
the instrument panel for approximately
five minutes.
If your vehicle's engine does not start
immediately, switch off the ignition and
wait a few seconds before repeating
the operation.
With the engine running, disconnect
cables A and B in the reverse order
( 2 - 3 - 4 - 1 ).