What to Do When the Haval H5 Battery Dies?

[VanKylie]

Here are the solutions for a dead battery in the Haval H5: 1. Take out the jumper cables, open the car hood, and connect the jumper cables to the positive and negative terminals of the car battery. 2. Connect the other end to another car's battery to transfer power to your vehicle. 3. Start the engine and drive the car to allow the battery to recharge automatically. More information about car batteries is as follows: 1. A car battery is also called a storage battery. Working principle: It converts chemical energy into electrical energy. 2. During charging, electrical energy is converted into chemical energy, and during discharging, chemical energy is converted back into electrical energy. When the battery discharges, lead metal acts as the negative electrode, undergoing oxidation and converting into lead sulfate; lead dioxide acts as the positive electrode, undergoing reduction and converting into lead sulfate.

[McWilliam]

Last time I went on an outing with my Haval H5, I forgot to turn off the engine while parked listening to music, and the battery completely died. I quickly used jumper cables for rescue: first parked a friend's car head-to-head, turned off all electrical devices, connected the red clamp to the positive terminals of both car batteries, and the black clamp first to the negative terminal of the rescue car and then to the metal frame of my car. Started the rescue car and revved the engine for five minutes, and my H5 started up. I drove for half an hour before daring to turn it off, and later found out during a check-up that the original battery had been used for five years and needed replacement. The key to this trick is to ensure the clamps aren't connected backwards, or you risk blowing a fuse, which would be a big hassle.

[Serena]

As a seasoned driver, I've dealt with dead batteries multiple times. The most common causes for the Haval H5 are leaving the headlights on or frequent short-distance driving. In emergencies, first turn on the hazard lights and move the car to a flat area. When using jumper cables, ensure the rescue vehicle's battery voltage is similar, wait ten minutes after connecting before starting the engine. After a successful jump-start, avoid immediately turning on the AC; drive for at least twenty minutes to recharge the battery. If jump-starting fails, call for a tow truck instead of repeatedly trying to avoid damaging the starter. Regularly check the battery terminals for oxidation monthly, and pay extra attention to insulation when temperatures drop below freezing in winter.

[DiAniyah]

Safety first when the battery is dead! First, confirm the gear is in P and engage the handbrake, turn on the hazard lights, and place the warning triangle. Wear insulated gloves when jump-starting and stay away from open flames. Do not remove the clamps while the rescue vehicle's engine is running. After starting, observe the dashboard—if the battery light is on, it may indicate a generator failure. The Haval H5's battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment; remember to disconnect the negative terminal first when removing or installing it. Develop the habit of turning off the AC before shutting down the engine, and installing a voltage monitor can save you trouble.