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Procedure for charging totally discharged,
sulfated batteries
Totally discharged, sulfated batteries must be
charged with a low charging current as follows:
- Set charging current to approximately 5% of
battery capacity, (e.g., for 60 Ah battery,
charging current should be about 3 amps).
To charge the battery Page 27
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. The
charging voltage must not exceed 14.4 volts.
Never fast-charge totally discharged batteries.
Note:
Once the battery is reconnected, check and
activate the vehicle's electrical equipment (radio,
clock, comfort and convenience features, etc.) as
described in this Repair Manual or the Owners
Manual.
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