Maintenance 7 - 13
Battery
A low maintenance battery specifically
designed for use with this vehicle is fitted
below the luggage compartment floor.
!WARNING:
California Proposition 65:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories, contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
!WARNING:
1. The cell plugs and vent pipe must
be in place at all times when the
battery is in the vehicle. Failure to
fit, or incorrect fitting of these
items is potentially hazardous.
2. To avoid injury do not use an open flame or cause an electric spark
when checking the battery.
Hydrogen gas generated by the
battery is flammable and may
explode. 3. Do not connect any 12 volt
equipment (for example a 12 volt
lead lamp) directly to the battery
terminals. Use the accessory
sockets to temporarily connect
Jaguar approved accessories.
4. Do not let battery acid electrolyte come into contact with skin or
eyes. If you get any in your eyes or
on your skin, immediately rinse
with cold water and consult a
doctor.
Caution:
1. Switch off the ignition before disconnecting battery terminals.
Always disconnect the earth
terminal first and reconnect last.
2. Do not let battery acid come into contact with painted surfaces or
fabric.
The exterior of the battery should be
occasionally wiped clean to remove any
dirt or grease.
If a new battery is to be fitted, it must be
the same type as the original.
The use of unapproved batteries is not
recommended and coul d invalidate the
vehicle warranty. Note:
The service life of the battery is
dependent on its condition of charge.
It must always be sufficiently charged for
the battery to last an optimum length of
time.
We recommend that the battery charge is
checked frequently if the vehicle is used
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is
not used for long periods of time.
Battery/ignition isolator switches
Non-approved battery isolator switches,
which disconnect the power supply to all
electrical circuits, are not recommended.
Generator
To prevent damage to the generator,
do not run the engine while the battery
or any of the charging circuit cables are
disconnected.
The generator has polarity-sensitive
components that may be irreparably
damaged if subjected to incorrect
polarity. Ensure that the battery earth
lead is always connected to the battery
negative terminal.
Maintenance 7 - 15
Check/Top Up Battery
Electrolyte
In normal climates this must be carried
out at least once a year. In hot weather/
climates the electrolyte level must be
checked at least every three months.
Fold the luggage compartment floor panel
forwards (see page 6 - 4).
Unscrew the six cell plugs. Check that the
electrolyte is level wi th the plastic level
indicator ( A). If necessary, top up with
distilled water but do not overfill.
If illumination is required, use a hand-
held flashlight to in spect the electrolyte
level.
Refit the six cell plugs and refit the
battery cover.
Battery Charging
!WARNING:
1. Batteries produce combustible gas (hydrogen) when being charged.
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle before charging
commences.
2. Never charge or boost a frozen battery.
To disconnect the battery, refer to
Battery lead disconnection on
page 7 - 16.
When charging the battery ensure that
the charge voltage is the same as the
nominal voltage of the battery.
Switch off the charge r before connecting
or disconnecting terminal connections to
avoid sparks and short circuits.
Ensure that the charger positive (+) lead
is connected to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery and the negative (–) lead is
connected to the nega tive (–) terminal of
the battery.
Do not remove or loosen any of the cell
plugs when charging the battery.
Check and, if necessary, top up the
electrolyte level when the battery is fully
charged.
SULFURIC ACID can
cause blindness or severe
burns
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY WITH
WATER
GET MEDICAL HELP FAST
General warning on the label:
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN
DO NOT TIP
KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL
