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Vehicle battery
CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
Battery disposal
Used batteries must be disposed of
correctly as they contain a number of
harmful substances. Seek advice on
disposal from your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer, and/or your local
authority.
WARNING
Ensure that the correct type of battery
charger is used. Using an unsuitable
charger may damage the battery and
could cause the battery to explode.
Always charge the battery in a well
ventilated area, away from any naked
flames, sparks or other ignition
sources. During charging, the battery can
produce a highly explosiv e and flammable gas.
CAUTIONS
Battery disconnecti on, removal and
replacement, should only be carried out
by qualified personne l. Consult your
Dealer/Authorised Repairer.
If the battery has been removed from
the vehicle to be charged, the Battery
Monitoring System will automatically
recalibrate. During this time, Low Battery
warning messages may appear.
Always follow the instructions supplied
with the battery charger. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the battery.
WARNING
Use caution when lifting the battery
our of, or into, the vehicle. It is heavy
and may cause injury when lifting or if
dropped.
Do not tilt the battery more than 45°,
as it may cause damage and may
cause the electrolyte to leak out.
Battery electrolyte is highly corrosive and
toxic.
CAUTIONS
Battery disconnect ion, removal and
replacement, should only be carried out
by qualified personnel. Consult your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer.
If the vehicle battery is replaced by a
new battery, the vehicle electrical
system must be reset to the new battery by
qualified personnel. Fa ilure to reset the
electrical system, may result in Low Battery
warning messages. Consult your Dealer/
Authorised Repairer.
Only a replacement battery of the same
type and specification as the original
should be fitted. Other batteries may vary in
size or have different terminal positions, which
could cause a fire hazard when connected to
the vehicle's electrical system.
Do not rest the battery on any part of the
vehicle, as it may cause damage due to
its weight.
Do not run the engine with the battery
disconnected. Doing so may damage
the charging system.
