arrangement in your vehicle model, the
ventilation hose is located either on the
left or right side of the battery).
X
Remove the battery.
Charging the battery
G
WARNING
Avoid creating sparks when charging the
battery as escaping gases are flammable.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not smoke.
Do not touch the battery terminal with metal
objects and do not remove the battery
charger’s terminal clamps until the battery
charger has been switched off and no
further gas is being discharged by the
batteries.
Only charge the battery in awell ventilated
area.
There is a risk of acid burns during the
charging procedure due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean over
the battery when it is being charged.
G
WARNING
Never charge a battery while still installed
in the vehicle. Gases may escape during
charging and cause explosions that may
result in paint damage, corrosion or
personal injury.
X
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
!
Only use chargers of a correct and
suitable voltage.
!
Never attempt to recharge a frozen
battery. Have the battery checked at a
smart center. The battery housing could
be damaged.
Reinstalling the battery
X
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the
previously described steps in reverse
order.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the
ventilation hose must always be securely
installed when the vehicle is in
operation.
Reconnecting the battery
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the
vehicle’s electronics can be damaged.
X
Turn off all electrical accessories.
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
X
Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten cover ? (Y page 198).
X
Connect battery negative lead =
(Y page 198).
i
After battery power (e.g. due to
reconnection) was interrupted, you will
have to set the clock (Y page 88).
i
Have the battery’s charge status and
acid level checked at the start of the cold
season at a smart center.
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Notes
G
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will
cause damage to the electronic components,
and can lead to a battery explosion and
severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does,
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