Battery, Charging: Notes

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Battery, Preparing For Charging

WARNING:

Risk of explosion on discharged battery with "Visual indicator".

If the "Visual indicator" has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.

Before The Battery Charger Can Be Connected, The Following Preparations Are Necessary:

NOTE:

It is recommended that the battery is charged when installed and connected. This is the only way to ensure the charge current is incorporated into the capacity calculation for the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Removal

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-- Pull the handle cover -1- upward -arrow-.

-- Release the retainer -arrow A- and open the cover -arrow B-.

Fig 2: Opening Terminal Box Cover

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-- Connect the battery charger red charging clamp "+" to the positive terminal clam -1- and the black charging clamp "-" to the negative terminal clamp -2-.

Fig 3: Connect Battery Charger Red Charging Clamp "+" To The Positive Terminal Clamp

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-- Connect the battery charger electrical system connector and switch the battery charger on. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .

-- Keep the rear lid open while charging.