Battery -A- IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT, CHARGING, (0K0)

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Procedure

CAUTION:

Risk of explosion due to discharged battery with "visual indicator".

Severe injury is possible.

- If the display of the "visual indicator" is colorless or light yellow, do not check, charge or jump start the battery.

- Replace the battery.

TIP:

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-.

-- Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

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-- Release the catch -3- and open the cover -2-.

-- Connect the red charging clamp "+" from the battery charger to the positive terminal -4- and the black charging clamp "-" to the negative terminal -1-.

-- Connect the battery charger electrical system connector and turn on the battery charger. Refer to Battery, Charging .

-- Leave the front lid open while charging the battery.