Battery Charging

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

It is essential that a suitably ventilated defined area exists in each retailer for startup and auxiliary battery charging.

CAUTION: It is very important that when charging batteries for diagnostic charging please follow the below links:

GR8-1180: For additional information, Refer to: BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS - 12 VOLT MIDTRONICS EXP-1080 JLR HAND-HELD BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .

GRX-3080: For additional information, Refer to: BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS - 12 VOLT MIDTRONICS EXP-1080 JLR HAND-HELD BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

CAUTION: For all other JLR approved chargers, follow the manufacturers operating instructions. When using the traction charger or other standalone chargers make sure that the charger is set for the correct type of battery before charging commences. If the wrong switch is selected the result would be a battery that is not charged fully and/or overheating can occur.

The battery must be tested every 30 days and re-charged if required, in accordance with the battery test process utilizing a JLR approved tester. Refer to 'EQUIPMENT' (5) of this procedure. It is recommended that retailers always have fully charged startup batteries ready for use.

CAUTION: Do not charge AGM batteries with more than 14.8V, as this will damage the startup battery.

A designated controlled area must be allocated for scrap batteries and clearly controlled as such.

To bring a discharged but serviceable battery back to a fully charged condition proceed as follows:

Check and if necessary top up the startup battery electrolyte level. (Maintainable flooded batteries only)
Charge the startup or auxiliary battery using a JLR approved charger as detailed above.

NOTE: The Midtronics code from the tester must be recorded on the form. Any actions must be done in accordance with the 'Battery Tester Result Table' (6) of this procedure. The details must be recorded on the 'New Vehicle Storage Form' which is part of the 'New Vehicle Storage' document.

For additional information, Refer to: NEW VEHICLE STORAGE FORM

After charging the startup or auxiliary battery, an after charge battery condition test must be done in accordance with the Battery Tester Result Table (6) of this procedure.

NOTE: The Midtronics code from the tester must be recorded on the form.

Any actions must be done in accordance with the Battery Tester Result Table (6) of this procedure. The details must be recorded on the 'New Vehicle Storage Form' which is part of the 'New Vehicle Storage' document.

For additional information, Refer to: NEW VEHICLE STORAGE FORM