61 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery: Notes

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Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERY .

Before disconnecting battery:

Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent sparking when reconnecting.

NOTE: If the ignition is not turned off when the battery is disconnected, fault memories may be set in some control units.

IMPORTANT:

There is a danger of mixing up battery leads: If the battery positive and negative leads are the same color and you are in doubt, follow the polarity to the battery, then mark and cover the leads.
The on-board computer and clock may lose your data.