Charging The Battery

NOTIFICATION 

Using charging cables/jump leads directly on the vehicle battery. 

• Risk of damage to battery sensor 
  1. → Always connect charging cables/jump leads to the external power supply for jump-lead starting.

Information 

• When working or carrying out tests on the vehicle or when the vehicle is in the workshop, a battery charger with a current rating of at least 90 A must be connected. 
• As soon as the vehicle is unlocked, e.g. the vehicle is in the workshop or salesroom, it must be trickle-charged using a battery charger. 

Information 

When using an original standard vehicle electrical system battery,  a charge voltage of 14.4 volts or even 14.8 volts (setting on the charger) can be applied.

1. Open protective cover on the positive terminal or jump-lead starting.
2. First, connect the positive cable from the charger to the positive terminal.
3. Connect the negative cable from the charger to the ground point for jump-lead starting.
4. Read operating instructions for the charger.
5. Switch off all loads.
6. Switch on the charger.