Battery - Porsche 911 CARRERA - 2003 Manual

Battery
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Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
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Observe all warning notes on the battery.
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Disconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
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Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in
severe personal injuries.
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Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
Risk
of severe personal injury and damage
to the fabric, metal or paint.
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Wear eye protection.
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Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted sur-
faces.
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If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-
tor.
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Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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Always protect your skin by washing thor-
oughly with soap and water.
Note
If the remaining fuel is less than approx. 1/3 of
the overall tank capacity while the battery is dis-
charged or disconnected, incorrect information
will be displayed when
the battery is charged
or reconnected.
The fuel level gauge may indicate
morefuel
than is actually in the tank.
The range on remaining fuel displayed by the on-
board computer may be higher than in reality.
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In this case, in order to ensure that gauges
are precise and that you do not run out of
fuel, you should fill up your car with fuel.
Charge state
A well charged battery will not only prevent start-
ing problems but will also last longer.
In order to avoid discharging the battery
unintentionally:
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Curtail unnecessary power consumption, par-
ticularly in city traffic or when travelling short
distances only.
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Always remove the ignition key when leaving
the car.
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Avoid using the Porsche Communication
Management system when the engine is not
running.
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