Charging - SMART Fortwo coupe 2007 Operating Instructions Manual

Charging the battery
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Danger of injury!
When charging the battery, deflagration
can occur due to gases escaping from the
battery. Avoid creating sparks. Keep na
ked flames away from the battery and do
not smoke.
Do not touch the battery terminal with
metal objects and do not remove the bat
tery charger's terminal clamps until the
battery charger has been switched off
and no further gas is being discharged by
the batteries.
Only charge the battery in a well ventila
ted area.
There is a risk of acid burns during the
charging procedure due to the gases
which escape from the battery. Do not
lean over the battery when it is being
charged.
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Danger of injury!
Never attempt to charge the installed
battery. As the battery is being charged,
gases can escape and generate minor ex
plosions, which may injure you and other
persons or cause damage to the paint
work or acid corrosion on the vehicle.
!
Only use chargers of a correct and suitab
le voltage.
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Never attempt to recharge a frozen batte
ry. Have the battery checked by a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. The
housing could be damaged.
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Disconnect the battery for rapid charging
prior to using the charger.
Installing the battery
> Switch off any electrical consumers that are
active.
> Place the battery in the appropriate place.
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> Screw the battery mount
> Screw on first the positive terminal
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the negative terminal .
> Fit the positive terminal cover.
> Fit the footrest.
Tips on battery care
Your car's battery requires no maintenance in
normal vehicle operation (DIN 43539/T2).
However, have the battery's charge status and
acid level checked at the start of the cold
season by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a smart center.
The battery stoppers on the top must be ope
ned to check the acid level. Acid must come up
to MAX mark.
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