Auxiliary Battery (Xl Plus Vehicles) - Ford RANGER 2015 Body And Equipment Mounting Manual

Battery Rules:
WARNINGS:
For vehicles fitted with non-sealed
batteries (non-maintenance free), it is
essential that regular checks are made
to determine that the electrolyte (acid)
levels are correctly maintained.
Battery Specifications
Description
Battery Type
Capacity
CAUTION: The vehicle must not be driven
on the road while the auxiliary battery is
mounted to the temporary battery
carrier.
When exiting the production plant, the auxiliary
battery is fitted in the load tray near the rear
wheel arch for the style side (tub) variant. For the
cab chassis variants, the auxiliary battery is
secured on a temporary battery carrier which itself
is mounted on the chassis and used for transport
from the plant to the dealer.
FORD RANGER 2015
Voltage
CCC
When charging, ensure the battery
charger is securely connected to the
vehicle ground and not to the battery
negative terminal. This is to ensure that
the BMS identifies the battery charge.
• For external charging of batteries ensure that
the maximum voltage of 14.6V is not exceeded.
4.1.2 Auxiliary Battery (XL Plus
Vehicles)
Specification
H7 DIN VRLA/AGM
12V
80Ah
800A
Temporary Battery Carrier (Cab Chassis
Variant Only) (XL Plus Vehicles)
NOTE: The temporary battery carrier has to be
removed before the vehicle is operated on the
road or in service.
Date of Publication: 02/2017