Connecting The Battery Terminals; Checking The Electrolyte Level; Removing The Battery Cover - Ford 1833 Series User Manual

Connecting the battery terminals

CAUTION
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Turn off all consumers.
Connect the positive terminals.
Do not confuse terminals!
• Connect the negative terminals.
• Fit the battery cover.
Perform the following when the power is
disconnected (e.g. when the terminals are
disconnected and connected again).
• Set the clock.

Removing the battery cover

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Open the upper connection profile of the step
bracket under the battery cover in the direction of
the arrow.
Then pull the battery cover to yourself in the arrow
direction and remove easily.
After the battery replacement; if the replacement
is made outside authorized service and parameter
update is not performed, "replacement notification"
signal is sent for 10 seconds.
In this case, the hazard lights button must be
pressed 7 times within 14 seconds while the ignition
is on.
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Checking the electrolyte level

CAUTION
Battery box is white colored to provide the
visibility of the liquid from outside.Pay attention
to min./max. sign to understand whether the
liquid level is adequate or not.
Check the electrolyte level every six months or
40.000 km.
Tap water decreases battery power. Only add
demineralized or distilled water. Do not use a metal
hone when you are filling the batteries. There is a
risk of short circuit.
• Open the battery housing cover and remove it.
• Remove the plugs.
• Check the electrolyte level and correct if required.
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