Battery Removal; Battery Replacement; Battery Installation - MG Gloster Manual

• Keep children away from the battery, battery acid and charging
devices.
• The battery can only be charged in an ventilated space. Smoking,
open flame and electrical sparks are prohibited, because
explosive mixed gas will be produced during battery charging!
• To protect your eyes and face, please stay away from the battery.
• If the acid splashes into eyes or on skins, rinse with clean water
for a few minutes and go to see a doctor immediately.
• Battery fast charging is dangerous and should be performed by
Service Dealer, because it requires specialized charging
equipment and knowledge.
• Replace the frozen or unfrozen battery. Cracking may occur on
the battery case because of freezing. Battery acid may leak and
damage the vehicle.

Battery removal

Turn off the ignition switch and all electrical appliance before removing
the battery.
To remove the battery, you should first remove the negative cable, next
the positive cable, and then remove bolts on the battery retaining
bracket, finally remove the battery.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Battery replacement

Battery installed on your vehicle is designed according to appropriate
mounting position. If the battery is to be replaced, the new battery
should have the same voltage (12V), structure form and safety mark as
those of the original one. The current intensity and capacity should be in
line with that of the original battery. Service Dealer can provide genuine
battery.
Please note that the ignition switch and the electrical appliance have
been turned off when installing the battery.
In regard of the old battery disposal, it is better to have
the battery replaced by Service Dealer. In addition, the
battery contains sulfuric acid and lead, so it absolutely
can, be treated as household waste.

Battery installation

Turn off the ignition switch and all electrical appliance before removing
the battery.
Place the battery in the mounting position and secure it with battery
bracket.
Secure the positive cable then the negative one, then energize the
battery.
To avoid battery discharge, please turn off the ignition switch when
leaving the vehicle.
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