Suzuki IGNIS 2022 Series Manual page 398

Carefully read the instructions in the fol-
lowing sections, "Lead-acid battery" and
"Lithium-ion battery", for the correct han-
dling of each battery.
• The lead-acid battery and lithium-ion
battery discharge gradually. In order to
avoid a flat battery, drive the vehicle
once a month for at least 30 minutes to
recharge the battery.
Lead-acid battery
WARNING
• Batteries produce
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working in the vicinity of the
battery.
• When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts
and the vehicle at the same time.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump-starting instructions
in the "EMERGENCY SERVICE"
section if it is necessary to jump
start your vehicle.
• Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from
battery can cause blindness or
severe burns. Use proper eye pro-
tection and gloves. Flush eyes or
body with ample water and get
medical care immediately if suf-
fered. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
If your vehicle is equipped with the
ENG A-STOP system, it uses a lead-
acid battery specifically for the high-
flammable
efficiency
observe the following precautions.
Failure to observe these precautions
may result in a malfunction of the
system or a shortened battery life.
• When replacing the battery, only
use the specified type. (Do not use
any other type of battery.)
• Do not power electrical accesso-
ries from the battery terminals.
NOTICE
ENG A-STOP system,
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