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– If fitted, take out tool box.
Procedure:
– Check battery housing for the following:
♦ Battery terminals are not corroded or damaged
♦ Mechanical damage to battery housing and cover, indicated
by electrolyte leakage or crystals at the damaged area
– Damaged batteries must be renewed.
– Check electrolyte level of all battery cells using markings on
housing.
– If electrolyte level of one or more battery cells is below MIN
marking: Renew battery.
Install in reverse sequence.
Note
A bright hand-held light helps to better see the MIN and MAX
♦
markings on the housing.
If battery is difficult to see: Use a small mirror to check the
♦
electrolyte level (shine a bright hand-held light at a right angle
onto the battery cells).
3.8.2 Battery with magic eye
WARNING
Risk of explosion if magic eye is colourless or light yellow!
♦ Do not attempt to jump-start vehicle.
♦ Do not check or charge battery.
♦ Renew battery.
Removal steps:
– Lift luggage compartment floor and secure in position.
– Remove spare wheel (where applicable).
– If fitted, take out tool box.
Procedure:
– Check battery housing for the following:
♦ Battery terminals are not corroded or damaged
♦ Mechanical damage to battery housing and cover, indicated
by electrolyte leakage or crystals at the damaged area
– Damaged batteries must be renewed.
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