Battery Check; Charge Level; Recharge; Charge Modes - APRILIA TUAREG 660 Service Station Manual

Pre-delivery
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN THAT RECOMMENDED. THE USE OF A
FUSE OF UNSUITABLE CAPACITY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGES TO THE WHOLE VE-
HICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE.
- Check the battery charge by holding down the
TEST button on the BATTERY CAPACITY INDI-
CATOR located between the terminals on the top
of the battery.
Depending on the present indication and consult-
ing the table, if necessary charge the battery.
Ready for use
Charging recommended
Charging necessary
Fault

RECHARGE

- Always use a specific charger for lithium batteries to recharge the battery.
- To avoid damage to the battery, the charging voltage must NEVER be higher than 15 volts.
- Do not charge the battery with a charger with automatic DESULPHATION MODE using a voltage
higher than 15 volts.
- Always remove the battery from the vehicle before connecting it to the charger.
- Stop charging if the battery feels warm to the touch. Allow the battery to cool before resuming charging.
- After recharging the battery, leave it to stand for 1 hour before pressing the TEST button on the
BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATOR. If the indicator is between 1 and 4 notches, the battery should be
further charged.

CHARGE MODES

Normal recharge
- Electric current: 2,0 A
- Time: 2 hours
Quick charge
- Electric current: 8 A
- Time: 0,5 hours
WARNING
THE CHARGE VOLTAGE MUST NEVER EXCEED 15V.
WARNINGS
- Do not knock, throw or subject the battery to violent shocks.
- Do not carry the battery together with flammable, explosive or sharp objects.
- NEVER attempt to open the battery.
- Keep the connecting poles clean and firmly secured at all times.
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CHARGE LEVEL

ACTION
TUAREG 660
NUMBER OF BARS
5 - 6
3 - 4
1 - 2
0