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negative cable. Never interchange the ca-
bles - this could start a fire!
- Never charge a frozen or a thawed-out bat-
tery. It could explode! If a battery has fro-
zen, then it must be replaced. A discharged
battery can freeze over at 32 °F (0 °C).
- Make sure the vent hose is always attached
to the opening on the side of the battery.
- Never use batteries which are damaged.
Danger of explosion! Always replace a dam-
aged battery.
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WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
- Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive problems .
Wash hands after handling .
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Note
- Do not disconnect the vehicle battery when
the ignition is switched on or when the en-
gine is running, otherwise, you will damage
electronic components in the electrical sys-
tem.
- If your vehicle is going to stand for a long
period of time without being driven, protect
the battery from "freezing", otherwise it
will be damaged and will then have to be re-
placed.
Charging the battery
Connections for charging the battery are located
in the luggage compartment.
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Fig. 144 Luggage compar tment : ba tter y cover
Checking
and filling
Fig. 145 Luggage compar tment: connectors for a charg e r
and jump start cables
Do
not
connect the negative cable directly to the
negative terminal on the battery. Connect it to a
jump start pin
instead¢
fig. 145 .
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS ¢
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in
Working on the battery on page 166
and ¢ &_ .
• Switch off the ignition and all electrical con-
sumers.
• Open the luggage compartment
lid¢
page 32 .
• Remove the battery cover ¢
fig. 144.
.,. Connect the terminal clamps from the charger
to the battery terminal (red= "positive") and
the jump start pin ¢
fig. 145
(black or brown
=
"neg ative") as specified.
• Only now plug the mains lead for the charging
equipment into the wall outlet and turn it on.
• When the battery is fully charged: Turn the
charg ing equipment off and remove the mains
lead from the wall outlet.
.,. Now remove the clamps for the charging equip-
ment .
.,. Install the battery cover .
.,. Close the luggage compartment
lid ¢
page 32 .
When charging at
low
voltages (e.g . with a
trickle
charger),
the battery cables do not have to be
disconnected first. Before charging at
high
vol-
tages, i.e.
"fast charging",
you must disconnect
both cables. In either case , follow the instruc-
tions from the manufacturer of the charger.
Fastcharging a battery is
dangerous ¢ .&.
in
Working on the battery on page 166.
It requires
special charging equipment and the knowledge
to go with it. We recommend having your battery
fast charged only by a qualified workshop.
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures
of only 32
°F
(0 °C). Allow a frozen battery to
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