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and filling
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WARNING (continued )
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When disconnecting the battery, first disconnect the negative
cable and then the positive cable.
•
Before reconnecting the battery, make sure all electrical
consumers are switched off. Reconnect the positive cable first and
then the negative cable . Never interchange the cables - this could
start a fire!
•
Never charge a frozen or a thawed-out battery . It could
explode! If a battery has frozen, then it must be replaced . A
discharged battery can freeze over at 32 °F (0 °CI.
•
Make sure the vent hose is always attached to the opening on
the side of the battery.
•
Never use batteries which are damaged. There is the danger of
an explosion
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Always replace a damaged battery .
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WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning :
•
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories 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
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Do not disconnect the vehicle battery when the ignition is
switched on or when the engine is running, otherwise, you will
damage electronic components in the electrical system.
•
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 replaced . •
Battery
charging
Starting the engine requires a well charged battery.
Always read and heed all WARNINGS below ~ &
and ~ &
in "Working on the battery" on page 319.
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
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Make sure the area is well ventilated when you charge
the battery.
- Attach the red (pos itive
8)
clamp of the charging equip-
ment to the positive termina l of the battery and the black
(negative(:)) clamp to the jumper terminal.
- Only now plug the mains lead for the charging equip-
ment into the wall outlet and turn it on~
& .
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Make sure the charging rate is not over 30 amps/14.8
Volt.
- When the battery is fully charged: Turn the charging
equipment off and remove the mains lead from the wall
outlet.
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Now remove the clamps fo r the charging equ ipm ent .
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures of only O °C. Allow
a frozen battery to thaw completely before attempting
to charge it
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However, we recommend not using a thawed battery again
because the battery casing can be cracked due to ice formation and
can leak battery acid.
Battery
charging
(Maximum
charging
rate of
30
amps/14.8
Volt)
When charging at low voltages (e.g . with a trickle charger ), the
battery cab les do not have to be disconnected first . The battery caps
should
not
be opened when charging a battery.
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Vehicle care
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