Battery - Porsche CARRERA GT-2004 Manual

Battery

Danger!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
f Observe all warnings on the battery.
f Disconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system by removing the ground iso-
lating plug.
f Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in severe
personal injuries.
f Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
f Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Risk of severe personal injury and damage to
the fabric, metal or paint.
f Wear eye protection.
f Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfac-
es.
f If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-
tor.
f Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
f Always protect your skin by washing thorough-
ly with soap and water.
Risk of damage to alternator and electronic
control units.
f Do not disconnect the battery or ground isolat-
ing plug while the engine is running.
This also applies to cars equipped with a bat-
tery main switch.
f Never drive the car with a disconnected bat-
tery.
Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid.
f Keep vent caps on to avoid spillage.
f Do not tilt the battery.
Removing and installing battery
The battery is difficult to access because of the
special vehicle concept. It is located in front of the
right rear wheel.
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of damage to
vehicle components when removing and
installing the battery.
f It is strongly recommended that the battery is
to be removed and installed at an authorized
Porsche dealer only.
However, should it be necessary to interrupt the
power supply, the battery can be disconnected
from the vehicle electrical system by releasing the
ground isolating plug.
f Please observe the chapter "DISCONNECTING
THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE ELECTRI-
CAL SYSTEM" on Page 166.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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