Charging - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Battery
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3
Negative terminal
4 Positive terminal cover
5
Battery mount
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Always disconnect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the vehicle's
electronics can be damaged.
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>> Practical hints.
> Disconnect the battery negative lead from
negative terminal 3 .
Make sure the negative lead does not come
into contact with the positive lead.
4
> Remove cover from the positive terminal.
> Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
5
> Unscrew battery mount .
> Remove the battery support and bracket.
> Pull out the ventilation hose from the bat
tery (depending on battery arrangement in
your vehicle model, the ventilation hose is
located either on the left or right side of the
battery).
> Remove the battery.
Charging the battery
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Warning!
Avoid creating sparks when charging the
battery as escaping gases are flammable.
Keep open flames away from the battery
and do not smoke.
Do not touch the battery terminal with
metal objects and do not remove the bat
tery charger's terminal clamps until the
battery charger has been switched off
and no further gas is being discharged by
the batteries.
Only charge the battery in a well
ventilated area.
There is a risk of acid burns during the
charging procedure due to the gases
which escape from the battery. Do not
lean over the battery when it is being
charged.