Electrical Battery; Battery Access; Disconnecting The Battery - Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual

ELECTRICAL
BATTERY
WARNING:
POISON/DANGER - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Contains sulphuric acid - avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. If in contact with skin or eyes; flush with copious
amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek
immediate medical attention. If ingested; seek immediate
medical attention. Do not induce vomiting or give fluids
to drink.
• Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames
and cigarettes away. Ventilate when charging or using in
enclosed space. Always shield eyes when working near
batteries.
RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND FIRE
• Observe all warning notes on the battery.
• Disconnect the battery during all work on the electrical
system.
• Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the battery
as they could cause a short circuit across the battery
terminals.

Battery Access

The 'maintenance free' battery is located at the left hand
front of the rear luggage compartment. No routine inspection
or topping up of the electrolyte is required, but at intervals
specified in the Maintenance Schedule, the battery terminals
should be checked for security and condition, and protected
with petroleum jelly.
For access to the terminals, first unclip the battery cover
from the floor and ease the cover from around the left hand rear
corner of the battery.

Disconnecting the Battery

WARNING:
Failure to follow the correct battery disconnection pro-
cedure detailed below could result in serious burns.
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