WARNING - Battery
dangers
Always read the following instructions carefully
when handling a battery.

Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.

Hydrogen, a highly combustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and may explode if ignited.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children
because batteries contain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.

If any electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and
get immediate medical
attention. If possible,
continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth
until medical attention is received.

If electrolyte gets on
your skin, thoroughly
wash the contacted area.

If you feel a pain or a
burning sensation, get
medical attention immediately.

Wear eye protection
when charging or working near a battery.

Always provide ventilation when working in an
enclosed space.

An inappropriately disposed battery can be
harmful to the environment and human health.

Dispose the battery
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.

• When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.

• Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery cables are connected.

• The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.

Never touch these components with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.

Failure to follow the above warnings can result in serious bodily injury or death.

For best battery service : • Keep the battery securely mounted.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

• Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.

• If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables.

Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.

• If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

• If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-30A for two hours.

Items to be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected.

• Clock (See Chapter 3)
• Sunroof (See Chapter 3) • Trip computer (See Chapter 4) • Compass (See Chapter 4) • Climate control system (See Chapter 4)
• Audio (See Chapter 3)

WARNING - Recharging
battery
When recharging the battery, observe the following precautions: • The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.

• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.

• Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin gassing (boiling) violently or if the temperature of the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).

• Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.

• Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.

1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.

2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.

3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.

NOTICE
• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the engine.

• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is disconnected.