00.24
Fill and charge the battery
•
Open cover of rear storage compartment
– Remove battery cover
– Remove the battery
a
....................................................See Group 61
d
Warning:
Battery acid is extremely caustic.
Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the
paintwork!
•
Pull off battery vent hose
•
Remove battery
•
Fill battery with electrolyte, continuing until it
reaches upper graduation (arrow)
•
Allow the battery to stand for at least an hour
•
Shake the battery slightly to allow the remaining
air bubbles to escape
•
Refill to upper graduation as necessary
•
Recharge the battery or allow to stand for
24 hours
Charge current (amps)
.....................................10 % of rated capacity (Ah)
•
Use distilled water to top up the electrolyte, con-
tinuing until it reaches the upper graduation
•
Make a note of the charging date on the battery
e
Attention:
Start by tightening the battery' positive terminal,
then proceed to the negative side!
•
Apply acid-resistant grease to the bettary termi-
nals
•
Installing the battery
•
Install battery cover
•
Close rear storage compartment
Fluids and lubricants:
Acid-resistant grease ............................from Bosch
X
Torque specification:
Battery cable to battery terminals................... 3 Nm
C1000430
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