Lotus EMIRA V6 - Battery Charging; Jump Starting

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VEHICLE CARE
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Battery Charging
With normal daily use, it should not be
necessary to use a battery charger. In
low usage conditions, it is important to
maintain the battery charge state using
a suitable trickle charger, or automatic
battery management conditioner.
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NOTE: A battery conditioner will
maintain a fully charged battery
but cannot recharge if the battery
becomes discharged.
Starting difficulties may be
experienced after an unused period of
18 days approximately.
A battery conditioner continuously
monitors battery charge state and
switches on and off automatically to
maintain the battery in a fully charged
condition.
To trickle charge the battery:
– Open the positive jump-starting
point terminal cover (1).
– First, connect the red positive + lead
of the charger or automatic battery
conditioner to the vehicle’s battery’s
red positive + terminal post (2).
– Then connect the black negative
– lead terminals of the charger or
automatic battery conditioner to the
vehicle’s battery’s black negative -
terminal post (3).
– Trickle charge the battery until 12.8
volts is achieved.
WARNING: Follow any instructions
and safety warnings included
with the trickle charger or battery
conditioner.
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Jump Starting
In an emergency the vehicle with a
discharged battery may be started
from another vehicle with a 12V
negative earth electrical system but
be aware that such a process can
cause damage to vulnerable electronic
controllers, which would not be
covered under the terms of the vehicle
warranty.
When jump starting the vehicle, the
following procedure is recommended
to avoid short circuits or other damage:
1. Remove the battery access cover,
see page 249.
2. Ensure that the vehicle’s ignition
system is in position 0.