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Battery charging
DO NOT charge the battery if it is connected to the car - this
may seriously damage the car's electrical system.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery if the battery condition
indicator is clear or light yellow.
DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected of being frozen.
As the battery ages, it may not retain its charge as effectively as
when it was new. Cars that are used infrequently, or are used
excessively for short journey motoring, or operation in cold
climates, may need the battery to be charged regularly.
Always check the battery condition indicator before charging.
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain corrosive acid and
produce levels of electric current sufficient to cause serious injury.
While charging, always heed the following precautions:
• Before charging, disconnect and remove the battery from the
car - charging the battery with the cables connected may
damage the car’s electrical system.
• Make sure the battery charger leads are securely clamped to the
battery terminals BEFORE switching on the battery charger.
Do not move the leads once the charger is switched on.
• While charging, shield your eyes, or avoid leaning over the
battery.
• Keep the area around the top of the battery well ventilated.
• Do not allow naked lights near the battery (batteries generate
inflammable hydrogen during and after charging).
• The battery will be charged sufficiently once the battery
condition indicator shows GREEN. When charging is finished,
switch off the battery charger BEFORE disconnecting the leads
from the battery terminals.
NOTE: The battery will take longer to charge in a cold environment.
After charging, leave the battery for one hour before reconnection
to the car - this will allow time for explosive gases to disperse,
thereby minimising the risk of fire or explosion.
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