We recommend you to have the battery checked be-
fore the start of cold weather and, if necessary,
have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a bat-
tery which is kept fully charged also has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
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To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine,
first
disconnect the negative (-) terminal and then
the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the posi-
tive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) terminal.
NOTE
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Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
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Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
WARNING
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Keep
sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery
could explode.
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The battery electrolyte is extremely caus-
tic. Do not allow it to come in contact
with your eyes, skin, clothing, or the pain-
ted surfaces of the vehicle.
Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-
diately with ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi-
cal attention.
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Ventilate when charging or using the bat-
tery in an enclosed space.
CAUTION
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Keep it out of reach of children.
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Never
disconnect the battery with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode in
ON. Doing so could damage electric com-
ponents.
CAUTION
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Never short-circuit the battery. This
could cause it to overheat and be damaged.
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If the battery is to be quick-charged, first
disconnect the battery cables.
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In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal first.
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Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
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Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with plen-
ty of water.
NOTE
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Keep
the terminals clean. After the battery is
connected, apply terminal protection grease.
To clean the terminals, use lukewarm water.
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Check to see if the battery is securely instal-
led and cannot be moved during travel. Also
check each terminal for tightness.
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When the vehicle is to be left unused for a
long period of time, remove the battery and
store it in a place where the battery fluid will
not freeze. The battery should be stored only
in a fully charged condition.
Maintenance
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