12V starter battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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Before checking the 12V starter battery elec-
trolyte level, remove the 12V starter battery’s
upper cover.
The electrolyte level must be between the
limits shown on the outside of the 12V starter
battery. Fill it with distilled water as needed.
The inside of the 12V starter battery is
divided into several compartments. Take the
cap off of each compartment and fill to the
mark.
Do not fill above the top line because a spill
during driving could cause damage.
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The 12V starter battery is weaker in cold tem-
peratures. This has to do with its chemical
and physical properties and is why a very
cold 12V starter battery, especially one with a
low charge, will have a hard time starting
your vehicle.
It is recommended that you have your 12V
starter battery and charging system checked
by a certified i-MiEV dealer before the start
of cold weather. If necessary, have it charged.
This will guarantee more reliable starting,
and longer 12V starter battery life.
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To disconnect the 12V starter battery cable,
stop the electric motor. Disconnect the nega-
tive (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) ter-
minal. To reconnect the 12V starter battery,
first connect the positive (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting
the vehicle.
Checking 12V starter battery
electrolyte level
If the 12V starter battery goes flat, be sure
to check the 12V starter battery electro-
lyte level before connecting booster cables.
After checking the 12V starter battery
electrolyte level, make sure the caps are
fitted securely.
If any of the caps cannot be re-secured to
the 12V starter battery, replace the 12V
starter battery.
Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on
nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-
color them. And if gets on your skin or in
your eyes, it can cause burns or blindness.
Please observe the following handling
instructions:
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or
other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or
clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
During cold weather
Disconnection and connection
Never disconnect the 12V starter battery
while the electric motor unit is running, or
you could damage the vehicle’s electrical
parts.
Never short-circuit the 12V starter bat-
tery. This could cause it to overheat and
be damaged.
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because the
12V starter battery could explode.
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