Battery
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WARNING
• DO NOT disconnect the battery when the
security system is armed.
• DO NOT use a high speed battery charger
as a starting aid.
• DO NOT charge the battery if it is
connected to the vehicle - this may
seriously damage the 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.
Cold climates
Where ambient temperatures are consistently
below freezing point, a heater should be used
to keep the battery warm while the vehicle is
not in use. Consult your Land Rover dealer for
recommendations.
BATTERY CHARGING
Batteries generate explosive gases, contain
corrosive acid and supply levels of electric
current high enough to cause serious burns.
Before charging, ensure the battery is properly
topped up, and ALWAYS observe the
following precautions while charging the
battery:
• Always remove the battery from the
vehicle.
• Make sure the battery charger is
disconnected from its power supply before
connecting the leads to the battery
terminals.
• Make sure the charging leads are securely
clamped before switching on the charger,
and DO NOT move the clamps while the
charger is switched on.
• Shield your eyes or avoid leaning over the
battery.
• Keep the area around the top of the battery
well ventilated.
• Keep sparks, flames and other sources of
ignition (i.e. cigarattes) away from the
battery (batteries emit flammable
hydrogen during and after charging).
• When charging is complete, switch off the
charger before disconnecting the charging
leads, and then leave the battery for an
hour BEFORE reconnection to the vehicle.
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