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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
69TB-01E
Replacement of the battery
69T090120
To remove the battery:
1) Disconnect the negative cable (1).
2) Disconnect the positive cable (2).
3) Remove the retainer nuts (3) and
remove the retainer (4).
4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery:
1) Install the battery in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery
cables securely.
NOTE:
• When the battery is disconnected, some
of the vehicle’s functions will be initial-
ized and/or deactivated.
These functions must be required to
reset after the battery is reconnected.
• Do not disconnect the battery terminals
for at least one minute after the engine
switch is pressed to change the ignition
mode to LOCK (OFF).
(Battery label)
59RN090100
(5) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
(6) Chemical symbol of “Pb”
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (5)
located on the battery label indicates that
the used battery should be collected sepa-
rately from ordinary household trash. The
chemical symbol of “Pb” (6) indicates the
battery contains more than 0.004% lead.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate trash handling of the battery. The recy-
cling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed infor-
mation about disposing of or recycling the
used battery, consult an authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified workshop.
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health. Used batteries must
be disposed or recycled according to
applicable rules or regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
you might get injury.
NOTICE
• After stopping the engine, control-
ler and system are operated for a
while. Therefore, before removing
the battery, wait for more than one
minute after changing the ignition
mode to LOCK (OFF).