Maintenance
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If electrolyte gets on your
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Battery recharging
• The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel a
pain or a burning sensa-
tion, get medical attention
immediately.
• If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery. Always provide
ventilation when working in
an enclosed space.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
• When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
• Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.
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