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Battery
Disconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Open the hood (୴ page 236).
̈ Remove the filter box (୴ page 307).
̈ Disconnect the battery negative lead.
̈ Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
̈ Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the batteries
̈ Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.
̈ Remove the battery bracket.
̈ Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling batteries
̈ Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the batteries
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
̈ Connect the negative lead.
̈ Reinstall the filter box (୴ page 307).
Warning! G
With a disconnected battery
ț you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch
ț the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position
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Warning! G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!
NEVER invert the terminal connections!
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.