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Battery
Disconnecting the battery
̈ Depress parking brake firmly or move
gear selector lever to position P (man-
ual transmission to Neutral).
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Remove key from steering lock.
̈ Open the hood (୴ page 174).
̈ Disconnect the battery negative lead.
̈ Remove the cover 2 from the positive
terminal.
̈ Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
̈ Remove the screw on the swivel bar.
̈ Remove the swivel bar.
̈ Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling battery
̈ 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 battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.
̈ Connect the negative lead.
Warning! G
With a disconnected battery
ț you will no longer be able to turn the key
in the steering lock
ț automatic transmission: the gear selec-
tor lever will remain locked in position P
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.