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NOTE:
It will not be possible to open the trunk with
a key or by pressing the button in the
passenger compartment when the battery is
disconnected. So, always position the
manual trunk opening strap on the trunk lock
before disconnecting the battery. The proce
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dure is described in the "Storing The Vehicle"
paragraph in this chapter.
BATTERY RECHARGING
Important Notes
NOTE:
Before using the charging device, always
make sure that it is appropriate for the
installed battery, with constant voltage
(below 14.8 V) and low amperage
(maximum 15 A).
Recharge the battery in a well ventilated
environment.
Before using any devices to charge or to
maintain the charge of the battery, care
-
fully follow the instructions provided with
the device in order to properly and safely
connect it to the car battery.
You can recharge the battery without discon
-
necting the wires of the vehicle's electrical
system.
To reach the battery, remove the access
panel inside the trunk.
Battery Access Panel
Remove the protective cover and connect
the positive cable terminal of the charger
(usually red) to the positive terminal (+) of
the battery.
Connect the negative terminal of the
charger (usually black) to nut next to the
negative terminal (-) of the battery.
Battery
The vehicle is equipped with an IBS (Intelli
-
gent Battery Sensor), which is able to
measure the charge and discharge voltage
and calculate the charge level and the
general condition of the battery. The sensor
is placed next to the negative terminal (-) of
the battery.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING!
Never charge or recharge a frozen
battery: it may explode because of the
nitrogen trapped inside the ice crystals.
At all times while charging or recharging
the battery, make sure that any sparks or
open flames are kept sufficiently far
away from the battery.
WARNING! (Continued)
1 — Protective Cover
2 — Negative Post (Nut)
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