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Switch off the main switch to cut power and switch on the main switch to pro-
vide power to the vehicle´s systems.
Mechanical main switch
Mechanically operated main switches
only have a control switch outside the
cabin on the chassis.
D005514-2
OFF
ON
Electronic main switch
The electronic main switch also has a
switch (1) on the centre console in the
cabin.
The electronic main switch does not
switch off at once when the control
switch is operated. This happens with a
10-second delay.
D005516
1
The control switch of the electronic
main switch is usually (but not always)
located close to the battery pack.
D005515-2
OFF
ON
3.1.3 Charging batteries
Battery system
The vehicle is equipped with a set of two 12 Volt batteries.
WARNING!
– Always charge batteries in a properly ventilated area.
– Avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of batteries.
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