Ford Cargo 2017, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Batteries should always be charged as
required in order to have a long service life.
We advise you to use the circuit breaker next
to the battery tray to preserve the service life
of the battery when the vehicle is not going to
be used for a long time.
Check the battery voltage level if the vehicle is
parked for a long period of time.
12.2 V voltage level measured in a battery
indicates that battery charge level is too low.
In this case, best method is to leave the
vehicle running in the shortest possible time in
order to charge the batteries.
Disconnecting the battery terminals
Disconnect the terminals after 5 minutes
minimum when you stop the engine. This is
needed to supply power to the Urea system
that will operate after a while when the engine
is stopped. Otherwise, your Urea system (or
vehicle) may be damaged.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Turn off all consumers.
• Open the battery housing cover and remove
it.
• Disconnect the negative terminals.
• Disconnect the positive terminals.
WARNING
There is a risk of short circuit when the
positive terminals of the battery contact the
vehicle parts.
This may easily burn the explosive gas
mixture. You and other people may get
injured in an explosion.
Do not place metal parts or tools on the
battery.
Disconnect the negative terminal first,
and then the positive terminal while
disconnecting the terminals.
Connect the positive terminal first, and the
negative terminal then while connecting the
terminals.
Do not loosen or disconnect the terminals
when the engine is running.
BATTERIES REQUIRE MAINTENANCE
Electrical Systems
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