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Service and Maintenance
Battery
This vehicle is equipped with a mainte-
nance-free battery. Refer to "Engine Com-
partment" in Section 7 "Service and
Maintenance" for the position of the battery.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which can cause cancer and
damage the reproductive system. There-
fore, wash hands after touching them.
Using and Maintenance of Bat-
tery
To extend the life of vehicle's battery and
maintain the normal operation of the vehi-
cle's electrical system, some suggestions
are provided for you in the following:
•
Prevent overcharging the battery or pre-
vent the battery from discharging for a
long time.
•
The external charging should be per-
formed as soon as possible when the
battery voltage becomes insufficient
and the lighting becomes dark, and the
starting seems weak.
•
The battery should be kept away from
hot source and open flame. Keep good
ventilation conditions while charging or
using it to avoid injuries caused by fire.
•
To prevent the battery from discharging
a large current for a long time, the start-
ing time should not excess 5 seconds
each time. The interval time between
two times of continuous starting should
be within 10 to 15 seconds.
•
The battery should be securely installed
on the vehicle to reduce vibration.
•
Frequently check if the battery post
clamps are securely and well connected
to prevent sparks, which could result in
battery explosion. The oxides and sul-
fates produced by the battery clamps
must be scraped off and the clamps
should be coated with petroleum jelly to
prevent re-rusting.
When the vehicle is driven in cold areas,
discharged battery should be avoided to
prevent the electrolyte from freezing.
Inspection of Battery
This vehicle is equipped with a mainte-
nance-free battery, and it is not necessary
to add battery solution.
One type of battery is not equipped with an
inspection hole (See below). You should
contact the Geely Service Station for the
inspection of the battery regularly.
The another type is equipped with an
inspection hole on the top (See below).
Please check the inspection hole for the
battery charge status regularly.