ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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15.1
Removing the 12-V battery
Note
Environmental hazard
12 V batteries contain environmentally hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of 12 V batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of 12 V batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Preparatory work
(All EXC models)
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Press and hold the switch-off button
while the engine is
idling until the engine stops.
(All XC
‑
W models)
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Press and hold the switch-off button
while the engine is
idling until the engine stops.
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Remove the seat. (
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Main work
Warning
Risk of injury
12 V batteries contain harmful sub-
stances.
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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from 12 V bat-
teries.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated
rooms.
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Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable
materials when charging 12 V batteries.
Minimum clearance
1 m (3 ft)
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Do not charge deeply discharged 12 V batteries if
the charge is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before
the start of the charge
9 V
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Dispose of 12 V batteries with less than the mini-
mum voltage correctly.
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Disconnect negative cable
1
from the 12-V battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover
2
and disconnect the posi-
tive cable from the 12-V battery.
