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MAINTENANCE
Batteries
Battery Charging
When not in use, park the
vehicle and connect the bat-
tery charger. The vehicle’s
charging cord is located inside
the charge plug holder on the
console.
WARNING!
Failure to provide
adequate ventilation while
charging batteries can result in an
explosion. Hydrogen gas is
emitted during charging and will
rise and accumulate at the
ceiling. Always ensure a
minimum of five (5) air changes
per hour in the charging area.
Never charge the batteries in an
area subject to a flame or spark, including areas containing gas or propane
water heaters and furnaces. Do not smoke in the charging area.
Always follow these precautions when charging the batteries:
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Make sure the charging area is well ventilated.
3. Make sure the key is off.
4. Open the hood and any door enclosures or zippers.
5. Always use a extension cord with a minimum rating of 20 amps.
6. Inspect the charging cord and extension cord for cracks, loose con-
nections and frayed wiring. Replace any damaged components
promptly.
7. Always connect the vehicle charger to the extension cord first, then
plug the cord into a wall receptacle.
8. Make sure the charger uses a dedicated circuit to prevent overload-
ing. If charging multiple vehicles, each vehicle should use a dedi-
cated circuit.
Tip:
After the batteries have fully recharged, the battery charger will automati-
cally cycle in and out of the trickle charge mode to maintain the charge.
9. When disconnecting the charger, always disconnect the extension
cord from the wall receptacle first, then disconnect the cord from
the vehicle’s charging cord.
Charging Cord
