Suzuki VITARA Series, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
54P00-01E
54P000705
To remove the battery:
1) Disconnect the negative cable (2).
2) Disconnect the positive cable (3).
3) Remove the bracket bolt (4) and
remove the bracket (5).
4) Remove the battery.
To install the battery:
1) Install the battery in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the bracket bolt and battery
cables securely.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected, some of
the vehicle’s functions will be initialized
and/or deactivated.
These functions must be required to reset
after the battery is reconnected.
(Battery label)
54P000733
(6) Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
(7) Chemical symbol of “Pb”
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (5)
located on the battery label indicates that
the used battery should be collected sepa-
rately from ordinary household trash.
The chemical symbol of “Pb” (6) indicates
the battery contains more than 0.004%
lead.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
of or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate trash handling of the battery. The recy-
cling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed infor-
mation about disposing of or recycling the
used battery, consult your SUZUKI dealer.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
EXAMPLE
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic substances
including sulfuric acid and lead. They
could have potential negative conse-
quences for the environment and
human health. Used batteries must
be disposed of or recycled according
to applicable rules or regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordi-
nary household trash. Make sure not
to tip over the battery when you
remove it from the vehicle. Other-
wise, sulfuric acid could run out and
you might get injury.
Pb
(6)
(7)