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16.3
Installing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury
Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and
battery gases get into the eyes.
Caution
Danger of accidents
Electronic components and safety devices will be damaged if the 12-V battery is dis-
charged or missing.
If the 12-V battery is discharged or defective, malfunctions in the vehicle electronics can occur, espe-
cially when starting.
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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged 12-V battery or without a 12-V battery.
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Main work
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Position the 12-V battery in the battery compartment.
12-V battery (HTZ12A-BS) (
The battery terminals face opposite the direction of travel.
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Connect positive cable
1
to the 12-V battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
M6
4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)
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Mount positive terminal cover
2
.
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Connect negative cable
3
to the 12 V battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
M6
4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)