
16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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16.1
Removing the 12 V battery
Warning
Risk of injury
Battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the battery.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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With skin contact rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician if battery gases have come into
contact with the eyes.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Main work
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Detach rubber band
1
.
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Disconnect negative cable
2
from the 12 V battery.
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Disconnect positive cable
3
from the 12 V battery.
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Remove the 12 V battery.
16.2
Installing the 12 V battery
Warning
Risk of injury
Battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
–
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
–
Avoid contact with battery gases.
–
Keep sparks or open flames away from the battery.
–
Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
–
With skin contact rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
–
Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician if battery gases have come into
contact with the eyes.