Charging System: Service and Repair

Specifications






Battery Disconnect/Connect

CAUTION: The vehicle status and battery condition must be established before attempting battery disconnect/connect. Reference must then be made to the following table to establish the relevant procedure to be followed.

CAUTION: After connecting the battery, the steering wheel must be turned to full left-hand and full right-hand lock with the engine running. This allows the dynamic stability control system to calibrate the steering wheel position. Failure to follow this instruction will result in a variety of instrument cluster warning lights being illuminated.

NOTE:
If there is insufficient capacity in the battery to disarm the alarm, the alarm may sound on connection of the battery - turning the ignition key to position II will disarm the alarm.


























Vehicle Jump (Emergency) Starting - Using Another Vehicle

WARNING: Take care when working near rotating parts of the engine.

WARNING: Prior to attempting to start the disabled vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied or suitably chock the wheels. Make sure that 'P' - PARK - Automatic Gearbox or NEUTRAL - Manual Gearbox is selected.

WARNING: Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the vicinity of the battery.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start the disabled vehicle if it is suspected that the electrolyte in the battery is frozen.

WARNING: During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe explosions and capable of causing serious injury - keep sparks and naked lights away from the engine compartment.

CAUTION: Make sure that there is no physical contact between the donor and disabled vehicles other than the booster cables.

CAUTION: Make sure that the slave battery/starting aid is of the 12 volt type.

CAUTION: Make sure that all electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF prior to connecting the booster cables.

CAUTION: Disconnect the booster cables prior to operating any electrical systems.