Battery Charging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.

• If the battery discharges in a short time (for example, when the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in use), recharge it with a slow charge (trickle) for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges due to high electrical load while the vehicle is in use, charge it at 20-30 A for two hours.

WARNING! Charging the Battery

When charging the battery, observe the following precautions:

• The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flames near the battery.
• Monitor the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin to gas strongly (boil) or if the electrolyte temperature of any cell exceeds 49 °C.
• Wear protective goggles when inspecting the battery during charging.
• Disconnect the charger in the following order.
  1. Switch off the charger main switch.
  2. Disconnect the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
  3. Disconnect the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
• Before performing maintenance or charging the battery, switch off all accessories and stop the engine.
• When the battery is disconnected, the negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last.