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During cold weather

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The

capacity of the auxiliary battery is reduced at

low temperatures. This is an inevitable result of its

chemical and physical properties. This is why a

very cold auxiliary battery, particularly one that is

not fully charged will only deliver a fraction of the

starting current which is normally available.

We recommend you to have the auxiliary battery

checked before the start of cold weather and, if nec-

essary, have it charged or replaced.

This does not only ensure reliable starting, but an

auxiliary battery which is kept fully charged also

has a longer life.

Disconnection and connection

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To disconnect the auxiliary battery cable, stop the

electric

motor unit, first disconnect the negative (-)

terminal and then the positive (+) terminal. When

connecting the auxiliary battery, first connect the

positive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-

nal.

NOTE

Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-

necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-

nal of the auxiliary battery.

Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the

auxiliary battery cable from the positive (+)

terminal.

WARNING

Keep

sparks, cigarettes, and flames away

from the auxiliary battery because the

auxiliary battery could explode.

When installing the auxiliary battery,

start connection with the positive (+) ter-

minal. If connection is started from the

negative (-) terminal, sparks will occur if

the positive (+) terminal touches any oth-

er parts, and this may cause the auxiliary

battery to explode.

The auxiliary battery electrolyte is ex-

tremely caustic. Do not allow it to come

in contact with your eyes, skin, clothing,

or the painted surfaces of the vehicle.

Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-

diately with ample amounts of water.

Irritation to eyes or skin from contact

with electrolyte requires immediate medi-

cal attention.

Ventilate when charging or using the aux-

iliary battery in an enclosed space.

CAUTION

Keep it out of reach of children.

When replacing the auxiliary battery, re-

move the connected positive (+) and nega-

tive (-) terminals after turning the electric

motor switch to the “LOCK” position

and waiting at least 1 minute. If the auxil-

iary battery terminal is removed just af-

ter the electric motor switch is turned to

the “LOCK” position, this may cause dam-

age to components of the electric motor

unit.

Never short-circuit the auxiliary battery.

This could cause it to overheat and be dam-

aged.

If the auxiliary battery is to be quick-

charged, first disconnect the battery ca-

bles.

In order to prevent a short circuit, be

sure to disconnect the negative (-) termi-

nal first.

Always wear protective eye goggles when

working near the auxiliary battery.

Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic

parts and so on into contact with sulphu-

ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may

crack, stain or discolour them.

If they are in contact, wipe off with soft

cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous

solution of neutral detergent then imme-

diately rinse the affected parts with plen-

ty of water.

Vehicle care and Maintenance

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