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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Electrical Systems

Disconnecting the battery terminals

WARNING Risk of short circuit occurs when the positive terminal of the battery connected contacts the components of the vehicle. Thus, the gas mixture that may easily explode may ignite. You and other persons may get injured in such a condition. Do not place metal objects or tools on the battery. Disconnect the negative terminal first, and then the positive terminal while disconnecting the terminals. Connect the positive terminal first, and the negative terminal then while connecting the terminals. Do not loosen or disconnect the terminals when the engine is running. BATTERIES REQUIRE MAINTENANCE

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Disconnect the terminals after 5 minutes minimum when you stop the engine. This is needed to supply power to the Urea system that will operate after a while when the engine is stopped. Otherwise, your Urea system (or vehicle) may be damaged. • Remove the key from the ignition switch. • Turn off all consumers. • Open the battery housing cover and remove it. • Disconnect the negative terminals. • Disconnect the positive terminals.

Batteries should always be charged as required in order to have a long service life. We advise you to use the circuit breaker next to the battery tray to preserve the service life of the battery when the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time. Check the battery voltage level if the vehicle is parked for a long period of time. 12.2 V voltage level measured in a battery indicates that battery charge level is too low. In this case, best method is to leave the vehicle running in the shortest possible time in order to charge the batteries.

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