2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport VEHICLE BATTERY Owners Manual

CONNECTING JUMP LEADS

• Remove all metal jewelery before working on, or near, a battery or boost terminals. Never allow metal objects or vehicle components to come into contact with the battery or boost terminals. Metal objects can cause sparks or short circuits, resulting in an explosion.
• Do not allow the battery posts or terminals to come into contact with skin. Battery posts and terminals contain lead and lead compounds which are toxic. Always wash the hands thoroughly after handling the battery.
• Do not expose any battery to an open flame or spark, as the battery produces explosive, flammable gas.
• Never jump start (boost), charge, or try to start a vehicle with a frozen battery. Doing so can result in an explosion.
• Rotating parts of the engine can cause serious injury. Take extreme care when working near rotating parts of the engine.
• Before attempting to start the vehicle, make sure that the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied, or suitably chock the wheels. Make sure that Park (P) or neutral is selected.
• Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the area of a battery.
• During normal use, batteries emit explosive gas sufficient to cause severe explosions and capable of causing serious injury. Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery.

1. Disabled vehicle.
2. Donor vehicle.

To connect the jump leads:

1. Connect the positive (red) jump lead to the recommended positive (+) boost point terminal on the donor vehicle.
   NOTES
   Refer to the donor vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the recommended positive boost terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (red) jump lead to the positive (+) boost point terminal on the disabled vehicle, as illustrated.
3. Connect the negative (black) jump lead to the recommended negative (–) boost point terminal on the donor vehicle.
   NOTES
   Refer to the donor vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the recommended negative boost terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the negative (black) jump lead to the negative (–) boost point terminal on the disabled vehicle, as illustrated.
   NOTES
   Check that all cables are clear of any moving components and that all four connections are secure.
5. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
6. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
   NOTES
   Do not switch on any electrical circuits on the disabled vehicle until after the jump leads are removed.
7. Allow both vehicles to idle for 2 minutes.
8. Switch off the donor vehicle.
9. Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the previously disabled vehicle.
10. Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the donor vehicle.
11. Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the previously disabled vehicle.
12. Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the donor vehicle.

CONNECTING A STARTING AID

1. Disabled vehicle.
2. Starting aid, or a slave battery.

To start the vehicle using a starting aid or a booster battery, carry out the following:

1. Connect the positive (red) jump lead to the vehicle’s positive (+) boost point terminal, as illustrated.
2. Connect the negative (black) jump lead to the vehicle’s negative (–) boost point terminal, as illustrated.
3. Switch on the starting aid.
4. Start the engine and allow it to idle.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the vehicle’s boost point terminal.
6. Switch off the starting aid.
7. Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the vehicle’s boost point terminal.

REMOVING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

WARNING
Make sure to use the correct type and rating of charger. Using an unsuitable charger may damage the battery, and could cause the battery to explode. An explosion may lead to serious injury or death.

WARNING
Charging the battery can produce a highly explosive and flammable gas. Always charge the battery in a well-ventilated area away from any open flames, sparks or other ignition sources. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

CAUTION
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer. An unqualified person may cause damage to the vehicle.

REPLACING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

WARNING

• Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
• Only fit a battery of the same type and rating. Fitting an incorrect battery may result in a fire and injury, or damage to the electrical system. If in doubt when fitting a battery, seek qualified assistance.
• When refitting the battery make sure that no metal objects, or vehicle components, come into contact with the battery terminals. Metal objects can cause sparks or short circuits, potentially resulting in an explosion.
• Switch the ignition off before disconnecting the battery terminals. Failure to do so may lead to an electrical shock or an explosion, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
• Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last. Failure to do so may cause a pressure build-up in the battery, potentially resulting in an explosion. An explosion may cause serious injury or death.

If the vehicle’s battery requires replacement, consult a retailer/authorized repairer.

Used batteries must be disposed of correctly, as batteries contain a number of harmful substances. Seek advice on disposal from a retailer/authorized repairer or the local authority.

EFFECTS OF DISCONNECTING

Disconnecting the battery can affect a number of vehicle systems, especially if there is insufficient battery power before disconnection. For example, the alarm may trigger, depending on its state when the battery is disconnected. If the alarm does sound, use the smart key, in the normal way, to disarm the security system. The windows may need recalibrating to operate correctly.

NOTES
After reconnecting the battery, a number of systems may need to be reset.

BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM

WARNING
Only start the engine if it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may lead to a collision, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

The Intelligent Power System Management (IPSM) continuously monitors the condition of the main vehicle battery. If excessive battery discharge occurs, the system begins to shut down non-essential electrical systems in order to protect the battery.

If the IPSM calculates that the battery’s condition is not within the set parameters, there are two levels of action that can be taken. Both levels have an accompanying message on the touchscreen, and in the case of the low battery warning, in the instrument panel.

• Energy Management: Is displayed in the instrument panel if the engine is not running and system features are causing excessive battery discharge. After 10 minutes, the IPSM begins shutting down the vehicle’s systems. Normal system operation resumes when the engine is started.
• Low battery – Please start the engine: Is displayed on the touchscreen and in the instrument panel, if the engine is not running. After 10 minutes, the IPSM begins shutting down the vehicle’s systems. Normal system operation resumes when the engine is started.

NOTES
If the instrument panel displays Low Battery – Please Start Engine, and drive the vehicle to allow the battery to recover to an acceptable level. Drive the vehicle for at least 30 minutes in temperatures above 32°F (0°C), or at least 60 minutes if the temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). If normal system operation does not resume when the engine is switched back off, the battery may not have been sufficiently charged. If safe to do so, restart the engine. If problems still exist, contact a retailer/authorized repairer.