WARNING
Batteries, Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

BATTERY CARE

WARNING

If swallowed, battery electrolyte can be fatal. Seek medical assistance immediately.
Do not allow battery electrolytes to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothes. Battery electrolyte is both toxic and corrosive, which can result in severe injuries. If battery electrolyte comes into contact with skin, eyes, or clothes, remove the affected clothing. Flush the skin or eyes with plenty of water. Seek medical assistance immediately. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Do not connect any 12V equipment directly to the battery terminals. Doing so may cause a spark, which can result in an explosion. A spark or an explosion may cause serious injury or death.
The cell plugs and vent pipe must be in place at all times when the battery is connected to the vehicle. Make sure that the vent pipe is clear of obstructions and not kinked. 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.
Do not expose the battery to an open flame or spark, as the battery produces explosive, flammable gas. An open flame or sparks may cause a fire or explosion, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Never jump-start (boost), charge, or try to start a vehicle with a frozen battery. Doing so may result in an explosion, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
Remove all metal jewelry before working on, or near, the battery. Never allow metal objects or vehicle components to come into contact with the battery terminals. Metal objects can cause sparks or short circuits, potentially resulting in an explosion. A spark or an explosion may cause serious injury or death.
Do not allow the battery posts or terminals to come into contact with the skin. The posts and terminals contain lead and lead compounds, which are toxic. Always wash hands thoroughly after handling the battery. Excessive exposure to lead may cause long-term illness.

CAUTION
Do not allow battery electrolytes to come into contact with fabrics or painted surfaces. If battery electrolyte comes into contact with any surface, the surface should be washed down immediately with plenty of clean water. Failure to do so may result in damage to the affected surface.

An Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) battery is fitted to the vehicle.

CAUTION
AGM batteries are sealed for life and require no maintenance. Do not attempt to open or remove the top from an AGM battery. Doing so can cause damage to the battery.

NOTES
If the vehicle is not being used regularly, make sure that the 12V battery remains connected, and in a sufficiently charged state, during the storage period.

CONNECTING JUMP LEADS

WARNING

Remove all metal jewelry 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, potentially 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. Explosive, flammable gases may cause serious injuries or death.
Never jump start, 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) is selected. Failure to do so may result in accidents causing serious injury or death.
Always wear appropriate eye protection when working in the area of a battery. Battery acid can cause serious injury to eyes.
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.
Do not connect the jump leads directly to any battery terminal on the vehicle. Doing so may cause a spark, which can result in an explosion. The charging system may also be damaged.
Make sure that any battery or starting aid is a 12-volt device. Unapproved devices can cause damage to the vehicle.
Make sure there is no physical contact between the donor and disabled vehicles, other than the jump leads. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION
Disconnect the jump leads before operating any electrical equipment. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION
Make sure the jump leads being used are of high quality, in good condition and are rated to the engine capacity of both vehicles. Incorrectly rated jump leads may not supply sufficient power to the disabled vehicle’s battery and may overheat when attempting to start the vehicle.

NOTES

Before connecting the jump leads to the disabled vehicle’s jump start points, make sure the donor vehicle’s jump start point connections are correct. Also make sure that all electrical equipment has been switched off.

Open the hood and locate the engine compartment front fuse box. See FUSE BOX LOCATIONS.

Release the jump start point lid, located on the end of the engine compartment fuse box.
Release the jump start point cover and set aside.

The following procedure should be used to connect and disconnect the jump leads:

Connect one end of the positive (red) jump lead to the positive jump start point on the donor vehicle.
NOTES
Refer to the donor vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the recommended jump start point location.
Connect the other end of the positive (red) jump lead to the positive jump start point on the disabled vehicle.
Connect one end of the negative (black) jump lead to the negative jump start point on the donor vehicle.
NOTES
Refer to the donor vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the recommended jump start point location.
Connect the other end of the negative (black) jump lead to the negative jump start point on the disabled vehicle.
NOTES
Check that all cables are clear of any moving components and that all four connections are secure.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
NOTES
Do not switch on any electrical circuits on the previously disabled vehicle, until after the jump leads have been removed.
Allow both vehicles to idle for a few minutes.
Switch off the donor vehicle.
Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the disabled vehicle.
Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the donor vehicle.
Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the disabled vehicle.
Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the donor vehicle.

Refit the access covers to the positive jump start point. Close the hood.

CONNECTING A STARTING AID

To start the vehicle using a starting aid or a booster battery, follow the instructions in the sequence given:

Connect the positive (red) jump lead to the vehicle’s positive (+) boost point terminal.
Connect the negative (black) jump lead to the vehicle’s negative (–) boost point terminal.
Switch on the starting aid.
Start the engine. Allow it to idle.
Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the vehicle’s boost point terminal.
Switch off the starting aid.
Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the vehicle’s boost point terminal.

REMOVING THE VEHICLE BATTERY

WARNING

Switch the ignition off before disconnecting battery terminals. Failure to do so may lead to an electrical shock, resulting in injury.
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last. Failure to do so may lead to an electrical shock, resulting in injury.
Use caution when lifting the battery out of, or into, the vehicle. It is heavy, and may cause injury when lifting, or if dropped.
Do not tip the battery when lifting or moving it. Tilting the battery more than 45 degrees may damage the battery, and may cause the battery fluid to leak out. Battery fluid is highly corrosive and toxic, and may cause serious injury.

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.

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.

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 which 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 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, 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.

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