Rover 45 owners manual page 142

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Battery Battery disposal • While charging, shield your eyes, or avoid leaning over the Used batteries are hazardous to the environment, and should be battery. recycled. If in doubt seek advice about disposal from an MG Rover • Keep the area around the top of the battery well ventilated. dealer or your local authority. • Do not allow naked lights near the battery (batteries generate inflammable hydrogen during and after charging). Battery charging • The battery will be charged sufficiently once the battery DO NOT charge the battery if it is connected to the car - this condition indicator shows GREEN. When charging is finished, may seriously damage the car's electrical system.switch off the battery charger BEFORE disconnecting the leads from the battery terminals. DO NOT attempt to charge the battery if the battery condition NOTE: The battery will take longer to charge in a cold environment. indicator is clear or light yellow.After charging, leave the battery for one hour before reconnection DO NOT charge the battery if it is suspected of being frozen.to the car - this will allow time for explosive gases to disperse, thereby minimising the risk of fire or explosion. As the battery ages, it may not retain its charge as effectively as when it was new. Cars that are used infrequently, or are used excessively for short journey motoring, or operation in cold climates, may need the battery to be charged regularly. Always check the battery condition indicator before charging. Batteries generate explosive gases, contain corrosive acid and produce levels of electric current sufficient to cause serious injury. While charging, always heed the following precautions: • Before charging, disconnect and remove the battery from the car - charging the battery with the cables connected may damage the car’s electrical system. • Make sure the battery charger leads are securely clamped to the battery terminals BEFORE switching on the battery charger. Do not move the leads once the charger is switched on. 142

owners manual Rover 45

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