Lancia Thesis owners manual page 329

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CHARGING THE BATTERY – After charging, turn the batteryIMPORTANT A battery which is charger off before disconnecting itkept at a charge of less than 50% for from the battery. any length of time will be damaged IMPORTANT The battery charg- ing procedure is described only for by sulphation leading to a reduction – Reconnect the battery negative in cranking power and a higher risk information purposes since this terminal (–). of the battery electrolyte freezing operation must be carried out by a Lancia Dealership. (this may even occur at –10 °C). If Charging should be slow at a low the car is inactive for a long period The liquid in the battery of time, refer to “Storing the car”, in amp rating for about 24 hours. Charging for a longer period of timeis poisonous and corrosive.chapter “Driving your car”. may damage the battery. Do not let it touch the skin REPLACING THE or eyes. Recharging the battery BATTERY should be done in a well-venti- lated area and away from naked If required, replace the battery flames or possible sources of Before reloading care- with a genuine spare part presenting fully read and comply withsparks: explosion and fire risk.the same specifications. If a battery instructions contained in with different specifications is fitted, the paragraph “If battery is to be the frequencies shown in the Service disconnected” in the chapter “In Schedule in this chapter will no an emergency”. longer apply. Refer to the instruc- Never attempt to charge tions provided by the battery a frozen battery: it must To charge the battery proceed as Manufacturer. be thawed first, otherwise follows: it may explode. If freezing has IMPORTANT Before opening the took place, the battery should be – Disconnect battery negative ter- luggage compartment bonnet to dis- minal (–). checked before charging by spe- connect the battery, carefully read cialised personnel, to make sure – Connect the battery charger wiresthat the internal elements are notand comply with instructions con- to the battery terminals and check tained in the paragraph “If battery is damaged and that the body is notto be disconnected” in the chapter for proper bias. cracked, with the risk of leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.“In an emergency”. – Turn the battery charger on. 328

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