Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.

• If the battery quickly discharges (for example, if the headlights or interior lights were left on when the vehicle was not in use), drive the vehicle (if possible) for at least an hour.

  If not possible, connect the fully automatic regulated charger to the 12V battery located in the motor compartment.

• If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20~30 A for 2 hours.

When recharging the battery, observe the following precautions:

• The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.

• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.

• Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin gassing (boiling) violently or if the temperature of the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).

• Wear eye protection when charging the battery.

• Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.

  1. Turn off the charger main switch.

  2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.

  3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.

• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the vehicle.

• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is disconnected.