Two different types of battery are available on the market: battery needing to be maintained with plugs;
maintenance-free battery without plugs needing no electrolyte level check and topping up.
After the first 1000 km (621 mi) and then every 4000 km (2485 mi) or 12 months, check the electrolyte level and the terminals correct tightening.
Danger!
- The battery electrolyte is a toxic, caustic substance containing sulphuric acid and thus able to cause severe burns in case of contact. Always wear protective clothes, a mask and/or safety goggles when handling this fluid.
- If the electrolyte gets in contact with the skin, carefully wash the parts of your body that get in contact with the fluid with abundant fresh water.
- In the event of contact with your eyes, carefully wash them with water for fifteen minutes and then consult immediately an eye specialist.
- Should you accidentally drink some fluid, drink abundant water or milk, then drink magnesia milk or vegetable oil and consult immediately a doctor.
- Battery releases explosive gases.
- Keep flames, sparks, cigarettes and any other heat source away from the battery.
- During recharging or use, make sure that the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhaling the gases released during recharging.
- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
- Take care not to lean the vehicle to avoid dangerous spills of the battery fluid.
Warning!
- Never invert the connection of the battery cables.
- Connect and disconnect the battery with the ignition switch in position "₽5".
- Connect first the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (-).
- Disconnect following the reverse order.