NOTE: The vehicle may be equipped with an alarm system and immobilizer. To prevent the alarm from being triggered, use the following procedure when disconnecting the battery.
1. Remove the driver's seat base.
2. Release the battery cover retaining clip.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Turn the ignition switch to position 'II' and then to position '0'.
5. Remove the ignition key.
NOTE: Always disconnect the ground cable first. When installing, connect the cable to the positive terminal first.
6. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery within 15 seconds.
7. The battery does not require maintenance, so topping up the electrolyte is not possible. There is an indicator on top of the battery. When the indicator shows:
- GREEN COLOR - Battery charge is normal.
- DARK COLOR (fading to black) - the battery needs charging.
- TRANSPARENT (or light yellow) - the battery needs to be replaced. In this condition, do not charge the battery or jump start the engine from another vehicle.
- If there is no green dot, the battery needs charging.
NOTE: If the indicator is clear or yellow, tap the indicator with a screwdriver handle to disperse any air bubbles. If the indicator color remains unchanged, the battery needs to be replaced.
8. Clean the battery terminals and wires and lubricate them with petroleum jelly.
9. Connect the wires to the battery (first to the positive terminal) and tighten the clamp bolts.
10. Install the battery cover and secure it with the clamp.
11. Install the driver's seat base.
Clean the battery terminals
1. Remove the driver's seat base.
2. Release the battery cover retaining clip. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the wires from both battery terminals, ground wire first. Remove traces of corrosion and perform the neutralization procedure. Lubricate the terminals with technical petroleum jelly.
4. After completing maintenance, connect the wires to the battery terminals, positive wire first.
5. Install the battery cover and secure it with the clamp.
6. Install the driver's seat base.
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