Disconnecting and connecting the battery (Freelander 2)

General specification

Position	Specifications
Battery - all models:
Parameter	Exide H7
Battery capacity	80 Ah/700 CCA (cold cranking amps at low temperatures for a short period of time)
Reserve power	125 min

Tightening torque specification

Description	Nm	lb-ft
Attaching the battery tray to the support bracket	10	7
Battery terminal nuts	10	7
Fastening the battery support bracket to the body:
Nut M8	24	18
Bolt M8	24	18

Disconnecting/connecting

CAUTION: Before disconnecting/connecting the battery, the vehicle and battery status must be set. Then, the appropriate procedure must be selected using the table below.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a fuel-fired auxiliary heater require a five-minute wait before Telestart can be initiated. Switch the ignition off and on. Wait five minutes to allow the fuel-fired auxiliary heater to save the vehicle configuration settings.

Vehicle status	The battery is charged	The battery is discharged
	Procedure	Procedure
Engine operation	1
Engine not running, locked, alarm activated	2	3
The car is not locked	4	5

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Procedure 1

Disconnect the battery	Connect the battery
1. Apply the parking brake or place chocks under the wheels	1. Make sure all electrical loads are OFF
2. Turn off the ignition and remove the remote control from the socket.	2. Connect the battery - starting from the wire "GROUND"
3. Wait 2 minutes until the engine management system is de-energized	3. Turn on the ignition
4. Open the hood	4. Reset the radio's preset button values.
5. Disconnect the battery cables - starting from the wire "GROUND"	5. Reset the clock
	6. Reset the one-touch window control system. Raise the window all the way, release the switch, press and hold for 1 second (the relay in the doors will click). Lower the window all the way, press the switch again and hold for 1 second. The one-touch control function should now work

Procedure 2

Disconnect the battery	Connect the battery
1. Unlock the car and disarm the anti-theft alarm system using the remote control	1. Make sure all electrical loads are OFF
2. Apply the parking brake or place chocks under the wheels	2. Connect the battery - starting from the wire "GROUND"
3. Wait 2 minutes until the engine management system is de-energized	3. Turn on the ignition
4. Open the hood	4. Reset the radio's preset button values.
5. Disconnect the battery cables - starting from the wire "GROUND"	5. Reset the clock
	6. Reset the one-touch window control system. Raise the window all the way, release the switch, press and hold for 1 second (the relay in the doors will click). Lower the window all the way, press the switch again and hold for 1 second. The one-touch control function should now work

NOTE: 1. Disconnect the battery. If the remote control does not work, you will need to unlock the car with the key.

Procedure 3

Disconnect the battery	Connect the battery
1. Unlock the car using the key from the front left door	1. Make sure all electrical loads are OFF
2. Sit in the car and insert the remote control into the slot to disarm the alarm.	2. Connect the battery - starting from the wire "GROUND"
3. Remove the remote control from the socket and wait 2 minutes until the engine management system is de-energized	3. Turn on the ignition
4. Open the hood	4. Reset the radio's preset button values.
5. Disconnect the battery cables-starting from the wire "GROUND"	5. Reset the clock
	6. Reset the one-touch window control system. Raise the window all the way, release the switch, press and hold for 1 second (the relay in the doors will click). Lower the window all the way, press the switch again and hold for 1 second. The one-touch control function should now work

NOTE: 1. Connect the battery. If the battery is not strong enough to turn off the alarm, the alarm may be turned on when the battery is connected - Step 2 allows you to turn off the alarm

Procedure 4

Disconnect the battery	Connect the battery
1. Apply the parking brake or place chocks under the wheels	1. Make sure all electrical loads are OFF
2. Open the hood	2. Connect the battery - starting from the wire "GROUND"
3. Disconnect the battery cables-starting from the wire "GROUND"	3. Turn on the ignition
	4. Reset the radio's preset button values.
	5. Reset the clock
	6. Reset the one-touch window control system. Raise the window all the way, release the switch, press and hold for 1 second (the relay in the doors will click). Lower the window all the way, press the switch again and hold for 1 second. The one-touch control function should now work

Procedure 5

Disconnect the battery	Connect the battery
1. Apply the parking brake or place chocks under the wheels	1. Make sure all electrical loads are OFF
2. Open the hood	2. Connect the battery - starting from the wire "GROUND"
3. Disconnect the battery cables-starting from the wire "GROUND"	3. Turn on the ignition
	4. Reset the radio's preset button values.
	5. Reset the clock
	6. Reset the one-touch window control system. Raise the window all the way, release the switch, press and hold for 1 second (the relay in the doors will click). Lower the window all the way, press the switch again and hold for 1 second. The one-touch control function should now work