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Maintenance
9-32
Battery Recharging
By battery charger
Should your vehicle's battery become
discharged either run the engine for
at least 60 minutes driving or at idle.
Alternatively you may connect a fully
automatic regulated charger to the
engine compartment front jumper posts
or at the battery in the trunk.
CAUTION
Do not use a manual unregulated
charger it may cause the battery
to overheat and create a potential
hazard.
WARNING
Always follow these instructions when
recharging your vehicle’s battery to
avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid burns:
ś Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
ś Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
ś Always work outdoors or in an area
with plenty of ventilation.
ś Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
ś The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in a well
ventilated area.
ś Watch the battery during charging,
and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin boiling
violently.
ś The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
Disconnect the battery charger in the
following order:
1. Turn off the main battery charger
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.
ś Always use a Genuine Genesis Part
approved battery when you replace
the battery.
NOTICE
AGM battery
ś Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)
batteries are maintenance-free and
we recommend that the AGM battery
be serviced by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products. For
charging your AGM battery, use only
fully automatic battery chargers that
are specially developed for AGM
batteries.
ś When replacing the AGM battery,
we recommend that you use parts
for replacement from an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded products.
ś Do not open or remove the cap on
top of the battery. This may cause
leaks of internal electrolyte that
could result in severe injury.
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