Section 1 (Engine Starting System & Charging System (2.4L)): Battery: Charge
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WARNING:
Do not bring an open flame close to the battery.
CAUTION:
- Never perform the quick charging to the sealed battery. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the battery to expand and explode.
- Use the battery charger compatible with charging the sealed battery.
- Observe instructions when handling the battery charger.
- Before charging the battery on the vehicle, disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor to prevent damage of generator diodes or other electrical units.
- As batteries produce flammable gases while charging, be careful not to bring an open flame close to the batteries.
- Ventilate sufficiently when charging batteries.
- Keep the electrolyte temperature at 45°C (113°F) or less while charging the battery. Stop charging when the temperature exceeds this value.
- If the terminals are corroded, clean with a brush and common caustic soda solution.
Charge the battery with the current value specified by manufacturer or with approximately 1/10 of battery's rating capacity. (See the table below.)
| Type | Charging current (A) | CCA (A) |
|---|---|---|
| LN2 | 5.5 - 6.5 | 620 |
After completion of charging, perform the check using a battery tester that is compatible with the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DOTC)>BATTERY>INSPECTION>BATTERY CHECK .