Porsche 911 Carrera - Manual (Page 297)

Battery
General information
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and re, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Observe all warning notes on the battery.
Disconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the
battery as they could cause a short circuit
across the battery terminal.
Warning!
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
Do not expose the battery to an open flame,
electrical spark or a lit cigarette.
Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or death and
damage to the fabric, metal or paint.
Wear eye protection.
Do not allow battery acid to come in contact
with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfac-
es.
If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a
doctor.
Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once
with a solution of baking soda and water to
neutralize the acid.
Warning!
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Always protect your skin by washing thorough-
ly with soap and water.
Warning!
Risk of explosion as a result of static charge,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Do not wipe the battery with a dry cloth.
Eliminate potential electrostatic charge by
touching the vehicle before touching the
battery.
Charge state
A well charged battery will not only prevent starting
problems but will also last longer.
In order to avoid discharging the battery
unintentionally:
Switch off unnecessary electrical loads in city
traffic, on short trips or in a line or traffic.
Always remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch when leaving the car.
Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top
and operation of the Porsche Communication
Management system when the engine is not
running.
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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