14 maintenance, Battery – Jaguar X-Type JJM 21 02 20/15 User Manual
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7-14 Maintenance
Battery
A low maintenance battery specifically
designed for use with this vehicle is fitted
in the engine compartment.
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WARNING:
1. The cell plugs and vent pipe must
be in place at all times when the
battery is in the vehicle. Failure to
fit, or incorrect fitting of these
items is potentially hazardous.
2. To avoid injury do not use an open
flame or cause an electric spark
when checking the battery.
Hydrogen gas generated by the
battery is flammable and may
explode.
3. Do not connect any 12 volt
equipment, (for example, a 12 volt
lead lamp), directly to the battery
terminals. Use the cigar lighter
sockets for temporarily
connecting Jaguar approved
accessories.
4. Do not let battery acid electrolyte
come into contact with skin or
eyes. If you get any in your eyes or
on your skin, immediately rinse
with cold water and consult a
doctor.
Caution:
1. Switch off ignition before
disconnecting battery terminals.
Always disconnect the earth
terminal first and reconnect last.
2. Do not let battery acid come into
contact with painted surfaces or
fabric.
The exterior of the battery should be
occasionally wiped clean to remove any
dirt or grease.
If a new battery is to be fitted, it must be
the same type as the original.
The use of unapproved batteries is not
recommended and could invalidate the
vehicle warranty.
Note: The service life of the battery is
dependent on its condition of charge. It
must always be sufficiently charged for the
battery to last an optimum length of time.
We recommend that the battery charge is
checked frequently if the vehicle is used
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is
not used for long periods of time.
Alternator
To prevent damage to the alternator, do
not run the engine while the battery or
any of the charging circuit cables are
disconnected.
The alternator has polarity-sensitive
components that may be irreparably
damaged if subjected to incorrect
polarity. Ensure that the battery earth
lead is always connected to the battery
negative terminal.