Rapid Charging the Battery, Vehicles W/O Battery Monitoring Control Module (J367) or Energy Management Control Module (J644)

Rapid Charging The Battery, Vehicles Without Battery Monitoring Control Module (J367) Or Energy Management Control Module (J644)

Procedure

• The battery temperature must be at least +10 °C.


Risk of explosion due to open flame, fire and smoking.

• On non-maintenance-free batteries, the sealing plugs must be installed tightly.

• Provide sufficient ventilation.

• A highly flammable gas forms when batteries are charged. Never enter rooms where batteries are being charged carrying an open flame or while smoking.

• Follow the battery charger and battery manufacturer safety requirements.

Risk of explosion on discharged battery with visual indicator.

• If the visual indicator has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.


Risk of damaging the battery and vehicle electronic components.

• Do not rapid charge AGM batteries.

• Do not rapid charge batteries in vehicles with a battery monitoring control module (J367) or energy management control module (J644).

• Do not rapid-charge exhaustively discharged batteries.

• Rapid-charging of batteries should only be performed in exceptional circumstances (for example, jump starting) since rapid charging may cause damage.

• Battery must not be connected to vehicle electrical system when performing rapid charging. Disconnect the positive and negative cables from the terminals.

• The maximum charging voltage is 14.8 volt.

• If the battery must be replaced, follow the disposal regulations, refer to => [ Pollution risk. ] Lead-Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.