Range Rover Evoque: Battery care
If battery electrolyte comes
into
contact with your eyes, skin, or
clothes you should remove the
affected clothing and flush the
skin/eyes with copious amounts of
water. Seek medical assistance
immediately.
If swallowed, battery electrolyte can
be fatal, seek medical assistance
immediately.
Do not connect any 12 volt equipment
directly to the battery terminals.
Doing so may cause a spark, which
can result in an explosion.
The cell plugs and vent pipe must be
in place at all times when the battery
is connected to the vehicle. Ensure
that the vent pipe is clear of
obstructions and not kinked. Failure to
do so may cause a pressure build up in
the battery, resulting in an explosion.
Do not expose the battery to a naked
flame or spark as the battery produces
explosive, flammable gas.
Never jump start (boost), charge, or
try to start a vehicle with a frozen
battery. Doing so can result in an
explosion.
Remove all metal jewellery before
working on, or near, the battery, and
never allow metal objects or vehicle
components to come into contact with
the battery terminals.
Do not allow the battery posts or
terminals to come into contact with
your skin. They contain lead and lead
compounds which are toxic. Always
wash your hands thoroughly after
handling the battery.
Your vehicle will be fitted with either an 80 amp hr low maintenance battery or an 80 amp hr Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery. AGM batteries are sealed for life and require no maintenance.
Do not attempt to open or
remove the
top from an AGM battery.
In hot climates more frequent checks of the low maintenance battery electrolyte level and condition are required. If necessary, the battery cells can be topped up using distilled water.
1. Turn the four fasteners 90 degrees counter-clockwise to release.
2. Remove the battery cover.
Unscrew the six battery cell plugs and store carefully.
Check that the surface of the liquid (electrolyte) is level with the plastic level indicator. If necessary, top up with distilled water, but never overfill. Refit the six cell plugs.
The battery cover must be refitted as soon as possible to ensure that the battery positive terminal is insulated.
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the positive (+) battery terminal of the
Removing the vehicle battery
Special tools are required to refit the battery
after removal, therefore battery removal and
refit should be carried out only by qualified
personnel. Consult your Dealer/Authorised
Repairer.
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1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level
surface.
Raise and support the vehicle.
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Isofix anchor points (not Australia)
Do not attempt to fit ISOFIX
restraints
to the centre rear seating position.
The anchor bars are not designed to
hold an ISOFIX restraint in this
position.
If the restraint is not correctly
anchored, there is a significant risk of
injury to the child in the event of a
collision or emergen
