Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

Practical Tips, Emergency Service

161

Battery

Danger!

Risk of short circuit and fire.
f Observe all warnings on the battery.
f Disconnect the battery during all work on the

electrical system by removing the ground iso-

lating plug.

f Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the

battery as they could cause a short circuit

across the battery terminal.

Hydrogen gas generated by the battery

could cause an explosion, resulting in severe

personal injuries.
f Do not expose the battery to an open flame,

electrical spark or a lit cigarette.

f Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
Risk of severe personal injury and damage to

the fabric, metal or paint.
f Wear eye protection.
f Do not allow battery acid to come in contact

with your skin, eyes, fabric or painted surfac-

es.

f 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 doc-

tor.

f Spilled electrolyte must be rinsed off at once

with a solution of baking soda and water to

neutralize the acid.

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.
f Always protect your skin by washing thorough-

ly with soap and water.

Risk of damage to alternator and electronic

control units.
f Do not disconnect the battery or ground isolat-

ing plug while the engine is running.

This also applies to cars equipped with a bat-

tery main switch.

f Never drive the car with a disconnected bat-

tery.

Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid.
f Keep vent caps on to avoid spillage.
f Do not tilt the battery.

Removing and installing battery

The battery is difficult to access because of the

special vehicle concept. It is located in front of the

right rear wheel.

Warning!

Danger of injury and risk of damage to

vehicle components when removing and

installing the battery.
f It is strongly recommended that the battery is

to be removed and installed at an authorized

Porsche dealer only.

However, should it be necessary to interrupt the

power supply, the battery can be disconnected

from the vehicle electrical system by releasing the

ground isolating plug.
f Please observe the chapter “DISCONNECTING

THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE ELECTRI-

CAL SYSTEM” on Page 166.

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