Land Rover Discovery: Battery warning symbols
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Make sure when working near
or handling the battery, suitable
eye protection is worn, to
protect the eyes from acid
splashes.
To prevent risk of injury, do not
allow children near the battery.
Be aware that the battery may
emit explosive gases.
The battery contains acid which
is extremely corrosive and toxic.
Consult the handbook for
information, before handling the
battery.
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 large amounts of clean water. Seek medical assistance immediately.
- If swallowed, battery electrolyte can be fatal, seek medical assistance immediately.
- The cell plugs and vent pipe must be in place at all times when the battery is connected to the vehicle. Make sure 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. Metal objects can cause sparks, and/or short circuits, resulting in an explosion.
- 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.
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Your vehicle is fitted with either an Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) (1) battery or a low maintenance (2) battery.
Note: 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. Contact a Retailer/Authorised Repairer to have the battery checked.
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Connecting jump leads
Remove all metal jewellery before
working on, or near, a battery or
boost terminals. Never allow
metal objects or vehicle
components to come into contact
with the battery or boost
terminals. M
Connecting a starting aid
To start the vehicle using a starting aid or
a slave battery, follow the instructions in
the sequence given:
Connect the positive (Red) jump lead
to the positive (+) battery terminal of
the discha
Battery monitoring system
The Intelligent Power System
Management (IPSM) continuously monitors
the condition of the main vehicle battery.
If excessive battery discharge occurs, the
system will begin to shut down
non-essential
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Standard Speed Control
The speed control system is integrated with the engine management system
and uses fueling intervention to automatically maintain a set vehicle speed.
Once engaged, the system can also be used to accelerate the vehicle
without using the accelerator pedal. The speed control system comprises
the follo
Fuel filler flap
Take note of all warnings and
instructions given on the label
affixed to the inside of the filler
flap.
The fuel filler flap is located on the right
side of the vehicle, at the rear.
Press and release the rear of the fuel
filler flap to unlatch.
Pull the flap open. The label on the
inside of
