Accumulator battery

Checking the state of charge of the battery

Battery voltage

Test under load

Leakage Current

Charging the battery

Charging the battery fully discharged

Battery care

Storage Battery

Removing and installing the battery

Viewed in this manual, the car has an electrical system operating at a voltage of 12 V. The weight of the body is connected to the negative terminal of the battery. The battery is located in the engine compartment or under the rear seat (models with air conditioning, as well as some diesel versions).

The battery has three major functions in the electrical system of a vehicle:

- Provides an electric current to start the engine;

- Stabilizes the voltage in the electrical system;

- May in a short time to provide a current when the power consumption exceeds the power output of the generator.

Sealed batteries - standard for all vehicles. They have on the body is not flooded traffic jams. The battery is completely sealed, except for two small lateral openings for ventilation. These holes allow air to escape formed gases.

Sealed batteries have the following advantages over conventional batteries:

- For the longevity of the batteries do not need to top up the water;

- The battery is protected from overcharging. If too much tension is supplied to the battery, it will not take as much power as conventional battery. Increasing the voltage continues to charge conventional battery, leading to gassing and loss of electrolyte;

- The battery can be recharged as usual. This is very important when the car is in one place for a long time;

- With smaller size and weight, voltage and current are unchanged.

The battery has two indicators:

- An indicator of battery capacity determined at 27 ?� C. Capacity when fully charged provides 10.5 and higher;

- An indicator of battery capacity at cold start is determined by testing at -18 ?� C. With this test, you can set the battery power while cranking the engine is cold.

The backup battery capacity is defined as the maximum possible for a long time for traffic at night with the minimum electrical load without the use of the power output of the generator. Expressed in minutes, Reserve Capacity (or component E) is the necessary time to fully charged battery pack at 27 ?� C and the discharge current of 25 A at terminals to achieve voltage of 10.5 V.

Battery life is not unlimited. However, with proper care battery will last for many years.

If the battery has been tested well, but revealed malfunctions cause a malfunction or failure may be the following factors:

- Any device was left on all night;

- In a short period the car was moving at low speed;

- The electrical load of a vehicle exceed the power output of the generator, often with the inclusion of non-standard equipment;

- A fault in the charging system - slipping generator belt, a malfunction of the generator or voltage regulator and so on. D;

- Incorrect use of batteries - failure to carry out cleaning, improper fastening or loosening the terminal clamps;

- Mechanical failure of the electrical system - shorted or pinched wires.

Sealed batteries have built-in hydrometer used for diagnosis.

The apparent "green dot" means that the battery is ready for testing.

Change the color "green dot" on the darker indicates that the battery is ready for testing. In this case, check the electrical system and charge.

Light yellow color indicates that the fluid level drops below the tip of the hydrometer. This can cause excessive or prolonged charging or deterioration of the battery. If the battery can not be recharged, replace it.