16. BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM Downtown 300i ABS BATTERY CHARGING Remove the battery Connect the charger positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal. Connect the charger negative (-) cable to the battery negative (-) terminal. Turn the power ON/OFF at the charger, not at the battery terminals. CHARGING CURRENT: Standard: 1 .2A / 5~10 Hours For battery charging, do not exceed the charging current and time specified on the battery. Using excessive current or extending the charging time may damage the battery. CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION Be sure that the battery is in good condition before performing this test. Do not disconnect the battery or any cable in the charging system without first switching off the ignition switch. Failure to follow this precaution can damage the tester or electrical t Start the engine and warm it up to the operating temperature; stop the engine. Connect the multimeter between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. To prevent short, make absolutely certain which are the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals or cable. With the headlight on and turned to the high beam position, restart the engine. Measure the voltage on the multimeter when the engine runs at 5000 rpm. Standard: Battery charging voltage 14 ~ 15V 16-5