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10 Maintenance and service
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For capacities, see Washer fluid - quality and
volume (p. 426).
Related information
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Wiper blades (p. 381)
10
14
Enhanced Flooded Battery.
Absorbed Glass Mat.
15
384
Starter battery - general
The starter battery is used to drive the starter
motor and other electrical equipment in the
car.
The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat-
tery.
The service life and function of the starter
battery is influenced by factors such as the
number of starts, discharging, driving style,
driving conditions, climatic conditions, etc.
•
Never disconnect the starter battery when
the engine is running.
•
Check that the cables to the starter bat-
tery are correctly connected and properly
tightened.
Engine
Petrol
(Ethanol)
Voltage (V)
12
Cold start
capacity
A
-
520–800
B
CCA
(A)
A
In accordance with SAE or EN standard.
B
Cold Cranking Amperes.
IMPORTANT
When replacing the starter battery, in cars
with Start/Stop function, a battery of the
correct type must be fitted, EFB
with manual gearbox and AGM
with automatic gearbox.
When replacing the support battery, a bat-
tery of AGM type must be fitted.
IMPORTANT
If the starter battery is replaced, make sure
you replace it with a battery with the same
cold starting capacity and type as the orig-
inal battery (see the label on the battery).
NOTE
•
The starter battery's container size
Diesel
should be consistent with the original
battery's dimensions.
•
The starter battery's height is different
12
depending on size.
700–800
14
in cars
15
in cars
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