Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 285

Checking the electrolyte level of the
vehicle battery
Fig. 248 In the engine compartment: remove
the lid from the vehicle's battery.
In the engine compartment: lift off
Fig. 249
the cover from the vehicle's battery.
Read the additional information carefully
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The battery's electrolyte level should be
checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles,
Checking and refilling levels
in hot countries and in older batteries. Other
batteries do not require maintenance.
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Start-Stop systems ( page 207) are equip-
ped with a special battery labelled "AGM".
For technical reasons, it is not possible to
check the electrolyte level of these batteries
Preparations
Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine
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compartment page 269
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Open the bonnet page 269.
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Opening the battery cover
The battery covers are different depending on
the engine size of the vehicle:
● In the case of a lid: press the tab
in the direction of the arrow and pull the
A
cover upwards.
● In the case of a cover: fold the cover to one
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side to remove Fig. 249.
Checking the battery electrolyte level
● Make sure there is sufficient lighting to
clearly recognise the colours. Never use
flames or flashing objects as a light source.
● Depending on the level of acid, the Magic
eye on the top of the battery will change col-
our.
Colour in- Necessary operations
dicator
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's bat-
Light yellow tery is too low. Have the battery checked
or Colourless and, where applicable, replaced by a
specialised workshop.
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's bat-
Black
tery is correct.
WARNING
Working with the vehicle battery involves a
risk of corrosion, explosions or electric
shock.
Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery acid
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could spill out of the openings for the release
of gases and cause corrosion damage.
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Fig. 248
Never open the vehicle battery.
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● If battery acid splashes on you, immediate-
ly rinse your eyes and skin abundantly with
water for several minutes. Then seek medical
care immediately.
If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a
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doctor immediately.
Charging, replacing and connecting or
disconnecting the battery
Charging the battery
The vehicle battery should be charged by a
specialised workshop only, as batteries us-
ing special technology have been installed
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