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WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ⇒
page 48.
Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
The battery's electrolyte level should be checked regularly in high-mileage
vehicles, in hot countries and in older batteries. Other batteries do not re-
quire maintenance.
Vehicles fitted with the Start-Stop system are equipped with special batter-
ies. For technical reasons, the electrolyte level cannot be checked in these
batteries.
Preparations
● Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine compartment ⇒ p age 171
● Open the bonnet ⇒ p age 171.
⇒ F ig. 120
● Press on the tabs
lift the battery cover up.
Safety
in Control and warning lamps on
Fig. 120 In the engine
compartment: Remove
the cover from the vehi-
cle's battery
(arrows) in the direction of the arrows and
Operation
Checking the battery electrolyte level
● Make sure there is sufficient lighting to clearly recognise the colours.
Never use flames or spark-producing items as a light source.
● Depending on the level of acid, the Magic eye on the top of the battery
will change colour.
Colour indicator
Necessary operations
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's battery is too low.
Light yellow or col-
Have the battery checked and, where applicable, re-
ourless
placed by a specialised workshop.
Black
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's battery is correct.
WARNING
Working with the vehicle battery involves a risk of corrosion, explosions
and electric shock.
● Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery acid could spill out of the open-
ings to release gases and cause corrosion damage.
● Never open the vehicle battery.
● If battery acid splashes on you, immediately rinse your eyes and skin
abundantly with water for several minutes. Then seek medical care imme-
diately.
● If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a 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 using special technology have been installed and they must be
charged in a controlled environment ⇒
Technical Service.
Advice
Checking and refilling levels
. SEAT recommends visiting a
Technical specifications
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