Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 338

Checking the electrolyte level of
the vehicle battery
In the engine compartment: remove
Fig. 298
the lid from the vehicle's battery.
In the engine compartment: remove
Fig. 299
the lid 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, in
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Practical tips
hot countries and in older batteries. Other
batteries do not require maintenance.
Vehicles with a Start-Stop system
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( page 259) are equipped with a special
battery marked with the letters "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 323
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Open the bonnet page
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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
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Fig. 298 in the direction of the arrow
A
and pull the cover upwards.
In the case of a cover: remove the cover by
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pulling it to the side Fig. 299.
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Make sure there is sufficient lighting to
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clearly recognise the colours. Never use
flames or flashing objects as a light source.
Depending on the level of acid, the Magic
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eye on the top of the battery will change col-
our.
Colour indi-
cator
Light yellow or
Colourless
Black
WARNING
323.
Working with the vehicle battery involves a
risk of corrosion, explosions or electric
shock.
Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery
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acid could spill out of the openings for the
release of gases and cause corrosion dam-
age.
Never open the vehicle battery.
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If battery acid splashes on you, immedi-
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ately 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.
Necessary operations
The electrolyte level of the vehi-
cle's battery is too low. Have the
battery checked and, where appli-
cable, replaced by a specialised
workshop.
The electrolyte level of the vehi-
cle's battery is correct.