Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 295

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.
Safety First
Fig. 175 In the engine
compartment: Remove
the cover from the vehi-
cle's battery
Fig. 176 In the engine
compartment: Unfold the
vehicle's battery hose
Operating instructions
Start-Stop systems (⇒ p age 197) are equipped with a special battery label-
led "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 compartment ⇒ p age 278
● Open the bonnet  ⇒ p age 278.
Opening the battery cover
The battery covers are different depending on the engine size of the vehicle:
● In the case of a cover: press the tab
arrow and pull the cover upwards.
● In the case of a hose: fold the cover to one side to remove
Checking the battery electrolyte level
● Make sure there is sufficient lighting to clearly recognise the colours.
Never use open flames or sparklers 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 indication 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.
● Always wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Practical tips
Checking and refilling levels
⇒ F ig. 175
in the direction of the
A
⇒ F ig.
176.
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