Seat Tarraco 2020 Owner's Manual page 361

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Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are
prohibited.
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The battery should only be charged in a well-
ventilated zone. Risk of explosion!
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Keep children away from acid and batteries!
Disconnecting the battery
The battery should only be disconnected in
exceptional cases. When the battery is dis-
connected, some of the vehicle's functions
are lost. These functions will require resetting
after the battery is reconnected.
When disconnecting the battery from the ve-
hicle on-board network, disconnect first the
negative cable and then the positive cable.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you
disconnect the battery Otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The vehicle has a system for monitoring the
current consumption when the engine is left
unused for long periods of time
Some functions, such as the interior lights, or
the remote door opening, may be temporarily
disabled to prevent the battery from running
flat. These functions will come back on as
soon as the ignition is switched on and the
engine started.
Checking and refilling levels
Winter conditions
During the winter, the starting power may be
reduced, and if necessary, the battery should
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be charged
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury
and chemical burns as well as the risk of
accident or fire when working on the bat-
tery and the electrical system:
Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes,
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skin and clothing from acid and particles
containing lead.
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
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protective gloves and eye protection. Do
not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid
through the vents.
Neutralise any electrolyte splashes on
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the skin, eyes or clothing with a soapy solu-
tion, and rinse off with plenty of water. If
acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a
doctor immediately.
Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking
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are prohibited. When handling cables and
electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks
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and electrostatic charge. Never short the
battery terminals. High-energy sparks can
cause injury.
A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
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leased when the battery is under charge.
The batteries should be charged in a well-
ventilated room only.
Keep children away from acid and bat-
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teries.
Before working on the electrical system,
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you must switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical devices. The negative ca-
ble on the battery must be disconnected.
When a light bulb is changed, you need on-
ly switch off the light.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by un-
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locking the vehicle before you disconnect
the battery! The alarm will otherwise be
triggered.
When disconnecting the battery from the
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vehicle on-board network, disconnect first
the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
Switch off all electrical devices before
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reconnecting the battery. Reconnect first
the positive cable and then the negative
cable. Never reverse the polarity of the
connections. This could cause an electrical
fire.
Never charge a frozen battery, or one
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which has thawed. This could result in ex-
plosions and chemical burns. Always re-
place a battery which has frozen. A flat
battery can also freeze at temperatures
close to 0°C (+32°F).
Ensure that the vent hose is always con-
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nected to the battery.
Never use a defective battery. This could
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cause an explosion. Replace a damaged
battery immediately.
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