Seat Tarraco 2020 Owner's Manual page 362

CAUTION
Do not expose the battery to direct sun-
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light over a long period of time, as the in-
tense ultraviolet radiation can damage the
battery housing.
If the vehicle is left standing in cold con-
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ditions for a long period, protect the bat-
tery from "freezing". If it freezes it will be
damaged.
Warning lamp
 It lights up
Alternator fault.
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It should go out when the engine
has started running.
If the control lamp lights up while driving,
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the alternator is no longer charging the bat-
tery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
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Practical tips
Checking the battery electrolyte
level
The electrolyte level should be checked reg-
ularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot coun-
tries and in older batteries.
Open the bonnet and then lift the cover
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that protects the front part of the battery
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in Working in the engine compart-
ment on page 349.
Check the colour display in the "magic eye"
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on the top of the battery.
If there are air bubbles in the window, tap
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the window gently until they disperse.
The position of the battery is shown in the
corresponding engine compartment diagram
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page 351.
The "magic eye" indicator, located on the top
of the battery changes colour, depending on
the charge state and electrolyte level of the
battery.
There are two different colours:
Black: correct charge status.
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Transparent/light yellow: the battery must
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be replaced. Contact a specialised work-
shop.
Charging or changing the battery
If you often drive short distances or if the ve-
hicle is not driven for long periods, the battery
should be checked by a specialised work-
shop between the scheduled services.
If the battery has discharged and you have
problems starting the vehicle, the battery
might be damaged. If this happens, we rec-
ommend you have the vehicle battery
checked by a Technical Service where it will
be re-charged or replaced.
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 environ-
ment.
Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the
conditions of its location and has special
safety features. If the battery must be re-
placed, consult a technical service for infor-
mation on electromagnetic compatibility, the
size and maintenance, performance and
safety requirements of the new battery in
your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT
recommends you have the battery replaced
by a technical service.