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Neutralize any acid splashes on the skin or
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clothing with soap solution as quickly as pos-
sible and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid
is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor im-
mediately.
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Keep children away from the battery.
Hydrogen is released and a highly explo-
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sive mixture of gases is generated when the
battery is under charge. Sparks when discon-
necting or releasing cable terminals with the
ignition switched on could also cause an ex-
plosion.
A short circuit is produced if the battery ter-
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minals are bridged, e.g. using metal objects,
cables, etc. Possible consequences of a short
circuit: melting of lead plates, battery explo-
sion and fire, splashing acid.
The following is forbidden while working on
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the battery: fire and open flames, smoking
and activities that could produce sparks.
Avoid causing sparks when handling cables
or electrical apparatus. Risk of injury in the
event of large sparks.
Before working on the electrical system,
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you must switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical components and disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal (-) of the
battery. To change a bulb, simply switch off
the corresponding light.
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Never charge a frozen or thawed out bat-
tery. Risk of explosion and acid burns! Re-
place a frozen battery.
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Never use the jump leads on batteries in
which the electrolyte level is too low. Risk of
explosion and acid burns!
Checking and refilling levels
Never use a damaged battery. Risk of ex-
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plosion! Replace a damaged battery immedi-
ately.
CAUTION
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Never disconnect the battery when the igni-
tion is switched on, as the electrical system
(electronic components) of the vehicle could
be damaged. When disconnecting the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, disconnect
its negative terminal (-) first. Only then may
the positive terminal (+) be disconnected.
When connecting the battery, first connect
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the positive terminal (+) and then the nega-
tive terminal (-). The battery cables must nev-
er be connected to the wrong battery termi-
nals. Risk of burning the electrical installa-
tion!
Make sure the battery acid does not come
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into contact with the bodywork. Risk of paint-
work damage.
Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight
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to protect it from ultraviolet radiation.
If the vehicle is not used for 3 or 4 weeks,
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the battery could run flat. This is because
some components use electricity even in
standby mode (e.g. control units). Prevent the
battery from running flat by disconnecting its
negative terminal or leave it charging at a low
current.
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If you frequently use the vehicle for short
trips, the battery may not fully charge and
could run flat.
For the sake of the environment
A flat battery is particularly harmful waste for
the environment. It must therefore be dis-
posed of according to current local law.
Note
Replace a battery once it is older than 5
years.
Open the battery cover.
Battery: Opening the cover.
Fig. 115
The battery is located beneath a plastic cover
in the engine compartment.
Open the battery cover in the direction indi-
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cated by the arrow
Fig.
115.
The positive terminal (+) of the battery is
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connected in reverse order.
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