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WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
and warning lamps on page
Checking the electrolyte level of the
vehicle battery
In the engine compartment: Remove
Fig. 113
the cover from the vehicle's 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 require maintenance.
Vehicles fitted with the Start-Stop system are
equipped with special batteries. For technical
reasons, the electrolyte level cannot be
checked in these batteries.
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Preparations
Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine
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in Control
compartment
40.
Open the bonnet
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Press on the tabs
direction of the arrows and lift the battery
cover up.
Checking the battery electrolyte level
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Make sure there is sufficient lighting to
clearly recognise the colours. Never use
flames or shiny 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 in-
dicator
Light yellow
or colourless
Black
WARNING
Working with the vehicle battery involves a
risk of corrosion, explosions and electric
shock.
Advice
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page
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Fig. 113
(arrows) in the
Necessary operations
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's bat-
tery is too low. Have the battery checked
and, where applicable, replaced by a
specialised workshop.
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's bat-
tery is correct.
Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery acid
●
could spill out of the openings for the release
of gases and cause corrosion damage.
Never open the vehicle battery.
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If battery acid splashes on you, immediate-
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ly rinse your eyes and skin abundantly with
water for several minutes. Then seek medical
care immediately.
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If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a
doctor immediately.
Charging, replacing and connecting or
disconnecting the battery
Charging the battery
The vehicle battery should be charged by a
specialised workshop only, as batteries us-
ing special technology have been installed
and they must be charged in a controlled en-
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vironment
. SEAT recommends taking
your car in for technical service.
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
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