Seat Tarraco 2022 Owner's Manual page 346

WARNING
Working on the 12-volt battery and electri-
cal system can cause severe burns, fire and
electric shock. Always read and observe the
following warnings and safety precautions
before working on the battery:
●
Before working on the 12-volt battery,
switch off the ignition and all electrical con-
sumers and disconnect the negative cable
from this battery.
●
Always keep children away from the 12-volt
battery electrolyte and the battery itself.
●
Always wear eye protection and protective
gloves.
●
The battery electrolyte is very corrosive It
can cause skin burns and blindness. When
handling the 12-volt battery, protect your
hands, arms and face in particular from acid
splashes
●
Do not smoke while working and never
work in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks.
●
Avoid sparks caused by electrostatic dis-
charges, just like when handling electric ca-
bles and devices.
●
Never short the battery terminals.
●
Never use damaged 12-volt batteries. They
could explode. If the 12-volt battery is dam-
aged, replace it immediately.
●
Never use a frozen 12 volt battery. When
the battery is discharged, it may freeze at
temperatures close to 0°C (+32 °F). If the 12-
volt battery is frozen, replace it immediately.
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Checking and refilling levels
NOTICE
Do not expose the 12-volt battery to direct
sunlight for a prolonged period of time.
●
Ultraviolet rays can damage the battery
casing.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is not to be used for a long pe-
riod of time, protect the 12-volt battery from
frost.
●
The battery may freeze and, as a result,
suffer irreparable damage.
Note
After starting the engine with a deeply dis-
charged or newly replaced 12-volt battery,
or after a jump start, some system settings
(time, date, personalised comfort settings
and programs) may be incorrectly set or de-
leted. Check and correct these settings once
the battery is sufficiently charged.
Note
During the winter, the starting power may
be reduced, and if necessary, the battery
should be charged.
Check the electrolyte level
Fig. 243 Hybrid vehicles (PHEV): location of
the battery in the luggage compartment
Fig. 244 Sight glass on the top of the 12 volt
battery (schematic representation).
Access to the 12 volt battery
The 12-volt battery is located in the engine
compartment (conventional vehicles) or under
the luggage compartment floor (PHEV hybrid
vehicles).