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Starter battery - general
The starter battery is used to drive the starter
motor and other electrical equipment in the
car.
The service life and function of the starter bat-
tery is influenced by factors such as the num-
ber of starts, discharging, driving style, driving
conditions, climatic conditions, etc.
The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat-
tery.
•
Never disconnect the starter battery when
the engine is running.
•
Check that the cables to the starter bat-
tery are correctly connected and properly
tightened.
Engine
Petrol
(Ethanol)
Voltage (V)
12
Cold start
capacity
A
-
520–800
B
CCA
(A)
A
In accordance with SAE or EN standard.
B
Cold Cranking Amperes.
IMPORTANT
If the starter battery is replaced, make sure
you replace it with a battery with the same
cold starting capacity and type as the orig-
inal battery (see the label on the battery).
NOTE
•
The starter battery's container size
should be consistent with the original
battery's dimensions.
•
The starter battery's height is different
depending on size.
WARNING
•
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
Diesel
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
•
The battery contains sulphuric acid,
12
which can cause serious burns.
•
If sulphuric acid comes into contact
700–800
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.
10 Maintenance and service
IMPORTANT
When charging the starter battery or the
support battery (p. 383), only use a mod-
ern battery charger with controlled charg-
ing voltage. Fast charging function must
not be used since it may damage the bat-
tery.
IMPORTANT
If the following instruction is not observed
then the energy saving function for info-
tainment may be temporarily disengaged,
and/or the message in the information dis-
play about the main battery's state of
charge may be temporarily inapplicable,
following the connection of an external
battery or battery charger:
•
The negative battery terminal on the
car's starter battery must never be
used for connecting an external bat-
tery or battery charger - only the car
chassis may be used as the ground-
ing point.
See Jump starting with battery (p. 274) for
a description of how the cable clamps
must be attached.
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