BATTERY (1/2)
The charge status of your battery can
decrease especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
Replacing the battery
– for short journeys;
For your own safety and for
the proper operation of the
vehicle’s electrical equip-
ment (lights, windscreen
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops;
wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention
on the battery (removal, disconnec-
tion, etc.) must categorically be per-
formed by a specialist professional.
– after extended use of energy-con-
suming devices (radio etc.) with the
engine switched off.
1
Risk of serious burns from elec-
tric shocks.
You must respect the replacement
intervals (without exceeding them)
as stated in the maintenance docu-
ment.
Battery 1 does not require any mainte-
nance. You should not open it or add
any fluid.
The battery is a specific type.
Please ensure it is replaced with the
same type.
Before carrying out any op-
eration in the engine com-
partment, you must switch
off the ignition. ➥ 2.3 or
➥ 2.5.
Handle the battery with
care as it contains sulphu-
ric acid, which must not
come into contact with eyes
or skin. If it does, wash the affected
area with plenty of water and see a
doctor if necessary.
Call an approved Dealer.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine
compartment.
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